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Sarah Ping
UK
Avalanche survivor marks 10 years since Nepal quake by scaling 446 UK mountains
Alex Staniforth is aiming to climb 446 peaks in England and Wales in 50 days for charity.
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Sarah Ping
21 May 2025
UK
Straw Bear Festival returns in colourful fashion to streets of Whittlesea
The annual tradition saw Morris dancers donning colourful feathered hats and bright green and yellow attire.
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Sarah Ping
11 Jan 2025
Celebrity News
Traitor winning mock ‘Golden Cloak Awards’ plastered on billboard in London
A video of the billboard posted by the BBC has gone viral on social media.
By
Sarah Ping
11 Jan 2025
UK
Man completes 300 press-ups every day for a year in memory of mother who had MS
Alex Welford raised more than his initial target of £10,000 for the MS Society.
By
Sarah Ping
1 Jan 2025
Environment
Parts of UK could enjoy Northern Lights on New Year’s Eve, says Met Office
Areas of Scotland could have the ‘best chance’ of seeing the phenomenon also known as the aurora borealis.
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Sarah Ping
31 Dec 2024
Tech
TikToker teaching science hopes short-form video will become part of curriculum
Emanuel Wallace, known as Big Manny on TikTok, has more than 1.9 million followers on the app.
By
Sarah Ping
30 Dec 2024
UK
Wine-tasting runner and air conditioning unit costume 2024’s best viral moments
Which of these is your favourite viral moment of 2024?
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Sarah Ping
29 Dec 2024
UK
Viral Spud Bros wanted to make jacket potatoes ‘sexy again’ in 2024
Brothers Jacob and Harley Nelson went viral this year after setting up a jacket potato business in Preston.
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Sarah Ping
28 Dec 2024
Environment
Resident calls bill rise ‘bonkers’ as thousands wait for water to return
Regulator Ofwat announced Southern Water customers will face a 53% increase in bills over the next five years.
By
Sarah Ping
19 Dec 2024
UK
Care home residents break record for world’s oldest choir with average age of 94
The Prime Timers sang festive songs including Jingle Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas.
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Sarah Ping
19 Dec 2024
UK
Dachshunds don Santa suits and festive hats for Hyde Park Sausage Dog Walk
Sausage dogs joined in the Christmas celebrations at Hyde Park, showing off costumes, hats, and jumpers as they went walkies.
By
Sarah Ping
15 Dec 2024
Science
Geminid meteor shower captured lighting up night skies across England
Photographers in England caught a glimpse of the celestial spectacle.
By
Sarah Ping
14 Dec 2024
Environment
More than 2,000 homes still without power after Storm Darragh
A local councillor in Wales said he knows some who have been without power for five days.
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Sarah Ping
12 Dec 2024
Environment
Cat sanctuary raises £12,000 to restore a ‘demolished’ pen after Storm Darragh
A rescue home for cats in Stratford-upon-Avon has started a fundraiser to help restore a destroyed pen damaged by Storm Darragh.
By
Sarah Ping
9 Dec 2024
Tech
Brat summer and ‘demure’ make-up feature in TikTok’s top trends of 2024
The trends have achieved millions of views, influencing online and offline culture in a number of ways.
By
Sarah Ping
4 Dec 2024
UK
Viral Northern Ireland pub returns with touching Christmas advert about grief
Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen has created the advert following the success of its viral video in 2023.
By
Sarah Ping
3 Dec 2024
UK
Paloma Faith sells her clothes to raise money for Gaza-Lebanon Oxfam appeal
The singer donated designer clothes and outfits she has performed in to raise money for charity.
By
Sarah Ping
28 Nov 2024
UK
Mayor Sadiq Khan launches new London Overground lines and colours
The six lines will be called Lioness, Mildmay, Windrush, Weaver, Suffragette and Liberty.
By
Sarah Ping
28 Nov 2024
UK
Mother to run third Santa Dash run in Liverpool in memory of late daughter
The Santa Dash 5K run in Liverpool will mark its 20th anniversary this year.
By
Sarah Ping
25 Nov 2024
UK
Starmer said children will have ‘better Christmas’ as he backs festive appeal
The Prime Minister has backed the Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas appeal, a charity ensuring every child receives a gift this Christmas.
By
Sarah Ping
25 Nov 2024
UK
Cat wedged inside drainpipe found with head poking out of tube
John the female cat was rescued by fire crew at Clevedon Fire Station in Somerset.
By
Sarah Ping
23 Nov 2024
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