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Bude resident opens boutique after success in vintage clothing resale
Mia Stares, a 21-year-old from Bude, has successfully transitioned from supermarket work to running her own independent fashion business. A…
Cornwall acid attack survivor cycles to Paris for charity
Andreas Christopheros is cycling from Truro to Paris to raise money for Face Forward International, the charity that supported him followin…
Cornwall man shares story of recovery from alcohol addiction
Derek Hayler has successfully turned his life around after previously struggling with a severe alcohol dependency. With the support of loca…
Lancashire man completes 1970 Panini World Cup sticker album after 56 years
Stephen Butler has finally finished his 1970 Panini World Cup sticker collection after discovering the long-forgotten album in his loft. Th…
New rail innovation and training centre completed in Chesterfield
A new facility called DRIIVe has opened next to the historic Barrow Hill Roundhouse, offering cutting-edge training and research space for …
Plans for large-scale battery storage facility in Kent set for approval
A new battery energy storage facility is set to be built on farmland in Kent. Once completed, it will be one of the largest sites of its ki…
Bronte School in Gravesend named top independent preparatory school in the UK
Bronte School in Gravesend has been awarded the title of 'Top Independent Preparatory School in the UK 2026' by Education Europe Insider. T…
Muntjac deer rescued from escalator in Norwich Marks & Spencer
A muntjac deer was safely rescued after becoming trapped in an escalator at a Marks & Spencer store in Norwich. Staff from a local animal s…
Mead Vale Primary School wins North Somerset Big Walk and Wheel challenge
Pupils at Mead Vale Community Primary School have taken the top spot in North Somerset for the 2026 Big Walk and Wheel challenge. By comple…
Young people showcase mental health projects at Everton stadium
Hundreds of young people from football club charities across England and Wales met at Everton's new stadium to share their mental health in…
River Thames at Ham designated as official bathing site
The Thames at Ham has become the first spot in London to be officially recognised as a bathing water area. This new status means the water …
Kent's first micropub sold to long-time regular
Martyn Hillier, the founder of the micropub movement, has retired and handed over The Butcher's Arms in Herne to a loyal customer. New owne…