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Independent Bristol bar celebrates local food and live music
The Gallimaufry on Gloucester Road is championing local independent businesses by hosting a popular pizza pop-up alongside its selection of…
Therapy reptiles help improve mental health for hospital patients in Kent
A Kent mental health trust is trialling a unique therapy programme using geckos, bearded dragons, and tortoises to support patient recovery…
Beloved North Shields bakery moves to new high street home after 36 years
The popular North East institution Dicksons is opening a brand new shop in North Shields following the closure of its long-standing Bedford…
New bargain shop opens in Gateshead town centre
A new independent shop called BBM Bargains has opened in Gateshead, offering local residents a huge variety of affordable household goods. …
Cardiff couple trade city life for global campervan adventure
Kath Cross and Stu Hill from Cardiff have embraced a new way of living by selling their possessions to travel the world in a converted Merc…
Historic Hebburn pub to be transformed into new café and apartments
The former Kelly pub in Hebburn is set for a new lease of life after plans were approved to convert the building into a café and restaurant…
Travel writer celebrates Sunderland as a hidden gem for UK tourists
Author Ben Aitken has praised Sunderland as the 'Queen of the North', comparing its beautiful sandy beaches and promenade to Los Angeles. H…
Morpeth Restaurant Week returns with affordable dining deals
Sixteen local venues in Morpeth are coming together for a week-long celebration of food with special deals starting from just £5. The event…
New homes and sports facilities planned for Hebburn
A vacant former college site in South Tyneside is set to be transformed into a vibrant new neighbourhood featuring 115 homes. The project w…
The hidden Liverpool street where community spirit and gardens bloom
Residents of Sandfield Road in Woolton have shared what makes their historic street so special, from its beautiful 19th-century terraced ho…
Family-run garden centre in Merseyside celebrates over 130 years of business
Hartley's Nurseries in Lydiate is now being run by its sixth generation of the same family, having started as a small fruit shop back in 18…
Historic Cornish estate Port Eliot House opens its doors to visitors
The historic Port Eliot House in the village of St Germans is welcoming visitors to explore its ancient rooms and beautiful parkland. Guest…