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Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed in the UK for the first time
The 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry is coming to the British Museum for a 10-month exhibition while its home in Normandy undergoes renovation.…
Duke of York’s theatre to become Tom Stoppard theatre in honour of playwright
The Duke of York’s theatre in London’s West End will be renamed the Tom Stoppard theatre to celebrate the late playwright’s legacy. The cha…
Four-year-old cat Shola recovers after being hit by a car in Gateshead
After being struck by a speeding vehicle in Wrekenton, Shola the cat was rushed to the PDSA Pet Hospital with critical injuries. Veterinary…
Hundreds to gather for Britain's first mass nature bathing event in Somerset
This summer, hundreds of people will take part in what is believed to be Britain's first mass nature bathing event at Heal Somerset near Fr…
Kent search dog Millie helps rescue survivors in Venezuela
A two-year-old search dog from Kent Fire and Rescue, Millie, has joined a UK team in Venezuela to help locate survivors after recent earthq…
Wigston neighbours rescue 87-year-old from fire using doorbell camera
When a fire broke out in a home in Wigston, Leicestershire, neighbours used a doorbell camera to guide each other in rescuing 87-year-old P…
Redruth resident Donte Ragan granted British citizenship after long administrative battle
Donte Ragan, who moved to Cornwall from the US as a toddler, has finally been granted British citizenship following a long struggle with Ho…
Gravesend firm plans to convert former Debenhams into 33 flats
A Gravesend-based company has submitted plans to convert parts of the former Debenhams and Barclays Bank in New Road into 33 flats, aiming …
English Heritage takes over Housesteads Roman Fort to improve visitor experience
English Heritage has taken over the management of Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall from the National Trust, aiming to simplify the …
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust formed as two trusts merge
Bristol’s two NHS trusts have merged to form the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, creating one of the largest health organisations in the UK. …
Former Gravesend office building to become SEND school with £1m funding
The OMG Foundation is converting a vacant office block in Gravesend into a new school and assessment centre for children with special educa…
The Red Arrows to receive new jets to replace ageing Hawk fleet
The Ministry of Defence has committed £360m to develop a new British Jet Trainer System, which will provide modern replacements for the Red…