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Bristol balloonist Lee Hooper turns childhood dream into global 'Fly Alien' brand
Lee Hooper, who grew up attending the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, has realised his ambition of creating his own special-shape hot…
Bridlington boxer Oliver Male joins GB Boxing's Olympic development programme
Nineteen-year-old Oliver Male began boxing at age ten to channel his energy, and has since progressed to become one of the country's leadin…
Bristol council scheme helps bring 180 empty shops back into use
Bristol City Council has provided over £1 million in grants to small businesses and charities to cover the costs of moving into vacant high…
Hiker Garrin French launches app to help people explore the Lake District
After turning to hiking for his own mental health, Garrin French has developed the Lakes & Trails Pro app to help others navigate the area.…
Professor Christine Maggs identifies rare pink-striped seaweed as a new species
After a 40-year search, Professor Christine Maggs has confirmed a unique pink-striped seaweed found on maerl beds is a previously unknown s…
Merseyside celebrities play charity football match to support Southport families
Stars from sport and screen gathered at Southport FC to raise funds for families affected by the recent attack in the town. The event, whic…
Feelgood Festival and Knowsley Flower Show arrive at Court Hey Park
Court Hey Park in Huyton is hosting two days of free community events this weekend, beginning with the Feelgood Festival followed by the Kn…
Cambridge South station records over 110,000 passenger journeys in its first month
The newly opened Cambridge South station has seen more than 110,000 passenger journeys since launching on 29 June. By providing a direct ra…
Rough sleeping among young adults in London falls by 45 percent
Official figures from the Combined Homelessness and Information Network show that 202 people aged 18 to 25 were recorded sleeping rough in …
Arnie the tortoise reunited with owner after accidental trip to Cornwall recycling centre
After climbing into a garden waste bag, Arnie the tortoise was unknowingly taken to the St Erth recycling centre by her owner. Staff at the…
Sunderland rescue Pawz For Thought launches neutering scheme to tackle rising stray cat numbers
Sunderland-based Pawz For Thought has launched Project CatSnip to offer free neutering, microchipping, and health checks to local pet owner…
Traditional farming methods preserved the meadows at Hannah Hauxwell's Low Birk Hatt Farm
Hannah Hauxwell maintained traditional agricultural practices at her remote Pennine farm for decades, resisting the shift toward intensive …