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Merseyside firefighters lead UK search and rescue mission to Venezuela following earthquakes
Specialist firefighters from Merseyside have been deployed to Venezuela as part of a UK search and rescue team to assist in the aftermath o…
Loughborough University researcher identifies how repetitive heading impacts football players
Dr Ieuan Phillips has completed a five-year study measuring the impact of footballs on the skull to better understand the link between repe…
Fairy liquid helps free 11-year-old Shannon after leg trapped in Dartmoor rocks
An 11-year-old girl was freed after her leg became wedged between large rocks on Dartmoor, thanks in part to a bottle of Fairy washing up l…
Ninety-eight-year-old Bill Kober from Woodbridge wins press-up challenge against BBC reporter
Bill Kober maintains a daily routine of 40 press-ups to stay active, a habit that recently saw him out-perform a 31-year-old BBC reporter i…
Former Swansea City manager Luke Williams takes role at Bristol Airport
After leaving his position at Swansea City, 45-year-old Luke Williams spent time working at Bristol Airport assisting passengers with limit…
Derelict Ramsgate seafront building transformed into boutique hotel
Keith and Louise Knapp have renovated a dilapidated property on Wellington Crescent that was previously filled with rubbish and structural …
York's MonkBridge House named England's best B&B
MonkBridge House in York has been awarded the title of best B&B at the annual Visit England awards. Located within walking distance of the …
Andy Burnham to donate 15% of his MP salary to local causes in Makerfield
The MP for Makerfield has announced he will donate 15% of his salary to community projects, continuing a practice he established during his…
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service selected as a national wildfire response team
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has been chosen as part of a new national programme to tackle the increasing threat of wildfires acr…
Kent van driver helps armed police officer catch suspect
When an armed officer was losing sight of a suspect fleeing a serious assault in Margate, a passing van driver pulled over and offered a li…
Something in the Water returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal with all-star cast in 2026
Something in the Water is set to return to Newcastle Theatre Royal in 2026, building on the success of its 2024 debut which raised nearly £…
Beavers prevent flooding at Greenford station after being reintroduced to Ealing
After heavy rain frequently flooded the area around Greenford Tube station, the Ealing Beaver Project released five beavers into the nearby…