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In the village of Willoughby, near Alford, a local pub honours Capt John Smith who was baptised there in 1580. Smith is famous for his role in the founding of the first permanent English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607. He is also remembered for his connection to Pocahontas, the …

Military horses have been deployed for their annual beach training. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment is in Hampshire for a three-week exercise, which includes a trip to Hayling Island. Spending time in the water and running along the beach is a chance for the horses to train, while also enjoying …

“My sister-in-law used to work at the main office as a mortgage broker – so that’s how we got our mortgage,” said Robinson. “You get to know all the girls by their first name and now we’re going to lose that.” About 3,000 people work at the bank’s HQ on …

A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female patient inside a hospital. Police said the patient was attacked just before 04:00 BST on Friday at Whiston Hospital, in Prescot, Merseyside. The force said the arrested Liverpool man is being held in custody. A yellow police …

Alongside researching the rights of rivers, Avon is also working on developing the first ever cross-council river charter with North Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City and South Gloucester Councils. All four councils that the Avon runs through would join together to declare the river as a living …

As a teenager, Ryan Malcolm dreamed of one day playing for his beloved hometown team Wolves at Molineux. But upon being released after years in the academy, he threw himself into music instead – a path that has taken him from the West Midlands indie scene to touring the world …

“So I move halfway across the globe and it’s right here at my doorstep – yeah, it’s brilliant,” said Monger, who has lived in the UK for more than 15 years.” “Star Wars is just all over the place, especially where I grew up. Since the film crews left, the …

By the 1840s, the species had disappeared as a breeding bird in Britain after widespread drainage of wetlands for agriculture and development. Its return began more than a century later, when four breeding pairs settled on the Suffolk coast in 1947 at what would later become RSPB Minsmere. The RSPB …

A walk of fame celebrating Harlesden’s reggae heritage has been launched in north-west London. The Harlesden Walk of Music’s commemorative discs pay homage to musicians, producers and record shops that made the area the reggae capital of the UK, from the arrival of the Windrush generation onwards. Inspired by the …

A two-time cancer survivor has described how she married her “absolute rock” and soulmate who was also diagnosed twice – after the pair met through their charity work. Liv Shaw, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, was given a second cancer diagnosis at 23 having lost part of her leg to the …

A spokesperson for MCR Homes said all reports of damp and mould are taken “extremely seriously, particularly where residents raise concerns about their health, wellbeing or living conditions”. They added: “MCR Homes manages the residential accommodation at Westway and Central Square. “The issues raised are linked to ongoing roof defects …

Tom, 34, and Alex, 33, both drama students at the university, said they initially needed someone to design a bar setting for their play at the time. Roisin’s “bold, playful and colourful” designs attracted the pair when designing their real life bar, Tom said. “She’s taken us out of our …

Malone said the force was working to establish if any other children were involved. She said anyone sharing names on social media could harm the investigation or cause “significant problems” by misidentifying people who are not involved. “Any report of this nature is something that we deal with robustly, thoroughly, …

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFS) said it was notified of the incident, but confirmed it cannot attend and it was “being dealt with” by the MoD. “We would always recommend to anyone that is affected by smoke and concerned, to keep windows and doors closed as a …

A hospital is investigating whether high temperatures may have contributed to the death of a patient on a ward during last week’s heatwave. The patient died at the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, near Great Yarmouth, on Saturday, 27 June. Jonathan Gardner, executive managing director, said: “Following a review by …

A man has been found guilty of raping two 14-year-old girls after “plying” them with alcohol in his flat. Sultani Bakatash, 29, from Bolton, met up with his two victims after first messaging on social media and taking them to his home on 6 December last year. He encouraged the …

Rosario-Barrett said the inquest was held to understand circumstances around Bernadette’s death and identified areas for improvement, but feared any changes made would fail to make a significant impact. She said: “We’ve come across numerous coroner reports that highlight the disjointed nature of social services. “In Bernie’s case, her murderer …

Wilson said: “I’d been at a number of clubs before Sheffield United in the same league and whenever I’d played against Jonathan Morgan’s teams before, those teams were aware it was a Morgan cult. “That was talked about in various changing rooms, not just Sheffield. “Everyone knew Jonathan Morgan didn’t …

The report by the IISS said about 170 sightings were reported between 20 and 26 November in 2024 over the three air bases, which are all used by the United States Air Force (USAF). The drones entered the air bases at low altitude with their lights visible and departed at …

Miniature recreations of England footballers have been put on display on top of a village’s postbox to mark the 2026 World Cup. Woollen versions of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford have been made by knitting enthusiasts in the Warwickshire village of Studley. The artwork from The Studley Stitchers …