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Pets join annual blessing at Edinburgh's Greyfriars Kirk
Dozens of pets gathered at Greyfriars Kirk on Sunday for an annual blessing ceremony led by representatives from different faiths. The even…
Dunston Park in Gateshead receives new play equipment and CCTV
Gateshead Council has upgraded the play area at Dunston Park with new equipment and CCTV to address reports of anti-social behaviour. The i…
Newbiggin RNLI volunteers rescue person from the sea off the Northumberland coast
Volunteer lifeboat crews from Newbiggin launched an immediate rescue operation on Sunday evening after a person was spotted in difficulty i…
Restoration work begins on Southport Pier following £20m funding boost
Work has officially started to restore the Grade II listed Southport Pier after it was closed in 2022 due to structural concerns. The proje…
Woman rescued after becoming stuck in mud at Crosby Beach
A woman was brought to safety by coastguard teams and lifeguards after becoming trapped knee-deep in mud for 30 minutes. She received a med…
Croxteth Park Miniature Railway announces expansion plans through to 2028
After volunteers spent months clearing tracks that had been disused for 15 years, the Croxteth Park Miniature Railway has announced a serie…
Scotland's largest LEGO show returns to Summerlee Museum this October
The Brick M8 team is bringing their LEGO model show back to the Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge on 10 and 11 October. The free event feature…
Pulp fan cuts up Jarvis Cocker's suit to raise money for charity
After noticing a suit donated by Jarvis Cocker remained unsold on the Crisis charity website, fan Giles purchased the garment to repurpose …
Beadnell volunteers raise £40,000 for village projects through regular community events
Over the past 14 years, a group of 35 volunteers in Beadnell has raised £40,000 through car boot sales and local gatherings. The funds are …
Thousands take part in the Everton 10k run through Liverpool city centre
Thousands of runners set off from the Hill Dickinson Stadium this morning to complete the Everton 10k route through Liverpool. Organised by…
Julie Luton and Karen Preugschat mark 30 years at Bristol's Gatehouse Nursery
Julie and Karen have spent three decades leading the nursery at the Gatehouse Centre in Hartcliffe and Withywood, helping generations of lo…
Thornbury recreation ground granted village green status after seven-year campaign
A section of the Sunnybank Lane Recreation Ground has been awarded village green status following a successful application by local residen…