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Keswick’s parks win gold at Cumbria in Bloom awards
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (551+ words) A golden glow surrounds Keswick’s flagship parks following their success at this year’s Cumbria in Bloom awards. Both Fitz Park and Hope Park, which are maintained by Keswick Town Council, struck gold at the annual competition which celebrates horticultural excellence…...
Hastings care home resident, 96, enjoys dream Ferrari ride
43+ min ago (398+ words) A care home resident has had his lifelong dream come true thanks to a surprise visit from a group of sports cars. Ivor Cook, 96, who lives at Ponbay Lodge in Hastings, mentioned to staff that he had always wanted to…...
Ex-Darlington councillor leaves St Teresa's £10k in will
47+ min ago (739+ words) A former Darlington councillor who would “give you the shirt off his back” has left a final gift of £10,000 to the town’s hospice Bob Carson, a former Labour councillor and volunteer of Friends of the Denes, sadly died in June…...
SOWETAN | We must not diverge from Pillay’s values
58+ min ago (394+ words) We have every reason to celebrate the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay. The Durban jurist has dedicated her life to justice, human rights and the rule of law. The Norwegian Nobel Committee last Friday recognised…...
‘Has your existence benefited anyone?’: Gerard Ee reflects on a life of service
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (477+ words) Gerard Ee, who has often been dubbed “Mr Fix It” for taking on some of Singapore’s thorniest public roles, has retired for the second time after a lifetime of public service. On Aug 31, the 77-year-old stepped down as chairman of…...
Tributes paid to former Colchester soldier Jeffrey Shome
56+ min ago (485+ words) HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a former Staff Sergeant Quartermaster who spent more than two decades in the British Army training soldiers in Colchester. Jeffrey Shome served for 22 years in the British Army. He died on September 8 following a…...
Dog campaigner highly commended for #dogsinyellow work
56+ min ago (445+ words) A dog campaigner has been recognised for her work raising awareness about anxious pets with a national award. Sarah Jones, who lived in Binfield until this summer, was highly commended in the animal category of the BBC Radio Berkshire Make…...
Staff and students from two high schools team up to support runners at Bury race
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (634+ words) Students and staff from two Bury high schools teamed up to support runners during a popular 10K event. Pupils and teachers from Tottington High School and Woodhey High School volunteered at a water station during the Bury 10K, handing out water and…...
Second World War soldiers from Stamford and Bourne honoured after Normandy war graves identified
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (589+ words) The lives of two Lincolnshire soldiers lost during a pivotal Second World War battle have been commemorated after their graves were identified. Rededication services took place at Commonwealth War Graves cemeteries in France for Serjeant (Sjt) Frederick Albert Harrison, from…...
Great Harwood dog trainer shortlisted for two awards
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (481+ words) A Lancashire dog trainer has been shortlisted for two national awards. Carolina de Almeida, based in Great Harwood, runs Chewing with River, a dog training and wellbeing service. She has been named a finalist for Pet Service Business of the…...