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Kent fire stations saved from closure after councillors reject service cuts
Councillors have voted against proposals to shut four fire stations and reduce on-call engine coverage across Kent. The decision forces the…
Café owner rescues three children from rough seas at Dumpton Gap
Steven Doorey-Williams, owner of the Bayside Café, ran into the water at Dumpton Gap beach to pull three children to safety after they were…
Greenside Primary School in London introduces healthy menus and bread-making classes
Greenside Primary School is moving away from traditional canteen staples by serving fresh, plant-based meals and involving pupils in weekly…
Leeds-based Hesco Bastion and UK firm DIRICKX share £150m US defence contract
Leeds-based Hesco Bastion and UK company DIRICKX Systems have been awarded a share of a £150 million contract to supply expeditionary barri…
Neighbourhood crime in London falls by 14 per cent following increased local policing
New figures show there were 35,000 fewer neighbourhood offences reported across London in the 12 months to June compared to the previous ye…
Rare Battle of Trafalgar flag saved for display in Newcastle
A Union flag flown from HMS Royal Sovereign during the Battle of Trafalgar has been secured for the nation by North East Museums. The flag,…
Smart Works Yorkshire expands to support more women across the region
The charity Smart Works has moved to a larger centre in Leeds, doubling its capacity to provide interview coaching and professional clothin…
Kidderminster teenager George Walker plays chess with Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant
Seventeen-year-old George Walker found himself playing a match against Robert Plant after the rock star made a surprise appearance at a cha…
Two new mental health hubs to open in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is set to host two of 100 new neighbourhood mental health centres being established across England to provide earlier su…
London's Grosvenor Square reopens after transformation into a biodiverse garden
Grosvenor Square has reopened in central London following a year-long project to replace manicured grass and tarmac with 150,000 new plants…
Bradford e-bike rental scheme records 8,000 journeys in first three months
Since launching in March, Bradford’s Beryl Bike scheme has seen residents complete 8,000 journeys covering over 14,000 miles. The initiativ…
Construction begins on 54-bed stroke unit at William Harvey Hospital
Work has started on a new hyper-acute stroke unit at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, which will provide 54 beds and rapid access to spe…