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Bristol Beer Factory's Independence named Champion Beer of Britain
Independence, a pale ale brewed by the Bristol Beer Factory, has been awarded the prestigious Champion Beer of Britain title by CAMRA. The …
Demolition work reveals 12th-century St Mary Le Port church tower in Bristol
The historic tower of St Mary Le Port has been revealed for the first time in 60 years following the demolition of nearby post-war office b…
Sachi Kotake opens Japanese restaurant in Sunderland city centre
After three years of serving food from a van, Sachi Kotake has opened her own restaurant, Arigato Street Food, in Sunderland. She hopes to …
Ashcombe Primary School pupils receive praise from Bear Grylls for new playgrounds
Pupils at Ashcombe Primary School are enjoying two brand-new adventure playgrounds, which have been praised by Bear Grylls. The playgrounds…
Plan to convert historic barracks into homes refused in Cornwall
A proposal to convert the historic Maker Heights barracks in Cornwall into homes has been refused. The site, a key cultural hub, has become…
Tributes paid to Royal Cornwall Show vintage enthusiast Rex Curtis
Rex Curtis, a dedicated figure who spent over 50 years shaping the vintage section of the Royal Cornwall Show, has passed away at the age o…
New Tennis Courts Open in Worle
Residents and students in Worle are celebrating the opening of new tennis and netball courts at Worle Community School Academy. The upgrade…
Bristol retains Purple Flag for 16th consecutive year
Bristol has once again been awarded the Purple Flag, recognising its vibrant and safe night-time economy for the 16th year in a row. This a…
Bristol man transforms garden into Japanese-inspired retreat
A Bristol father has spent over a decade and £20,000 turning his backyard into an authentic Japanese garden. His impressive project has gai…
Abba Voyage launches expanded education programme in east London
Original Abba members Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad joined local schoolchildren to launch a new initiative aimed at helping young …
Removal porter saves man's life with CPR in Newcastle
Sam Collard, a 24-year-old removal porter, is being praised for his quick thinking after performing life-saving CPR on a man who collapsed …
Gateshead boxer Brogan Darrie retains National Schools Championship title
Thirteen-year-old Brogan Darrie from Felling ABC has successfully defended her national boxing title, maintaining an impressive undefeated …