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Nursery children bring nature to homes in Bury St Edmunds
“The children, although somewhat nervous in the beginning, joined in and enjoyed the planting experience."
Declan Carey
Declan is a community news journalist at InYourArea covering national stories, as well as hyperlocal news in north Hampshire. Follow him on Twitter @declangcarey.
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Broadstone residents don denim for dementia
"We’re thrilled to be donating £330 and hope our efforts will go some way to raising awareness of dementia in the local community."
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Volunteer ambassadors needed to save Ealing Half Marathon
"We are seeking 10 amazing Ambassadors who can help us keep the race alive."
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Lowestoft father walks to Wales supporting Macmillan Cancer
Tony wanted to raise money for the cancer charity as a way of thanking them for the support they have provided for his son, Ken, who was diagnosed with myeloma, a type of blood cancer, at the age of 36.
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Men begin surf paddle challenge after tragic loss of friends
Sixteen years ago, the group of childhood friends was devastated by the loss of nineteen-year-old Martyn Luckett who passed away suddenly from an underlying heart condition, and twenty-one-year-old Jason Ayre, who passed away to a similar condition two years later.
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Virtual reality brings history to life at Exeter Cathedral
"We get to share something of the wonder of Exeter Cathedral and its treasures with a much wider audience.”
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Walton couple to cycle 35 miles for cancer charity
The pair have already raised almost £3,000 and are seeking to boost the amount to help even more people affected by the condition. Submitted by Lymphoma Action A couple in Walton-on-Thames will begin a 35-mile cycling challenge on Sunday, May 30 to raise money for a
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NHS uses virtual reality to train staff protecting children
Staff at Darent Valley Hospital can use virtual reality to witness a range of family scenarios including alcohol and domestic abuse, all of which would have an impact on a child.
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Bristol woodland retreat to help veterans with mental health
"The aim of this project is to improve wellbeing and mental health, strengthen relationships and increase family cohesion."
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People with long Covid helped at Essex rehabilitation centre
A survey from the Office for National Statistics revealed 1.1 million were affected by long Covid from February to early March.
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Clacton Hospital patients enjoy new TVs after £1000 donation
“The TV’s have given some normality to patients who had to be kept in isolation in groups of six to protect them from the pandemic."
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Doggy blood donors needed at Swindon vet
“Unbeknown to many people, thousands of animals’ lives are saved by blood donors every day."