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Retired couple take over The Peacock Inn to prevent village pub closure
After the previous tenants left, Goudhurst residents feared The Peacock Inn would shut its doors for good. David and Trish Fewsdale, who pr…
Carolina Reinhardt opens Ashford's first free shop to support those in financial hardship
After experiencing her own financial struggles, Carolina Reinhardt has opened a shop in Ashford where no money changes hands. The space pro…
Ryton mother launches Makaton training to help families communicate
After using Makaton to support her daughter Ava, who has Down syndrome, Eleanor Baggaley is now providing the same training to schools and …
Essity opens new £35m recycling plant in Prudhoe to turn waste paper into toilet rolls
Essity has opened a new £35m recycling facility in Prudhoe, replacing a 50-year-old plant to process waste paper into toilet tissue. By upg…
Renters in England gain the right to request pets under new legislation
The Renters' Rights Act now prevents landlords from issuing blanket bans on pets, allowing tenants to request permission to keep a cat or d…
Leicester cancer survivors share personal stories in new Heritage of Hope film project
Ahead of National Cancer Survivors Day, a new film project from the charity Live Cancer Free and the University of Leicester features local…
Northumberland roadside food pod earns five-star reviews for homemade dishes
Adele Johnson has launched The Real Taste of Northumberland, a roadside pod that has quickly built a reputation for its homemade meals. The…
Shaun Hancox is turning his golf course landscaping skills into a mission to restore Britain's ponds
After years of shaping golf courses, Shaun Hancox now uses his excavator to build freshwater habitats for rewilding projects across the cou…
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…