1+ hour, 14+ min ago  (905+ words) The Opening Ceremony kicks it all off this weekend Thousands of athletes from the UK & Ireland, and across the world, are descending on Val'ncia as it gears up to host the prestigious Gay Games. Just like their Olympic counterpart, the…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (314+ words) A 90 metre floor mural has been unveiled on Newcastle Quayside, being first of several exciting installments across the city celebrate this year's annual Great North Run. Alex Mulholland, a Newcastle based street artist and graphic designer, curated the piece, saying…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (441+ words) The one-off double will allow a record 100, 000 participants to take part across the two days. The London Marathon will take place over two days as a one-off occurrence in 2027 with men's, women's and elite events spread across the weekend. The…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (325+ words) It happened on Sunday RNLI lifeguards, patrolling Sharrow beach at Whitsand Bay, in Cornwall, sprang into action on Sunday (14 June), to rescue a five year-old boy and his father, after they got into difficulty in a deep-water gully flowing out…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (405+ words) The event begins with a Pride march at midday Torbay Pride returns later with the annual march starting at midday. The free event is centred on Torre Abbey Meadows, with Chairman Chris Smith saying it's about promoting inclusivity. He said:…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (186+ words) It broke out on Oxgate Lane in Brent on Thursday night. People living near a fire in a warehouse in London have been evacuated while firefighters worked to bring it under control. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said around 70 people were…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (227+ words) Its for maintenance works One of Peterborough's busiest trunk roads is set for months of overnight closures to accommodate vital maintenance works. From Monday, July 6, the A47 will close from 8pm to 6am between Junction 17 (the Bretton Way Interchange) and the Eye Green…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (394+ words) The Loved and Wanted Funs will offer backing to up to 15 community organisations across London. Amidst rising fear, hatred, and division both online and in the streets, the Mayor of London has introduced a new "900, 000 fund aimed at supporting the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (302+ words) Tables and chairs from the recently-closed Galashiels Academy are being put up for auction - to help fund activities in the new school next door. Wooden benches and a pommel horse from the PE department, rulers from maths and maps from…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (413+ words) The inaugural Summer Fest at the Beach in Weston-super-Mare is already set to return, with organisers promising improvements for future editions of the festival. The festival saw thousands of attendees gather for a weekend of music and entertainment, although not…...