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Ipswich father loses over seven stone after committing to daily cycling
After reaching a weight of 23st 7lbs, basketball coach Nick Drane began a 30-day cycling challenge in 2020 to address his health. He has ma…
Wareham community dining project marks first anniversary after serving 1,800 meals
The Welcome Table in Wareham has completed its first year, providing pay-what-you-can meals to over 1,800 guests at Holy Trinity Church. By…
Financial Conduct Authority to establish permanent Leeds base at Wellington Place
The Financial Conduct Authority has signed an agreement for a new office at 2 Wellington Place, which will serve as its long-term home in L…
Gateshead Council issues first fine to landlord for illegal eviction notice
Gateshead Council has collected its first financial penalty under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 after a landlord issued an illegal eviction …
Chester Zoo welcomes two critically endangered hooded vultures named after Claudia Winkleman and Alan Carr
Chester Zoo has introduced a pair of critically endangered hooded vultures to its conservation programme. The birds, named after television…
Threemilestone peer advocate Anthony Dunn wins award for supporting people with learning disabilities
Anthony Dunn, a 62-year-old from Threemilestone, has been recognised with the Darren Williams Award for his work as a peer advocate. By hel…
Eighty-three new jobs created in Newcastle following North East trade mission to India
Following a joint trade mission to India led by North East mayor Kim McGuinness, Newcastle-based technology firm Sage has announced 83 new …
Edinburgh launches £3.8m fund to improve accessibility and energy efficiency in historic buildings
Edinburgh is using revenue from its new visitor levy to launch a £3.8m grant programme for cultural and heritage sites. Owners can apply fo…
Yorkshire clothing brand Lucy & Yak launches new repair scheme after landfill visit
After witnessing the scale of waste at an Indian landfill site, founders of the Barnsley-based brand Lucy & Yak have expanded their sustain…
Great egrets thrive at Ouse Fen as population continues to recover
Thirteen great egrets have been spotted hunting voles in the wetlands of Ouse Fen, highlighting the successful return of a species once pus…
Descendants of Jarrow Marchers visit Downing Street 90 years after their ancestors were turned away
Ninety years after the original Jarrow marchers were denied an audience with the Prime Minister, their descendants have been welcomed to Do…
Action for Children expands exploitation support services to Gateshead and North Tyneside
Action for Children is launching new intervention services in Gateshead and North Tyneside to support young people at risk of criminal expl…