Good News 
Cornwall expands recycling services to include coffee pods and soft plastics
Residents across Cornwall can now recycle coffee, tea, and hot chocolate pods at five local recycling centres thanks to a new partnership w…
Royal Cornwall Show returns this June with a celebration of rural life
The Wadebridge Showground is preparing to host a vibrant three-day celebration of Cornish farming, food, and heritage. Visitors can enjoy t…
Plans submitted for seventy new affordable homes for the elderly in South Bristol
A new development in Hengrove is set to provide seventy high-quality care homes, all available for social rent to help older residents live…
Bristol's historic Ashton Court Mansion receives funding for urgent restoration
The 900-year-old Ashton Court Mansion has been awarded £80,000 to carry out critical repairs and protect the building from the elements. Th…
Earliest known English poem discovered in 1,200-year-old manuscript
A rare copy of Caedmon’s Hymn, composed by a Northumbrian cattle herder in the seventh century, has been found in a library in Rome. This s…
Former Kent teacher celebrates release of debut fantasy novel
Katie Estcourt from Wye has fulfilled her long-held dream of becoming a published author after leaving her teaching role at a local school.…
New monthly community market launches at Chatham Historic Dockyard
A vibrant new monthly market is opening at the historic Slip 5 in Chatham, bringing together local traders, street food, and live entertain…
Kent television station KMTV expands streaming service to reach more viewers
The local television station KMTV has launched on the Freely streaming platform, making it easier for residents across Kent and Medway to w…
Kent artist campaigns for pigeons to feature on future £20 banknotes
An artist from Ashford is leading a popular campaign to have the humble pigeon recognised on British currency for its historical service an…
Kent artist campaigns for pigeons to feature on UK banknotes to honour their wartime service
Tom Charter from Ashford is championing the humble pigeon as a candidate for future Bank of England notes to celebrate their status as nati…
New study finds ability grouping in maths benefits high-flyers without impacting other pupils
Research from University College London has found that grouping secondary school pupils by ability in maths can boost the results of high-a…
Billie Eilish and James Cameron release 3D concert film celebrating Manchester fans
Superstar Billie Eilish has teamed up with Oscar-winning director James Cameron to create a new 3D film documenting her recent performances…