Charity golf tournament raises more than £1,200 in Basildon
A charity golf tournament in Basildon raised more than £1,200.
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Plans to transform historic derelict house gets green light
Plans to restore Boomhall House, a derelict 18th-century Georgian house on the banks of the River Foyle in Londonderry, have received planning approval. The proposals include a day nursery, a cafe, a cultural and community space, and accommodation, along with restoring the surrounding landscape. Further approvals are still needed before restoration work can begin.
Fewer mothers to appear in court days after giving birth under new guidance
New judicial guidance in England and Wales will reduce the number of mothers required to attend family court within hours or days of giving birth. Same-day hearings will be limited to cases where a child's immediate safety is at risk, giving parents more time to respond.
'No excuse for venues not to use Ask for Angela'
The Ask for Angela campaign, started ten years ago in Lincoln pubs, has become a registered charity led by its creator, Hayley Crawford. The charity status is intended to help more venues adopt the scheme, which lets people discreetly ask staff for help if they feel unsafe on a night out.