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What's On Rochdale: Easter holiday activities, Lego family fun and huge festival line-up announced
27+ min ago (1782+ words) Find out the latest events from April 4 from All Across the Arts columnist Steve Cooke Rochdale Feel Good Festival Summer 2026 has legendary singer-songwriter Gabrielle'topping the bill on Saturday, August 8.' The two-time BRIT award winner and pop-soul star will be performing…...
Barry duo turning personal tragedy into powerful mission on the road to London
27+ min ago (271+ words) A community news update from your area Two dedicated Barry runners are preparing to take on a gruelling 200-mile challenge for Brain Research UK, fuelled by deeply personal stories of survival and loss. Most people find running 26.2 miles a daunting…...
Sunshine Fund: Wrapping up our first quarter and a look at some of the specialist equipment on our waiting list
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (394+ words) Sunshine news: Your online version of the weekly column which also appears in The Chronicle Hi Sunshine News Readers, We hope everybody is well and has a lovely long Easter weekend.This weekend marks just four weeks until we close…...
RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk and District Branch: A season of renewal and new beginnings this spring
21+ hour, 34+ min ago (697+ words) As spring arrives across Merseyside, there is a palpable sense of renewal at the RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk and District Branch. The longer days and warmer weather have brought a welcome change not only to the landscape but to the animals…...
Wirral charity expands free football and fitness sessions to help local men beat isolation
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (548+ words) A community news update from your area A Wirral-based men's mental health charity is calling on more local men to get involved in its growing programme of free activities designed to combat loneliness and isolation." Mersey Mind Project"offers free…...
Easter 'eggtravaganza' at Llandeilo Antiques and Vintage Fair
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (261+ words) A community news update from your area The next antiques and vintage fair to be held at the Civic Hall, Llandeilo, will be on Saturday, April 4, and will have an Easter flavour. The fair provides visitors with inspiration and a…...
'Miracle' patio cleaner down to £15 is 'better than a pressure washer"
14+ hour, 35+ min ago (415+ words) Wet & Forget gets 5 stars from more than 17,500 Amazon shoppers The bank holiday weekend is the perfect time to tidy up the garden and that includes cleaning patios, driveways and decking. They're often green with mould, lichen and algae after the…...
A platinum celebration: Brian and Beth mark 70 wonderful years
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (240+ words) Brian Meese and Beryl Ford were married on Thursday, March 29, 1956 From high school sweethearts to local legends, Brian and Beth Meese have shared a lifetime of love and community spirit. Now celebrating their incredible 70th wedding anniversary, the Ockbrook couple's journey…...
Newport pianist set to take the world stage in Mississippi
19+ hour, 4+ min ago (302+ words) A community news update from your area A local musician is about to trade Newport for Mississippi as he prepares to represent Wales on a global stage. Alex Nutt, a 26-year-old pianist, has been officially accepted into the 2026 World Championship…...
Sheffield’s biggest food celebration returns for milestone anniversary
20+ hour, 8+ min ago (226+ words) The Sheffield Food Festival returns for its 15th year from May 23 to 25 Sheffield's biggest and most exciting food celebration is back! From Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25, the city centre will sizzle with the very best in food, drink, and music,…...