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Toads risk their lives crossing a Somerset road to mate. This year, a patrol rescued thousands

Charlcombe Lane near Bath is one of only five roads in UK closed for migration during breeding seasonWhy did the toad cr...

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Your Friends & Neighbours review – Jon Hamm’s fun new drama is like The White Lotus back from holiday

Taking his first lead in a prestige TV drama since Mad Men, the actor is brilliant. He is on suave, nuanced form in a ve...

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PR campaign may have fuelled food study backlash, leaked document shows

Eat-Lancet report recommended shift to more plant-based, climate-friendly diet but was extensively attacked onlineA leak...

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Former post office transformed into café and bar – when is it set to open?

Former post office transformed into café and bar – when is it set to open?...

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State officials urge caution with dietary supplements

ALBANY — The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning consumers to take precautions...

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A nice pub with a nice atmosphere... you just need to know where to look

Fans of zombie movies and TV series will know all too well those scenes where the story’s hero finds themself in a nor...

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Friends turn business idea brewed over a cup of tea into reality

A new boutique aims to put inclusivity and affordability at the heart of fashion—thanks to a spontaneous idea by two b...

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Podcast | Will the Trump Tariffs Spark a Surge in U.S. Manufacturing?

The global trading system is in a state of chaos. Will American manufacturing benefit from it?...

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Weekend weather forecast for Blackburn, Burnley, and Clitheroe

The weather for Blackburn, Burnley, and Clitheroe this weekend has been forecast by the Met Office....

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Rosie O'Donnell's apology to Taoiseach after RTE Late Late Show Donald Trump feud mention

EXCLUSIVE - Under correspondence released to the Irish Mirror under the Freedom of Information Act, Rosie O’Donnell ex...

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'Jennie's Law' petition gathers momentum with 19,000 signatures supporting domestic abuse register

Exclusive - Jennifer Poole's brother Jason has been campaigning for a domestic abuse register, which would allow those w...

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Polling expert has say on what will happen in local elections

A top polling company boss has told the Kent Politics Podcast what he thinks could happen with the KCC elections....

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Heloise: Ceramic wax works wonders

DEAR HELOISE: Robert L.B., in Vermont, wrote about a ceramic wax cleaner that was newer and awesome, but he didn’t giv...

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Couple who closed county shop reopen in new town

A long-standing loose leaf tea business has moved towns....

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The unsung heroes of yester years:

Papua New Guinea opened the year’s Parliament sitting on March 11, 2025 with special tribute to one of the country’s...

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Tree expert gives good marks as TIGHS eco-power plans given nod

Blackburn's high-performing Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School has been given permission for an eco-power makeover....

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‘As a mother how do you continue to live when your child doesn’t?’

A mum is campaigning for restrictions to be imposed on young drivers after her teenage son died in a high-speed crash....

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Watch: The Seismic Shifts in Manufacturing Supply Chains

Virtually every company in the manufacturing sector is taking a hard look at where it makes product, and how it stands t...

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Sexual assault trial set after man enters not-guilty plea

A Lower Darwen man will stand trial next year after denying sexual assault....

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Transforming forgotten Garaina valley

THE long-forgotten people of the remote Garaina Valley in the Wau-Waria District of Morobe will soon experience somethin...

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Dennis K. Schuyler, 78

September 24, 1946 — April 8, 2025...

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‘It’s sad news” – East Lancs react as Winfields enters administration

‘It’s sad news!” – East Lancs react as Winfields enters administration...

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Autumn along the Tadami line

Acclaimed as the ‘most romantic railway in the world’ as well as ‘the railway with the most beautiful autumn leave...

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Multi-million-kina Enga hospital opens

Prime Minister James Marape officially opened the iconic multi-million-kina Enga Provincial Hospital last Monday, after ...

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Grace’s garden transformed by WellChild ahead of her 16th birthday

WellChild and Hilti volunteers transformed Grace’s garden into a sensory space just in time for her 16th birthday. The...

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Bertha’s brave journey – Part two

But what no one saw were the quiet battles behind closed doors.The post Bertha’s brave journey – Part two appeared f...

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Easter events in Trafford from fairground rides to egg hunt

Trafford is abuzz this April with easter fun for the whole family - including plenty to do for free....

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Export Compliance: What Every Business Should Know

By investing in education and following export compliance regulations, businesses not only protect their own interests, ...

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What song, album or artist brings back memories to you?

In its weekly voxpop, the Newark Advertiser heard what songs, albums, or artists bring back memories for the residents o...

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New shop offers over 40 different loose leaf teas

A long-standing loose leaf tea business has now been brought to the heart of our town....

