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InYourArea

Should police have more powers to block access to busy beauty spots - and should fines for littering be increased?

Scenes of crowded beaches and other beauty spots have caused anxiety in some, while others want to see the nation get back to normal as much as possible

InYourArea Community

An illegal dog breeder who was found with fake canine passports has avoided jail

Anton Boston ran a dog breeding business called Boston Bullies Wales

Chipper Club

Chipper Club Challenge: Design your own face mask

We’ve reinvented Chipper for a new generation of homeschooled kids and we’re inviting parents across the country to sign their kids up to the club and get involved in Chipper’s Challenges.

InYourArea

Waits for hospital treatment have soared due to the coronavirus pandemic

In May, just 62.2% of patients had been waiting less than 18 weeks

InYourArea

Children are missing a record number of school days to term-time holidays

The rules on term-time holidays were changed in September 2013, meaning headteachers can no longer grant up to 10 days holiday in special circumstances.

InYourArea

Uplifting community stories from this week to put a smile on your face

Come rain or shine, there are always positive stories to be found.

InYourArea

What would you change about your neighbourhood if you could? Start the conversation on InYourArea and #changeonething

At InYourArea this week we're asking you what little - or big - things you'd like to have done differently in your community if you could

Chipper Club

Chipper Club Challenge: Mini Activists

We’ve reinvented Chipper for a new generation of homeschooled kids and we’re inviting parents across the country to sign their kids up to the club and get involved in Chipper’s Challenges.

InYourArea

What have you missed most during lockdown? Start a conversation and #lovemylocal

If you use the hashtag #lovemylocal in your post, we will share it on our social media channels too

InYourArea

Would you confront a litterbug? Thousands are too worried to

More than 10,000 readers answered the latest InYourArea survey

Chipper Club

Chipper Club Challenge: Create your own pet

We’ve reinvented Chipper for a new generation of homeschooled kids and we’re inviting parents across the country to sign their kids up to the club and get involved in Chipper’s Challenges.

InYourArea

Restaurants, pubs and hairdressers prepare to return and here's how we're helping you find each other

The #IAmOpen campaign is back to help shine the spotlight on all those businesses emerging blinking from coronavirus-enforced hibernation