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Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service selected as a national wildfire response team
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has been chosen as part of a new national programme to tackle the increasing threat of wildfires acr…
King Charles becomes first monarch to publish tax payments
King Charles has voluntarily disclosed his tax payments for the first time, revealing contributions of over £30 million since his accession…
Durham restaurant Isla joins the Michelin Guide as it celebrates its second birthday
Isla, a small restaurant on North Road in Durham, has been named as one of just 12 new additions to the Michelin Guide across the UK and Ir…
New draft bill proposes five-year prison sentences for conversion practices in England and Wales
The government has published a draft bill to ban practices that aim to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, with offend…
Macmillan Cancer Support to train 50,000 extra professionals in major care expansion
With 1.7 million people in the UK facing daily challenges following a cancer diagnosis, Macmillan is launching a significant expansion of i…
Major UK attractions and restaurant chains cut prices following temporary VAT reduction
A new government scheme has introduced a temporary VAT cut for family attractions, cinemas, and children's meals at various national chains…
St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square uncovers stories of early Black voters and hidden lives
As St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square celebrates its 300th anniversary, new research has revealed the story of William Fatt…
Leicester psychologist Dr Sarah Gunn publishes guide to mental wellbeing for Huntington’s disease families
After discovering Huntington’s disease in her own family, clinical psychologist Dr Sarah Gunn has written a new book to help others navigat…
Plaid Cymru government announces first spending plans for Wales
The new government has unveiled a supplementary budget allocating £455m to areas including social housing, school infrastructure, and publi…
Drug delays type 1 diabetes onset for up to three years and is now available on the NHS in England and Wales
Teplizumab, the first drug to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes, is now available on the NHS in England and Wales. Approved by NICE, it gi…
Tyne and Wear Metro to run every 10 minutes from December 2026
Starting in December 2026, Tyne and Wear Metro trains will run every 10 minutes during weekday daytime hours, up from the current 12-minute…
Cardiff teenager recovers from stroke to finish A-levels after specialist treatment
After a severe bout of pneumonia and a subsequent stroke left 17-year-old Glodi Dimonekene unable to eat or drink, he has made a full recov…