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Folklore has found a new home on social media, according to actor and writer Charlie Cooper. Cooper, who grew up surrounded by local traditions and ghost stories in Gloucestershire, is the host of a new BBC series exploring myths across the UK. He says there is now a “resurgence” among young people who are interested… Continue reading Folklore is thriving on social media, says Charlie Cooper

As autumn arrives, so too does the dreaded phrase “train cancelled due to leaves on the line.” Rob Cummings, Northern’s seasonal performance improvement manager, is responsible for ensuring railway lines are free of fallen leaves. He combines high-tech and more traditional solutions to prevent delays, including water, sand, and even lemon juice. Cummings has spent… Continue reading Leaves on the line? Meet man responsible for keeping rails clear

A man in Chichester has launched a campaign to address what he perceives as a “fun deficit” in his city. Operating under the pseudonym of the Chichester Anti-Recreation Partnership (Carp), he has erected spoof signs around the central district to make people laugh and raise awareness of the issues facing the community. According to Carp,… Continue reading One man's campaign against his 'anti-fun' city

A railway bridge in Hinckley, Leicestershire, has been struck by a high vehicle for the 13th time in 2024. The A5 Watling Street bridge was previously awarded the title of “most bashed” in Britain after being hit 25 times between 2019 and 2020, with 88 crashes in total between 2017 and September 2022. Network Rail… Continue reading A5 Watling Street: Why do vehicles keep hitting this railway bridge?

A man who suffered both emotional and physical abuse from his ex-girlfriend is speaking out to raise awareness and help other victims. Gareth Jones, an NHS manager, met Sarah Rigby online in July 2021, and she appeared to be “overly affectionate” at first. But after four months, he moved in with her, and the abuse… Continue reading Male domestic abuse victim stopped from using bathroom and toilet

Ryan, a 16-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Suffolk, was like many other teenagers who were celebrating the end of their GCSEs during the summer. Yet, following a diving accident in a swimming pool, Ryan’s life was altered forever. The incident caused him to suffer a severe spinal injury, leaving him with no movement below his waist.… Continue reading Woodbridge teen unable to move below waist after pool accident

It has been discovered that hundreds of school buildings in England that suffer from age and leaks have still not been assigned constructors, despite being part of a government rebuilding programme. The School Rebuilding Programme began in 2020 and is set to run for a decade. It aims to refurbish or rebuild roughly 500 schools… Continue reading 'The lights go out when it rains' – school rebuilding plan missing targets

Coldplay’s 10th album, Moon Music, has achieved a number one position in the UK by selling more copies than the rest of the Top 40 albums combined. Official Charts Company indicated that the album has sold 237,000 chart units, encompassing streams, downloads, and physical sales over the last week. The album’s opening week sales are… Continue reading Coldplay's Moon Music album outsells rest of top 40 combined

Over the weekend, stargazers throughout the UK took photographs of a visible comet known as A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), which made its first appearance in 80,000 years. The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) had anticipated that the comet might be seen with the naked eye. Several British enthusiasts were able to spot the comet, with most images depicting… Continue reading Comet of the century: Pictures from around the UK of Comet A3

The novel Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo was published in 2013 and tells the story of a 74-year-old married Londoner who has been secretly in love with his best friend for over 60 years. Now, the BBC is adapting the novel into an eight-part drama series starring Lennie James from Line of Duty. The show… Continue reading Mr Loverman: Bernadine Evaristo on her book becoming a BBC drama