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Kevin Bablee returns home to London after successful heart transplant in Newcastle
After spending over a year at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital, 59-year-old Kevin Bablee is finally returning home following a successful heart…
US government agrees to hand over SS Richard Montgomery masts to the UK
The United States has agreed to transfer the masts of the SS Richard Montgomery, a Second World War shipwreck off the Isle of Sheppey, to t…
County Durham entrepreneur secures Ocado deal after Dragons' Den rejection
After failing to secure investment on Dragons' Den in 2022, Mark Wong has grown his alcohol-free beer brand, Impossibrew, to a point where …
Endangered Asian elephant calf born at Whipsnade Zoo
A new Asian elephant calf has been born at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. As the species faces significant threats from habitat loss and hu…
Southwark Council recovers social housing flat previously held by Sierra Leone's First Lady
Southwark Council has repossessed a two-bedroom social housing flat in Walworth after a year-long investigation into the tenancy of Fatima …
SS Great Britain visitor attraction to rebrand as Bristol Dockyards
The visitor attraction surrounding the SS Great Britain is rebranding as Bristol Dockyards ahead of the opening of a new museum space on 18…
County Durham tourism grows to £1.48b as visitor numbers reach 22 million
County Durham welcomed 22 million visitors in 2025, marking a third consecutive year of growth for the local tourism sector. With the indus…
Liverpool man cleared to return to Costa Coffee after false accusations led to national ban
David Rimmer was banned from all UK Costa branches after his former partner falsely told staff he was a sex offender. Following her convict…
Blyth Spartans AFC to host community takeover at Blyth Links parkrun
Blyth Spartans AFC is bringing its senior management, first team players, and junior squads to the Blyth Links parkrun this June for a club…
Ten-year-old Isobella Mapstone gains confidence with help from her autism assistance dog, Kelly
Isobella Mapstone, who is autistic and has ADHD, previously struggled to leave her home due to severe anxiety and safety concerns. Since be…
MSB Woolton FC to present 1,700 trophies to young players at annual community day
MSB Woolton FC is hosting its annual presentation day this Saturday, awarding nearly 1,700 trophies to children ranging from pre-school age…
Vinney Green secure children’s home in South Gloucestershire upgraded to 'good' by Ofsted
After years of failing inspections, the Vinney Green secure children’s home has been rated 'good' across all areas by Ofsted. The report hi…