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31 August 2019

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News imageCanary Cottage

Landmark cottage's last residents happy at listing

The last occupants of a Grade II listed cottage remember happy times despite a lack of heating.

News imageOlivia Fletcher

'My crochet flowers make people smile'

Olivia Fletcher says the colourful creations help with her own mental health.

News imageMum and daughter

Summer holiday scheme helps 3,000 families

The Hampshire project's bosses are set to give evidence to a government inquiry about their success.

News imageRoger Calver

WW2 evacuee returns to wartime home

Londoner Roger Calver takes a trip back to Kent were he was sent as a child evacuee.

News imageGas canister

Mustard gas removal 'cost £289,000'

About 150 canisters of the gas used as a World War One weapon were unearthed in Lincolnshire in 2017.

News imageJordan Richardson

'I'm a skipper of a boat and I'm only 24'

Jordan Richardson is part of the new generation of fishermen making their living from the seas.

News imageDoctor Martens' vegan boots

Fashion steps up its catering for vegans

How the vegan trend is moving from kitchen to clothes closet.

News imageExtinction rebellion boat

Extinction Rebellion 'grew from bus lane protest'

One of the protest movement's founders says she was inspired after praying on a psychedelic retreat.

News imageA seagull with a chip in its mouth

'Dive-bombing seagulls should be culled'

Some people want a cull, but others say cutting litter and stopping feeding the birds will help.

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