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John Higgins praised for masterclass performance at World Snooker Championship
Scottish snooker legend John Higgins has earned high praise from rival Neil Robertson for his 'unbelievable' tactical display at the Crucib…
Brighton to build Europe's first purpose-built stadium for women's football
Brighton & Hove Albion have unveiled plans for a pioneering £80m stadium dedicated entirely to their women's team. The 10,000-capacity venu…
Multi-million pound investment to improve Wirral's sewer network and river health
United Utilities is investing £2.5 million to upgrade the sewer network in Prenton, which will significantly increase capacity for stormwat…
Bristol Rovers midfielder Clinton Mola credits manager Steve Evans for career turnaround
After a challenging start to the season, Bristol Rovers player Clinton Mola has seen a remarkable transformation in his form thanks to a ta…
Banksy unveils new sculpture in central London
The world-renowned street artist has delighted fans by installing a new sculpture on a traffic island in London's Waterloo Place. The piece…
New laws give community groups the right to buy local landmarks
A landmark new law has come into effect in England, giving local groups the power to buy and save important community assets like pubs and …
Shaldon Wildlife Trust achieves prestigious international accreditation
The Shaldon Wildlife Trust in Devon has become the smallest organisation to be officially accredited by the European Association of Zoos an…
National Trust holiday cottages in the North East to remain open for visitors
All seventeen National Trust holiday cottages across Northumberland, Sunderland, and County Durham will stay open for guests to enjoy. Thes…
Sunderland AFC in contention for European football after impressive Premier League return
Sunderland have enjoyed a magnificent first season back in the top flight and are now within touching distance of a place in European compe…
Northumberland to reduce grass cutting to help bees and butterflies
Northumberland County Council is set to reduce mowing on up to 15% of its grasslands to create better habitats for local pollinators. The p…
Northumberland fisherman delighted as otters visit boat for midnight snacks
A fisherman in Amble has captured heartwarming footage of a pair of otters visiting his boat under the cover of darkness. Kevin Henderson w…
New manufacturing hub to bring 70 high-tech jobs to Swindon
Advanced manufacturing firm iCOMAT is opening a new facility in North Swindon to produce lightweight components for the aerospace and autom…