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University of Oxford ranked world's top university for an eleventh consecutive year
The University of Oxford has retained its position as the world's top-ranked institution in the Times Higher Education World University Ran…
Ten-year-old Judah Peake raises over £2,500 for charity with 1,000 press-ups
Judah Peake from Macclesfield completed 1,000 press-ups throughout August to raise money for Tearfund, a charity supporting those affected …
Sandwich Toll Bridge reopens to traffic ahead of schedule
The historic Sandwich Toll Bridge has reopened two weeks earlier than planned following repairs to damage caused by a tanker collision in A…
Salford Crescent station's new third platform receives regulatory approval
The Office of Rail and Road has signed off on the new platform and associated upgrades at Salford Crescent station, marking the final stage…
Northern and TransPennine Express passengers can now use delayed tickets after flight arrivals
Passengers arriving at Manchester Airport who miss their train due to flight delays will no longer need to purchase a new ticket. By showin…
Hoylake beach granted town green status following local campaign
Hoylake beach in the Wirral has been registered as a town or village green after residents proved the land has been used for recreation for…
Pregnant women in Devon and Cornwall offered vaccines to protect newborns
Expectant mothers in Devon and Cornwall are being encouraged to take up the flu, whooping cough, and RSV vaccines during pregnancy. These j…
Ilkley Arts hosts secret postcard auction to raise funds for breast cancer awareness
More than 100 artists have contributed original postcard-sized works to a secret auction in Ilkley, with all proceeds supporting breast can…
York Minster bell ringers to attempt eight-hour marathon for charity
A team of 12 ringers will perform 10,000 continuous changes on Saturday 10 October to mark the centenary of the Minster's bells. The challe…
Devon care model offers an alternative to traditional homes by grouping residents as a family
Devon Care and Living has spent 15 years running small bungalow communities where up to seven older people live together, sharing daily tas…
Sir Kevin Sinfield raises over £1m for motor neurone disease charities during seven-day ultramarathon
Sir Kevin Sinfield has completed the fifth day of his seven-day ultramarathon challenge, raising over £1 million for motor neurone disease …
Level boarding confirmed for Elizabeth line services at Old Oak Common station
Transport authorities have agreed to implement level boarding at the new Old Oak Common station, ensuring passengers can board Elizabeth li…