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Skipton community hub gains asset protection status
North Yorkshire Council has officially designated the Share Skipton hub on Newmarket Street as an asset of community value. This status rec…
Cotswold Wildlife Park hatches 49 white stork chicks in record-breaking season
Cotswold Wildlife Park has successfully reared 49 white stork chicks this year, marking its most productive breeding season to date. These …
Paddock Wood heritage project launches to document the town's history
A new community-led project is collecting local stories to preserve the heritage of Paddock Wood, from its origins as a rail hub to its war…
New specialist maths school opens in Mill Hill
The 1729 Maths School is set to welcome its first pupils in north London later this month. As the UK's first specialist secondary school fo…
Notting Hill Carnival marks 60th anniversary with three-day celebration
London's Notting Hill Carnival has marked its 60th year with a three-day event featuring dancers, drummers, and performers showcasing Carib…
Hull University Teaching Hospitals completes 5,000th robotic surgery
Since introducing the Da Vinci system in 2015, Hull University Teaching Hospitals has reached a milestone of 5,000 procedures across six su…
Hull Minster hosts animal blessing service to mark 202 years of the RSPCA
Pets and their owners gathered at Hull Minster on Sunday for a special service to celebrate the role of animals in the community. The event…
Gateshead community project provides school uniforms and shoes for 245 children
The Salvation Army’s Every Child Warm project has supported 122 families in Gateshead by providing essential school clothing and footwear. …
London hospitals introduce digital check-in to reduce A&E wait times
Patients at Northwick Park Hospital can now use a QR code to provide their medical details and symptoms before seeing a triage nurse. By st…
Families of Archie York and Maya Chappell welcome changes to early prison release rules
The government has updated its early release scheme to ensure those convicted of unlawful killing or allowing the death of a child are no l…
Sea shanty groups grow in popularity across the UK
Following a surge in interest online, community sea shanty groups are forming in coastal and inland towns across the country. For volunteer…
NHS to offer free cholesterol testing at pharmacies across England
The NHS is introducing free, seven-minute cholesterol tests at high-street pharmacies for people aged 40 to 84. By making these checks more…