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With clear a night the glowing Strawberry Moon was a spectacle above the skies over Hampshire and Dorset. Marking the first full Moon of the summer season its name comes from the time of year it appears, not its colour. It appeared full in the night sky on Monday and …

Pete, a keen mountaineer, said his son was diagnosed with an aggressive spinal tumour and left paralysed at the age of three after his legs “just stopped [working]” one day. “His back was hurting but he was only young and couldn’t articulate what the problem was,” Haslam said. “Turns out …

The GoStroud coach will run three times a week, leaving Stroud at 06:00 for West Drayton where commuters can catch the Elizabeth Line into central London. The return coach will get back at about 20:00 BST and, with all fares combined, will cost just under £50 a day in total. …

The outfit sold on Monday was specifically used for work outside TV studios and stunt work, while the other original costumes were reserved strictly for inside studios. It also featured prominently on Mr Blobby VHS home video releases. Stowe added: “We were blown away by the interest in this sale. …

An NHS trust’s maternity wards made patients “feel like a burden on the service” and “frightened and uncertain”, an investigation has found. The findings at The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) are part of the wider National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation. The trust runs two sites …

When it failed to clear up, he was referred for more tests and the lump was found to be a tumour. Billy underwent a 15 hour surgical procedure but during a “routine” follow up visit to The Christie hospital he was told the treatment had not worked and he had …

Dossett had to have a second hip replacement the following year to correct the first procedure. She said the mistake delayed her recovery and return to work, leaving her struggling financially, as well as in pain and being inconvenienced. She said: “I had to get friends and family to help. …

As more and more people watch TV on demand, there has been a move away from this sort of traditional storytelling, watched during breaks in programmes. Gordon-Saker said: “There’s the streaming companies, littered with ads, and influencers now play a big part in how adverts are created.” Bourn from the …

Jarvis added: “Our scientists and experts working at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory [Dstl] do so much, often unseen, to keep our country and our allies safe at this increasingly dangerous and unpredictable time.” Paul Hollinshead, Dstl chief executive, said: “This investment reinforces the essential work delivered daily by …

A council’s Reform UK leadership has announced it intends to scrap “woke” equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) policies and disband its identity-based staff groups. The party said its plans for Staffordshire County Council would be a blueprint for other authorities it controls across the country. “During the local elections, Reform …

Recalling her early performance at The Marrs Bar, Hill described herself at the time as a “very timid, nervous 16-year-old in a yellow cardigan”. “Sixteen was such an important age for me, I’d only really started doing open mics,” she said. “I was kind of encouraged to start doing more …

An electrical installation condition report (EICR) from 2020 had documented issues of concern that posed a danger to guests and employees of the hotel. The council said that inspectors could see that remedial works had been undertaken for one of the urgent dangers, but no documents or certificates could be …

Wherever you plan to see the Strawberry Moon, higher ground is your best bet for getting a great view. The best chances for clear skies will be across the Midlands and southern England. You can check the forecast where you live here. In the West, Dundry Hill, just outside Bristol, …

A group of schoolchildren performed live on stage for Foo Fighters ahead of the band’s Merseyside show – with footage being shared to millions on Instagram. Thousands of fans gathered at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium last week as the American band kicked off their Europe tour with two nights in the …

A large blaze involving about 450 tonnes of cardboard, where huge plumes of smoke could be seen for miles around, is thought to have been caused by a disposable vape battery, fire investigators have said. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze at a recycling facility in Widnes, which …

Former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack was concerned she would be stigmatised and ridiculed over her mental health, an inquest has heard. The 27-year-old was found dead at her home in Horsley, Derbyshire, on 20 September 2023. Her father, David Cusack, told Chesterfield Coroner’s Court that being reunited with a …

The court was shown an 18-second video, made by Strang, in which he compared himself to various killers. In addition, prosecutors said he had accessed various videos on the internet containing “accurate and viable” instructions relating to explosives. Police found a video, created just minutes before their arrival at his …

A man inside a bin was saved from being crushed after he was tipped into a refuse lorry. Bristol Waste said the crew became aware of the person and immediately stopped the machinery inside the truck on Monday during collections in the St Paul’s area of the city. A spokesperson …

Calder’s ex-wife gathered the collection from his time at the independent music label Immediate Records. The label was short-lived as it was impacted by financial difficulties soon after it was established. Hughes, a vinyl specialist from Bristol, said he “jumped” at the chance to look at the rare collection. Calder …

Head coach Brendon McCullum said he tried to persuade Stokes to stay when he told him of his plans on Sunday but the international career one of England’s greatest cricketers ends after 15 years, 122 Tests, 114 one-day internationals and 43 T20s. Stokes remained composed after England’s 160-run defeat, which …