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Gillingham pub owner applies for extended hours and garden bar to meet community demand
The Cricketers in Gillingham has applied for planning permission to extend its opening hours and add a garden bar to accommodate growing in…
Kent's first Polish Cultural Festival to celebrate heritage and community this weekend
The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells will host Kent's first Polish Cultural Festival this weekend, offering a chance to explore Polish tradition…
Ninety-six Peter Rabbit sculptures to form new public art trail across Tyneside
A collection of 96 decorated Peter Rabbit sculptures will appear at landmarks across Newcastle and North Tyneside from 15 July. The trail c…
Newcastle mother highlights the essential respite care provided by St Oswald's Hospice
Jill Davidson has shared how St Oswald's Hospice provides vital overnight care for her 10-year-old daughter, Lucy, who has complex needs. T…
Newcastle teenager William Kirvan hosts second Zumbathon to support Maggie's cancer charity
After his mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, 16-year-old William Kirvan organised a community Zumbathon to raise funds for Maggie's …
Ninety-metre mural unveiled on Newcastle Quayside to mark 45 years of the Great North Run
Local artist Mul has completed a 90-metre mural on the Newcastle Quayside to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Great North Run. The art…
Sculptures by Anthony Caro and James Capper go on display in Oxfordshire fields
The Heavy Metal exhibition at Albion Barn and Fields features works by Anthony Caro and James Capper, set against the backdrop of the Oxfor…
Longbenton chippy Chip & Fish named best in the North East
Chip & Fish in Longbenton has been named the best fish and chip shop in the North East at the inaugural English Fish and Chip Awards. The w…
Gluten-free bakery opens in Wallasey to support local residents
The Baa-kery Barn has opened in Wallasey Village, offering a fully gluten-free menu of baked goods and coffee. By providing a dedicated spa…
Popular Fishponds cafe reopens as an independent business named Turners
After the sudden closure of the Grounded cafe chain in June, the team at the Fishponds site has reopened the venue as an independent busine…
Salvation Army volunteers support emergency crews after Bedford rail crash
Salvation Army volunteers helped support emergency services following a train collision near Bedford in June. They provided food, drinks an…
Maidstone's Five Acre Wood School shortlisted for global innovation award
Five Acre Wood School has been named in the top ten for the World's Best School Prize for Innovation, becoming the first school in Maidston…