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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...

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Children’s health ‘scandal’ dims Oliver Callan’s mood: ‘In this incredibly rich country of ours we get this’

Radio: RTÉ host hears about waiting-list misery as Kieran Cuddihy exchanges tart words with Minister for Health...

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Castle Hill Hospital staff fined hundreds for using visitor car parks when staff areas full

A spokesperson for NHS Humber Health Partnership said 'enforcement action becomes necessary to ensure that our patients,...

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Albury Thunder coach declares team wants to be the best in specific area

Albury Thunder starts its season on the road to Tumut....

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Dear Abby: Comedian brothers' feud is no laughing matter

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are the parents of three grown sons. Our middle son (“Kurt,” age 29) has been in conflic...

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I have group sex in gay saunas — it’s transactional but I love it

'I usually quickly forget about my time spent in saunas, but there's a guy I can't stop thinking about.'...

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Newcastle's only Michelin-starred chef to host luxury five-course meal benefitting disabled kids

Chef Kenny Atkinson will be cooking up a huge fundraiser with the team at Smile For Life Children’s Charity...

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I spotted Avram Glazer's reaction to Joshua Zirkzee's goal for Manchester United vs Lyon

Man Utd drew 2-2 with Lyon in their Europa League quarter-final first leg and here are the moments you might have missed...

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Councillor's house extension debate after paperwork mix up

A Blackburn with Darwen councillor is set to be granted permission to extend his three-bedroomed home at the second time...

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Right-Sizing Your Fleet: Why More Vehicles Isn’t Always the Answer

Right-sizing of truck fleets has become a focal point, especially as companies explore flexible, on-demand mobility stra...

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Man to face trial after denying offence of rape

A Longridge man will stand trial next year after denying an offence of rape allegedly taking place in Blackpool....

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Historic manor to hold open house over Easter weekend

A historic manor will once again reopen its doors to the public over the Easter bank holiday weekend....

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‘We’ve had a blast’ – Pub closes its doors as managers ‘start new chapter’

A pub in Darwen has closed temporarily as the current managers have decided to leave to start the ‘next chapter’ of ...

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Tahawwur Rana sent to 18-day NIA custody after extradition to India

A special NIA court on Friday sent Tahawwur Rana to 18-day custody of the National Investigation Agency following his ex...

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Koraput breaks 7-yr record in finger millet procurement

Koraput/Nandapur: Finger millet procurement in Koraput district has hit a seven-year high, thanks to the Odisha governme...

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'MS Dhoni being captain not going to automatically turn tide': CSK handed warning, asked to fill 'gaps' within squad

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) handed a warning as former India batter Robin Uthappa feels MS Dhoni wouldn't be able to magic...

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Uhlmann and Bowen’s big debate night – plus News Corp left puzzled at audience verdict on Dutton | Weekly Beast

Columnist for the Australian delivers monologue on Labor’s power bill promise, while his colleagues at the paper decid...

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CIDG Chief on Not Allowing Duterte To See VP Sara: “Mag alas-diyes na nu’n”

Gov’t Officials Including CIDG Chief Nicolas Torre Attends Senate Probe on Duterte Arrest CIDG chief Nicolas Torre III...

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Trump issues new ultimatum to Mexico as he threatens to unleash more devastating sanctions and tariffs

Donald Trump may slap Mexico with more tariffs and even sanctions as he alleged the nation is 'stealing the water from T...

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Hackers Breach Morocco’s Social Security Database in Unprecedented Cyberattack

RABAT, Morocco—Morocco’s social security agency said troves of data were stolen from its systems in a cyberattack th...

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Melinda French Gates pens heartfelt message to daughter in new book

Melinda French Gates pens heartfelt message to daughter in new bookMelinda French Gates reflected on how parenting has s...

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Retrial of Sask. Métis hunters to examine scope of traditional harvesting rights

A potentially precedent setting court case about Métis harvesting rights in Saskatchewan begins next week in Meadow La...