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RNLI lifeguards rescue 80 people at Porthtowan beach
Lifeguards at Porthtowan beach in Cornwall successfully rescued over 80 people after strong rip currents swept swimmers out to sea during a…
Boy George receives lifetime achievement award at British LGBT Awards
Singer Boy George has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards in London. The musician was surprised with…
Transport for Greater Manchester orders 125 new electric buses
Transport for Greater Manchester has placed an order for 125 additional battery-electric buses to expand the Bee Network fleet. This move b…
London regains position as Europe's leading tech hub
New data from Dealroom shows that London has reclaimed its status as the top destination for tech investment in Europe, overtaking Paris. T…
South Western Railway increases passenger capacity one year after entering public ownership
South Western Railway has boosted capacity and comfort on key commuter routes following its first year under public ownership. The introduc…
Newcastle firm creates handbag from lab-grown T-Rex leather
Scientists in Newcastle have developed a sustainable way to create leather using reconstructed dinosaur collagen. The world's first handbag…
Pay-as-you-can restaurant opens in Stroud
The Long Table in Stroud is bringing the community together with a unique pay-as-you-can dining model. By offering simple, shared meals in …
Humpback whale spotted off the coast of Devon
A humpback whale was spotted swimming near Brixham harbour, delighting local fishermen and onlookers. The whale appeared to be in good heal…
£50 million investment announced for Plymouth marine innovation
The UK Government has launched a £50 million Defence Growth Deal to boost marine technology and research in Plymouth. This funding will sup…
New library opens in former Folkestone Woolworths store
A new library and community learning centre has opened in Folkestone, breathing new life into a former Woolworths building. The modern faci…
Rare plants thrive in Northumberland's former lead mining sites
Specialist plants like mountain pansies and alpine pennycress are flourishing in rare calaminarian grasslands created by centuries of lead …
Reading bus depot to host 600 community-owned solar panels
A new community-led project is installing over 600 solar panels on the roof of the Reading Buses depot. This initiative will generate enoug…