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Shoe scans offer 'tantalising' Roman life insight
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Canterbury shoe scans give 'tantalising glimpse' of Roman Britain
A study's author says evidence found could help "reconstruct the profile" of people buried in Kent.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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'New features' of Stockton and Darlington Railway uncovered
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'New features' of Stockton and Darlington Railway uncovered
A team of archaeologists say they have made
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November 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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The Llandudno 'Rear Admiral' is rightly getting a lot of flak for stolen valour, but what of the other one he was with?
November 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Rare Bronze Age log boats on display in Peterborough first
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Rare Bronze Age log boats on display in Peterborough first
The boats
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November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Atlantic salmon in stretch of Derbyshire river 'extraordinary'
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Atlantic salmon in stretch of Derbyshire river 'extraordinary'
Conservationists say it is believed to be the first sighting of the species in more than 100 years.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Treasure finds in England reach record high
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Treasure finds in England reach record high
Treasure finds in England have reached a record high according to provisional government figures.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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North Yorkshire walking group supports women with ADHD
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North Yorkshire walking group supports women with ADHD
Group walks include activities such as meditation, breathwork and cold water swimming.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Further calls to tackle 'heartbreaking' river pollution in York
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Further calls to tackle 'heartbreaking' river pollution in York
Spills from wastewater storm overflows into the River Ouse rose significantly last year, data shows.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Northern Lights sweep over the North East and Cumbria
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Northern Lights sweep over the North East and Cumbria
Hues of greens, pinks and purples glowed bright in a geomagnetic storm on Tuesday night.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Northern Lights dazzle across North West skies
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Northern Lights dazzle across North West skies
Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside were treated to a spectacular early hours display of the phenomenon.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Oxfordshire museum purchases iron age hoard after fundraiser
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Oxfordshire museum purchases iron age hoard after fundraiser
Friends of the Oxfordshire Museum has brought the hoard which includes a 2,000-year-old horse brooch.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Lake District sees more hay meadows restored
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Lake District sees more hay meadows restored
Land in the Lake District, equivalent to the size of 23 football pitches, is restored.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Next free day off is Friday. Had high hopes to get some walking done.

So of course it's forecast 100% chance of heavy rain.
November 11, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Why has one of Edinburgh's best views been off-limits for seven years?
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Why has one of Edinburgh's best views been off-limits for seven years?
The historic Radical Road path was closed in 2018 due to rockfall but a plan for its full reopening has still to be agreed.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Walking 3,000 or more steps a day may slow progression of Alzheimer’s, study says

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Walking 3,000 or more steps a day may slow progression of Alzheimer’s, study says
Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patients
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November 11, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Ideas wanted to mark William the Conqueror's birth
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Guernsey ideas to mark birth of William the Conqueror wanted
People wanting to contribute ideas can join workshops being held this week.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Gold jar from Galloway Hoard on display for first time
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Gold jar from Galloway Hoard on display in Kirkcudbright
It resembles a perfume bottle and a Latin inscription on it suggests it had a religious function.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Walker breaks leg after slipping on acorn near Derwentwater
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Walker breaks leg after slipping on acorn near Derwentwater
Rescuers say they were
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November 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Apethorpe church at risk status 'very positive' says vicar
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Apethorpe church at risk status 'very positive' says vicar
The medieval building is identified by Historic England as needing extra restoration.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Nature reserve installs bird protection film on windows
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Nature reserve installs bird protection film on windows
The Gloucestershire reserve is one of the first to use glass film technology to protect birds.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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'Leaky' Snowdon Mountain Railway blasted for poor service
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Snowdon Mountain Railway 'wet seats' blasted by travel company
Wales Outdoors says clients sat on wet seats, and the train had "leaky windows", with passengers unable to see out.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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'Neglected' historical Norwich parks deemed at risk
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'Neglected' historical Norwich parks deemed at risk
The civic gardens are in danger of being lost, having been built by war veterans in the 1920s.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Beetle infestation puts Wigan church on at-risk register
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Beetle infestation puts Wigan church on at-risk register
Young beetles have been
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November 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Medieval wall uncovered at historic monument in Gloucester
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Medieval wall uncovered at historic monument in Gloucester
Archaeologists have carried out conservation work at St Oswald's Priory in Gloucester.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Famous hospital chapel for sick children turns 150
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Great Ormond St Hospital chapel admired by Oscar Wilde turns 150
St Christopher's Chapel, which is part of Great Ormond Street Hospital, first opened in 1875.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM