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New allergy safety guidelines introduced in English schools following Benedict Blythe's death
Following the death of five-year-old Benedict Blythe from an allergic reaction, new government guidelines now require all state-funded scho…
New mobile technology installed to improve phone signal in Canterbury city centre
Small cell technology has been attached to street furniture across Canterbury to address long-standing issues with poor mobile connectivity…
Norfolk's £100m A47 upgrade nears completion between Blofield and North Burlingham
A 2.6-mile stretch of the A47 has been converted into a dual carriageway to improve traffic flow and road safety in Norfolk. The project, w…
Gina Martin changes the law to make upskirting a criminal offence
After being told by police that taking photos up her skirt was not a crime, Gina Martin launched a campaign to change the law in England an…
HMS Duncan arrives in Portsmouth for final Type 45 propulsion upgrade
HMS Duncan has returned to Portsmouth to begin a refit that will see the final Type 45 destroyer receive new diesel generators and enhanced…
Edinburgh doctor returns to medicine after using bridge to aid brain tumour recovery
After a 10cm brain tumour diagnosis left her struggling with communication and concentration, Dr Trish Gordon found that playing bridge hel…
Hull explorer Karl Bushby secures permission to swim the Channel to complete 28-year global trek
After 28 years of walking from South America, 57-year-old Karl Bushby has received official permission to swim the English Channel to reach…
Dunfermline mother Veronica Madden finds comfort as new treatment for neuroendocrine cancer is approved in Scotland
After being diagnosed with stage four neuroendocrine cancer in 2022, 51-year-old Veronica Madden is finding stability through new treatment…
British Armed Forces record net gain in personnel for the first time in a year
New figures show that 1,460 more people joined the British Armed Forces than left over the 12 months leading to June 2026. With recruitment…
Record numbers of people quit smoking in Rotherham
Rotherham has recorded its highest number of successful quitters since 2016, placing the borough among the top performing local authorities…
New £87m surgical centre opens in Somerset
A new £87m surgical centre has opened in Somerset to help increase local hospital capacity. The facility is designed to provide additional …
Highland and island bus passengers benefit from £2 fare cap trial
A year-long pilot scheme has capped adult single bus fares at £2 across six local authority areas, including the Highlands, Orkney, and She…