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Eilish McColgan wins London Big Half in return from five-month injury lay-off
Eilish McColgan has secured her fourth victory at the London Big Half following a five-month recovery from a fractured foot. The win marks …
Chelmsford Museum's taxidermy bear helps develop new methods to tackle wildlife crime
Forensic science graduate Hayden Leigh is using hair samples from a 120-year-old museum bear named Boris to refine techniques for identifyi…
Historic Dewsbury shopping arcade reopens after a decade
Following a £4.4m restoration project, the Victorian-era arcade in Dewsbury has reopened as the UK's first community-run shopping centre. T…
Northumberland's Emblehope Moor to be returned to community ownership after rewilding project
The 7,500-acre Emblehope Moor has been purchased by restoration firm Restore, which plans to reintroduce species like golden eagles and bea…
Empty Hull shop to become a new soup kitchen for vulnerable residents
A vacant building on Jameson Street is set to be transformed into a soup kitchen by the charity All For One after receiving unanimous plann…
Sheffield residents to decide how £20m in community funding is spent
Neighbourhoods in Sheffield are set to receive £20m in funding for local improvements, with committees made up of residents and workers lea…
Eight-year-old Thomas Smith prepares for Penistone Show with his prize-winning tup
Thomas Smith from Windleden Farm has enjoyed a successful show season with his Whitefaced Woodland tup, securing breed champion titles at m…
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…
NHS trial to test if experimental drug can prevent Alzheimer’s in people without symptoms
The Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS foundation trust is recruiting participants aged 55 to 80 for an international trial of the drug Tro…
BMI Redland completes £6.3 million refurbishment of its Coventry clay tile plant
Roofing specialist BMI UK & Ireland has finished a five-month upgrade of its Coventry-based facility, modernising the Rosemary kiln and pro…
Doncaster Council reverses decision to ban fishing at Askern Lake after community petition
Following a petition signed by over 1,200 residents, Doncaster Council has paused plans to implement a fishing ban at Askern Lake. The coun…
Ashford family business Soundcraft Hi-Fi marks 80 years of trading
Founded in 1946 as a photography shop, Soundcraft Hi-Fi has evolved through three generations of the Mathews family to become a staple of t…