22+ min ago   (650+ words) Blind war hero Paul Jacobs gave a nervous team of fundraisers a last minute pep-talk before their 12,000ft skydiveThe soldier - catastrophically injured by a Taliban bomb while trying to save a stricken colleague in Afghanistan - used his intimate knowledge of overcoming…...

3+ hour, 6+ min ago   (205+ words) A Waterford man has arrived home following a 30,000km cycle around the world in memory of his late brother. Mikey Phelan set off in April 2025 for what was initially intended to be a cycle from Dungarvan to Athens with his friend…...

12+ hour, 38+ min ago   (797+ words) What can you do for a grand old dame turning 100 years old? Put a birthday shout-out in the local newspaper? This particular centenarian frequently has her name in the local papers; I am referring to the Rio Grande Theatre, a…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (105+ words) The Worcester Observer Service to be held to honour Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment THERE will be a Commemorative Service at the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Memorial Bench to honour those who died while serving in the regiment. The…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (952+ words) A moving service took place last week to commemorate the life of a “Forgotten Prince,” more than 500 years on from his death aged just seven. St Mary and St Alkelda’s Church in Middleham hosted the service of prayer and the…...

8+ hour, 54+ min ago   (448+ words) A couple from Salisbury are celebrating 75 years of marriage. Mr and Mrs Kirkup marked their anniversary on September 8, a milestone that reflects a lifetime of love, service, and shared adventures. Their story began when Mr Kirkup met his future wife…...

17+ hour, 54+ min ago   (396+ words) Ballroom and Latin dancing sparked a week of celebration for a retirement community. The performance took place at Middleton Hall Retirement Village in Middleton St George, near Darlington, and launched a full programme of events, including medieval re-enactments and a…...

18+ hour, 26+ min ago   (433+ words) The Grenadier Guards have been awarded the Freedom of the Town of Newmarket at a special parade and event. A march of the Nijmegen Company and Band took place on the Suffolk town's High Street, followed by a military inspection…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (627+ words) Theatre impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh has paid tribute to the “unique and precious” managing director of his company after his death at 61. Alan Finch, who had worked for Cameron Mackintosh Ltd since 2016, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Sir Cameron…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (82+ words) (CAMBRIDGE, Md) – Calling all fans of the Golden Girls the City of Cambridge has an event for you. Cambridge Main Street is hosting their monthly Second Saturday this weekend, and this month’s theme is “Thank You for Being a Friend” The…...