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Doncaster Council signs £7m contract for new airport radar systems
Doncaster Council has finalised a £7.3 million contract with Raytheon Systems Ltd to install primary and secondary surveillance radars at D…
New £18m Okehampton interchange opens to passengers in Devon
The new transport hub has opened on the Dartmoor Line, providing a link between Okehampton and Crediton with connections towards Exeter. By…
St Helens to host the International Festival of Glass this August
The World of Glass in St Helens will host the International Festival of Glass from August 28 to 31, featuring live demonstrations from cont…
Hull Maritime Museum reopens to the public after four-year restoration
After closing in 2020 for extensive renovations, Hull Maritime Museum is reopening its doors to thousands of visitors this weekend. The pro…
Kent fire stations saved from closure after councillors reject service cuts
Councillors have voted against proposals to shut four fire stations and reduce on-call engine coverage across Kent. The decision forces the…
Café owner rescues three children from rough seas at Dumpton Gap
Steven Doorey-Williams, owner of the Bayside Café, ran into the water at Dumpton Gap beach to pull three children to safety after they were…
Greenside Primary School in London introduces healthy menus and bread-making classes
Greenside Primary School is moving away from traditional canteen staples by serving fresh, plant-based meals and involving pupils in weekly…
Leeds-based Hesco Bastion and UK firm DIRICKX share £150m US defence contract
Leeds-based Hesco Bastion and UK company DIRICKX Systems have been awarded a share of a £150 million contract to supply expeditionary barri…
Neighbourhood crime in London falls by 14 per cent following increased local policing
New figures show there were 35,000 fewer neighbourhood offences reported across London in the 12 months to June compared to the previous ye…
Rare Battle of Trafalgar flag saved for display in Newcastle
A Union flag flown from HMS Royal Sovereign during the Battle of Trafalgar has been secured for the nation by North East Museums. The flag,…
Smart Works Yorkshire expands to support more women across the region
The charity Smart Works has moved to a larger centre in Leeds, doubling its capacity to provide interview coaching and professional clothin…
Kidderminster teenager George Walker plays chess with Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant
Seventeen-year-old George Walker found himself playing a match against Robert Plant after the rock star made a surprise appearance at a cha…