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Traditional gaffer boats return to Polperro harbour for the first time in a century
After decades of the village functioning primarily as a tourist destination, a small fleet of historic Polperro Gaffer fishing boats has be…
Gosforth gym founder Matt McKenna uses his own fitness journey to build confidence in others
After using boxing to transform his own physical and mental health, Matt McKenna has opened Box & Build in Gosforth to help others find sim…
New community project inspired by Muhammad Ali's 1977 Tyneside visit
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s historic trip to the North East, the Asians of the North Foundation has launched to foster …
Southport Armed Forces Day expands to King's Gardens for its largest celebration yet
Southport's Armed Forces Day moved to a larger site at King's Gardens this year to accommodate its growing programme of military displays a…
Northumberland school staff member completes 24-hour run to fund independent living space
Sarah Dodd, head of pastoral services at Hexham Priory School, walked and ran for 24 hours to raise £24,000 for a new on-site apartment. Th…
Northumberland man reunited with dog after Metro staff find him on tracks
After escaping from a dog sitter in Gosforth, three-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback Bobby ended up on the Metro tracks between South Gosforth …
Stagecoach to reinstate number 7 bus service in Broad Oak following resident petition
After a local campaign and a 351-signature petition, Stagecoach has agreed to bring the number 7 bus service back to the village of Broad O…
Six-year-old cancer survivor spends day as a doctor at West Suffolk Hospital
After receiving the all-clear from leukaemia following two years of treatment, six-year-old Bellamy-Rose visited West Suffolk Hospital to s…
Tens of thousands gather in Penzance for the 36th annual Mazey Day festival
Penzance hosted its annual Mazey Day street party this weekend, marking the highlight of the week-long Golowan festival. The event brought …
Liverpool designers transform disused Baltic Triangle warehouse into community hub
Designers Craig Graham and Dan Reese have repurposed a former warehouse on Jamaica Street into a combined coffee shop and studio space. By …
South Gloucestershire drivers to get 30 minutes of free parking in any bay
From Monday 29 June, South Gloucestershire Council is removing the requirement to use specific designated spots to claim 30 minutes of free…
Roofer discovers photo of his son he hid under a Newcastle museum roof 24 years ago
While carrying out refurbishment work at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle, roofer Alan Needham found a photograph of his son that he had t…