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Looking for a Valentine’s gift? How about a run!

Looking for a Valentine’s gift? How about a run!

Looking for a Valentine’s gift? How about a run!

Valentine’s gifts can be a cliché - red roses, a box of chocs, or a ‘romantic’ meal out.


‘The film gives you a glimpse into the hospital’s past’

‘The film gives you a glimpse into the hospital’s past’

‘The film gives you a glimpse into the hospital’s past’

A doctor and documentary maker has shot his latest film in an abandoned mental hospital.


Meet the man with the incredible cash register collection whose items have even featured in a Marvel show

Meet the man with the incredible cash register collection whose items have even featured in a Marvel show

Meet the man with the incredible cash register collection whose items have even featured in a Marvel show

A transport boss has spent 40 years and thousands of pounds amassing the UK's biggest collection of cash registers.


New book uncovers the property portfolio of a newspaper dynasty

New book uncovers the property portfolio of a newspaper dynasty

New book uncovers the property portfolio of a newspaper dynasty

These days it seems Burghley owns half of Stamford, but turn the clock back 200 years and a different dynasty had an impressive foothold in town.


Respite care provider seeks £50,000 to ‘pimp’ her home into a purple sanctuary - with no other colours visible inside

Respite care provider seeks £50,000 to ‘pimp’ her home into a purple sanctuary - with no other colours visible inside

Respite care provider seeks £50,000 to ‘pimp’ her home into a purple sanctuary - with no other colours visible inside

A respite care provider aims to raise £50,000 to 'pimp' her house purple, creating a space for those needing temporary care.


Eating challenge at village pub goes viral

Eating challenge at village pub goes viral

Eating challenge at village pub goes viral

A competitive eater’s video featuring a pub’s gigantic breakfast sandwich has racked up millions of views on social media.


‘Josh was very unconventional - he would have loved the idea of a cardboard coffin’

‘Josh was very unconventional - he would have loved the idea of a cardboard coffin’

‘Josh was very unconventional - he would have loved the idea of a cardboard coffin’

A 27-year-old man’s love for travel inspired his ‘unconventional’ coffin.


Terrified terrier rescued from a hole by firefighters

Terrified terrier rescued from a hole by firefighters

Terrified terrier rescued from a hole by firefighters

Firefighters helped a beloved pet out of a ruff spot after it disappeared in the early hours of Monday morning.


‘Delighted’ organisers welcome more than 1,000 people to popular cat show

‘Delighted’ organisers welcome more than 1,000 people to popular cat show

‘Delighted’ organisers welcome more than 1,000 people to popular cat show

Organisers of a popular cat show say they feel ‘delighted’ – after seeing more than 1,000 people visit the quirky event.


Flying Scotsman tickets going on sale

Flying Scotsman tickets going on sale

Flying Scotsman tickets going on sale

People can take a trip on The Flying Scotsman thanks to three special weekends at a heritage railway.


Soapbox team are ‘living the cushty dream’

Soapbox team are ‘living the cushty dream’

Soapbox team are ‘living the cushty dream’

An Only Fools and Horses-inspired soapbox team has been named team of the year in a race tournament.


Thong and coconuts among busy litter pick group’s discoveries

Thong and coconuts among busy litter pick group’s discoveries

Thong and coconuts among busy litter pick group’s discoveries

An embroidered man's thong and coconuts were among the unusual items collected by a dedicated band of litter pickers during another busy year.


Otter makes the most of floodwater

Otter makes the most of floodwater

Otter makes the most of floodwater

Amid the flooding chaos, there were moments of joy for the local wildlife.


‘Posh girl’ exploring Lincolnshire town attracts more than 400,000 views on TikTok

‘Posh girl’ exploring Lincolnshire town attracts more than 400,000 views on TikTok

‘Posh girl’ exploring Lincolnshire town attracts more than 400,000 views on TikTok

An online video featuring a ‘posh girl’ looking at a Lincolnshire town has attracted hundreds of thousands of views.


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