How has Karl Bushby's home city changed over 28 years?
Adventurer Karl Bushby returned to his home city of Hull for the final stretch of a long journey that took him around the world.
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Memorial lit up for first time in a century as part of Remembrance tributes
Volunteers restored a neglected war memorial in Hoylake and West Kirby over 14 years, and it is now lit up for the first time in its 104-year history ahead of Remembrance Day. Across north-west England, communities also created poppy and cross displays, including a roundabout in Leigh and a railway station in Poulton-le-Fylde decorated with yellow poppies honouring the Canary Girls.
Thousands to celebrate Diwali across North West
Hindus across north-west England are preparing to celebrate Diwali with food, music, prayers and fireworks at temples in Preston, Oldham, Liverpool, Kirkby and Warrington. Temples are welcoming hundreds of people, and volunteers are preparing large numbers of dishes for the festivities, including children's workshops.
Fallen WWI soldier’s rugby-playing past revealed
Historian David Olusoga uncovered the forgotten life story of James Edward Friend, a former rugby player from Bristol who died in the First World War. Using records linked to war memorials, his research revealed that Friend had sung in a choir, played for Bristol Rugby Club and was part of the city's community.