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Freeport East growth funds worth ?800,000 open for applications

Two new funds, with a combined value of up to £800,000 in support, are now open for applications, courtesy of Freeport East.These funds are designed to offer vital support to small and growing businesses and play a pivotal role in fostering opportuniti…

Freeport East open two new funds worth ?800k for small businesses

Freeport East is one of eight English freeports – an area where tax on imports is very low or waivered to encourage economic growth and trade – and received its final government approval in 2023.[1]
Freeport East’s funds are also designed to offer oppo…

Planned open date for Moseley Village railway station announced

An update on the planned open date for Moseley Village railway station has been announced
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Plans have been drawn up showing what the new roundabout and drop-and-go…

State-of-the-art ?7m send school celebrates opening in Ipswich

THE newest SEND school in Ipswich – Woodbridge Road Academy – has held its official opening ceremony, following the completion of work on site in Russet Road.  
The £7m new-build school is tailored for 60 children and young people with special educatio…

Cov girl realises dream on ‘life-changing’ trip to Florida

A Coventry youngster’s dream of swimming with dolphins came true on a special holiday of a lifetime in Florida. Daria Comedie was one of 191 vulnerable children invited on to Dreamflight’s annual free trip to Orlando.
On Sunday, Daria and her companion…

Surrey taxi drivers on ULEZ boundary warned over licence change

Taxis in Epsom and Ewell will need to be ULEZ-compliant in order to get a licence despite concerns raised from drivers.
All licences will be given, providing cabs meet the standards, on July 1st, 2026. However, from January, 1st 2025, licences will not…

Ironbridge walk | BBC Countryfile Magazine

Once a noisy, smelly and dangerous environment, today Ironbridge Gorge offers fascinating strolls through the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
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Explore the world’s first iron bridge (1781) and Bedlam Furnaces, where the iron for th…