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Historic carriages returned to Folkestone's Leas Lift as restoration reaches milestone
The two carriages of the Grade II*-listed Leas Lift have been craned back onto their tracks following an extensive rebuild in Lincolnshire.…
Broadstairs care home manager hosts second wedding ceremony for residents
After a venue restriction prevented a confetti walk at her original wedding, Jaye Hurst and her husband Lea recreated their ceremony at Cha…
New £21m creative centre and education campus opens in Dover
Dover District Council has opened a new four-storey building on Bench Street, housing an education campus for East Kent College, flexible w…
McLaren to create 1,000 jobs at its Woking technology centre
Supercar manufacturer McLaren is investing £450m into its Woking facility, resulting in the creation of 1,000 new roles. This expansion fol…
Middlesbrough judoka Charlie Ayre reflects on his Commonwealth Games bronze medal
After losing his semi-final bout, 20-year-old Charlie Ayre had to quickly reset his focus to secure a bronze medal in the -60kg category. W…
Faversham Hop Festival brings £3 million boost to the local economy
The annual Faversham Hop Festival drew tens of thousands of visitors to the town over the weekend for a programme of music, dance, and loca…
Two red panda cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo
Two red panda cubs have been born to parents Ruby and Nilo at Whipsnade Zoo. As an Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered species,…
Bristol Airport and Weston College launch partnership to support local student careers
Bristol Airport and Weston College have established a Career Excellence Hub to provide students with industry insights, work placements, an…
Rare trifid bur-marigold thrives in Ailsworth thanks to careful land management
The trifid bur-marigold, a plant currently listed as vulnerable in Great Britain, has seen a successful growth season along the River Nene …
Sheffield war memorial to feature poem written by local schoolgirl
A memorial stone featuring the poem 'Me Brother Dan' is set to be installed in Weston Park, Sheffield. Written by Molly Meleady-Hanley when…
Sheffield council pauses plans to fell eight redwoods on Eyre Street
Sheffield City Council has halted plans to remove eight redwood trees after 83 per cent of residents objected to the proposal during a publ…
High Weald Walking Festival returns with 100 routes across Kent
The ninth annual High Weald Walking Festival is offering 100 guided and self-guided walks through the Kent countryside this September. By p…