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Inverleith Targets Euro Glory At Petanque Finals
Inverleith Pétanque Club will fly the flag for Scotland at the 28th European Cup in France in November.

CBSO Performs Dolly Parton Tribute at Birmingham New Street Station
Thousands of workers in Birmingham finished the working week by experiencing a touching tribute to beloved country artist Dolly Parton at a packed New Street…

Nazaré Teammates Ben Larg and Andrew Cotton Kick Off Big-Wave Pre-season at Lost Shore
Red Bull Sessions brings pro surfers and the surf community together Before the Atlantic wakes up and attention turns once again to the giant winter…

Wolverhampton comes together to celebrate the power of sport and community
A Wolverhampton restaurant known for serving cuisine from around the world became the meeting place for community leaders, sporting legends and local charities committed to…

More than half of Brits have booked a holiday inspired by a novel
The Beach and the Da Vinci Codetop the list of books shaping British holiday choices Italy emerges as the overall literary travel capital for UK holidaymakers…

Courts Club introduces all-new 5-a-side football bookings
For the first time, Manchester’s social sports venue, Courts Club, has introduced 5-a-side bookings on its outdoor court – with football fans encouraged to take…

From dog grooming to Martyn’s Law: Cambria launches new adult courses
From aesthetics and dog grooming to conversational languages and printmaking, Coleg Cambria has unveiled a diverse new programme of part-time courses for adults this autumn.

DropWorks and THE PIG Solidify ‘Best of British’ Partnership
Luxury hotel group THE PIG has extended its partnership with award-winning DropWorks Rum, as it celebrates its 15th anniversary and is set to open the…

Barron McCann Secures Major Retail Technology Support Contract with Entain plc for Ladbrokes and Coral Estates
Barron McCann, a leading specialist in retail technology services, today announced it has successfully secured a major three-year contract with FTSE 100 sports betting and…

New Junior Karting Track Planned for Walsall Leisure Venue Following £25,000 Grant
A Walsall-based family entertainment business is set to expand its facilities and create new community space after securing a £25,000 grant from Walsall Business Support.

Wolverhampton comes together to celebrate the power of sport and community
A Wolverhampton restaurant known for serving cuisine from around the world became the meeting place for community leaders, sporting legends and local charities committed to…

Intercity roars into the South West with Bristol Bears partnership
Intercity has signed a new sporting deal with Bristol Bears that will see it move into the South West for the first time.

Leading Celebrant Begs Andy Burnham ‘Don’t Let Marriage Reform Die!’
A rites-of-passage expert, who has spent three decades leading weddings and ceremonies for the couples and families that the system so often overlooks, has written…

Marching to a new drum: What do people want for the Arts under the new look Government?
As the UK welcomes a new Prime Minister, the country’s culture sector prepares for a period of change.

Heatwave fails to save the Great British Staycation
School summer holidays begin with UK breaks falling sharply as more Britons choose Europe instead As schools break up for the summer and another heatwave…

The Sushi Co launches in Wembley
Wembley is getting a new addition this week, as one of the fastest-growing UK restaurant chains is opening at 454 High Road, in the old…

Vasily Petrenko – on nurturing talent, broadening horizons and lifelong learning
Following the success of his 2026 Academy for Young Conductors, Vasily Petrenko reflects on what it takes to shape the next generation of conductors –…

Next Stage of M Club’s £1 Million Investment Announced
Staffordshire-based M Club Spa & Fitness has unveiled the next stage of its ambitious £1 million investment programme, with work now underway on five brand-new…

Lap up the summer savings – Kids Go Free and Kids Eat Free at Silverstone Museum
The British Grand Prix may officially be over for the 2026 season but the racing never stops!