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Bristol Zoo Project hosts exhibition to honour legacy of silverback gorilla Jock
Hundreds of visitors gathered at the Bristol Zoo Project to share memories and view artwork commemorating Jock, a silverback gorilla who wa…
Five primary schools selected for Bristol Balloon Fiesta's 2025 tether roadshow
Five schools in and around Bristol have been chosen from over 200 applicants to host special-shaped bulldog balloons Buster and Bella this …
Independent businesses are thriving on a quiet stretch of Dover's High Street
While much of Dover's town centre struggles with vacant units, a stretch of the High Street is seeing a rise in independent shops and commu…
Doncaster father receives life-saving lung transplant using new Newcastle technology
Mark Wrenn, who had been dependent on oxygen due to a rare lung condition, has become the first patient to receive a transplant via the New…
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…
Cullercoats men gather for North Sea dip to encourage open conversations about mental health
Around 40 men met at Cullercoats beach to swim in the North Sea and share experiences regarding mental health and personal challenges. By c…
Ten-year-old boy saves his mother from house fire in Camborne
After waking to smoke in their home, 10-year-old Rayen Molton called 999 and alerted his mother, allowing them both to escape without injur…
Newcastle's Big River Bakery to launch digital trail celebrating River Tyne food history
The Big River Bakery is launching a digital trail along the River Tyne this summer to highlight the region's baking heritage and historic m…
Gateshead runner Mark Graham completes 70-mile ultramarathon after year of training
After struggling through his first attempt at The Wall ultramarathon last year, 48-year-old Mark Graham spent twelve months building his fi…
Newcastle's Joseph Cowen Centre to help shape national policy on pet-friendly homelessness support
The Joseph Cowen Centre in Byker is being used as a model for national policy due to its approach of welcoming pets into its support servic…
Kingsdown residents campaign to reopen The Green Man pub
A community group has launched a petition to restore The Green Man in Kingsdown after the pub closed its doors in April. Residents are seek…
Allerton Road independent shops thrive through community support and personal service
Small business owners on Liverpool's Allerton Road are bucking national trends by keeping their high street vibrant with specialist shops a…