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County Durham man celebrates 100th birthday with charity walk
Former teacher George Stafford marked his 100th birthday by completing a sponsored walk to raise money for St Cuthbert's Hospice. He succes…
Weston Youth Council organises St John's Park clean-up
Members of the Weston Youth Council recently spent the afternoon clearing litter from St John's Park to help keep the local green space tid…
Betty Brown receives OBE for Post Office scandal campaigning
Betty Brown, a 93-year-old campaigner from County Durham, has been awarded an OBE for her work seeking justice for victims of the Post Offi…
Bristol business Blinds By Mark achieves Which? Trusted Trader status
Local company Blinds By Mark has been awarded the prestigious Which? Trusted Trader accreditation. This milestone comes alongside the busin…
Spotted orchids flourish in Derbyshire garden
A Derbyshire gardener has seen the number of spotted orchids in their lawn grow to 27 after adopting a 'no-mow' approach. The discovery hig…
The transformation of Kielder Forest from timber plantation to conservation site
England's largest forest, Kielder, has evolved from a purely commercial timber plantation into a thriving haven for wildlife and environmen…
B&Q volunteers renovate Age Concern centre in Hampshire
A team of B&Q volunteers has refreshed the communal spaces and gardens at the Age Concern Hampshire centre in Locks Heath. By painting the …
Plans for supported living flats in Forest Hall to be decided
A new development of eight self-contained flats for adults with learning disabilities is set for a planning decision in Forest Hall. The pr…
Jill Scott to cycle 388 miles for Sport Relief
Former Lioness Jill Scott is embarking on a five-day charity challenge, cycling and running 388 miles from Wembley Stadium to Sunderland. S…
Wistman's Wood on Dartmoor named one of Europe's most enchanting forests
Wistman's Wood has been recognised as one of the most magical forests in Europe, celebrated for its ancient temperate rainforest and rare m…
Roman gold ring and coin hoard discovered in Somerset
A metal detectorist has discovered an exquisite Roman gold ring and a hoard of nearly 300 coins near Ilminster. The items have been acquire…
Folkestone Town Council acquires historic library building for £1
Folkestone Town Council has officially taken ownership of the historic Grace Hill Library building for a nominal fee of £1. The council pla…