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Volunteers put Stroll on State decorations ‘Back in the Box’
just now (21+ words) Volunteers put Stroll on State decorations "Back in the Box'WIFR Volunteers put Stroll on State decorations "Back in the Box...
Dear Abby: Coworkers frosty because I look like a teen
just now (514+ words) Dear Abby: Coworkers frosty because I look like a teen'Boston Herald Dear Abby: I am a 31-year-old woman who is not yet established in life. I have no husband or boyfriend, no kids and no clear direction for a career....
How Ramsbottom woman dropped from a size 18 to 12 in a year
1+ min ago (380+ words) A woman from Ramsbottom has shown what can be achieved when you stick by your New Year's resolutions " and lost an amazing three and a half stone in under a year. In January last year, Helen Stainton embarked on a…...
Plans to improve a busy through-route in Trafford wins top award
1+ min ago (229+ words) Plans to improve a busy through-route have won a top award. Trafford Council's scheme to upgrade Seymour Grove in Old Trafford was named Best Proposed Scheme at the 2025 Walk Ride Greater Manchester Awards. The awards celebrate community and council efforts…...
Tributes paid to 'warm-hearted and ever-present' Freeman of Haltwhistle
1+ min ago (634+ words) TRIBUTES have been paid to a "warm-hearted, kind, and ever-present" Haltwhistle man who passed away before Christmas. Lawrence Thompson, who died on 21 December aged 87, was known across Haltwhistle and wider Northumberland for his enduring presence in local life. "Regarded as…...
Couple celebrate 70 years of marriage with special celebration at care home
1+ min ago (251+ words) A couple has celebrated 70 years of marriage with a special celebration at their care home. Terry and June marked their platinum wedding anniversary at'St Thomas Care Home, in Basingstoke,'on Wednesday, January 7 with a personalised celebration. The couple were seated…...
Young singers from VoxFresh spread cheer at Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Snow Balls
1+ min ago (400+ words) by the Newbury Weekly News since 1867 Fifteen young singers from the vocal group VoxFresh helped spread festive cheer at Great Ormond Street Hospital's annual Snow Balls on December 17, held at the Royal National Hotel in London. The Snow Balls are…...
'Dream comes true': how one couple secured their perfect county hotel
1+ min ago (396+ words) "DREAM COMES TRUE" was the headline in a November 1977 edition of the Hereford Times, detailing the recent acquisition of a county hotel by a pair of keen hosts. Rosalind and Alyn Dare were said to have been "in despair", wondering…...
Rockord community honors Jaimie Cox through memorial blood drive
10+ min ago (501+ words) ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Community members rolled up their sleeves Saturday to honor fallen Rockford Police officer Jaimie Cox while helping address a critical blood shortage across the region. The Jaimie Cox Memorial Blood Drive, hosted by the Rock River Valley Blood…...
Zara Tindall brings exciting New Year gift for royal family
11+ min ago (246+ words) Princess Anne's daughter Zara Tindall, who is currently in Australia with husband Mike, is bringing an exciting New Year gift for the royal family. In a joint post with Mike Tindall, Magic Millions shared the exciting update about Zara. The…...