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Hexham Lantern Parade to return this November
The popular Hexham Lantern Parade is making a comeback this year after a short break. Local families and artists are teaming up to create b…
Proposed £5m investment to improve Hadrian's Wall visitor experience
Northumberland County Council is planning a £5 million project to boost tourism and connectivity along Hadrian’s Wall. The scheme includes …
Maternity unit upgrades approved for QEQM Hospital in Margate
The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital is set to receive a £1.8 million investment to modernise its maternity facilities. The projec…
Infrastructure approved for Otterpool Park garden town
Kent County Council has approved plans for a new wastewater treatment works and substation to support the development of 10,000 homes at Ot…
Hampstead Heath bathing ponds to maintain current access policy
City of London councillors have voted to keep the current trans-inclusive access arrangements at the Hampstead Heath bathing ponds. The dec…
Original Hampden Park site granted protected status
The site of the world's first international football stadium in Glasgow has been officially designated as a scheduled monument. This protec…
Historic lantern in Torpoint saved from removal
A controversial plan to replace a historic lantern in Torpoint with a modern LED alternative has been withdrawn by Cornwall Council. Local …
Fergus Crawley completes 10 Ironman triathlons in 10 days for charity
Fergus Crawley has successfully completed 10 Ironman triathlons in 10 days to raise over £30,000 for the suicide prevention charity CALM. T…
Ellie Simmonds supports World Celebration Day
Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds is backing World Celebration Day, an initiative dedicated to honouring the people who have positiv…
Army veteran to run Great North Run for The Fire Fighters Charity
Jonothan Hitchen, a 57-year-old army veteran and fire service advisor from Spennymoor, is training for his first Great North Run. He is rai…
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service creates BSL water safety videos with local students
Students from the Northern Counties School have teamed up with the local fire service to produce vital water safety videos in British Sign …
Liverpool Makers Bazaar celebrates 10 years
Liverpool Makers Bazaar has celebrated its 10th anniversary, having grown from a small market to a vibrant hub for local traders and artist…