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Former Royal Marine breaks world record for knitting a scarf while running the London Marathon
Simon Fannon from Ashford successfully knitted an 18-foot scarf while completing the 26.2-mile course in under six hours. His 'bonkers' wor…
Shields Ferry service resumes following successful storm damage repairs
The historic ferry service across the River Tyne has officially reopened, reconnecting North and South Shields after three months of repair…
Liverpool writer Tony Schumacher receives critical acclaim for new BBC drama The Cage
The Huyton-born writer Tony Schumacher has followed up the success of The Responder with his new thriller, The Cage, which has debuted to f…
Local baker to open second Liverpool shop after viral success
Victor Guzman is expanding his bakery business to Liverpool city centre following the huge popularity of his first shop in Waterloo. After …
Olivia Dean performs sold-out show at Manchester's Co-op Live arena
British singer Olivia Dean delighted thousands of fans during a high-energy, sold-out performance in Manchester as part of her biggest head…
Oxfordshire fusion energy firm secures £25m to develop clean power technology
First Light Fusion has successfully raised £25 million in new funding to accelerate the development of its innovative clean energy technolo…
Cornish football fan cooks steak sandwich on train using hair straighteners
A West Ham supporter from St Austell surprised fellow passengers by using hair straighteners as a makeshift grill during his journey to Lon…
Bristol City Women secure dramatic late victory over Newcastle United
Bristol City Women finished their final home game of the season on a high with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win at Ashton Gate. After falling b…
Tate Britain to celebrate 1990s art and fashion in major new exhibition
Tate Britain has announced a landmark exhibition curated by Edward Enninful that explores the vibrant creativity of the 1990s. The show wil…
Red Bull’s Milton Keynes engine factory exceeds expectations
The ambitious project to build Formula One engines in-house at a bespoke facility in Milton Keynes is proving to be a major success. What w…
Northumberland cafe earns high praise for its local food and friendly atmosphere
The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery near Alnwick has become a local favourite, earning a near-perfect 4.9 rating on TripAdvisor. Known for its…
Newcastle man wins £1 million on the National Lottery
A lucky resident from Newcastle is celebrating after winning a life-changing £1 million prize with a Lucky Dip ticket. The anonymous winner…