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York Park and Ride sees record passenger satisfaction levels
A recent survey of York's Park and Ride network shows a 94 per cent satisfaction rate, with significant improvements in perceived journey t…
British Army to acquire new surveillance drones in £400m deal
The British Army is replacing its ageing Watchkeeper aircraft with new surveillance drones that have already been tested in Ukraine. These …
Bristol Airport staff raise £110,000 for children's hospice after 180-mile cycle
A team of 38 Bristol Airport employees and partners cycled 180 miles from Tenby to Bristol to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West…
Children's charity Over The Wall receives 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating
The charity Over The Wall has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by Ofsted for its residential camps, which provide safe and inclusive ex…
NHS to provide life-extending drug for women with incurable breast cancer in England
Following a new pricing agreement, approximately 1,000 women a year in England will now have routine access to the drug Enhertu for HER2-lo…
RSPB Bempton Cliffs becomes a vital stronghold for the declining tree sparrow
Conservationists at RSPB Bempton Cliffs have recorded 54 breeding pairs of tree sparrows this year, successfully fledging 302 chicks. By ma…
Sheffield Hallam University launches centre to focus on ethical AI and robotics
Sheffield Hallam University has opened the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics to address real-world challenges al…
English Heritage recruits volunteer scythers to maintain Somerset meadows
English Heritage is training volunteers to use traditional scythes to manage meadowland at Muchelney Abbey in Somerset. This initiative pre…
Life-extending breast cancer drug Enhertu becomes available on the NHS in England
Patients with a specific form of incurable breast cancer in England can now access the drug Enhertu, which can extend life by an average of…
Essex hop growing returns to Markshall Estate after 150-year absence
Markshall Estate has harvested its first crop of hops by hand, reviving a local tradition that vanished in the 19th century due to poor wea…
Government agrees to fully fund teacher pay rises in England
The government has committed to covering the full cost of teacher pay increases, ensuring schools do not have to draw from their own budget…
Greater Manchester schoolchildren gain free tram travel for educational trips
Transport for Greater Manchester and Aviva have launched a scheme offering free tram travel to 90,000 schoolchildren for educational visits…