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Exhibition: heady days of the factories that made Ealing famous
GUNNERSBURY Park Museum is exploring the decline of heavy industry in and around Ealing at the end of the 20th Century in an online exhibition. Temples of Industry: How the Decline of Heavy Industry Shaped West London is supported by an Historic
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Patron saint of tunnellers asked to look after HS2 staff
TO celebrate the Patron Saint of Tunnellers and Miners, St Barbara, an Ealing priest today (4) blessed the two tunnel boring machines to be used on taking the HS2 rail line underground. Father Timothy Gorham, of Ealing Abbey and St Benedict's parish
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Award-winning volunteer from Ilkeston continues to go above and beyond
Award-winning volunteer Mark Frost found light at the end of a personal tragedy by giving his time to his local football club. The Ilkeston Town club secretary, 50, became his oldest son’s carer when a heart attack at the age of just 18 months
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Kids worry Father Christmas can’t deliver presents if they go on festive holiday
Three quarters of children flying away this Christmas are worried that Santa won't be able to find them, according to new research. Parents may be dreaming of cocktails on the beach or a day on the ski slopes, but kids have their eyes on the prize
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Vital funding key to saving Britain's native amphibians and reptiles
Many don’t even realise these species are from the United Kingdom, but Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) are on a mission to save our cold-blooded populations. There are just 13 native species of amphibians and reptiles in the UK, but many
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AFC Telford put out the call for help from local community
AFC Telford United are calling on the local community to step up as stewards and help keep the good times going at New Bucks Head. The Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central side are looking for volunteer matchday and hospitality
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Ascot United volunteer royalty revelling in club's recent success
A stone’s throw from the top hats and morning coats of the famed racecourse, Ascot United royalty and director of football Neil Richards is revelling in his beloved club’s recent success. Richards, 53, and wife Lisa, 57, have become the lifeblood
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Margate FC volunteer giving back to club after sight loss
Margate FC have always been there for Ryan Day, even when life has tried to tear him away from the club he loves. The 33-year-old has long been involved at Hartsdown Park, including a brief and impromptu stint as chief executive in his mid-20s.