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Residents and businesses in Whitchurch have reported they are continuing to face delays in getting post, missing the likes of medical appointments as a result.
Grieving father pleads youth to 'put knives down'
A grieving father of a 16-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed has urged young people to "put down knives" and learn from the tragedy.Baye Bireme Fall died after an incident in Riseholme near the Ortongate Shopping Centre in Peterborough just before 19:00 BST on 12 April.A peace event was held …
Bristol boys wearing stab vests to get their hair cut
The Knives Down Guards Up project offers self-defence and mentoring to tackle knife crime.
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The health service's website, which allows people to search for dentists nearby, does not consistently provide details of how accessible they are, Sarah Rennie, from Shrewsbury, said.
Peterborough stabbing death leaves community in shock
People living in Peterborough where a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed say they remain in shock and that his death has had a massive impact.A 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the incident in Riseholme, near the Ortongate Shopping Centre, on Sunday …
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Luton mascot reunites with life-saving hero before EFL trophy win
There were double celebrations pitch-side at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Not only did about 30,000 Luton fans see the Hatters beat Stockport County 3-1 to take home the English Football League Trophy, but the team's mascot, Kayden Douglas-Imasuen, was reunited with the man who helped save his life. Kayden, 12, …
Much Wenlock farm shop destroyed by fire reopens 10 months on
The owners of a farm shop that burned down less than a year ago say it is "wonderful" to finally reopen.
West Mercia Police bodycam footage livestreamed in new project
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Lithuanian women find friendship through exercise
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Ukrainian teen to play final match before going home
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Group close to reaching goal to save Uppingham Post Office
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Volunteers muck in at Nottingham farm for Tinie Tempah tickets
The initiative, led by RockCorps, encourages people to help at charities and community groups across the city ahead of the concert on 8 April.Kat Minett, global partnerships director at RockCorps, said: "The whole idea is that we use the music and the ticket as the carrot."There will be a lot …
Fixing up the farm for Tinie Tempah
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Denby pottery given more time to appoint administrators
Last week, Denby's CEO Sebastian Lazell told the BBC he was "trying to move heaven and earth" to save the business.
Crocuses in bloom celebrate Leicester's Indian connection
The flowers at the University of Leicester's Botanical Garden, in Oadby, were planted last year by a team of 60 volunteers led by BBC Gardeners' World presenter Nick Bailey.
Shropshire hospital volunteer drivers save NHS more than £80k
A scheme that uses volunteers to drive patients to and from hospital is helping relieve pressure and save money for stretched NHS resources.
Theo Schooling 'fell to his death' on leave from Bristol hospital
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Major art trail announced for Ashbourne
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Speed camera call after 88mph recorded in Breaston
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Fifteen years ago, Izzy Judd was relaxing on the beach in Australia when she suddenly felt gripped by fear and unable to breathe.Her soon-to-be husband Harry, the drummer in McFly, had just gone off surfing."Him leaving me on the beach sparked a panic attack. It just came over me like …
Peterborough woman 'can't celebrate Eid' during Middle East war
A food stallholder says she does not want to celebrate the festival of Eid this weekend because she is worried about family and friends caught up in the fighting in Lebanon.Sahar Khalil, who lives in Peterborough, says a friend of hers was killed this week, while members of her family …
Denby pottery boss warns of closure if investors not found
The 217-year-old business filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators last week, citing rising energy and employment costs.
Telford dental surgery reports patients 'giving up' on NHS places
A dental surgery has more than 500 NHS spaces available - but is struggling to find patients to fill those slots.The manager of Serene Dental, in Donnington, Telford, said people appeared to have given up trying to find appointments - or perhaps could not afford them."We've done 4,000 leaflet drops, …
Telford dental surgery reports patients 'giving up' on NHS places
The manager of Serene Dental, in Donnington, Telford, said people appeared to have given up trying to find appointments - or perhaps could not afford them.
Derbyshire mobile library service to return with new vehicles
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