26+ min ago   (600+ words) The motion passed by Worcestershire County Council on Thursday A scheme to help Worcestershire farmers by getting more locally-grown produce into schools was watered down before being approved, a councillor has claimed. Reform councillor Justin Bowen said the motion passed…...

3+ hour, 6+ min ago   (573+ words) Dozens of balloons have filled the skies over the weekend Hot air balloons, fireworks and aerial displays have filled the skies above Longleat to mark the safari park's 60th anniversary. Celebrations at the Wiltshire attraction have been under way since Friday,…...

6+ hour, 15+ min ago   (228+ words) Television presenter Jeremy Clarkson and partner Lisa Hogan beam on the front page of the Star, with the latter detailing her pride after "Jezza" revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Andy Burnham among tens of thousands taking part…...

8+ hour, 44+ min ago   (750+ words) Rahul Tanna said he learned to cut hair by watching online tutorials A man with the "best job in the world" who learnt how to cut hair from online videos has been crowned the UK's best barber. Rahul Tanna, who…...

4+ hour, 33+ min ago   (611+ words) Bass Maltings in Sleaford was closed in 2000 A summit has been held as part of a "serious attempt" to find a use for the derelict Bass Maltings complex in Sleaford. North Kesteven District Council (NKDC) said a meeting between central…...

5+ hour, 54+ min ago   (864+ words) Bre Martin finds the stories told on old gravestones fascinating When looking for a way to brighten up your day, not many would head for the graveyard. For Wigtown bookshop owner and author Bre Martin, however, there is no better…...

8+ hour, 6+ min ago   (731+ words) Tim Howe (Centre) founded The Longevity Games in 2024 A man who founded a community-based fitness event said it had been so successful that he is bidding for funds to extend it. Tim Howe, from Swindon in Wiltshire, started The Longevity…...

9+ hour, 24+ min ago   (1168+ words) Mahesh Hettiarachchi founded Hope Against Poverty, which provides people with free and affordable food A pony, a puzzle library and a boy who saved his mum and brother after a car crash are just some of the finalists in this…...

8+ hour, 31+ min ago   (1013+ words) Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin said uncertainty was one of the biggest concerns for rural residents Thousands of households who rely on heating oil could face a fresh squeeze on their finances this winter as global tensions continue to push up fuel prices,…...

7+ hour, 6+ min ago   (637+ words) Stapleford Park Hotel ceased trading in 2024 but could be brought back into use under a new owner A Grade I listed country house in Leicestershire which was last used as a hotel and wedding venue has gone up for sale…...