8+ hour, 41+ min ago   (590+ words) The famous World Black Pudding Throwing Championships returned to Ramsbottom on Sunday (September 13). Despite a worryingly grey start to the day, the skies were relatively clear as locals and visitors alike flocked to The Oaks pub in Ramsbottom's Bridge Street…...

7+ hour, 42+ min ago   (569+ words) The family of a 15-year-old found dead on a farm said they are 'reeling and incredibly upset' after a suicide prevention charity went into administration. Papyrus said the organisation was no longer operating with joint administrators Opus Restructuring & Insolvency now…...

8+ hour, 42+ min ago   (461+ words) Alarming findings have been revealed about the growing demand for, and cost of, adult care in Herefordshire. Between financial years 2022/23 and 2024/25, the number of adults receiving long-term care support in Herefordshire rose by 10 per cent, from 2,030 to 2,239, "and has continued…...

7+ hour, 42+ min ago   (670+ words) The flaking city centre mural is set to be repainted next spring or summer with a more durable material. The 'Our Common Ground' artwork was painted on the floor where the fountains were in September last year but quickly began…...

11+ hour, 23+ min ago   (452+ words) Wisconsin has approved 42 new EV fast-charging sites with $25 million in federal backing as it expands its network statewide. The funding will bring DC fast chargers to several communities across Wisconsin, including Eagle River, Sturgeon Bay, Viroqua, and Prairie du Chien,…...

8+ hour, 42+ min ago   (248+ words) BBC comedy stars are coming to Swindon to raise money for a refugee charity. The event, titled Maybe You're the Same As Me: A Night of Comedy in Support of The Harbour Project, will take place at the Wyvern Theatre…...

8+ hour, 12+ min ago   (553+ words) ONE of the North East's best-known business leaders has praised the "incredible" progress of a development to transform a farm into a training and employment hub for autistic people. Sir Peter Vardy has been a leading supporter of the vision…...

8+ hour, 42+ min ago   (262+ words) A new plan to improve mental health services has been launched. The Thames Valley Mental Health Provider Collaborative, which includes Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, has published its executive position statement for 2026/27, setting out joint priorities for the year ahead....

8+ hour, 42+ min ago   (160+ words) An event called the "Coffee Rave" is set to take place in Bournemouth. Bar Coast Bournemouth will host the event on Thursday, October 1, at 7am. The event promises a new take on the usual morning routine, featuring a live DJ set,…...

8+ hour, 42+ min ago   (271+ words) A newly refurbished care home has officially reopened following a major upgrade. Highmarket House in Banbury, managed by Care UK, held a grand launch event to celebrate its transformation. Mayor Mark Cherry and Deputy Mayor Dr Henry Elugwu attended the…...