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EU Drafts New Rules to Tackle Plastic Pellet Pollution

The European Council estimated that 52,000-184,000 metric tons of pellets were spilled into surrounding environments in ...

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Lancashire residents falling victim to QR code scam five times higher than 2022

Experts are warning the public about scams linked to QR codes, as Lancashire figures increase by more than five times si...

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Event is a great experience for truck lovers and families and you could be there

Truckfest Lincoln returns next month for a spectacular family weekend - and we’ve got tickets to giveaway....

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No 80th anniversary VE Day street parties in Trafford...yet

Town hall bosses in Trafford say there have been no applications for street closures for parties to celebrate the 80th a...

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Councillor hit with £160,000 fine for employing illegal workers at his restaurant

A councillor has been hit with a hefty fine after a Home Office raid found he was employing illegal workers at his resta...

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‘There was sauce all over the ground’: Woman’s upset after McDonald’s rubbish is tipped into garden

One woman returned home from a weekend away to find McDonald’s sauce, napkins and bags in her garden in a “shocking�...

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Council backs major solar farm proposals for first time

A council is offering its support to major solar project which could see one of the UKs largest solar parks built in New...

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Ruben Selles addresses Championship relegation battle after Hull City's latest hammer blow

The Tigers face an anxious wait between now and the visit of Coventry City on Monday night...

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Wall Street’s week of whiplash brought fear, relief and caution

Wall Street traders and investors have been sent to the brink over the past week by President Donald Trump’s tariff po...

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Cashless trial on Kent buses sparks backlash over contactless failures

Bus passengers fear a cashless trial in Kent is doomed to fail if reported issues with contactless failures are not fixe...

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Care home 'makes significant progress' following one-star food hygiene rating

The operators of a care home in Nelson say they have made “significant progress” following a damning food hygiene in...

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‘What are we meant to do?’: Parents scrambling for childcare after nursery’s sudden closure

A mum has spoken of her “distress” at trying to find childcare for her son following the “shock” closure of a vi...

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Struggle to assemble flatpack furniture? Here's our expert's guide

Claire Heaslip from Creative Fittings gives you the top tips for fuss-free flatpack assembly....

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Kickboxer found dead in Thai hotel room

A kickboxer died from an overdose of multiple drugs in a Thai hotel room, an inquest has heard....

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Nearly 600 dogs euthanised by local authority pounds in 2023

The number of animals destroyed in pounds surged by more than 75 percent during the 12-month period...

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Shock as safety fears highlighted for hundreds of gravestones

Wooden structures around memorials upset relative who was visiting mother’s grave....

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Everything you need to know on new Doctor Who companion Varada Sethu

Varada Sethu is playing the new companion Belinda Chandra on the latest series of Doctor Who, but where might you have s...

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Pictures as more than 140 runners race to the top of Pendle Hill in dark

More than 140 runners took part in the Pendle Dark Dash this year and £1,937 was raised for charity....

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Woman’s bid to revitalise ‘quiet’ Kent high street rejected over privacy concerns

Plans put forward by a young business owner to revitalise part of a high street that “doesn’t really offer anything�...

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Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, April 11, 2025

Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,392.If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for April 11, 2025, read on....

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Blackburn's 'go-to' cinema celebrates award family entertainment nomination

REEL Cinema Blackburn is celebrating after being nominated for the Best Family Indoor Entertainment award in Lancashire....

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Government to crackdown on chicken goujons and chips in school meals amid health concerns

It follows concerns from parents and teachers over recent months that primary school children were being provided with f...

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John Stossel: Political money-grab

DID YOU bet on March Madness? I did, and many of you did, too. Americans bet billions on NCAA tournaments. We also “sp...

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Man jailed after police raid uncovers cannabis factory

The court heard that Tauras Kiriliauskas tended to the plants, most of which were over a metre tall...

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Well-known voices sing out for weddings, (Eurovision) parties, anything

A little look at the lighter side of news on the Border....

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Predicted Nottingham Forest team vs Everton as Nuno left sweating on fitness of key trio

Latest Nottingham Forest verdict as Nuno Espirito Santo's Reds prepare to face Everton at the City Ground...

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Jack Ashworth airs Hull FC contract desire and explains John Cartwright's 'barmy-army' turnaround

Ashworth on his future, John Cartwright's 'barmy-army' and Hull FC's turnaround this year....

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Plans for 107 homes and medical centre in Surrey village slammed despite GP's warning

Converting a stunning Victorian home is also part of the proposals...

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Newcastle United's Dean Huijsen 'meeting' as £62.5m forward 'top transfer target' emerges

The latest Newcastle United transfer news and speculation heading into the final stretch of the Premier League season...