Daughter diagnosed with brain tumour now thriving nine years on
A mum from Hawkhurst is sharing her daughter's story of overcoming a brain tumour diagnosis at just five years old. Olivia Legg, now 23, wa…
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A mum from Hawkhurst is sharing her daughter's story of overcoming a brain tumour diagnosis at just five years old. Olivia Legg, now 23, wa…
Georgie Peterson, a 33-year-old woman from Crosby, died in 2025 after complications from a congenital brain malformation. Despite strugglin…
The Eliot Arms in St Germans, Cornwall, is a 17th-century pub that serves tasty food and hosts regular music events. The pub has a sunny be…
A Gateshead polling station, the Salvation Army Community Church in Felling, is also home to a cafe serving a Full English breakfast for £3…
A husband has expressed his gratitude to hospital teams who helped his wife return home to die surrounded by her loved ones. Sue Crossland,…
Sue Jenner, a counsellor from Wellspring Counselling, is on a 500-mile solo charity cycle ride to raise money for young people in crisis. D…
A historic East London boxing club is being transformed by young volunteers aged 14-24 who are gaining vital trade skills and qualification…
A group of young people aged 14-24 are transforming the historic West Ham Community Health & Boxing Club in East London. With the help of p…
The streets of Helston were filled with colourful processions, dances, and music as the town celebrated its annual Flora Day. The festival,…
Newcastle City Council has taken steps to reopen two park cafes in Exhibition Park and Paddy Freeman's park, which were closed earlier this…
A new code of conduct has been introduced for tour guides and visitors to popular Beatles landmarks in Liverpool, aiming to balance tourism…
The Sefton Park Palm House in Liverpool was once a neglected ruin, but a community-led campaign saved the 130-year-old landmark. A message …
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