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Moving From Durham Halls to a Student House: What to Expect

Most Durham first-years spend their first year in halls, which students there call “college ”. For second year, many move out into a private house with friends. The move brings new responsibilities…

Durham Magazine·13 November 2026

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West Lothian pharmacist founder opens free aftercare portal for patients

One of Scotland’s fastest-growing digital health clinics, has launched a dedicated Maintenance Portal designed to prevent patients from regaining weight after completing GLP-1 treatment courses. With…

Edinburgh Magazine·13 November 2026

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Call the Midwife star Helen George returns home as Mind Body Spirit Festival celebrates 11 Years in Birmingham

Birmingham-born Call the Midwife star Helen George will return to her home city this month to appear at Mind Body Spirit Festival as the event celebrates its 11th year in Birmingham. George, who…

Birmingham Magazine·13 November 2026

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Two smiling women stand with a person in a brown and white bunny mascot costume, all holding copies of the children's book "Will O'Burn and the Friends Who Remember" in front of a building with a "Willow Burn Hospice Care Foundation" sign.

New children's book from Willow Burn Hospice supports families through bereavement

Will O'Burn and the Friends Who Remember follows the hospice's mascot as he learns that grief looks and feels different for everyone.

Consett Magazine·13 November 2026

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Edinburgh Creates New Career Opportunities as Housing Apprenticeships Reach Record High

Nine new trainees have joined the City of Edinburgh Council's Housing service through the Modern Apprenticeship programme, taking the number of apprentices to a record 25.

Edinburgh Magazine·12 November 2026

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Health & Wellbeing

Four smiling women in medical scrubs and uniforms stand in a bright office or nurse's station.

Bishop Auckland Hospital Patients Praise Outstanding Care and Surgical Facilities

Durham Magazine·12 November 2026

Positive Local News

West Brom Building Society appoints two Birmingham agencies

Birmingham Magazine·13 November 2026

A large group of people stand together in a hotel lobby, smiling at the camera, with the "Carden Park" sign visible behind them.

Chester firms take on 12-hour darts marathon for Macmillan

Chester Magazine· Chester·13 November 2026

Three detached houses are visible with lush green grass in the foreground and a line of trees in the background. The house on the left is white with a brown roof, the house in the center is brick with a gray roof, and the house on the right is also brick with a brown roof.

Redrow opens Pickford Gate show homes in Allesley

Coventry Magazine· Coventry·13 November 2026

A large group of formally dressed people, men in suits and women in business casual attire, stand smiling in front of a modern building.

Northern 500 Programme Launched to Help Businesses Grow and Create Jobs Across the North

Newcastle Magazine·12 November 2026

Grants & Funding

An aerial view of the historic city of York, England, showing the River Ouse winding through the cityscape with numerous buildings and a large cathedral in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

York Charities and Community Groups Invited to Apply for £350,000 Funding

York Magazine· York·12 November 2026

Grants & Funding

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Worcester Guildhall Wins £109,350 Lottery Grant for 800th Anniversary

Worcester Magazine· Worcester·12 November 2026

Council / Government Updates

Manchester Communities to Benefit from £100 Million Pride in Place Investment

Manchester Magazine·12 November 2026

A smiling woman wearing a patterned shirt and rings on her outstretched hand stands beside a man with a white beard and glasses, who holds up two black jewelry stands displaying silver necklaces and a ring in a box.

Former social worker turns Silversmithing passion into new North East business

Durham Magazine·12 November 2026

Three people are kneeling and standing in front of a white wall inscribed with names, with a person in a red cloak in the middle, and two men in uniform to the right.

Schoolboys unearth stories of 528 former pupils lost to war

City of London Magazine· London·12 November 2026

A marching band in dark green uniforms with red plumes on their hats plays trumpets on a gravel path, with ornate golden gates and green trees in the background.

Fairfield Halls to host British Army music double bill this Christmas

Croydon Magazine· London·12 November 2026

A woman with short dark hair in a black patterned kimono plays a violin on stage, illuminated by warm lighting, with another musician blurred in the background.

Sunderland audiences can hear Royal Northern Sinfonia this winter

Sunderland Magazine·12 November 2026

Two students in yellow shirts and black cardigans sit in front of bookshelves, each holding an open book and smiling at the camera.

Derby pupils finish joint second in regional reading quiz

Derby Magazine· Derby·12 November 2026

Community Stories

A young man holding a wooden staff stands in a grassy field with a black and white border collie sitting beside him, with a flock of sheep in the background.

Jamie Ferry, farmer and sheepdog trainer

Consett Magazine·12 November 2026

Community Stories

A young man wearing a black hoodie and a high-visibility vest smiles while seated in the cockpit of an airplane, with the runway and green fields visible through the windshield.

Scottish Charity Helps Young Ukrainian Refugee Follow His Passion for Aircraft Engineering

Edinburgh Magazine·11 November 2026

A vibrant clothing store displays colorful apparel, including a patterned backpack and various pants and tops, against a bright pink wall with promotional posters.

Lucy & Yak moves Nottingham store to Bridlesmith Gate

Nottingham Magazine· Nottingham·13 November 2026

Awards & Recognition

Four men and one woman stand smiling while holding a framed certificate. The woman in the middle wears a black blazer with a red poppy pin, and the man to her left wears a suit with a red tie and poppy pin.

Camden chef Sabbir Karim receives freedom of the City of London

Harrow Magazine· London·13 November 2026

Community Events

Two people wearing festive green, gold, and red cylinder-shaped costumes with their faces painted white and mouths open in a playful expression, standing amidst a crowd on a blurry street.

Guildford Town Centre to Transform into Winter Wonderland for Free Festive Family Fun Day

Guildford Magazine· Guildford·12 November 2026

Community Events

A nighttime parade features people holding illuminated lanterns, with the largest forming the word 'LOVE' and a heart symbol, surrounded by smaller house-shaped lanterns.

Telford Day 2026 Brings Lanterns, Fireworks and Festive Fun to Ironbridge Gorge

Telford Magazine· Telford·12 November 2026

Charity & Volunteering

A red gift tag invites viewers to help support domestic abuse victims with a 'Giving Tree' this Christmas, alongside a QR code for more information, with a white snowflake-patterned Christmas tree and various logos of supporting organizations below.

West Berkshire Giving Tree Campaign Returns to Bring Christmas Joy to Families in Need

Berkshire Magazine·12 November 2026

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