12+ min ago   (199+ words) A temporary library is to open later so residents can continue to access services while major work continues at Lancaster Central Library. The work is "essential" to protect the future of the Grade II listed building, which was built on…...

22+ min ago   (386+ words) A man who has spent years researching the history of cooking has said some of England's oldest recipes have their roots in Kent. From oysters and apples to cherries, cob nuts and grapes, Kent's food heritage is "one of the…...

just now   (120+ words) This week, we have a mixture of scenic views and quirky shots of animals, including a curious horse and a lazy cat. Follow for more pictures on Instagram from BBC Birmingham, BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, BBC Hereford & Worcester, BBC Shropshire, BBC…...

10+ min ago   (618+ words) Some of the Isle of Man's most remarkable archaeological discoveries have been celebrated in a new set of stamps. The six-piece Manx National Treasures collection features items spanning more than 3,500 years of the island's history. A collaboration between the Isle…...

20+ min ago   (373+ words) A Burnage priest whose sermon on forgiveness featured in the new Oasis documentary has described the "bizarre" experience of walking the red carpet at its London premiere. Father Luke Bradbury, from St Bernard's Church, briefly appears in the film Don't…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago   (438+ words) The remains of a Norfolk town that was claimed by the sea about 700 years ago have been explored by divers in an attempt to map its seabed site. Shipden once graced the north Norfolk coast until it appeared to succumb…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago   (216+ words) How small farmers are using technology to make Stilton cheese. Children and pets have been advised to stay away from the water. These were the scenes in Leicester’s fan zone as England beat Mexico 3-2 Georgia Inkley is the only woman…...

10+ hour, 53+ min ago   (414+ words) A large collection of about 500 toy John Deere tractors are being put up for sale at auction so their owner can buy more collectables. Peter Green, 77, from Saffron Walden, Essex, has amassed the items over 12 years, but has decided to…...

50+ min ago   (477+ words) The great-nephew of the man behind the Spitfire has said he was a "genius who designed the most beautiful aircraft ever built". Julian Mitchell said, during a visit to the Battle of Britain Air Show at IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, that…...

58+ min ago   (393+ words) Equal rights have been fought for in many different ways across the world, and sometimes those battles against discrimination have taken a quiet, subtle form. An exhibition about how cartoons and textiles have been used for gentle protest has opened…...