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Severn Tunnel reopens following a £23m upgrade to overhead power lines
The Severn Tunnel has reopened to rail traffic after a 16-day closure allowed engineers to install a new, corrosion-resistant power system.…
Proposed 'Hugh's Law' could offer job protections and financial support to parents of seriously ill children
The government is consulting on new employment rights for parents who become full-time carers for children with serious illnesses. Named af…
EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy retrains as a carer in new BBC documentary
After caring for her late father, Natalie Cassidy has completed a Level 3 BTEC in health and social care to better understand the sector. H…
Bank of England seeks public input for new banknote wildlife designs
The Bank of England has shortlisted 18 different animals, including puffins and bumblebees, to feature on future banknotes. Members of the …
NHS waiting lists fall by over half a million
The NHS has seen its largest reduction in waiting lists in 16 years, with over 500,000 fewer people waiting for treatment compared to last …
Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK fall for the first time since the pandemic
New figures from the Office for National Statistics show a modest decline in alcohol-related deaths across the UK. While this is the first …
Ellis Howard proud of his Scouse roots at BAFTAs
Ellis Howard expressed his pride in being Scouse as he attended the BAFTA Television Awards. The Liverpool actor, nominated for his role in…
Liverpool Actor James Nelson-Joyce Nominated for BAFTA Award
James Nelson-Joyce, a Liverpool-born actor, is up for Best Leading Actor at the BAFTA TV Awards for his role in This City Is Ours. He spoke…
Bristol Airport to increase flights to Jersey
Bristol Airport will see more flights to Jersey as Jet2 increases services in response to strong demand. The airline will operate 15 weekly…
Freight Island to open in Newcastle with food, football, and entertainment
Freight Island is set to open in Newcastle on June 11, bringing a rooftop space with food, drink, and entertainment options. The venue will…
HMRC rent-a-room scheme increases tax-free income for householders
Householders in the UK could boost their tax-free income to £20,070 through HMRC's rent-a-room scheme. By letting out a furnished room in t…
Couple sell possessions to travel world in campervan
A couple from Cardiff sold all their possessions to buy a campervan and travel the world. Kath Cross and Stuart Hall have been living on th…