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Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm introduces discounted tickets for families on Universal Credit
A conservation charity zoo is offering £10 tickets throughout May to help families facing financial challenges enjoy a day out with wildlif…
Center Parcs and Co-op partnership raises £100,000 for children's hospices
A long-standing partnership between Center Parcs and the Co-op has reached a major milestone, raising nearly £100,000 for the charity Toget…
Disused Powys church to be transformed into family home
A historic church in Abercraf that has stood empty for eight years is set to be given a new lease of life as a family residence. The projec…
Young Gateshead cousins balance university degrees with running successful family restaurant
Ahsan Uddin and his cousin are carrying on their family's proud culinary legacy by running the popular Spice & Slice in Dunston while simul…
Morpeth Restaurant Week returns to boost local hospitality scene
Sixteen local restaurants and cafés in the Northumberland town are coming together to offer special deals starting from just £5. The event …
New outdoor bouldering park opens in Northumberland
Plessey Woods Country Park has introduced a series of specially constructed climbing boulders, offering a free and fun way for people of al…
Young Everton fans raise over £20,000 for youth homelessness charity
More than 260 young supporters spent a night under the stars at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first-ever Junior Sleepout. Their impres…
Traditional baby names from the 1920s see a surge in popularity
Classic names like George and other vintage favourites are making a major comeback as modern parents look to strengthen family and generati…
New riverside beach bar opens in Sandwich
A vibrant new outdoor venue called The Barbican Beer Garden has opened its doors in the historic town of Sandwich, breathing new life into …
Center Parcs and Co-op partnership raises £100,000 for children's hospices
A long-standing partnership between Center Parcs and Co-op Wholesale has reached a major milestone by raising nearly £100,000 for the chari…
New £2 bus fare cap launched across the Scottish Highlands and Islands
A new pilot scheme has launched to make travel more affordable across the Highlands, Moray, and the Scottish islands. Some long-distance fa…
Hidden gem Italian roof garden opens for the summer in Gateshead
A popular family-run Italian restaurant in Pelaw has opened its secret roof terrace just in time for the warmer spring weather. Visitors ca…