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The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden sets a Guinness World Record for its plant collection
The Poison Garden at Alnwick has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for housing 97 different toxic and narcotic plant spe…
Government to abolish 'cliff-edge' rule for unpaid carers' allowance
The Chancellor is set to replace the current earnings threshold for carer's allowance with a new digital taper system in the upcoming budge…
Power restored to all homes in Northern Ireland following Storm Boelo
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks has confirmed that power has been restored to all properties following the disruption caused by Storm…
Oxford Street becomes traffic-free between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street
A one-kilometre stretch of London's busiest shopping street has been closed to all motorised vehicles, cycles, and scooters. By removing tr…
Dan Parsonage, 29, makes recovery after doctors said he would never walk or talk again
After suffering a sudden stroke at 28, Dan Parsonage was told by doctors he would likely never walk or talk again. Following emergency surg…
Surrey Quays and Northolt stations add new step-free access
Surrey Quays and Northolt stations have opened new lifts and footbridges, providing step-free routes for passengers on the London Overgroun…
Chancellor John Healey announces devolution package to increase regional borrowing powers
Chancellor John Healey is set to introduce a £1.5bn borrowing facility for regional mayors in next week's budget, alongside £285m in fundin…
First Class 197e trains enter service on the Cambrian Coast line
Transport for Wales has introduced new trains on the Cambrian Coast route, replacing rolling stock that has been in use for over 30 years. …
Greater Manchester reports significant drop in knife crime and homicide rates
Police-recorded knife crime in Greater Manchester has fallen by 16 per cent, with homicide rates reaching their lowest level on record for …
Six million households to receive £150 Warm Home Discount letters
Letters are being sent to households across England and Wales confirming eligibility for a £150 energy bill rebate this winter. The scheme …
NHS opens its largest donor centre in Reading to collect blood, plasma and platelets in one place
The NHS has opened a new 11,000 sq ft donor centre in Reading, the first facility in England designed to collect blood, plasma and platelet…
Harrogate chef regains movement in thumb after 10-hour reattachment surgery in Leeds
After losing his thumb in a DIY accident, chef Dan Parry underwent a 10-hour operation at Leeds General Infirmary to have the digit and its…