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Oasis reunion is more than just music… gigs have reaffirmed community spirit, fun and united the UK, says Dominic Mohan
The Scottish Sun
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August 8, 2025
THEY came. They swore. They conquered. This storming Oasis triumph of a comeback has been more than a reunion, it is a resurrection. A resurrection not only of the greatest British band of the past 50 years, but also the reawakening of a huge...
‘Daisy Jones & The Six’: 1970s Rock Band Love, Heartbreak, and Music
Hollywood Insider
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August 11, 2025
‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ is a godsend for music lovers. Based on Taylor Jenkins Reid’s 2019 book, the story follows a fictional rock group from the 1970s. The band is inspired in part by Fleetwood Mac, but there are enough distinctions to set this...
UK rats breed through council cuts, utility failures and climate change
Environment Journal
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August 7, 2025
A 22-inch rodent nesting in a Teesside home is the tip of the iceberg, with a perfect storm of ageing wastewater and sanitation infrastructure, poor housing stock and rising temperatures encouraging infestations. On Monday 4th August shocking...
It’s time to start backing Britain – the best investments to buy now
MoneyWeek
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August 8, 2025
Things haven’t been great for the UK stock market over the last two decades. Indeed, the City has been a “serial underachiever”, especially when compared with the US, says Andrew Jones, a portfolio manager on the global equity income team at Janus...
Asst Referee Kenesha Chesney to make regional debut @ CFU Girls U14 Series in T&T
Virgin Islands News Online
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EAST END, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has announced that Assistant Referee Kenesha Chesney will make her regional debut at the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Girls U14 Challenge Series in Trinidad from...
Electricity bill discounts for UK residents near pylons
Power Technology
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August 8, 2025
The UK government has announced a consultation on proposals to offer electricity bill discounts to households situated near new pylons. The initiative aligns with its Plan for Change and aims to drive growth while delivering clean, affordable...
The UK households that will qualify to get £250 a year off energy bills under new rules
Manchester Evening News
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August 8, 2025
Certain households across the UK will be eligible for £250 a year off their energy bills under new plans launched by the government. Electricity bills will be cut for thousands living near new pylons, as Labour moves forward with plans to "get...
Hot temperatures begin to blanket UK as 5 day 33C heatwave begins
Birmingham Live
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August 8, 2025
A new heatwave is about to begin in the UK, with weather authorities forecasting 33C skies for huge swathes of the country. Scotland, northern England, north Wales, and Northern Ireland were all recently hit by Storm Floris, plummeting the...
Rates Spark: Tuesday’s Fiscal And CPI Data Can Prove Troubling
myMotherLode - California
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Monday, August 11, 2025 4:53 PM EDT We think both US CPI inflation and the US fiscal deficit can come in higher than expected, with the latter most meaningful. Brewing trouble here for Treasuries. In the eurozone, the 2Y euro swap rate will find...
Brits should only eat a burger once every 2 WEEKS to save the planet, climate scientist claims
Daily Mail
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August 7, 2025
Whether you have yours with pickles, extra cheese or covered in sauce, a burger can be one of the most satisfying meals to tuck into. But people should limit their intake to one every two weeks to help curb climate change, according to an expert....
Republican AGs Turn Up The Heat On British Climate Group Targeting Oil And Gas Industries
Daily Wire
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August 8, 2025
Republican attorneys general are putting the pressure on a British climate activist group targeting the oil and gas industry and pushing an “unachievable climate agenda” that could jeopardize American energy independence and food supply. Over a...
John Boston | The Halcyon Days of 22¢ a Gallon Gas
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal - California
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August 8, 2025
Byron Wardlaw and I were close chums in high school, Hart, to be specific, Forever Home to The Mighty Indians and not those nuevo bird flu hawks (lower case). Byron owned this hot rod black GTO. Stomping on the gas, his monster Pontiac would lay...
UK-Based Curtiss-Wright to Supply Critical Safety Systems for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors
EnergyTech
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August 5, 2025
Curtiss-Wright’s UK-based nuclear division has entered into a strategic partnership with Rolls-Royce SMR to supply critical safety systems for a new generation of small modular reactors being developed in the UK and abroad. The agreement marks a...
Our family left the UK for Bulgaria and life's cheaper, but scams, harsh winters, and the language are tough
Sunderland Echo
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August 8, 2025
A British family who moved to Bulgaria and bought an abandoned £7k home say not everyone "has what it takes" to move - warning of visa scams, the harsh -30 dereee winters, and difficulty learning the language. Laura Phoenix, 35, and her husband,...
Local View: Trump's America feeling more like apartheid South Africa
Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota
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August 11, 2025
When I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English at age 21, I had no money in the bank, bleak job prospects, and an aging Oldsmobile Super 88 that was leaking oil and was not so "super" anymore. After answering a want-ad in the newspaper for a...
Three arrested as 107 litres of laughing gas found in shop raid
Birmingham Live
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August 8, 2025
A shop raid saw more than 100 one litre canisters of laughing gas seized following concerns raised by members of the public. The nitrous oxide was found alongside a quantity of illegal vapes and paraphernalia including balloons and bags, police...
Oil Prices Fell Below $65 Per Barrel
myMotherLode - California
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Image Source: Unsplash As of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.18%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.73%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index (US100) closed up by 1.21%. The US stocks rose as investors reacted to strong corporate...
Energy-efficient new vision system offers unique eco benefits
Control Engineering
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August 7, 2025
Engineers from Glasgow, São Paulo State, and Hong Kong Metropolitan University have developed a low-power system that uses organic, biodegradable, and recyclable materials to detect and store color data. A recently developed, energy-efficient...
‘Pounds for pylons’: Government pushes ahead with £2,500 energy bill savings scheme
Edie
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August 8, 2025
The Government is aiming to double the amount of new transmission infrastructure built by 2030. The plan, part of measures in the UK Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, would see households within 500 metres of new or upgraded...
UK food security 'at risk' as climate displacement hits farms worldwide
Farming UK
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Climate change is fuelling extreme weather and displacement in key food-producing countries, posing a rising risk to the UK’s food supply, according to new analysis. The report reveals that £3 billion worth of UK food imports – including staples...