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Dogs have been riding in helicopters as part of the military training they need to be combat ready.

An annual vintage weekend saw its “best ever turnout” this year, organisers have said.

A museum is inviting people to let fate choose as it prepares to open its latest immersive exhibition.

A group’s appeal to find a permanent resting place for an ornate hand drawn hearse has gathered pace — with more than a dozen bidders lined up.

A former tennis coach has put his racquet to rest and taken up a job instead serving heartfelt goodbyes to loved ones.

An Apple Watch is back on its owner’s wrist after being missing for three years.

A council has confirmed it will replace signage at an access point after it was noted it humorously reads close to 'cesspit’.

Spuds were weighed in an annual competition at the weekend.

A German painting in her bathroom and an artistic sister inspired a former RAF worker to start painting famous landmarks and landscapes onto old maps.

What do you think this mystery item was used for?

A new Lego group is being built to help people with their mental health and wellbeing.

A woman who woke up with Welsh accent despite never visiting the country has got her old accent back - a year later.

Britain's oldest tennis ball has been lodged in the archway of Lincoln Cathedral for 110 years.

He may be 92, but sugar beet farmer Fred Campling has absolutely no intention of retiring.

Do you think you could take on this new hefty food challenge – which also requires you to eat all of your vegetables?

Eye-catching chatty benches have recently appeared on a town site in a bid to encourage conversation… but mystery surrounds who put them there.

A care home resident has knitted 100 hats for premature babies and her efforts have inspired others to get involved.

An appeal to find a permanent home for an ornate 106-year-old hearse has resulted in two firm offers being made.

A town’s own King Charles and Queen Camilla had a bit of a bumpy ride on Saturday as a pub landlord and his cohort took on a soapbox derby in London.

Tulip fields can be seen from space… according to the eyecatching front cover of this magazine.