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UWE Bristol graduate secures £350,000 to develop AI e-scooter safety technology
Faizan Mir has raised £350,000 to develop AI systems that help e-scooter operators monitor road conditions and improve rider safety. By pro…
Giant inflatable monsters appear across Maidstone for new family trail
Seven-year-old Mya Edwards has seen her ice cream-inspired monster design brought to life as a giant inflatable atop Maidstone Town Hall. T…
Herne Bay butcher wins national award for ale and hop-infused sausage
Taylor Meats in Herne Bay has been crowned champion in the innovative category at this year's National Craft Butchers Awards for their saus…
Falmouth RNLI crew rescue injured fisherman in gale-force winds
Falmouth RNLI volunteers were dispatched to a French fishing vessel seven miles off St Anthony Head after a crew member suffered a dislocat…
Plans unveiled to rebuild the historic Green Man pub in Hodsoll Street
After the Green Man pub was destroyed by a lightning strike in 2021, the local community successfully purchased the derelict site to preven…
Denby Dale farm joins national programme to trial agroecological growing methods
Hannah and Alex Fraser are using their Denby Dale farm to research how diverse, agroecological systems can be made commercially viable for …
Rare purseweb spider spotted by teenagers at Royal St George's golf course
A group of teenagers on a nature walk have identified a purseweb spider at Royal St George's in Sandwich, marking the first recorded sighti…
Norfolk couple win third high court battle to protect Catfield Fen from pollution
Tim and Geli Harris have secured a landmark legal victory after a judge ruled that Natural England failed in its duty to protect the rare C…
James Davies opens House of Stories bookshop in Morpeth after leaving 23-year career
After spending 23 years in customer service, James Davies has opened a new bookshop in Morpeth following five years of running a successful…
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 …
Nexus completes delivery of 46 new Metro trains for Tyne and Wear
The final Class 555 train has been delivered to Nexus, marking the completion of the new fleet two months ahead of schedule. After 37,000 k…
Hull-based Connexin secures £35m to accelerate smart water meter rollout
Connexin has secured £35m in funding to expand its installation of smart water meters across the UK. By providing real-time data on consump…