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Rare palmate newts discovered thriving in Derbyshire garden pond
A homeowner in Buxton was delighted to discover a thriving colony of palmate newts living right on his doorstep. Despite being there for ov…
London Marathon sees record-breaking 1.3 million applications for 2027 event
A staggering 1.33 million people have applied to take part in the 2027 London Marathon, setting a new global record for interest in a singl…
Lancashire's tallest apartment tower approved for Preston
Preston City Council has unanimously approved plans for a new £40m skyscraper that will become the tallest residential building in Lancashi…
Salisbury Cathedral restores historic stained-glass window by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones
A two-year project to restore the magnificent 19th-century 'Angels' window has been successfully completed by the cathedral's dedicated gla…
Nature-based nursery in Keynsham celebrates glowing first Ofsted report
Avon Valley Nursery & Pre-School has been praised by inspectors for its high standards and positive culture just a year after opening. The …
Tynemouth volunteer lifesavers welcome new recruits after record-breaking year
The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade has expanded its team with six new recruits following its busiest year of service on record. These ded…
Filming wraps on second season of hit BBC drama This City Is Ours
Actor James Nelson-Joyce has confirmed that filming for the second series of the acclaimed BBC crime drama has finished in Liverpool. The B…
St Helens glass factory celebrates 200 years of global success
The historic Pilkington glass factory in Merseyside is celebrating two centuries of innovation and international achievement. From inventin…
Kent family hand-rears six orphaned lambs
A family in Ashford has opened their home to six orphaned and rejected lambs, providing them with round-the-clock care and bottle feeds. Th…
Family landscaping firm saved from closure after new headquarters approved
A long-standing landscaping business in Kent has been granted permission to build a new base, securing the future of its staff and operatio…
Kent Garden Show returns with hundreds of exhibitors and floral displays
The Kent Garden Show is returning to Detling this May bank holiday, featuring over 300 exhibitors and 60 specialist nurseries. Visitors can…
Liverpool John Lennon Airport named the most punctual in the UK
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been crowned the UK's most reliable airport, with average flight delays of less than ten minutes. The lat…