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Yorkshire adventurer Karl Bushby returns to UK after 28-year journey
Former paratrooper Karl Bushby has reached the UK after swimming the English Channel, marking a major milestone in his 28-year Goliath Expe…
New TaithCymru coach service to connect north and south Wales from October 25
Transport for Wales is launching a new direct coach route between Bangor and Carmarthen, offering nine return journeys daily. By cutting ov…
Artist Manuel supports Heart Research UK after life-saving childhood surgery
After undergoing major surgery as a child to correct a heart condition, Manuel is now contributing to the anonymous heART project to suppor…
New breast care unit opens at Stafford's County Hospital
The new two-storey facility brings breast care services under one roof, replacing an older unit that could no longer meet modern clinical d…
DWP changes benefit rules to ensure 325,000 claimants keep more of their earnings
The Department for Work and Pensions has updated rules for residents in supported or temporary housing to ensure they no longer face a drop…
New court measures require domestic abuse to be formally recorded in criminal cases
Courts are now required to create a formal record when domestic abuse is a factor in an offence, ensuring this information is shared across…
Housing Benefit rule change supports 300,000 people in temporary accommodation
New welfare rules have come into force to ensure that residents in supported housing and temporary accommodation no longer face a financial…
The Waverley paddle steamer marks 80 years since her Glasgow launch
Launched into the River Kelvin in 1946, the Waverley is celebrating eight decades of service as the world's last seagoing paddle steamer. T…
Hull MP Karl Turner succeeds in campaign to stop jury trial restrictions
Hull East MP Karl Turner has successfully campaigned against government plans to allow some criminal cases to be heard by a judge alone. Th…
Shinto ceremony marks start of British Library extension and Crossrail 2 station site
Construction has begun on the British Library’s £1.1 billion extension, with a traditional Shinto ceremony held to mark the site's preparat…
The Waverley paddle steamer marks 80 years since its Glasgow launch
The world's last sea-going paddle steamer has celebrated its 80th anniversary with a voyage past London's Tower Bridge. Since being gifted …
Northern and TransPennine Express passengers can now use delayed tickets after flight arrivals
Passengers arriving at Manchester Airport who miss their train due to flight delays will no longer need to purchase a new ticket. By showin…