East Midlands Airport (EMA) has pleaded guilty to polluting the River Trent with waste water containing runway de-icer on three occasions. The airport, near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, was prosecuted …
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Nearly 20 schools across Lincolnshire are to get repairs and upgrades. The government has announced funding that will be given to 18 of the county's schools. The work will start …
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A free event is to be held to help bring members of the farming community together. The second Farming Community Breakfast will take place at Top Barn Farm in the …
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Up to £10,000 worth of illegal vapes, counterfeit tobacco and prescription drugs have been seized after a van was searched in Coventry. West Midlands Police and Trading Standards carried out …
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A landmark store's longest-serving employee has said she has no plans to retire despite turning 81. Janice Robinson has worked at the clothing and homeware retailer Matalan's first store, on …
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The Belfast Health Trust is "not shying away" from trying to improve relations among staff within its regional cardiac surgery unit, its chairman has said. Ciaran Mulgrew was speaking for …
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The communications regulator Ofcom is set to approve cuts to BBC Radio Foyle, already made by the BBC. Ofcom previously found the corporation had breached its operating licence by cutting …
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UK doctors are attempting to clear dangerous superbug infections using "poo pills" containing freeze-dried faeces. The stool samples come from healthy donors and are packed with good bacteria. Early data …
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Businesses in Ironbridge have welcomed the announcement two new flood defence walls will be built in the town. The government awarded £708,000 to Telford and Wrekin Council in order to …
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The latest event planned as part of Bradford's City of Culture year takes place this weekend when The Big Brass Blowout comes to town. A celebration of brass music, the …