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Alnwick Garden marks 25th anniversary with £400m economic contribution
The Alnwick Garden is celebrating 25 years of success, having welcomed over nine million visitors since opening. A new report highlights it…
Immunotherapy drug reduces need for bladder removal surgery
A new clinical trial has shown that adding the drug durvalumab to standard cancer treatments can effectively destroy bladder tumours. This …
Hospital scientist retires after 45-year career in Kent
Shirley Moses has retired from the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford after an impressive 45-year career in biomedical science. She spent d…
Durham mother builds successful sustainable fashion brand
After her daughter was born prematurely, Michelle Kearney launched a sustainable clothing brand from her home in Durham. Her business, Frey…
County Durham man celebrates 100th birthday with charity walk
Former teacher George Stafford marked his 100th birthday by completing a sponsored walk to raise money for St Cuthbert's Hospice. He succes…
Weston Youth Council organises St John's Park clean-up
Members of the Weston Youth Council recently spent the afternoon clearing litter from St John's Park to help keep the local green space tid…
Betty Brown receives OBE for Post Office scandal campaigning
Betty Brown, a 93-year-old campaigner from County Durham, has been awarded an OBE for her work seeking justice for victims of the Post Offi…
Bristol business Blinds By Mark achieves Which? Trusted Trader status
Local company Blinds By Mark has been awarded the prestigious Which? Trusted Trader accreditation. This milestone comes alongside the busin…
Spotted orchids flourish in Derbyshire garden
A Derbyshire gardener has seen the number of spotted orchids in their lawn grow to 27 after adopting a 'no-mow' approach. The discovery hig…
The transformation of Kielder Forest from timber plantation to conservation site
England's largest forest, Kielder, has evolved from a purely commercial timber plantation into a thriving haven for wildlife and environmen…
B&Q volunteers renovate Age Concern centre in Hampshire
A team of B&Q volunteers has refreshed the communal spaces and gardens at the Age Concern Hampshire centre in Locks Heath. By painting the …
Plans for supported living flats in Forest Hall to be decided
A new development of eight self-contained flats for adults with learning disabilities is set for a planning decision in Forest Hall. The pr…