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• WL Distillery Raises a Glass to Graduates with Launch of New 'Graduation Gin'

  WL Distillery has announced the launch of Graduation Gin, an elegant small-batch gin created to honour graduates as they celebrate their achievements and embark on the next stage of their journey.

• Durham University alumna Mo Mowlam honoured with blue plaque at Trevelyan College

  Dr Marjorie “Mo” Mowlam, one of the most influential figures in modern British politics, has been honoured with a blue plaque at her former college, celebrating both her time at Durham University and her remarkable contribution to peace and public service.

• Lewis Moody and peloton of rugby legends begin epic seven-day 500-mile ride to raise funds for MND research

  Former England captain and 2003 Rugby World Cup-winner Lewis Moody and a team of rugby legends have set off on an epic 500-mile charity cycling challenge to raise funds for motor neuron disease research.

• Britains Favourite Butterfly 2026 Revealed

  The nation has spoken and crowned the Peacock Britain’s Favourite Butterfly in a landmark poll. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today revealed that the colourful Peacock has beaten off fierce competition from a colourful cast of species to take the top spot as Britain’s Favourite Butterfly.

• Chester-le-EATS Celebrates Five Flavour-Packed Years With Launch Of New Masterclasses

  Chester-le-EATS is back for its fifth anniversary celebrations, bringing even more for food and drink lovers to enjoy with the launch of brand-new masterclasses.