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Free energy-saving packs offered to help households cut bills
Citizens Advice Hull and East Riding is distributing 1,000 free kits containing draught-proofing, window insulation, and dehumidifiers to h…
Newcastle Food Festival brings crowds together despite the rain
Food lovers in Tyneside didn't let the wet weather dampen their spirits as they gathered in Exhibition Park for a weekend of culinary delig…
Thousands gather for Rochester Sweeps Festival folk celebrations
The historic streets of Rochester have come alive with Morris dancing, live music, and parades for the 44th annual Sweeps Festival. This vi…
Anglesey named one of the best places to live in the UK
The Isle of Anglesey has been recognised for its stunning scenery and warm community spirit in a national ranking of the UK's top places to…
Southport man builds thriving community through metal detecting
After being inspired by a TV show, Alan Mitchell started a local metal detecting group that has grown to include thousands of members. The …
Newcastle and Gateshead celebrate the historic bridges of the River Tyne
The iconic bridges connecting Newcastle and Gateshead are preparing for a series of major anniversaries, celebrating over 175 years of worl…
New affordable homes for over-55s underway in Gravesend
Work has begun to transform a former storage depot in Gravesend into a vibrant new community featuring 61 affordable flats for over-55s and…
Liverpool residents celebrate 40 years of community spirit on iconic Bread street
Residents of Elswick Street in Dingle are celebrating the enduring community spirit of their famous terrace, 40 years after it first appear…
Thousands join forces in Cardiff to raise over £340,000 for charity
More than 6,000 people gathered in Cardiff's Bute Park for a weekend of fun runs and mud-splattered obstacle courses. The community effort …
New wave of African and Caribbean businesses revitalises Liverpool high street
County Road in Walton is enjoying a vibrant transformation as six new specialist shops and restaurants have opened their doors. These famil…
New quiz celebrates the unique wit and charm of Liverpool's Scouse dialect
A fun new challenge is helping locals and visitors alike celebrate the colourful and witty slang unique to Liverpool. The quiz highlights t…
Eight-year-old boy calms disruptive passenger to keep flight on track
A quick-thinking schoolboy named Phoenix helped calm an aggressive passenger during a flight back to Manchester, preventing the plane from …