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Signed Paul McCartney book found in Aberystwyth charity shop sells for £950
A copy of Paul McCartney In His Own Words sat on an Oxfam shelf for months before a manager discovered the musician's signature inside. The…
Cardiff records highest number of Welsh speakers in the city's history
The percentage of Cardiff residents who can speak Welsh has risen to 26.4%, representing approximately 96,800 people. This growth, which ex…
County Durham pensioner reunites with police officer who saved his life
After suffering a cardiac arrest on the A690, 76-year-old John Beattie has met the officer who performed life-saving CPR at the roadside. P…
Eleven-year-old Ted from Sutton Coldfield meets the Princess of Wales during Three Peaks Challenge
Eleven-year-old Ted, who is paraplegic, was carried up the Three Peaks by his family and friends to raise money for the charity Molly Ollys…
Northern Proud Voices choir marks 15th anniversary with Newcastle Cathedral concert
The North East's largest LGBTQIA+ choir, Northern Proud Voices, is returning to Newcastle Cathedral this week to celebrate 15 years of musi…
Melissa Harker becomes the North East's first openly trans councillor after Gateshead election
Software developer Melissa Harker has been elected to represent the Bridges ward in Gateshead, becoming the first openly trans councillor i…
Huyton couple meet at Speke Meccano factory and celebrate 70 years of marriage
John and Joan Gaffney from Huyton met as young workers at the Speke Meccano factory and have spent 70 years together since their wedding on…
Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue to be restored after £4m funding boost
The oldest surviving synagogue in Wales, which has stood empty for two decades, is set for a full restoration following a £3.9m grant from …
Former Miss Newcastle Melissa Crawford wins Ms Newcastle Great Britain title
Eleven years after her first pageant win, bodybuilder Melissa Crawford has been crowned Ms Newcastle Great Britain. By returning to the sta…
Disused Monument Metro ticket office to become a pop-up museum
The former ticket office at Newcastle's Monument station is being transformed into a museum documenting the history of the Tyne and Wear Me…
Peter Rabbit sculpture trail to launch across Newcastle and North Tyneside
St Oswald's Hospice is launching a new public art trail featuring sculptures of Peter Rabbit to celebrate the charity's 40th anniversary. T…
Southport chippy named best in the North West less than two years after opening
After 35 years in the trade, Tracey Stock opened her own shop, Chippy T, following encouragement from her husband. Less than two years late…