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How did British pub food get so grim?
The Guardian
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August 5, 2025
It was supposed to be a special occasion: an extended family get-together for Sunday lunch at a country pub. The setting was promising: a traditional establishment recently redecorated; outside terrace by the river; plenty of customers. The menu...
Six of the best ferry crossings in the UK – from the Isles of Scilly to the Outer Hebrides
The Guardian
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August 5, 2025
The hills of the Scottish Highlands were still in sight when the cry went up: “Whale!” And there it was, a humpback on the port side of the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry, blasting a great cloud of mist from its blowhole, then with a farewell flick of...
Iran’s new solar power plant setting regional clean energy benchmark
Press TV
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Gisoo Misha Ahmadi Press TV, Isfahan Iran has taken a significant leap in its renewable energy drive, inaugurating its largest solar power plant to date in Isfahan Province. The newly inaugurated solar plant stands as a testament to the country’s...
The Midland town where mobile phones have been disconnected by O2 and reason why
Birmingham Live
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August 6, 2025
Some major changes are taking place across the UK with Britain's 3G mobile network being sent to the history books. This ageing technology, which first launched back in in 2003, has already been closed down by firms such as EE and Vodafone, now...
Wärtsilä to deliver pioneering grid stability energy storage project for Zenobē on Shetland Islands, Scotland
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 4, 2025
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a 68-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system in Lerwick, Shetland, under an Engineered Equipment Delivery (EEQ) contract to Zenobē, the UK’s leading owner and operator of grid-scale battery storage. Known...
New project launched to create community growing spaces in Coventry
Coventry Live
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August 6, 2025
A project has been launched to create three new community growing spaces in Coventry. The spaces will be located in the city's most green-deprived areas. Energy company E.ON has provided funding to Coventry City Council to create new community...
Shakespeare Hospice calling on teams to sign up for Dragon Boat Race
Stratford upon Avon Herald
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August 5, 2025
The Shakespeare Hospice is urging teams to sign up for its thrilling annual Dragon Boat Race on Sunday 21st September 2025. This high-energy event on the River Avon promises fierce paddling, fun, and fundraising — with the goal of raising an...
South Tyneside pub site set for 'refurbishment' under new plans submitted to council
Chronicle Live
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August 6, 2025
Chris Binding Local Democracy Reporter, Chris Binding and Local Democracy Reporter 14:24, 06 Aug 2025 Significant proposals to transform a village pub location have been lodged with council planning officials. South Tyneside Council's development...
Energy firm pledges year-long support to Army Flying Museum
Southern Daily Echo
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UK Power Networks Services, which provides day-to-day work on defence related projects and military sites across Hampshire and Wiltshire, has extended its partnership with the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop. The company, which manages...
Spain’s Wallbox launches virtual power plants in New York and California
Smart Energy International
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August 4, 2025
Wallbox, a Barcelona-headquartered provider of EV charging and energy management solutions globally, has launched virtual power plants (VPPs) in California and New York, powered by a new partnership with Leap, a platform for building and scaling...
Mary Berry's secret ingredient for making Yorkshire puddings 'taller and tastier'
Chronicle Live
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August 6, 2025
Yorkshire pudding enthusiasts, celebrate! Baking legend Mary Berry has revealed her ultimate secret for achieving that perfect combination of crispy exterior and fluffy interior in your homemade Yorkshire Puddings: simply add an additional egg to...
Birmingham killer jailed after rare confession to murder for stabbing neighbour to death
Birmingham Live
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August 6, 2025
A killer has been jailed after taking the rare step of admitting to murder for stabbing his neighbour to death at the HMO where they lived. Mohammed Ibrhim plunged a knife into the stomach of 60-year-old Morteza Ajdani in the kitchen of their...
'We understand the upset' - Fornax bosses respond to County Durham incinerator controversy
Chronicle Live
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August 6, 2025
Bill Edgar, Bill Edgar and Local Democracy Reporter 13:53, 06 Aug 2025 The firm at the helm of a contentious County Durham incinerator project has vowed to engage with anxious locals over concerns regarding its potential health repercussions....
Northumberland solar farm plans rejected as councillors call for 'stunning' landscape to be protected
Chronicle Live
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August 6, 2025
Plans for a controversial solar farm in a “stunning” section of Northumberland countryside have been thrown out by councillors. An application to erect more than 90,000 solar panels near the village of Whittonstall was refused planning permission...
Boots shoppers rush to get free gift worth £72 from luxury beauty brand
Chronicle Live
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August 6, 2025
Boots shoppers can snap up a free gift that includes some bestselling beauty treats from a favourite premium brand when they shop. The high street retailer is offering the Elemis X Temperley Glow On The Go Gift to anyone who spends £100 on...
Remembering Chase Filandro: 10 Photos of the Influencer Who Died by Suicide at 20
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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August 6, 2025
Chase Filandro, a rising social media star and aspiring actor, has tragically died by suicide at just 20 years old. The New York University student, known for his vibrant travel videos, witty comedy sketches and heartfelt book reviews, had built a...
England fans lose minds over series-ending act
Cairns Post
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August 5, 2025
England cricket fans have fumed that India should be disqualified from their Test match victory after Mohammed Siraj’s ‘cringe’ celebration. Siraj, 31, didn’t hold back during his celebrations after India stunned England to win the Fifth Test by...
UK households to be shielded from higher bills if energy supplier goes bust
LBC
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5 August 2025, 00:38 Households will be shielded from higher energy bills if firms go bust. Picture: Alamy UK households are set to receive stronger financial protections if their energy supplier goes bust thanks to new reforms, the energy...
Octopus Energy handing certain UK households freebie worth £900
Birmingham Live
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August 4, 2025
Octopus Energy has announced it and hail-riding app Uber have managed to drive £1 million savings for Uber drivers. 1,000 Uber drivers are set to get a free home EV charger worth £900, Octopus said. Drivers to save over £700 a year charging at...
UK, NATO plotting sabotage of Russian oil tankers, says SVR
Al Mayadeen
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August 4, 2025
The SVR accuses the UK and NATO of planning a tanker sabotage to justify crackdowns on Russian oil shipping and push Trump into harsher secondary sanctions. Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claimed on Monday that British intelligence...