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People are being asked to look out for a 5ft tall bird that resembles an emu.

A town bakery is hoping to turn heads with a ‘carrot cake burger’ — and cash in on a growing trend for unusual sweet treats.

Have you ever felt you deserve more in life than the bog standard title of Mr or Mrs? Well here’s your chance to give your social status a boost.

While Cormac Boylan might not have found true love on First Dates, he did find the TV experience to his liking.

Heavy rain didn’t dampen the spirits of die-hard music fans attending a free outdoor concert.

Young cricketers are to bowl the equivalent of 27 miles in one evening to raise money for their club’s flourishing women and girls’ section.

The story of a dog missing for three days had an astonishing fairytale ending – just yards from his home.

A much-loved miniature train that has delighted children for generations could soon be replaced as a fundraising drive gets under way.

Investors may have thought it was their lucky day when a £6 million set of holiday lodges appeared online this week for just £6,000.

The discovery of a sex doll dumped on a town street has prompted an appeal for people to think twice about how they dispose of their waste.

A 24-hour darts marathon has raised over £3,000 for a cycling charity.

A daredevil couple were delighted with the support they received after baring all to cycle in the nude around London for charity.

A cheesemonger with a knack for flavour has taken top place in a national award.

A model-making group has raised more than £300 to support the mental health of veterans and emergency service workers.

Furry friends in fancy dress were among the creatures to catch the eye this weekend.

Judges at a photographic club were ‘seeing red’ thanks to a fun competition for members.

A council has more or less hit budget forecast - thanks to less rubbish and not filling job vacancies.

When it comes to places in which to volunteer, John Clare Cottage offers something pretty special.

We’re on our weekly stroll down memory lane, looking at news from up to 200 years ago.

Care homes and dementia groups are being urged to make use of the reminiscence sessions available at a museum, which is back for the summer season.