00:00This is your world, top stories for Thursday the 12th of June 2025, brought to you by National World.
00:11Kettering Arrows hits the bullseye with packed out launch event.
00:15Youth Darts Club hailed a success as Families Connect, Friendships Form and local pro-Rapid Ricky Evans made a surprise appearance.
00:25The deserted Stockwood Mansion breathes life once more.
00:30The Alexander Children's Hospital, Stockwood Park, Luton, was governed by St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London.
00:39Struggling to get your children into reading? These authors might help.
00:44The annual National Literacy Survey showed the lowest number of children's reading habits in two decades.
00:51Over 20 years, the reading enjoyment levels decreased by 36%.
00:57Forget Me Not Appeal. Raise over £500 for Alzheimer's Society.
01:04Morrison's wishes to thank all customers who contributed to the Forget Me Not Appeal, raising important funds for the Alzheimer's Society.
01:13The store on Bakewell Road, Buxton wishes to give the biggest thanks to all the volunteers who gave up their time to help us raise over £500.
01:21Popular Optician celebrates 25 years of looking out for her community.
01:29A big-hearted optician, known for her warm welcome and expert knowledge, was the centre of celebrations to mark her 25th anniversary at an Ashton in Makerfield practice.
01:40Verbal Diary, a must for British comedy fans.
01:46Originally written by John Otway, Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure, and Paul Bradley, EastEnders, Holby City, Young Ones, in 1984, Verbal Diary was a project for the pair to get discovered.
01:59It follows the life of Gordon, a bumbling photojournalist for a local paper keeping a detailed daily diary as a New Year's resolution after running away from a previous life gone wrong.
02:10It has a rich comedy history, having been produced by the great Rick Mayle, that the original writers somehow managed to get £1,000 from to fund the show.
02:22Dominic Moon claims prestigious Seton Salva in thrilling fashion.
02:27A last-minute call proved to be the golden ticket for Dominic Moon after he clinched a dramatic victory at the prestigious Seton Salva.
02:35Man charged following serious collision in Rheigate.
02:41A man has been charged following a serious collision in Rheigate on Thursday evening, June 5th.
02:49Rotherham Hospice highlighted on Milestone Millers' shirt, thanks to united effort from ASEAL and Special Partners.
02:57The Millers will once again proudly display the Rotherham Hospice name and logo on their shirt next season.
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