Lincolnshire charity football match raises awareness for baby loss services
A charity football match in Lincolnshire is raising awareness of services that support families after baby loss.
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Why residents at an East Bridgford hospital are uniting to support a local charity
Residents near a hospital in East Bridgford have come together to back a local charity.
Historic witch's mark discovered at stately home
A historic witch's mark has been found on a 16th century wooden door at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. The National Trust says the faint engraving is a protection symbol, and the find adds to the stories the hall holds about its past.
Family ‘blown away’ by support for meningitis awareness fundraiser
A family has been moved by the support they received for a fundraiser raising awareness of meningitis.
Barbells and beats: This is the new student night out
Students in Nottingham have started an alcohol-free night at a city centre gym, combining workouts with a live DJ. The launch event drew 250 students, and the gym owner said the response exceeded his expectations.
Cosy’s successful community day taps into Derbyshire firms’ volunteer potential
A community day run by Cosy has drawn on the volunteering potential of Derbyshire businesses. The day is described as successful.
Winner crowned at World Conker Championships
Frankie Hooper from Oundle was crowned Queen Conker at the World Conker Championships in Southwick, Northamptonshire, after beating the men's winner in the final showdown. More than 250 competitors, including visitors from Japan, Holland and Germany, took part in the friendly, fun-filled event.
'I went from losing my sight to styling the stars'
JJ Savani from Wellingborough rebuilt his life after losing his sight to keratoconus, with an anonymous donor paying for him to train at the London School of Barbering. He now styles clients including international celebrities, and he plans to give proceeds from his book to Moorfields Eye Hospital.
'Can't see the Bayeux Tapestry? Here's our Mapestry'
A small Northamptonshire town has created a hand-sewn Mapestry showing its best-known buildings, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. Retired art teacher Fay Caddick designed it with a group of friends called The Material Girls, and it was later framed and put on display for the public.
Leicester battle back to beat Gloucester
Leicester Tigers recovered from a difficult start to beat Gloucester, claiming their first home win of the season. The hosts scored several tries after the early setback and kept the Slater Cup, a trophy honouring former captain Ed Slater, who is living with Motor Neurone Disease. Gloucester still earned bonus points and remain top of the league.
Hard-working volunteers bringing regional honours to Newark and Sherwood
Volunteers in Newark and Sherwood have won regional honours.
Charity netball tournament raises almost £5,000 for Bowel Cancer UK
A charity netball tournament in Northamptonshire has raised almost £5,000 for Bowel Cancer UK. The fundraising effort supports a cause focused on bowel cancer research and awareness.