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2025-04-09, 06:38The family of a man who died from an asbestos-related cancer have won compensation from his former...
Royal Stoke maternity services back to
2025-04-09, 06:38Maternity services at Royal Stoke University Hospital have been rated "good" by the health watchdog, following an unannounced inspection in November. Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors carried out the visit to check on...
Adur & Worthing Councils offer grants to help with cost of living
2025-04-09, 06:38More than 400 households have successfully applied, with £150 going directly into their accounts....
Taunton Library to close to allow for next-generation tech upgrades
2025-04-09, 06:38A town library will close to allow for next-generation technology upgrades to be rolled out. Somerset Council confirmed that Taunton Library, on Paul Street, will shut...
Hove theatre celebrates 200 years with women
2025-04-09, 06:38Reigning Women runs until the end of May and tackles issues women face in the theatre industry....
Beekeepers plant tree in Worcester cemetery to mark anniversary
2025-04-09, 06:38Beekeepers have planted a tree at a Worcester cemetery to mark a milestone occasion and help local pollinators thrive. The British Beekeepers' Association is putting in trees across the country as part of150th anniversary celebrations. In...
West Midlands city develops new driverless tram technology
2025-04-09, 06:38New tram technology is being developed in Coventry, which could see driverless trams come to where you live....
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service to trial body-worn cameras
2025-04-09, 06:38The trial follows recent attacks on firefighters, the service says....
Part of busy road in Leicester to close as cracks and pits are fixed
2025-04-09, 06:38A busy stretch of road in Leicester is set to be closed so its damaged surface can be repaired. Leicester City Council said the...
Nottingham youth club plea for funding amid
2025-04-09, 06:38A youth club says it needs funding from local authorities as it struggles amid a "dramatic surge in demand" for its services. The Pythian Club has run for 12 years in Nottingham, offering mentoring, community sports and other support for young people across the city. Its founder and chief...
Work on new village development in Gloucestershire gets under way
2025-04-09, 06:38The 54 new homes will be equipped with solar panels and EV charging points....
Leeds care service risked
2025-04-09, 06:38A care service for people with learning difficulties has been put into special measures after it was rated inadequate by the industry watchdog. Bkind Care Ltd in Leeds was...
Arriva to cut bus route between New Ash Green and Gravesend
2025-04-09, 06:38The 489 bus is the only direct service running from New Ash Green to Gravesend in Kent....
Bradford traders hope for brighter future at Darley Street market
2025-04-09, 06:38Independent traders in Bradford say they hope the city's long-delayed new market can transform their ailing fortunes after what they see as years of decline. Intended to be a key part of Bradford city...
Deaf school in Derby gets new minibus in memory of ex-pupil
2025-04-09, 06:38Deaf children at a school in Derby will now be able to enjoy day trips and excursions thanks to a new minibus funded in memory of a former pupil. Elizabeth Corbett pledged to raise £60,000 to buy the bus for the Royal School for the Deaf Derby after her husband David died suddenly at the age of 51...
Mixed views on Fargate regeneration in Sheffield as work ends
2025-04-09, 06:38Visitors to a regenerated street in Sheffield city centre have told the BBC they...
Gillingham care home placed in special measures by CQC
2025-04-09, 06:38The home will be closely monitored to ensure safety while improvements are made, the CQC says....
Leckhampton hall needs
2025-04-09, 06:38The committee that runs a 120-year-old village hall is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for what it describes as "essential refurbishment". The work on Leckhampton Village Hall would cost £410,000, but its committee is still £100,000 short on funds for a "scaled-down version of the...
Dorking residents complain of long waits for home maintenance
2025-04-09, 06:38Complaints include door replacement delays and long waits for adaptions to make homes more suitable....
North Yorkshire Council seeking cash for chewing gum clean equipment
2025-04-09, 06:23A council is seeking funding for equipment to remove chewing gum from pavements. North Yorkshire Council has applied for £27,500 from Keep Britain Tidy (KBT) for the machinery. The money is given to the charity by chewing gum manufacturers as part...
Bournemouth Writing Festival set to host first naked session
2025-04-09, 06:23Aspiring writers are being urged to "strip off to get inspired", following in the footsteps of authors like Victor Hugo, Agatha Christie and Ian Fleming. Bournemouth Writing Festival, which runs from 25 to 27 April, has announced it will be offering its first naked writing workshop. The...
Fifth of Jersey young people hit exercise goals
2025-04-09, 06:23It is a slight rise since 2021, but activity levels drop as children age, says a report....
Durham teacher who touched colleague
2025-04-09, 06:23A special needs teacher who touched the breasts of a colleague in front of a pupil has been banned from the classroom for at least two years. Robin Hadden failed to maintain appropriate...
Nighthawk suspect arrested in field in early hours
2025-04-09, 06:20A metal detector and spade are seized along with a quantity of metal coins, police say. ......
Tracking the world's major cocaine route to Europe - and why it's growing
2025-04-09, 06:20The UK is now a major market for cocaine in Europe - and that's affecting people around the world. ......
US and Iran still far apart ahead of nuclear talks
2025-04-09, 06:20The BBC's James Landale looks at how Iran might respond to Trump's threat to agree to a deal or face military action ......
A third of teachers reported misogyny among pupils last week, survey suggests
2025-04-09, 06:20Teachers also told a survey commissioned by BBC News they feel ill-equipped to tackle the issue. ......
Pro-suicide forum subject of first Ofcom probe, BBC understands
2025-04-09, 06:20BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK. ......
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