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Specsavers invests £7m in Kidderminster manufacturing facility
Specsavers is expanding its Vision Labs site in Kidderminster to boost lens production by 22% and meet growing demand for eye care. The pro…
Specialist police dogs assist in digital evidence recovery
Two specialist spaniels from Devon and Cornwall Police are helping investigators uncover hidden digital devices like memory cards and mobil…
West Yorkshire woman donates 100 handmade blankets to hospital
Eliz Sandalls has gifted over 100 crocheted baby blankets to Bradford Royal Infirmary to show her gratitude for the care she received. She …
Newcastle University engineers develop reversible conductive glue
Engineers at Newcastle University have created a new conductive glue that could help tackle the growing problem of electronic waste. This i…
Liverpool singer Chantel wins Channel 4 show Your Song
Liverpool resident Chantel has been crowned the winner of the Channel 4 singing competition, Your Song. After performing a moving tribute t…
Whitstable dance teacher shortlisted for national award
Amy Payne, a dance tutor at The Whitstable School, has been named a finalist for the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Her dedication to he…
Six Kent beaches awarded Blue Flag status
Six beaches across Kent have been recognised with prestigious Blue Flag awards for their excellent water quality and high standards of mana…
Mama Bear's Nursery in Totterdown receives positive Ofsted report
Mama Bear's Nursery on Wells Road has been praised by Ofsted for its inclusive environment and the strong relationships staff build with ch…
Kent music shop owner re-releases World Cup song featuring Chris Kamara
Paul Baker from Deal has released a new remix of his 2012 football anthem featuring broadcaster Chris Kamara on vocals. He hopes the track …
Plans submitted for new indoor adventure park in South Tyneside
A new indoor adventure park is being proposed for Boldon Business Park, which could bring up to 80 new jobs to the area. The site, operated…
Derbyshire resident improves mental health through gardening and volunteering
Leo Webberley, a resident at the Derventio Housing Trust, has transformed his wellbeing by getting involved in the Growing Lives project in…
New electric arc furnace installed at Materials Processing Institute in Teesside
The Materials Processing Institute has installed a new seven-tonne electric arc furnace to help develop greener steelmaking technologies. T…