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TransPennine Express safeguarding lead Steve O’Callaghan awarded British Empire Medal
Steve O’Callaghan has received a British Empire Medal for his two decades of work in rail safety and crime prevention. By introducing initi…
New A432 Badminton Road bridge over the M4 opens near Bristol
The new bridge connecting Bristol and Yate will open to pedestrians and cyclists this Friday, with traffic access following on Saturday mor…
Consett man survives heart attack after recognising symptoms and calling 999
After feeling unwell following a gym session, 66-year-old Gary Pendleton identified the signs of a heart attack and contacted emergency ser…
Sefton Pride returns to Bootle with community march and celebrations
Sefton Pride returned to Bootle today as residents marched from the town hall to the Lock & Quay for a day of music and festivities. This e…
Kevin and Anjna Bablee head home after a year at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital
After spending a year at the Freeman Hospital for a heart transplant and recovery, Kevin and Anjna Bablee are preparing to return to their …
Hundreds gather at Cardiff Castle for the final day of Pride Cymru
The third day of Pride Cymru concluded in Cardiff with live performances and community celebrations at the city's historic castle. The even…
Redruth Pride brings community together for a colourful street party
More than 500 people marched through Redruth on Saturday as the town's annual Pride event coincided with Murdoch Day. The celebration combi…
Tynemouth RNLI to receive new Tamar class all-weather lifeboat this summer
Tynemouth RNLI will welcome the Irene Muriel Rees this July, a Tamar class lifeboat equipped with the latest Systems and Information Manage…
Construction begins on 79 new homes in Pelton with focus on green space and local funding
Work has started on the Monument Meadows development in Pelton, which will provide 79 energy-efficient homes alongside a new two-acre publi…
Thousands gather at Bristol Floating Harbour for the second annual Birdman competition
Teams in fancy dress are launching homemade flying machines into the city docks today to raise funds for Grassroot Communities. Organised b…
Northumberland County Council buys property to provide residential care for children with complex needs
Northumberland County Council has purchased a property in Ulgham to serve as a residential home for children with complex needs. By moving …
Three-year-old therapy horse Rusty gets his own taxi to travel around London
Maria Johal, who lives with PTSD, has secured a private taxi for her Falabella horse, Rusty, to help him travel comfortably to therapy sess…