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British Army awards contract to UK startup for uncrewed ground vehicles
The British Army has awarded a contract to Windsor-based XRC Robotics to supply their modular RHINO platform. This versatile vehicle can be…
UK firm develops modular refineries to extract rare earth elements from waste
A University of Leeds spin-out has created compact, modular refineries that can recover valuable rare earth elements directly from industri…
£13.6m funding boost for Yorkshire Dales National Park
A new £13.6 million investment will help improve walking routes, support local farmers, and provide outdoor learning opportunities for youn…
Entertainer brings joy to care home residents across Cornwall
Former X Factor contestant Duane AJ has spent the last decade performing at care homes across Cornwall to brighten the lives of the elderly…
Stanlow refinery completes design stage for new sustainable aviation fuel facility
The Stanlow refinery has successfully finished the initial design phase for a major new sustainable aviation fuel plant. By using existing …
Beekeeper safely removes swarm from Newquay town centre
A local beekeeper successfully relocated a swarm of bees from a busy Newquay street using a gentle, hands-on approach. By carefully misting…
Cornwall pensioner grows 18ft echium plant
John Richards, an 80-year-old gardener from Hayle, has successfully grown a towering echium plant that stands over 18 feet tall. Inspired b…
Cornish artist's work featured in new Ian McKellen film
Paintings by Newlyn-based artist Iona Sanders have been chosen to feature in the new Steven Soderbergh drama, The Christophers. Her express…
King Charles III attends Royal Shakespeare Company performance
King Charles III made a surprise appearance at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon to watch a production of The Tempest. T…
Barrow green hydrogen project receives final approval
A new green hydrogen project in Barrow has been given the green light, with construction set to begin in the coming weeks. The facility wil…
Rare pine marten kit rescued in Gloucestershire
A rare baby pine marten is being hand-reared at the Vale Wildlife Hospital after being found abandoned. It is the first time the centre has…
Reading to install 2,600 new on-street electric vehicle charging points
Reading Borough Council is launching a 15-year project to install thousands of new charging points on residential streets. This initiative …