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Abandoned Cornwall garden centre transformed into thriving cafe and social enterprise
After lying derelict for two decades, a four-acre site near Falmouth has been restored into a community-focused garden and cafe. The projec…
Pensioners urged to check eligibility for Attendance Allowance worth up to £5,959 a year
Attendance Allowance is available to people of State Pension age who have a disability or health condition requiring extra care. As the ben…
Plans submitted to install rooftop lift at Sunderland's Hylton Castle
The Hylton Castle Trust has applied for permission to extend the building's lift shaft to the rooftop level, which is currently only reacha…
Abandoned Falmouth garden centre transformed into thriving cafe and social enterprise
After sitting derelict for two decades, a four-acre site in Falmouth has been restored into a community garden and cafe. The project now at…
Northfleet pre-school celebrates 50 years after community effort saved its building
The Owl Pre-School in Northfleet is marking its 50th anniversary after surviving several threats of closure throughout its history. The cha…
Blyth teenager Kaden Pleban loses 17 stone after being bullied at college
After being told his work overalls did not fit due to his weight, 18-year-old Kaden Pleban decided to make a change. By increasing his dail…
Newcastle-based Bellway donates 17-seater minibus to children's charity Variety
Bellway has gifted a new Sunshine Coach to the charity Variety to support their work with disabled and disadvantaged young people across th…
North Shields choir founded by miners marks 75 years of singing
The Backworth Male Voice Choir is celebrating its 75th anniversary, having been established by local miners in 1951. The group continues to…
Missing 52-year-old man found safe in Newcastle
A 52-year-old man who had been missing for eight days after being last seen in Elswick has been located safe and well. Northumbria Police c…
North Northumberland mill gives free entry this summer to mark 50 years as a working museum
Heatherslaw Corn Mill in North Northumberland is offering free admission this summer to celebrate 50 years as a working museum. Still produ…
Former England midfielder Joe Cole visits Margate pub to celebrate national award win
The Lord Byron in Margate has received a £15,000 prize and a tech upgrade after winning a nationwide competition for community pubs. Former…
Mountain rescue volunteer Chris Reay serves fine dining to hikers in the Cheviot Hills
Chris Reay, a mountain leader and rescue volunteer, launched Fells' Kitchen to provide gourmet meals to hikers in the Northumberland Nation…