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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…
Thousands of seagrass shoots planted in the Thames Estuary to restore marine habitats
Conservationists have transplanted thousands of seagrass shoots from Essex to mudflats in Kent to help restore vital marine habitats. This …
Study confirms swifts return to the same nesting sites each year
A 15-year study in Devon has shown that 94% of swifts return to the exact same nest site annually, demonstrating a stronger loyalty to thei…
Margate van driver helps armed police officer catch fleeing suspect
A van driver in Margate stepped in to assist an armed police officer by offering him a lift during a foot chase on 16 June. By driving the …
Cervical cancer deaths in women under 30 fall to near zero in England
A new study has found that no women in their early 20s died from cervical cancer in England between 2020 and 2024, following the long-term …
Bude Sea Pool remains free to use thanks to local volunteers
The Bude Sea Pool, a semi-natural tidal pool at Summerleaze Beach, has provided a free swimming spot since the 1930s. It is maintained enti…
Kent furniture retailer Lenleys Home celebrates 90 years of business
Founded in 1936 by Leonard Watts and Stanley Adsett, the independent furniture retailer Lenleys Home is marking its 90th anniversary. Now l…
Plymouth's The Box wins the 2026 Art Fund Museum of the Year award
The Box in Plymouth has been awarded the £120,000 Art Fund Museum of the Year prize for its role in connecting with the local community and…
Van driver helps armed officer catch fleeing suspect in Margate
When a suspect fled on foot following a stabbing in Margate, a passing van driver offered an armed officer a lift to help continue the purs…
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls pupils use Second World War tunnels to escape heatwave
With temperatures reaching 30C, pupils at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls have been holding lessons in the school's historic underground…