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'I'll be thinking about Dad every step of the way' - runner prepares to take on capital marathon
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (701+ words) A former Reading resident is running the London Marathon to support the hospice team that cared for his dad A TV producer who grew up in Reading is preparing to take on the streets of the capital for this year's…...
North Lincolnshire-based young rider secures international victory in first ever 100km race
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (573+ words) A community news update from your area A 21-year-old rider based in North Lincolnshire has made an extraordinary mark on the international stage, winning her first ever long-distance endurance race at Kings Forest, Suffolk. Spanish rider Izaro Anza Benedicto (pictured…...
Paint the town: St Margaret's Colour Run returns to Taunton Racecourse
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (273+ words) Get messy for a great cause! The fundraising event returns on Saturday, May 16 Each May, Taunton Racecourse transforms into a vibrant hub as hundreds of runners, fundraisers, and costumed supporters gather to get coated in colour. This annual tradition offers…...
You gave Fleur a life: Tiny survivor reunites with heart surgeon who made the impossible possible
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (837+ words) At 1. 8kg, Fleur was the UK's youngest baby to survive open-heart surgery. Three years later, she returns to thank the surgeon who saved her life Nearly three years after becoming the youngest baby in the UK to survive open-heart surgery, Fleur…...
An unforgettable night awaits at St Catherine's Hospice Midnight Walk
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (388+ words) A community news update from your area With four distances to choose from2, 7, 13 or 17milesthispopular event gives you thechance to step out under the stars and raise vital funds for localhospicecare. Whether you take part on your own, or with your friends,…...
Edge Hill University hits top 15 for supporting students from all backgrounds
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (200+ words) Edge Hill University has announced it's been ranked in the top 15 higher education institutions for the English Student Social Mobility Index. The University has been ranked 13 out of 100 universities across England in the 2025 list, published annually by independent think tank…...
Barry honours sister Abbie with inspiring London Marathon run for Epilepsy Action
1+ day, 6+ min ago (506+ words) Barry is raising vital funds for epilepsy awareness and support Barry Ahearn, 45, is running one of the world's most famous marathons in memory of his younger sister, Abbie, who passed away just three months before her 30th birthday in 2023. Barry is…...
Ready-to-wear hearing aids from "130 without audiologist visit
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (380+ words) Ceretone hearing aids can be used straight out of the box Adults can now buy hearing aids without visiting an audiologist, thanks to a recent change in legislation. Ceretone, a trusted brand in the United States, has just launched a…...
Volunteers needed in the Ruthin area to help beat cancer
22+ hour, 31+ min ago (498+ words) Cancer Research UK calls for more people to join tis fundraising group in the Vale of Clwyd The Vale of Clwyd fundraising committee, based in Ruthin, that has been raising valuable funds for Cancer Research UK for more than 60 years,…...
Guildford Cathedral musicians take on 800km Camino challenge
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (649+ words) Pair will walk across northern Spain to support music in church and in schools Two musicians from Guildford Cathedral are set to undertake an extraordinary 800km pilgrimage across France and Spain immediately after the Cathedral's Holy Week and Easter services, in…...