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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…
Metropolitan Police urge tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
The Metropolitan Police is calling for new legislation to force tech companies to render stolen handsets permanently unusable. By making th…
Northumberland County Council to open new residential home for children with complex needs
Northumberland County Council has approved a £2.1 million plan to convert a property in Ulgham into a residential home for four children. B…
North East tourism sector reaches £7.1bn value as visitor numbers hit 70 million
The North East welcomed over 70 million visitors in 2025, with the region's tourism industry growing to a total value of £7.13 billion. Thi…
Sefton Park Palm House marks 25th anniversary with new community show gardens
Ten local schools, charities, and community groups have created a series of show gardens on the East Lawn to mark 25 years since the Victor…
Hebburn shipyard sold as part of major maritime acquisition
The A&P shipyard in Hebburn has been acquired by the maritime group Balaena as part of a deal uniting several major UK dockyards. The new o…
Dudley great-grandmother Hilda Hindmarsh celebrates her 100th birthday
Hilda Hindmarsh marked her 100th birthday in North Tyneside with a surprise visit from local schoolchildren who arrived to sing and deliver…
Birkenhead shipyard Cammell Laird acquired by maritime group Balaena
The maritime engineering group Balaena has acquired the APCL Group, which operates the historic Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead. This …
Ramsgate father Michael Gorf recovers after mistaking heart attack for minor illness
After experiencing jaw and tooth pain, 41-year-old Michael Gorf initially believed he was suffering from a minor ailment and took paracetam…
Chatty Cabins return to London Cable Car for Loneliness Awareness Week
Transport for London is bringing back the Chatty Cabins initiative to help residents connect and combat social isolation across the capital…