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Wallsend care home receives 'outstanding' rating following first inspection
Eastside Gardens in Wallsend has been awarded an 'outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission following its first inspection under n…
Honey bee colony gathers on a Liskeard park swing
A large swarm of honey bees has temporarily clustered on a basket swing in Castle Park, Liskeard, while the colony searches for a new perma…
Ten-year-old Elijah Wotton-Lidster swims 14 miles to support the air ambulance that saved his grandad
After learning how the Great North Air Ambulance Service saved his grandad's life following a serious fall in 2013, 10-year-old Elijah Wott…
Two children rescued from sea near Ramsgate Harbour by members of the public
Two children were reported to be in difficulty in the sea near Ramsgate Harbour this afternoon, prompting a response from the coastguard, p…
New Quayside mural marks 45 years of the Great North Run
Street artist Mul is creating a large-scale mural on the Newcastle Quayside to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the world's largest half m…
Bristol's first corporate padel league expands after successful inaugural season
The city's first corporate padel league has concluded its eight-week run, bringing together 30 players from 12 local companies to compete a…
Ramsgate mother wins Miss Great Britain Kent title 12 weeks after emergency C-section
Charlotte Silver entered the pageant to regain a sense of self after a difficult pregnancy and emergency surgery. By winning the title, she…
Northumberland students crowned UK Young Scientists of the Year for biochar project
Four year 7 students from Hexham Middle School in Northumberland have been named UK Young Scientists of the Year 2026 for their project exp…
New College Durham students restore historic farm trailer for Beamish Museum
Carpentry students from New College Durham have refurbished a traditional livestock trailer that had fallen into disrepair at Beamish, The …
North East primary pupils test self-built electric cars at Gateshead racing challenge
Children aged 9-11 from across the North East gathered at Gateshead Stadium to race electric kit cars they designed and built themselves. T…
Shot-putter Scott Lincoln targets European medal after securing 12th British title
After winning his 12th national outdoor title with a 20.33m throw, 33-year-old Scott Lincoln is preparing to compete at the European Champi…
Protective bollards installed outside Merchants Arms in Hotwells after repeated crashes
Bristol City Council has installed safety bollards outside the Merchants Arms pub following two separate incidents where vehicles crashed i…