Animals
By Animals Correspondent Ever wondered whether your cat really remembers you when you're not around? The good news for cat owners is that they probably do – and much better than you might think. According to clinical animal behaviourist Daniel Warren-Cummings, Senior Behaviour Engagement Manager at Cats Protection,
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By Community Correspondent Nuneaton railway station has been given a colourful summer makeover thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers. The Friends of Nuneaton Station adopter group has been busy planting new flower displays across the platforms, adding a splash of colour for passengers to enjoy. The makeover includes new
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By Community Correspondent A Bristol Airport firefighter is heading to Atlanta this weekend to take part in an emotional stair climb marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Firefighter Lexi Grant will be one of 343 firefighters taking part in the Terry Farrell Memorial Stair Climb at Atlanta
Charities
By Community Correspondent Families came together for free food, friendship, fun and games at Feltham Salvation Army’s annual Good Grub Club throughout August. Now in its sixth year, the London-based initiative gives local families the chance to enjoy a free breakfast and a morning of activities together during
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By Community Correspondent Hem Heath Woods near Barlaston has had a major makeover, with new paths, benches and planting making the popular Stoke-on-Trent woodland easier to enjoy. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has spent the past year carrying out work at the site, including laying 2,500 metres of surfaced
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By Community Correspondent A group of neighbours in Deptford are growing sunflowers as part of an unusual campaign to bring renewable energy to their homes. Members of Deptford Housing Co-operative have been planting and caring for the flowers in their shared garden since June, inspired by a similar sunflower
Science
By Science Correspondent A mysterious 10-sided shape has been spotted around Saturn’s South Pole, with observations from the University of Leicester helping scientists investigate the unusual feature. The structure, known as a decagon, was seen in images from the Hubble Space Telescope and by amateur astronomers around the
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By Science Correspondent A simple change to the soil could help commercially grown tomatoes taste better — while also giving food and garden waste a new lease of life. Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that tomatoes grown with food organics and garden organics (FOGO) compost were sweeter, more
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A horse has been safely rescued from the River Thames foreshore after it was put at risk by the incoming tide. Gravesend RNLI was called by London Coastguard at around 1.20pm on July 19 following reports that a horse and its rider were in difficulty near
Business
By Community Correspondent A Gaywood pizza maker is celebrating after being crowned the winner of Best Margherita at the UK Pizza Championship 2026. Danny Child, who runs The Pizza Slice Guy with his wife Lucy, won the People’s Choice award after his Margherita was voted the favourite at the
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By Science Correspondent Some flowers appear to have their own clever way of aiming pollen at bees, according to new research from the University of Vienna. Scientists have discovered that tiny scoop-shaped structures on some flowers can help shoot pollen towards bees in narrow, fast-moving jets. The finding
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A group of young people in Birmingham swapped computer games for football during a free session aimed at keeping youngsters active over the summer holidays. Around 25 children aged between 11 and 14 took part in the event at Hodge Hill College on Tuesday, September 1. The
Animals
By Conservation Correspondent A giant saltwater crocodile named Prince William has become the 300th crocodile tagged as part of Australia Zoo’s world-leading research project in Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. The 3.8-metre male was captured in the Wenlock River system on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve
Charities
By Charities Correspondent For some families, one of life’s most precious moments can be as simple as sharing fish and chips by the sea, watching their favourite football team or spending one more special day together. Now, a new initiative from the London Ambulance Service is helping people living
Business
By Business Editor Bristol-based Blinds By Mark is helping homeowners transform their windows with beautifully made plantation shutters, combining premium quality, fast delivery and exceptional customer service — all from a trusted local business. Led by Mark and his experienced team, Blinds By Mark has built a reputation for supplying
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By Charities Correspondent Hundreds of children in Gateshead have been given a helping hand ahead of the new school term, thanks to a community project providing free uniforms, coats and shoes. The Salvation Army’s annual Every Child Warm project supported 245 children from 122 families over two days in