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‘I’m just doing my job’ – Woman honoured with BEM

‘I’m just doing my job’ – Woman honoured with BEM

ByPhilip TallentireJun 25, 2025

“Shocked and honoured” was Lucy Brenkley’s reaction when she discovered she’d been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List.

Tragic loss inspires fundraising effort

Tragic loss inspires fundraising effort

ByMartin PaulJul 19, 2024

AN Evenwood dad and his daughter have launched a huge fundraising effort after their closest friends suffered a stillbirth. Cash raised through events organised by Adam and Lily Morton will…

Seeing double is enough to raise a chuckle

Seeing double is enough to raise a chuckle

ByMartin PaulJul 18, 2024

A GAINFORD bus driver with an uncanny resemblance to entertainer Paul Chuckle came face-to-face with his doppelganger. John Simpson has gained fame with his passengers due to his likeness to…

Come rain or shine, the fun goes on

Come rain or shine, the fun goes on

ByStuart LaundyJul 17, 2024

HEAVY showers failed to dampen the enthusiasm for Toft Hill’s annual fun day on Saturday. The rain may have left some of the entrants in the dog show looking a…

Witham promises bumper autumn season

Witham promises bumper autumn season

ByNicky CarterJul 16, 2024

It’s not so much a case of what’s coming up at Barney’s arts centre for the rest of the year, but what isn’t coming up… there is so much to…