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New dementia-friendly space creates community at Alfred Bean Hospital

"Our Space" was created with the input of people with dementia and their families

Wetherspoons issues statement after claims veteran wearing poppy 'turned away from pub'

A veteran was allegedly refused entry to a Wetherspoon pub in Gosport after the poppy he was wearing was classed as 'political' by door staff [National Story]

Plans for new Glider routes, pedestrianisation and city centre-wide 20mph speed limit

The Minister also confirmed proposals for an expanded segregated cycling network, reduced through-traffic and parking management reforms within Belfast City Centre.

Mould will bloom in your home this winter if you keep making common mistake

With the weather getting colder and wetter, people are spending more time inside and keeping their windows closed.

Former patient and now hospital staff member helping NHS share real stories of mental health care

Nikki Gratton is host of See the Story podcast

Sheffield assault probe as woman hit with glass and cooking equipment damaged

West Street assault as CCTV appeal launched

People in East Yorkshire can access latest robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery

Technology improves surgical accuracy and enables personalised approach

Prestwick Ryanair passengers sent 40miles to Glasgow Airport with just two hours notice for check-in

The bemused passengers were told to check in at Glasgow Airport just two hours before departure.

Storm Boelo LIVE as Merseyrail services disrupted and road closures remain in place

Merseyside and other parts of the UK have been hit by strong wind and rain

Mould will thrive in your home unless you stop making common mistakes in winter

With the weather getting colder and wetter, people are spending more time inside, which leads to more moisture in the air

How East Yorkshire grandparents who started smoking at 12-years-old finally quit

Linda Brown and Terry Osborne were given the opportunity to take part in a study after undergoing lung health checks

Wife of Rangers legend Walter Smith presents £50k to cancer unit that cared for late husband

The £50,000 donation is one of the biggest in history received by the unit.

Man has ‘lucky escape’ after neighbour’s Cane Corso bit his neck

A man had a lucky escape after his neighbour's dog attacked him and bit his neck.

Littlehapton Churches: Autumn, seeds and the hope of new life

Littlehampton Churches’ monthly Littlehampton Gazette article – this month’s by Martin Garratt of Trinity Church

Army veteran 'turned away from Wetherspoon pub for wearing poppy'

A British Army veteran was allegedly refused entry to a Wetherspoon pub for wearing a poppy with staff reportedly telling him it was 'political'

Mairi McAllan: Providing P1 children with free school bags will cost £2.7m

Marketing firm APS Group has been handed the contract to assemble and distribute the Welcome to School Bags, which include essentials such as stationery and a water bottle.

Chris Brown sentenced over 'vicious' and 'unprovoked' London nightclub attack

Chris Brown has been sentenced for affray after "a vicious and unprovoked attack" in a London nightclub in 2023

Mystery as sex assault accused uses PSNI headquarters as court address despite no links to force

Chris Brown avoids jail after admitting nightclub affray charge

Capybara sisters get into the Halloween spirit at Knockhatch Adventure Park

Three capybara sisters at Knockhatch Adventure Park have been getting into the Halloween spirit.

Full list of road closures across Plymouth this week

Tree maintenance and road patching is among the work being carried out this week

Scots expat found dead with shotgun wounds in Turkey

Stuart Lee Duncanson, 61, from Barrhead, was found with fatal injuries after relatives were unable to contact him.

'Our happy place' - Young gardeners create special wildlife haven at Morpeth housing development

The garden has been designed and created by young people with additional needs

5 items no longer allowed in wheelie bins under new rules

Rule changes are being rolled out nationally