Animals
By Animals Correspondent A family has been left stunned after their pet rabbit turned up alive — four years after disappearing. Laura Conway-Norris and her daughter Cora, from Helston, thought they had lost Flopsy for good back in 2022. The beloved bunny vanished without a trace, and the family eventually
Health
By Community Correspondent A new regional campaign, “Ready for Parenthood,” has been launched across York and North Yorkshire to support women from pre-conception through to early parenthood. The initiative brings together City of York Council, North Yorkshire Council, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and YorSexualHealth. It
Science
By Science Correspondent British scientists, including a team from Space Park Leicester, have launched microscopic worms to the International Space Station (ISS) in a groundbreaking experiment aimed at improving understanding of long-duration space travel. The project, led by the University of Exeter and built by the University of Leicester
Community
By Community Correspondent A therapeutic fostering agency based in Essex has once again received top marks across all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection, marking its third consecutive set of Outstanding ratings and reinforcing its standing as a leading provider in the sector. Mosaic Foster Care was rated Outstanding in
Health
By Health Correspondent Football clubs across Scotland came together this weekend to highlight the importance of early detection in testicular cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer among young men. The initiative, titled “Tackling Testicular Cancer,” was spearheaded by Cahonas Scotland in collaboration with PFA Scotland. It aims to use football’
News
By Culture Correspondent Manchester Museum has once again been named the most popular attraction in Greater Manchester, marking its third consecutive year at the top, according to newly released data from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). In 2025, the museum recorded 648,595 visitors, continuing to stand out
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A new campaign is helping Britons reconnect, rebuild relationships and talk through differences, as fresh research reveals many people want a less divided society. The Bridging Divides podcast, launched by the British Red Cross, offers practical advice on how to have open, empathetic conversations — even on the
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A long-legged baby camel has stolen the spotlight after being born at Whipsnade Zoo — and she’s already winning hearts. The adorable calf, named Sophia, arrived on 21 March to proud parents Izzy and Oakley, boosting the herd to eight. But her name isn’t just
Business
By Business Editor Yeovil’s newest hospitality venue, Atrium, officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Tony Lock, followed by a busy evening of dining and live music. Located on Western Terrace just off Yeovil High Street in Somerset, the new Italian restaurant welcomed a
Health
By Health Correspondent A pioneering blood test could change the way womb cancer is diagnosed, sparing women invasive checks and painful biopsies. The ECctDNA test, developed by experts at the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, detects fragments of cancer in the blood, offering a quicker
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Retired Police Dog (RPD) Heidie served as a general purpose dog with Police Scotland for four years. The German Shepherd worked with police handler Jo Devlin and, when Jo retired in 2022, Heidie retired with her to live as her pet at home in Motherwell. Jo said:
News
By Community Correspondent History has never been so close to home. Nearly 16 million Yorkshire records are now online, letting people across the globe peek into seven centuries of life in the north. From a lonely parish year in North Yorkshire with no weddings, to a 17th-century mother giving
News
By Education Correspondent Vending machines might usually be associated with grabbing a quick snack or drink to get through the day. Now the University of Plymouth has installed one stocking artwork from local creatives, students and alumni. Located on the public-facing ground floor of its flagship Roland Levinsky Building,
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A critically endangered monkey has stunned keepers by giving birth — just months after a groundbreaking operation saved her from losing her foot. Masaya, a 15-year-old roloway monkey at Chester Zoo, underwent a complex, first-of-its-kind surgery last summer after a golf-ball-sized
Charities
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent There’s big news in Weston-super-Mare as local heroes team up in a life-saving mission that could make all the difference in an emergency. Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare has joined forces with DocBike Somerset & Avon — and together they’re
Education
By Education Correspondent UWE Bristol’s teacher training for educators working overseas has been given the highest possible rating after a government-backed inspection. The International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) programme, now in its third year, earned a Grade 1 in an assessment commissioned by the Department for Education. At