Hannah Cottrell
UK
Fireworks petition with a million signatures to be handed in to Downing Street
Julie Doorne launched her petition in 2018 calling for tighter rules on fireworks to protect people and animals.
5 Nov 2024
London17 Jan 2024
Londoner aims to set world record by skiing in 30 countries in 28 days
James Dick, 50, is aiming to tackle the slopes in 30 countries in under 30 days, fundraising for two charities along the way
Politics
British Palestinians say family in Gaza ‘struggle to survive’ on war’s 100th day
British Palestinians with relatives in Gaza have reflected on the last 100 days since October 7 and the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
14 Jan 2024
UK
Couple on Iceland trip ‘alarmed’ but ‘excited’ to see erupting volcano
John and Lorraine Crawford, from Essex, had been visiting Reykjavik with relatives.
14 Jan 2024
UK
Straw Bear Festival kicks off in spectacular fashion in Whittlesea
The annual Straw Bear Festival kicked off in Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire with a parade of dancers, musicians and the Straw Bear itself.
13 Jan 2024
UK8 Jan 2024
London music venue saved from closure after £35,000 raised in 22 hours
The Sound Lounge in Sutton was facing closure due to outstanding bills
Environment
We can’t continue like this, says mother in flooded Shropshire home
Siobhan Connor, from Shrewsbury, said her home has flooded three times in the last year .
5 Jan 2024
Environment
This flood is an evil one, says landlord of flooded pub
Mario Thomas, the landlord of The Boat Inn pub in Shropshire, said the flooding on Thursday has been ‘a complete shock’.
4 Jan 2024
UK
Luke Littler inspires new darts fans who ‘loved watching final’
Adam Edwards said his daughters have been ‘desperate’ to watch the 16-year-old’s matches.
4 Jan 2024
Politics
British-Israeli hoping for normality in 2024 following ‘massacre’
Simon King was trapped in his safe room for 36 hours with his family members while Hamas militants stormed his village.
27 Dec 2023
UK
Guide Dogs mother gives birth to nine puppies just in time for Christmas
Golden retriever Puds gave birth to nine healthy puppies who will go on to become qualified guide dogs in 2025.
24 Dec 2023
London23 Dec 2023
Boy walks around London for 12 hours overnight for children’s hospital
Barney Thomas, joined by his father and godfather, undertook a 'midnight march' on Friday night
UK
Taylor Swift, Sir Elton John and Eurovision: The biggest music moments in 2023
This past year has been one to remember in the music business.
23 Dec 2023
UK
Couple ‘shocked’ after proposal photos go viral in hunt on X
The couple were spotted by a number of onlookers during their proposal in Bourton-on-the-Water on Saturday.
22 Dec 2023
Film
Baker goes viral on TikTok after making cottage from The Holiday into cake
Bridie West from Brentwood has sold the cake to one of her customers who intends to use it as a Christmas decoration.
19 Dec 2023
UK
Boy to go on 12-hour walk through London to raise cash for hospital
Barney Thomas is raising money for Bristol Royal Hospital for Children after he was born with two holes in his heart.
17 Dec 2023
Music
New song released by Big Zuu to give voice to Grenfell community
The song titled No Justice 4 Grenfell, No Peace was released on Spotify on Monday.
11 Dec 2023
UK
Boat carrying West Ham fans gets wedged under London’s Hammersmith Bridge
A boatload of West Ham fans was momentarily stuck underneath a bridge on the River Thames as the vessel travelled to a football game.
11 Dec 2023
UK
‘Like a letter from the Queen’: Poet remembers childhood letter from Zephaniah
Jess Green, a writer and performer, keeps the letter from Benjamin Zephaniah in a frame above her desk.
8 Dec 2023
UK
Bristol couple provide festive cheer by using 28,000 bulbs to light up home
Ian and Ann Cooper from Bristol start planning for their annual Christmas light show a year in advance.
2 Dec 2023
Politics
Palestinian mother living in UK ‘helpless’ as daughter, five, trapped in Gaza
Israa Aljaish came to Scotland in 2022 to study at the University of St Andrews, which meant leaving her young daughter at home in Gaza.
30 Nov 2023