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‘People are going to go hungry if this food bank closes’

‘People are going to go hungry if this food bank closes’

02 February 2024

People will be left hungry and with nowhere to go if a building used by a homeless charity is taken back, its founder says.

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90s legends to headline show for woman’s cancer treatment

90s legends to headline show for woman’s cancer treatment

01 February 2024

Legendary garage artists will be headlining a gig to raise money for a woman fighting stage 4 breast cancer.

‘I experienced so much loss I was numb’

‘I experienced so much loss I was numb’

01 February 2024

A father who lost four family members in a short space of time is encouraging men to find ways to share their grief.

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First look inside major community gym revamp home to Olympic lifters

First look inside major community gym revamp home to Olympic lifters

31 January 2024

A community gym and youth centre which has helped train Team GB medalists is finally ready to reopen after an extensive refit.

Nearly £3m set aside for high street ‘health hub’

Nearly £3m set aside for high street ‘health hub’

31 January 2024

Ambitious plans to turn the first floor of a shopping mall into a healthy living centre have taken a step forward.

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7 illnesses that can now be treated without seeing a GP

7 illnesses that can now be treated without seeing a GP

31 January 2024

Prescriptions for seven common illnesses, including earache and a sore throat, will now be available to many patients without the need to see a GP.

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‘Stop pouring cold water on vaping ban – protecting children’s health is right thing to do’

‘Stop pouring cold water on vaping ban – protecting children’s health is right thing to do’

31 January 2024

No sooner had the ban on disposable vapes been announced than the naysayers came out in force – but Secret Thinker says it can only be a good thing.

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Council leaders urge Chancellor not to scrap vital fund for struggling families

Council leaders urge Chancellor not to scrap vital fund for struggling families

30 January 2024

Councillors have written to the government urging them to extend vital household support for the most vulnerable families.

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Ban will protect wildlife as well as children

Ban will protect wildlife as well as children

30 January 2024

Campaigners have welcomed the ban on disposable vapes, but say it should have happened two years ago.

Town’s ambulance station could be turned into flats

Town’s ambulance station could be turned into flats

30 January 2024

An ambulance station put up for sale despite a community backlash could now be turned into flats.

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‘My toes went numb and I got earache trying out sport loved by millions’

‘My toes went numb and I got earache trying out sport loved by millions’

30 January 2024

Reporter Megan Carr met the people who willingly dive into lidos during the winter months – and even took the plunge herself.

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Vape users welcome ban on disposables – but traders fear impact

Vape users welcome ban on disposables – but traders fear impact

29 January 2024

Government plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes have been welcomed by vapers but businesses fear it’s not the best way of tackling their use by kids.

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Disposable vape ban explained as PM pledges to ‘protect children’s health’

Disposable vape ban explained as PM pledges to ‘protect children’s health’

29 January 2024

Disposable vapes are to be banned, under new plans unveiled by the government, but what does the ban mean and when will it come into force?

Parking chiefs slammed as ‘heartless’ over £170 fine for grieving pensioner

Parking chiefs slammed as ‘heartless’ over £170 fine for grieving pensioner

28 January 2024

An elderly church-goer mourning his daughter's death was threatened with court action after mistakenly parking on double yellows at a business park.

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UFC star opening fitness centre says ‘gyms just want your money’

UFC star opening fitness centre says ‘gyms just want your money’

28 January 2024

A UFC star is opening a gym and wellness centre next to Kent train station complete with fighting rings, exercise equipment, and a cafe.

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Babies 'crawling next to bird poo' at 'disgusting' high street Costa

Babies 'crawling next to bird poo' at 'disgusting' high street Costa

26 January 2024

A Costa Coffee branch has been urged to clean up its act after a baby was spotted "crawling next to bird poo" inside the store.

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Family’s home so ‘freezing’ cold toddler’s hands and toes have ‘turned red’

Family’s home so ‘freezing’ cold toddler’s hands and toes have ‘turned red’

26 January 2024

A mum says her two-year-old son is so “freezing” cold every night he has red feet and blue lips after having no working heating for months.

Schoolgirl scarred for life after Temu-bought nail glue causes horrific burns

Schoolgirl scarred for life after Temu-bought nail glue causes horrific burns

26 January 2024

An 11-year-old needed two skin grafts after nail glue from an online Chinese retailer scarred her hands.

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Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

24 January 2024

Villagers are being warned of a moth caterpillar, which has millions of hairs on its body which can cause skin and eye irritations.

20mph zones to hit busy streets

20mph zones to hit busy streets

24 January 2024

Road layout changes are being proposed as part of a new plan aimed at encouraging people to walk or cycle in built-up areas.

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