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North Somerset’s electric library van Molly records 2,244 visits in four months
North Somerset Council’s electric library van, Molly, has made 2,244 visits in its first four months, significantly more than the same peri…
Weston accountant Neil Criddle opens new headquarters after growing firm to 17 staff
After starting as a one-person operation six years ago, Neil Criddle has opened a 4,000 sq ft headquarters for his accountancy firm in West…
Dartford council approves £30 million plan to transform vacant town centre site
A long-vacant two-acre site between Spital Street and Hythe Street is set to be redeveloped into 69 homes, shops, and a potential cinema or…
Bristol Zoo Project welcomes new silverback gorilla Nkoumou
Following the death of long-term resident Jock, a new silverback named Nkoumou has arrived at the Bristol Zoo Project from Kent. Keepers wi…
Bristol bride's prosthetic leg cover made bespoke by UWE experts to match her wedding theme
Shannon, a bride from the South West, had a custom prosthetic leg cover made by UWE Bristol's Centre for Print Research to match her weddin…
UWE Bristol students support local charities through creative and professional volunteering
Hundreds of UWE Bristol students are contributing their skills to local organisations, ranging from architecture projects for social housin…
Middlesbrough takeaway staff credited with ensuring safety during major fire
When a fire broke out at a takeaway on Linthorpe Road, staff at the neighbouring Abdul's Cash and Carry acted quickly to evacuate all custo…
Rochester Castle reopens a week early following staircase repairs
Rochester Castle has reopened to the public ahead of schedule after essential repairs were made to a stone step in the keep. The early comp…
St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square uncovers stories of early Black voters and hidden lives
As St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square celebrates its 300th anniversary, new research has revealed the story of William Fatt…
Crosby grandfather receives British Empire Medal for decades of voluntary rugby coaching
Steven Thompson initially feared an official-looking letter was a speeding fine, only to discover he had been awarded a British Empire Meda…
Ten Kent venues join nationwide music festival during Glastonbury's fallow year
As Worthy Farm takes a scheduled break, the Everywhere At Once festival is bringing live music to grassroots venues across the country. Ten…
Shorne delivery driver Ann West receives new car after community raises over £3,400
After her car broke down, long-serving delivery driver Ann West was forced to quit her job in Shorne. Her local customers secretly raised o…