Edge Hill Professor Geoffrey Beattie's boxing books inspired the new biopic 'Giant'. Premiering at the BFI London Film Festival, it stars Pierce Brosnan and Sylvester Stallone. Discover the story behind the film.
Edge Hill University hosted its third Dose of Nature Walk, featuring Mike Palmer from Three Dads Walking, to promote mental wellbeing through nature-based approaches.
The Sunshine Fund prepares for a record-breaking Question of Sport quiz night at The Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park to raise vital funds for children with disabilities in the North East.
A historic Manchester complex has been given a new lease of life as a £30m student accommodation project. The 321-bed development sensitively blends 125-year-old buildings with modern facilities. Discover how the past meets the present.
Graeme David McLardy, 43, has been sentenced to two months in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of shop theft in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Police confirm increased patrols are reducing crime.
A pre-loved clothes sale in Chelmsford this Saturday raises money to buy new underwear for patients in acute mental health wards. Support the Community Clothes Cycle project!
A teenage girl was left petrified after a man screamed 'I'm going to stab you' in a Staffordshire Sainsbury's female toilet. Police are investigating. Witnesses urged to come forward.
An inquest is underway into the death of baby George Dosanjh, who died days after an emergency caesarean at Royal Stoke University Hospital in 2022. Read the latest details.
Lancaster University plans to cut over 400 jobs, prompting lecturer strikes and fears from local businesses and students about the economic and educational impact.
Sandwell Council clamps and removes 23 untaxed vehicles near Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Report abandoned vehicles online to help clean up your area.
A revolutionary new programme in the West Midlands is set to transform university access for underprivileged students through comprehensive support and financial assistance.
A remarkable fundraising campaign in East London has successfully generated £50,000 to support local students through university scholarships, breaking down financial barriers to higher education.
A landmark £multi-million student accommodation development in Bristol city centre has received planning permission, promising to transform the cityscape while addressing the growing demand for university housing.
Two dedicated academics from the University of West of England complete gruelling coastal challenge raising thousands for autism support charity.
Discover how Newcastle's business champion secured the top honour at the North East Business Awards 2024, celebrating outstanding leadership and regional economic excellence.
The Strictly Come Dancing host's teenage son Arthur shares his unexpected university plans and why he's steering clear of showbiz in a rare family revelation.
Exclusive: Aston Villa consider ambitious swoop for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak in what could be Unai Emery's riskiest transfer move yet. We break down the pros and cons.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust launches first-ever A&E Appreciation Week, celebrating the incredible dedication of emergency department staff across city hospitals.
Groundbreaking research at the University of Birmingham sees scientists growing miniature human brains to revolutionise dementia treatment and drug testing.
Aston University has opened its doors to the inaugural cohort of medical students, marking a significant milestone in addressing the Midlands' doctor shortage and transforming healthcare education.
Exclusive: Aston Villa are reportedly tracking Celta Vigo striker Jørgen Strand Larsen in a potential £25m transfer, drawing comparisons to Villa legend John Carew as Unai Emery seeks attacking reinforcements.
Wrexham University honours four exceptional community champions with honorary fellowships, recognising their outstanding contributions to the local area and beyond.
University of Birmingham students are campaigning to protect Selly Oak's iconic 'The Selly' cafe from demolition as part of major redevelopment plans that threaten local community hubs.
A landmark Newcastle city centre office development has received planning approval, transforming a prominent Quayside location into premium workspace with stunning Tyne views.
Discover how scientists are seriously studying paranormal phenomena like telepathy, precognition and hauntings through rigorous academic research at leading universities.
A rare piece of Newcastle's industrial heritage goes under the hammer as an original rivet from the Tyne Bridge restoration project is auctioned to raise funds for Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts.
A dedicated therapy dog named Her and her hospital chaplain owner receive national recognition for their outstanding work comforting patients and staff across NHS hospitals in the Midlands.
University of Birmingham researchers make significant progress in understanding Merkel cell carcinoma, paving the way for new treatments for this aggressive skin cancer.
An EasyJet flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh made an urgent diversion to Newcastle Airport after mysterious fumes filled the cabin, triggering emergency protocols and passenger evacuations.