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Community

Ninety-eight-year-old Bill Kober from Woodbridge wins press-up challenge against BBC reporter

Bill Kober maintains a daily routine of 40 press-ups to stay active, a habit that recently saw him out-perform a 31-year-old BBC reporter i…

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Bude Sea Pool remains free to use thanks to local volunteers

The Bude Sea Pool, a semi-natural tidal pool at Summerleaze Beach, has provided a free swimming spot since the 1930s. It is maintained enti…

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Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue to be restored after £4m funding boost

The oldest surviving synagogue in Wales, which has stood empty for two decades, is set for a full restoration following a £3.9m grant from …

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Community

Fairy liquid helps free 11-year-old Shannon after leg trapped in Dartmoor rocks

An 11-year-old girl was freed after her leg became wedged between large rocks on Dartmoor, thanks in part to a bottle of Fairy washing up l…

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Community

Kent van driver helps armed police officer catch suspect

When an armed officer was losing sight of a suspect fleeing a serious assault in Margate, a passing van driver pulled over and offered a li…

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Community

Margate van driver helps armed police officer catch fleeing suspect

A van driver in Margate stepped in to assist an armed police officer by offering him a lift during a foot chase on 16 June. By driving the …

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Science & Health

Cervical cancer deaths in women under 30 fall to near zero in England

A new study has found that no women in their early 20s died from cervical cancer in England between 2020 and 2024, following the long-term …

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Cardiff records highest number of Welsh speakers in the city's history

The percentage of Cardiff residents who can speak Welsh has risen to 26.4%, representing approximately 96,800 people. This growth, which ex…

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Peter Rabbit sculpture trail to launch across Newcastle and North Tyneside

St Oswald's Hospice is launching a new public art trail featuring sculptures of Peter Rabbit to celebrate the charity's 40th anniversary. T…

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Community

Families gather at Close House for the annual Children's Heart Unit Fund Toddle

Families have come together at Close House in Northumberland for the annual CHUF Toddle, a fun day celebrating children who have faced card…

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Business

Cwmbran mothers turn sunscreen frustration into a global business

Kelli Aspland and Laura Waters developed the Solar Buddies applicator after discussing the difficulty of children applying sun cream at sch…

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Environment

Beavers prevent flooding at Greenford station after being reintroduced to Ealing

After heavy rain frequently flooded the area around Greenford Tube station, the Ealing Beaver Project released five beavers into the nearby…

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Environment

Thousands of seagrass shoots planted in the Thames Estuary to restore marine habitats

Conservationists have transplanted thousands of seagrass shoots from Essex to mudflats in Kent to help restore vital marine habitats. This …

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Arts & Culture

Plymouth's The Box wins the 2026 Art Fund Museum of the Year award

The Box in Plymouth has been awarded the £120,000 Art Fund Museum of the Year prize for its role in connecting with the local community and…

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Emersons Green community raises over £16,000 for family after lightning strike destroys home

After a lightning strike caused a fire that destroyed their home in Emersons Green, a local family has received over £16,500 in donations f…

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Salford Lads Club receives Grade II* listed status upgrade

The 123-year-old Salford Lads and Girls Club has had its heritage status upgraded to Grade II* in recognition of its architectural signific…

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Wallsend care home receives 'outstanding' rating following first inspection

Eastside Gardens in Wallsend has been awarded an 'outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission following its first inspection under n…

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Ten-year-old Elijah Wotton-Lidster swims 14 miles to support the air ambulance that saved his grandad

After learning how the Great North Air Ambulance Service saved his grandad's life following a serious fall in 2013, 10-year-old Elijah Wott…

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Eleven-year-old Ted from Sutton Coldfield meets the Princess of Wales during Three Peaks Challenge

Eleven-year-old Ted, who is paraplegic, was carried up the Three Peaks by his family and friends to raise money for the charity Molly Ollys…

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Environment

Volunteers collect 11 million seeds to help restore Scotland's Atlantic rainforest

A group of 100 volunteers has spent years hand-collecting 11 million seeds from native trees across the western Highlands and islands. Thes…

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Bridgend Tesco hosts 'Supermarketathon' to raise money for Help for Heroes

Two hundred runners took to the aisles of a Bridgend Tesco after hours to complete distances ranging from 5k to an ultra marathon. The even…

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The Princess of Wales completes the Three Peaks challenge to raise funds for cancer research

Catherine has become the first royal to climb the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours, 18 months after entering ca…

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Traditional gaffer boats return to Polperro harbour for the first time in a century

After decades of the village functioning primarily as a tourist destination, a small fleet of historic Polperro Gaffer fishing boats has be…

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Community

Northumberland school staff member completes 24-hour run to fund independent living space

Sarah Dodd, head of pastoral services at Hexham Priory School, walked and ran for 24 hours to raise £24,000 for a new on-site apartment. Th…

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Community

UK charity Hope Spring installs borehole providing clean water to 400 people in Nigeria

A new borehole in the Osun State community of Ido-Osun is providing safe drinking water to over 400 residents, ending their reliance on con…

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General

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…

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Community

Crosby grandfather receives British Empire Medal for decades of voluntary rugby coaching

Steven Thompson initially feared an official-looking letter was a speeding fine, only to discover he had been awarded a British Empire Meda…

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Shorne delivery driver Ann West receives new car after community raises over £3,400

After her car broke down, long-serving delivery driver Ann West was forced to quit her job in Shorne. Her local customers secretly raised o…

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Sport

Katie Swan reaches Wimbledon second round after considering retirement

After a series of injuries left her considering retirement and ranked outside the world's top 1,000, Katie Swan has secured her place in th…

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Justyce Crossman saves fiancé's life with CPR after he collapses in rural Wales

When her fiancé David Robinson collapsed from a rare heart defect during a walk in Hafren Forest, 23-year-old Justyce Crossman performed CP…

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