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Tynemouth Watch House Museum Wins TripAdvisor Award
The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum has been named a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award winner for 2026. The museum, …
Roe deer spotted on Crosby Beach
A pair of roe deer were spotted playing on Crosby Beach, captured on video by local resident Joe Walsh. The deer were seen near Anthony Gor…
Boardmasters Launches New 'Breaking' Competition for Local Artists
Boardmasters has announced a new 'breaking' competition for 2026, offering local artists a chance to perform on the main stage. Open to voc…
Cornwall artist uses friend's ashes to create memorial painting
A Cornwall artist has created a painting using the ashes of her late friend, who died in a motorbike accident. The artwork, inspired by a c…
Kent primary school rated 'Exceptional' in six out of seven Ofsted categories
Leigh Academy Oaks in Maidstone has been rated 'Exceptional' in six out of seven areas by Ofsted under the new inspection framework. Inspec…
Three Kent curry houses named in UK's Top 100
Three Kent curry houses have been recognised as some of the best in the UK. Shozna in Rochester, The Bombay in Swanley, and Cinnamon Square…
Army Reserves friends launch pizza van business in Liverpool
Two Army Reserves friends from Bootle have turned their passion for pizza into a new business venture. Kevin Mccue and Phillip Oskoui, who …
Cornwall's fancy dress banger rally draws 50 teams
Cornwall's annual banger rally, Cornball, brought together 50 teams and nearly 100 participants in a fun-filled event on May 9. The rally, …
Bath named UK's most walkable city
Bath has been named the most walkable city in the UK, according to a new study. With a walkability score of 99.04, the city's key attractio…
Northumberland cottage near coast gains popularity among visitors
Mid Cote, a Grade II listed cottage in Northumberland, has become a popular staycation spot for its peaceful setting and proximity to the c…
New Shields Ferry skipper passes boat licence exam and encourages women to pursue similar careers
Louise McDowell from Hebburn has passed her boat licence exam to become a qualified Shields Ferry skipper. She hopes her achievement will i…
Merseyside talent shines in BAFTA TV nominations
Merseyside has been celebrated at the BAFTA TV awards with several local stars receiving nominations. Stephen Graham, James Nelson-Joyce, T…