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Coventry artist gets posthumous exhibition - in the pub
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (714+ words) The work of artist and lecturer Simon Gee is being exhibited as a celebration of his life A much-loved painter who taught in Coventry for more than 30 years is being remembered in an exhibition celebrating his life, that also offers…...
Chorley 10k: Start times, route and road closures
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (740+ words) Thousands of runners are entered in the Chorley 10k which has been held since 2019 A record number of runners have signed up for this year's Chorley 10k with 3, 000 people set to take part. The annual event, which takes place on Sunday, has…...
Leominster and Hereford May fairs to return this week
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (600+ words) The Leominster and Hereford May fairs are set to return this week Two of Herefordshire's most historic events have been announced to return to the county's streets starting this week. The Leominster and Hereford May fairs feature rides, side shows,…...
BBC Introducing - Shropshire, Stoke, Hereford & Worcester - Dribbz in session - BBC Sounds
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (363+ words) Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds. Use BBC. com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World…...
Coventry Running Festival: What you need to know
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (762+ words) Coventry Running Festival includes both a half marathon and 10k race A popular running event featuring both a half marathon and a 10k race on the same day is returning to Coventry for a second year. Coventry Running Festival, organised by charity…...
Fundraiser in memory of girl found in Doncaster pond hits "14, 000
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (887+ words) Nyla May Bradshaw was described as "full of light" by those who knew her Thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of a seven-year-old girl found dead in a pond after going missing. Nyla May Bradshaw was reported missing…...
Norfolk RNLI's life-saving efforts to be boosted by boat's return
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (621+ words) While it has been away from Great Yarmouth, the vessel has been in service with the RNLI in Falmouth, Cornwall, and Kilkeel in Northern Ireland A long-awaited lifeboat will finally return home after the RNLI charity found suitable moorings for…...
Essex fire service must free up more engines, says report
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (711+ words) Inspectors have published a report into their findings after visiting Essex County Fire and Rescue Service A fire service has been told again to make more fire engines available to respond to emergencies. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS)…...
BBC Radio 2s Elaine Paige to receive Special Award at Olivier Awards 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (277+ words) The BBC is the official broadcast partner of the 50th anniversary Olivier Awards As revealed on The One Show, Dame Elaine Paige will receive this year's Special Award at the Olivier Awards 2026. The star-studded ceremony, showcasing London's world-leading theatre industry, will…...
Last chance to appear in Coventry portrait photo exhibition
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (467+ words) The Saturday Town project will open on Saturday Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery & Museum said it would open there on Saturday, with Casey Orr capturing portraits representing the city's "youth culture in 2026". Two shoots have already taken place on the two…...