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Reading to install 2,600 new on-street electric vehicle charging points
Reading Borough Council is launching a 15-year project to install thousands of new charging points on residential streets. This initiative …
Interactive memorial for Len Goodman to be unveiled in Dartford
A new interactive pavement artwork celebrating the life and legacy of ballroom legend Len Goodman will be unveiled outside his former dance…
Pupils at Mary Elton Primary School celebrate National Numeracy Day
Children at Mary Elton Primary School enjoyed a day of interactive maths challenges to mark National Numeracy Day. From exploring Fibonacci…
Record levels of physical activity reported in England
New data from Sport England shows that more adults than ever are meeting recommended weekly exercise guidelines. While running, gym session…
English Heritage reconstructs 4,500-year-old Neolithic hall near Stonehenge
A new reconstruction of a prehistoric hall has been built near Stonehenge to help visitors imagine the lives of the people who created the …
Greater Manchester's economic growth and productivity strategy
Greater Manchester has transformed into one of the UK's fastest-growing regions, attracting significant investment and new businesses. The …
Sage CEO praises North East tech talent following strong financial results
Sage CEO Steve Hare has highlighted the world-class engineering talent based in the North East, noting that the region's workforce is as ca…
Prince William visits Nansledan housing project in Cornwall
During a visit to a new housing development in Newquay, Prince William met with a man who has successfully turned his life around after exp…
North East MP highlights potential for green energy jobs
Cramlington and Killingworth MP Emma Foody has stated that the North East is well-positioned to lead the UK's transition to renewable energ…
North Shields shopkeeper detains burglars in her shop
A brave shopkeeper in North Shields has been praised by her local community after she successfully locked two burglars inside her shop unti…
River Mease restoration project wins 2026 UK River Prize
After thirteen years of dedicated restoration work, the River Mease has been transformed from a straightened waterway into a thriving, wild…
Free tickets provided for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland
A new initiative called Access for All is providing hundreds of young carers and children from low-income families with free tickets, trave…