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Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing

Providers report rise in demand as companies seek mental health benefits and increased sense of community

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8

'We ain't done yet': Chevrolet up for Supercars fight

General Motors is facing the departure of the Ford-bound Triple Eight team, but the Camaro manufacturer believes it can still thrive in Supercars.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Nine years old to nine weeks: school support pup has big paws to fill from veteran golden lab

'Millie will do a lot for students with anxiety or school refusal.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2024

Lehrmann proceedings day 18 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023

Students bring favourite characters to life at Book Week parade

'It's brilliant seeing all the kids dressed up.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2023

Eco-minded Couple’s ‘greenest Wedding’ Features Pre-loved Outfits And Tree Planting

British couple ties the knot with reduced carbon footprint to align with their values

Zenger · Jul 18, 2023

“This experience could be life-changing for these young people” - the Manchester International Festival opera that’s making waves

Noah’s Flood at Depot Mayfield stars Lemn Sissay at the voice of God, 180 school children as an army of animals and a world-class musical ensemble

Manchester Evening News · Jul 10, 2023

The week in classical: Manchester Classical; Alice Sara Ott and Friends: Quartet for the End of Time – review

The Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata and Manchester Collective join forces in an enticing new weekender for their home city. Elsewhere, breathless, barefoot revelations with Messiaen

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023

'Next time, I won't miss': Gunman allegedly shot car carrying child

The accused shooter cried in court after being refused bail.

The Canberra Times · Jun 15, 2023

Opened: The time capsule hidden 150 years ago by a community in exile who made Manchester their home

"Opening the time capsule was a rare treat, a whiff of Indiana Jones to live up the daily routine."

Manchester Evening News · Jun 11, 2023