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'Remarkable' WW2 veteran dies aged 100
Tributes are paid to Douglas Baldwin, who fought in Normandy when he was 18 and mined coal as a PoW.
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From grain to gigs: How corn exchanges are finding a new future
Originally built as trading halls, many of the venues have been adapted for changing times.
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I'm an animal, get me out of here: Remarkable rescues
It's been a busy year for charities, fire services and others rescuing animals in jeopardy.
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Two teenagers charged in connection with stabbing
An 18 and 19-year-old are remanded in custody until their next court appearance in January.
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Search for prisoner who absconded at Christmas
Police appeal for the public's help to find Mahad Elmi, 27, after he did not return to an open prison.
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Why Jimi Hendrix's tour manager went to Ukraine at 82
Dave Robinson says touring is important for both bands and audiences.
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New technology trialled on £2m lock upgrade
Repair work is underway after tree roots damaged the structure that was built in 1868.
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Camaraderie and calls - ambulance duty at Christmas
A visit to SCAS control room sees crews making the best of their day over Christmas.
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Camaraderie and calls - ambulance duty at Christmas
A visit to SCAS control room sees crews making the best of their day over Christmas.
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Are we losing the art of making friends?
With thousands of social media friendship groups available, are we struggling to meet new people in the real world?
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Are we losing the art of making friends?
With thousands of social media friendship groups available, are we struggling to meet new people in the real world?
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Library to close for work to repair water damage
Biggleswade Library will close for about a week to repair damage caused by a water leak.
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Library to close for work to repair water damage
Biggleswade Library will close for about a week to repair damage caused by a water leak.
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Bronze Age treasure donated to village museum
The 2,000-year-old metal debris is declared treasure and will eventually be on display.
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Bronze Age treasure donated to village museum
The 2,000-year-old metal debris is declared treasure and will eventually be on display.
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Medieval loo and evidence of a murder among finds of 2025
Other finds include a Bronze Age coffin and human remains thought to belong to shipwreck victims.
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Medieval loo and evidence of a murder among finds of 2025
Other finds include a Bronze Age coffin and human remains thought to belong to shipwreck victims.
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LGBTQ+ community gathers for festive celebration
A charity says queer people are at a "higher risk of social isolation" at this time of year.
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LGBTQ+ community gathers for festive celebration
A charity says queer people are at a "higher risk of social isolation" at this time of year.
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Wicked make-up artists reveal challenge of Elphaba's green look
Alice Jones says the process of transforming Cynthia Erivo into the character took three hours.
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