Oswestry woman hit by car 'determined' to run marathons again
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Shropshire business owners self-fund campaign to support town's high street
A group of small businesses in a market town are self-funding a campaign to promote the high street.
'Culture of non-transparency' over FOIs at Bristol City Council
Campaigners have criticised a "culture of non-transparency" at a city council, amid a lack of improvement in answering information requests on time.
Shropshire cat rescue praises 'unbelievable' donations
Staff at a cat rehoming charity say they have had "mind-blowing" support for a roof appeal.
Telford man diagnosed with dementia raises thousands for centre
A man who was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 42 has raised more than £12,000 for the care centre that has been supporting him.
Telford teen volunteer inspired by mum's cancer treatment
A teenager who spends her weekends volunteering for the NHS is urging other young people to give up their time to help others.
Parents urge licence rethink over son's crash death
The parents of a teenage boy who say they are "haunted" by his death in a car crash are calling on the government to reconsider graduated driving licences.
Bristol carers 'need support' with poverty, isolation, and health
Carers facing financial hardship and isolation in Bristol are in urgent need of better support, a report featuring the testimonies of hundreds of people has found.
Israel says it will increase Gaza strikes, telling more people to flee south
Earlier Israeli raid in West Bank refugee camp killed 13 people - UNpublished at 02:06 BST 22 October 202302:06 BST 22 October 2023 This latest news of an Israeli strike in the West Bank comes after a separate update on the territory from the UN.Thirteen people - including five children …
Watching the Royals: a history of the monarchy on screen
We’ve been watching the royals for decades. From Blackadder to Mrs Brown, coronation celebrations to The Crown - the monarchy has been a constant source of intrigue and the subject of countless re-imaginations in popular television and film.“The royals are among the most familiar faces in public life, but apart …
'King of Chemo' Iain Ward aims to break marathon fundraising record
A man with terminal brain cancer says it has become his "purpose in life" to break the world record for the most money raised by a marathon runner.Iain Ward, 36, from Streatham in south London, was diagnosed with glioblastoma - an aggressive form of brain tumour – in 2020 after …
Achalasia: ''I don't know what it feels like to swallow normally'
For a while she was able to eat more freely, but the symptoms returned and in 2022 her health deteriorated again she said."I couldn't swallow anything, not even water and went seven days without eating or drinking."In hospital they tried to put in a feeding tube, but my body rejected …
Telford College car park's 'carnage' in rush hour, say students
Staff and students are calling for better access to Telford College's car park, which they describe as "carnage" during the rush hour.
School taxi contract in Nottinghamshire ended over safeguarding fears
Angela, from Mansfield Woodhouse, said her daughter had been driven off-route during a journey home with A1 Private Hire Ltd, to near an abandoned building in Slant Lane, where an unknown person was picked up by the driver.
Survey opens on temporary alternative to Sherwood Library
Nottingham City Council has started a six-week consultation on plans for a temporary library to act as a substitute for a facility which could remain closed until 2026.
The Clockwork Orange estate in Thamesmead residents staying put
The few residents still living in a brutalist estate in south-east London marked for redevelopment have called developers "pure evil" for trying to displace them. A scheme to demolish the Lesnes Estate in Thamesmead and replace it with 1,950 new homes was approved by Bexley Council in 2022. Since the …
Shrewsbury railway bridges mural could boost tourism, arts charity says
A charity has said its plans to brighten up two "unloved" railway bridges in Shrewsbury with murals celebrating the town could boost tourism.
Council confident new Maid Marian Way T-junction is 'right thing'
A major project to transform a Nottingham city centre roundabout into a T-junction is nearly complete.
Shrewsbury vape shop owner calls for refundable scheme
The owner of a Shrewsbury vape shop has suggested the need for a refundable deposit scheme to stop people throwing vapes into incorrect bins.
Gas mitigation work complete at former landfill site
A petition to reopen the track, which hosted the British BMX Championships a few months before it was forced to close, gained more than 2,000 signatures last year.
Amy Pugh jailed for murder of estranged husband in Newport attack
A woman has been jailed for life for murdering her estranged husband whose death she had tried to pass off as a suicide.
'We get first day nerves too,' Shropshire teachers say
"What if I make a bad impression? What happens if I'm not good enough?"
Man ready for "emotional" start to world boat race
A man from Leicester is preparing to embark on a 46,850-mile sailing journey around the world.
The Roses: Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch's secret to successful marriages
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch have spent the best part of the last year swearing, shouting and sneering at each other.Their latest roles see them play Ivy and Theo Rose - a wealthy couple once blissfully in love, who now find themselves in a marriage breakdown and bitter divorce battle.Ironically, …
Shrewsbury wild swimmers 'feel safer' thanks to water quality app
Wild swimmers have said they "feel safer" thanks to the launch of an app that allows them to check water quality in real-time.
Doncaster woman's board game raises disability awareness
A woman who suffers from a neurological disorder has created a board game that educates and informs players about the barriers disabled people can face.Toyah Wordsworth, 44, from Doncaster, was diagnosed with Friedrich's ataxia, which causes problems with balance and muscle weakness, at the age of 13.Inspired by her own …
Scientists find route to chocolate 'perfection'
Scientists claim they have finally cracked the code behind the perfect chocolate flavour - and their findings might surprise you.
Hinckley photographer captures wartime life in Kyiv
The 50-year-old has spent his spare time capturing day-to-day life in the country and sharing it on social media.
Thursday Murder Club: Pierce Brosnan felt 'huge responsibility' towards fans of the book
Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club book series is one of the most successful of recent years - more than 10 million copies have been sold, all four books have broken UK sales records and the fifth instalment will be released in the autumn.It's no wonder, then, that the star-studded cast …
Yorkshire mill stops working in drought conditions
A Victorian mill has seen reduced visitor numbers due to drought preventing its historic machinery from functioning.The lack of water to power the attraction means visitors can no longer watch demonstrations of the workings of Gayle Mill, near Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.Volunteer Martin Stockdale said seeing the …