Former Leicester Tiger Brian Sampson turned 75 this month and while still playing second XV rugby each weekend believes he is England's oldest player.
A headteacher who introduced a zero-tolerance crackdown on school uniform and behaviour said progress has been made quicker than he expected.
A community group set up to help combat loneliness is planning to meet more regularly to meet demand.
A project aiming to connect the community with ancient woodland and its wildlife has been awarded almost £250,000 in Lottery funding.
An army officer and mum of three has become a published author after releasing a ‘steamy’ debut novel, ‘Hooked’.
An entrepreneurial couple have designed a revolutionary new paper bottle in a bid to reduce discarded plastic in our seas and oceans.
A nursery owner is to join celebrities and trek across the Sahara Desert for a cancer charity after being spurred by a diagnosis within her family.
A community’s campaign to replace its dilapidated village hall has reached Parliament and been discussed with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
A mum has launched a petition to help pedestrians safely cross a busy road near a housing estate which was left without a pavement.
A wartime variety show featuring a leading tribute to Forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn returns to town on Remembrance Sunday.
A mum-of-three who thought sport and competition was for others has come within a few kilogrammes of bringing home a world powerlifting medal.
A former health worker has raised £2,600 for a mental health charity after completing an epic 470-mile trek.
Three dogs and a shotgun were seized after police answered reports of suspected hare coursing.
A firefighter has responded to his final 999 call after retirement brought an end to 35 years with the fire service.
A military mum of three has become a published author after releasing a debut novel, ‘Hooked’.
Rutland Water helped protect hundreds of wildlife species through this year’s drought according to its owners Anglian Water.
An entrepreneur who co-founded a multi-million pound eCommerce start-up in his twenties has ‘sold’ the business to its employees.
The parent of a pupil facing punishment for wearing earring retainers says the school’s uniform crackdown is making her daughter’s anxiety worse.
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A main road has been closed after a crash on Friday afternoon.
A charity is appealing for volunteers to help reduce loneliness among the elderly in their community.
