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Friends of Meersbrook Hall secure £20,000 to help restore historic Sheffield building
Sheffield City Council has awarded £20,000 to the Friends of Meersbrook Hall to support the initial reopening and feasibility work for the …
East Riding Council to switch off 2,500 street lights on A-roads after successful safety trial
Following a successful pilot on the A1079 and A164 that saw night-time collisions drop by a third, the East Riding Council is expanding its…
New businesses approved for Bradford's historic Eastbrook Hall
Bradford Council has approved plans to convert vacant space within the former 'Methodist Cathedral of the North' into a new retail unit and…
Gravesend man starts global 'mystery duck' craze in coffee shops
What began as a playful prank on his parents has grown into a worldwide movement, with a Gravesend father-of-three hiding miniature rubber …
Gina Martin changes the law to make upskirting a criminal offence
After being told by police that taking photos up her skirt was not a crime, Gina Martin launched a campaign to change the law in England an…
Half a million more children in England gain access to free school meals
Eligibility for free school meals has been extended to include all children from families receiving Universal Credit. This change provides …
Bradford photographer launches project inspired by the city's historic Belle Vue archive
Photographer Tim Mendelsohn is creating a new body of work that mirrors the Belle Vue studio archive, which captured thousands of portraits…
Chatham restaurant raises thousands for Nepal flood relief
After catastrophic flooding in Nepal, the owners of Gurkha Fire in Chatham launched a fundraiser that doubled its target in just two days. …
Doncaster golfer Jack Whaley sets record in Great Britain and Ireland's Walker Cup comeback
Twenty-two-year-old Jack Whaley from Doncaster secured a record-equalling 8&7 victory during the final day of the Walker Cup at Lahinch. Hi…
Bath Christmas Market granted permanent planning permission
Bath Christmas Market has received permanent planning permission, ensuring the event remains a fixture of the city's winter calendar. The m…
Glowworms return to North Yorkshire nature reserve after two-year breeding project
After a century-long absence, glowworms have been spotted at Nosterfield nature reserve following a volunteer-led reintroduction programme.…
New £21m health and wellbeing hub opens in Newhaven
A collection of under-used buildings in Newhaven has been converted into a modern health hub, bringing GP services, a pharmacy, and leisure…