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New £87m surgical centre opens in Somerset
A new £87m surgical centre has opened in Somerset to help increase local hospital capacity. The facility is designed to provide additional …
Birmingham youngsters take part in free football sessions to stay active during the holidays
Twenty-five children aged 11 to 14 attended a football session at Hodge Hill College organised by Sport 4 Life UK and funded by VPS. The in…
Margate escape room The Escapement saved from closure by new owners
The Escapement in Cliftonville was set to close after its building was put up for sale, ending nearly a decade of operation. New owners hav…
Construction begins on new 160-place SEN school in Gillingham
Work has started on a new purpose-built facility for Inspire Academy on Cornwallis Avenue, which will provide 160 places for children with …
London Underground to have full mobile coverage by the end of the year
Transport for London has confirmed that all 121 subterranean stations and tunnels will have 4G or 5G connectivity by the end of 2024. This …
Tenterden Town Hall reopens following a £3 million restoration
The Grade II-listed town hall has undergone a two-year renovation to fix structural issues including damp and poor accessibility. The build…
London Ambulance Service launches initiative to help terminally ill patients fulfil final wishes
The London Wish Ambulance programme enables patients with terminal illnesses to take meaningful trips with their families, supported by vol…
London children show improved lung growth following Ulez introduction
A five-year study of 3,400 primary school children has linked the Ultra Low Emission Zone to faster lung development in London pupils compa…
Knaresborough trucker Bob Frendt raises funds to bring Ukrainian orphans to Yorkshire for respite
Bob Frendt, a 75-year-old from Knaresborough, is raising £20,000 to host a group of Ukrainian orphans for a respite visit next summer. Afte…
Sheffield woman loses 11 stone after choosing lifestyle changes over surgery
Ann-Marie Weaver, 43, initially joined a weight-loss group to prepare for surgery, but found she was able to reach her goals through diet a…
Whitby's whalebone arch replaced with bronze replicas
The iconic whalebone arch on Whitby's West Cliff has been removed to be replaced by bronze replicas. This change preserves the town's marit…
Herefordshire farmers use vending machines to sell fresh produce in rural areas
A family of farmers in Herefordshire has begun using vending machines to sell their own milk and local food products directly to the public…