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Animals
Kent family hand-rears six orphaned lambs
A family in Ashford has opened their home to six orphaned and rejected lambs, providing them with round-the-clock care and bottle feeds. Th…
Animals
Business
St Helens glass factory celebrates 200 years of global success
The historic Pilkington glass factory in Merseyside is celebrating two centuries of innovation and international achievement. From inventin…
Arts & Culture
Filming wraps on second season of hit BBC drama This City Is Ours
Actor James Nelson-Joyce has confirmed that filming for the second series of the acclaimed BBC crime drama has finished in Liverpool. The B…
Community
Tynemouth volunteer lifesavers welcome new recruits after record-breaking year
The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade has expanded its team with six new recruits following its busiest year of service on record. These ded…
Business
Lancashire's tallest apartment tower approved for Preston
Preston City Council has unanimously approved plans for a new £40m skyscraper that will become the tallest residential building in Lancashi…
Animals
Rare palmate newts discovered thriving in Derbyshire garden pond
A homeowner in Buxton was delighted to discover a thriving colony of palmate newts living right on his doorstep. Despite being there for ov…
Arts & Culture
Race Across the World star shares how the show transformed his life for the better
Mark, a retired architect from London, has spoken about how competing in the BBC series helped him find joy and confidence following the lo…
Business
Aldi moves to 100% British-grown blackberries for the summer season
Aldi has announced that all fresh blackberries sold in its stores this summer will be 100% British-grown. The supermarket has worked with l…
Sport
Wu Yize becomes second-youngest World Snooker Champion in Sheffield
The 22-year-old star made history at the Crucible by becoming the youngest winner since 1990 after a thrilling 18-17 victory. Having moved …
Sport
Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship in emotional Sheffield final
The 22-year-old became the second-youngest player to lift the title after a thrilling 18-17 victory at the Crucible. In a touching moment, …
Sport
New padel courts and facilities open across the North East
The UK's fastest-growing sport is booming in the North East with several new facilities opening for local players. From a £1m investment in…
Education
New building confirmed for Wallsend school following concrete issues
Churchill Community College in North Tyneside is set to receive a brand new school building thanks to government funding. The project will …