Lorna Hughes

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Bristol pubs are giving away free beer this week for one day only

2 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Lorna Hughes

You can also get a gin or a soft drink in the giveaway by a pub company, with seven Bristol pubs taking partBristol pubs are giving away free beer for one day only this week. It's part of celebrations by a pub company marking its 10th anniversary - and you can get a gin or a soft drink if beer isn't your tipple of choice. The Craft Union Pub Company is giving away 10,000 free drinks at its pubs all over the country on Wednesday, including seven pubs in Bristol.
Victims threatened with bladed weapons in Surrey car park robbery

2 days ago | getsurrey.co.uk | Lorna Hughes
Cornwall dog rescue centre kennel rebuild begins five years after sudden closure

3 days ago | cornwalllive.com | Lorna Hughes

Work has started on new kennels for a dog rescue centre in Cornwall - five years after the sudden closure of the previous facility. St Francis Dogs Home has been concentrating on fostering since January 2020. The old kennels were closed because the deteriorating condition of buildings meant they no longer met modern Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) standards.
Epic steam train The Mayflower coming to Plymouth with four-course meal and afternoon tea

3 days ago | msn.com | Lorna Hughes

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Live: Firefighters tackle Great Harwood fire as people urged to 'avoid area'

4 days ago | lancs.live | Lorna Hughes

Emergency services were called to the scene of a fire in Great Harwood on Saturday (May 10). Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service said crews were at the incident on Meadow Street. People in the area were warned to keep windows and doors closed. Crews were at the scene at 5.30pm. The fire service has urged people to avoid the area tonight. It said: "We are aware of an ongoing incident on Meadow Street in Great Harwood.
Arrest after woman 'tries to walk away with baby in pram' in Blackpool

4 days ago | lancs.live | Lorna Hughes

Police have made an arrest after a woman allegedly tried to walk away with a baby in Blackpool. Members of the public and the child's parent intervened. Lancashire Constabulary said a woman reportedly approached the baby, who was in a pram, on Central Drive, near to Coral Island, at 11.55am on Saturday (May 10). It was reported that she then attempted to leave the scene with the pram. A 51-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and police assault.
Bristol nursery with 'happy and confident' children praised by Ofsted

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Lorna Hughes

It's been praised by Ofsted inspectorsA Bristol nursery where "happy and confident" children have "fun-packed' days" has been praised by Ofsted. Partou Little Big Steps Nursery and Pre-school in Bristol has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas. Inspectors said parents report their children "love coming to the nursery". They said they have also "grown in confidence" since attending".
'Horrifying a life's been taken in our city' - leader condemns senseless violence after Derby bank stabbing

1 week ago | nottinghampost.com | Lorna Hughes

The leader of Derby City Council said she was "horrified" to learn of a man's death in a stabbing in a city centre bank. Nadine Peatfield said she was "heartbroken" after the customer in his 30s was killed on Tuesday afternoon (May 6). Cllr Peatfield said the council would be working "closely with emergency services" following the incident at Lloyds bank in St Peter’s Street at around 2.35pm. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lloyds Bank 'deeply saddened' after customer stabbed to death in Derby

1 week ago | nottinghampost.com | Lorna Hughes

Lloyds Bank said it is "deeply saddened" after a customer was stabbed to death at its Derby city centre branch. The banking giant says staff are being supported after the man's death on Tuesday afternoon (May 6). Police have launched a murder investigation after the man in his 30s was attacked inside the bank in St Peter’s Street at around 2.35pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene. While formal identification has not taken place, his family have been made aware, Derbyshire Police said.
Celebrity surprise for UK's oldest man at The One Show VE Day party

1 week ago | nottinghampost.com | Lorna Hughes

The UK's oldest man had a surprise celebrity visitor at a special VE Day party thrown in his honour. The celebration at an Ilkeston care home in honour of Donald Rose was filmed for the BBC's The One Show - likely making him the show's oldest ever guest. The "VE Day Afternoon Tea Concert” for ex-Desert Rat Donald - complete with flag waving, cake and wartime songs - was held at the care home where the 110-year-old, from Erewash, now lives.