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London startup to trial drug preventing life-threatening side-effects in cancer patients
A new oral drug from Poolbeg Pharma is set to be tested at six NHS hospitals to prevent cytokine release syndrome, a dangerous immune react…
Snodland Scout group begins construction on new hut after 12-year wait
After losing their previous building in 2015, the 1st Snodland Scout Group has started work on a new meeting place funded by a £1m governme…
Omaze house draw raises £4.5 million for new Eden Project Morecambe exhibit
A partnership between Omaze and the Eden Project has raised £4.5 million to fund The Elder Tree, a central 20-metre immersive exhibit for t…
Resident doctors in England call off planned strike action following new government pay offer
Resident doctors have suspended their upcoming four-day walkout after the government presented a new proposal, which includes an average 6.…
Blyth Spartans AFC staff and players host community takeover at Blyth Links parkrun
Members of Blyth Spartans AFC, including first team players and junior squads, took over the volunteer roles at the weekly Blyth Links park…
Old School Ravers win the World Custard Pie Championships in Coxheath
The Old School Ravers took home the trophy at this year's World Custard Pie Championships in Maidstone, where 27 teams competed by flinging…
Marden FC Over 40s to cycle 41 miles for prostate cancer awareness
Players and supporters from the Marden FC Over 40s team are cycling 41 miles this Saturday to raise funds for prostate cancer research and …
North East leisure centres teach children water safety skills during Drowning Prevention Week
Following a rise in water-related accidents, leisure centres across the North East are using Drowning Prevention Week to teach children ess…
Litherland musician Louis Gibney gifted signed guitar by Zach Bryan at Anfield
After posting 210 daily song covers to catch the attention of country singer Zach Bryan, 19-year-old Louis Gibney was surprised at the end …
Land’s End Hotel reopens following a £1.2 million refurbishment
After a fire forced an evacuation and closure last summer, the historic Land’s End Hotel has completed a £1.2 million renovation. The proje…
YMCA North Tyneside raises over £3,000 at annual Picnic in the Park event
More than 1,000 people gathered in Northumberland Square for the fourth annual Picnic in the Park, featuring live music and local food trad…
Parkrun reaches one millionth event at Bushy Park
Founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt marked the one millionth parkrun at the event's original site in Bushy Park, 22 years after the first gathering …