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Eco-Innovation

The world’s largest floating wind farm is being built off the UK coast

'Gwynt Glas' will be 20 times bigger than the current largest floating wind farm and generate 1GW of energy.

Nature

Wild birds in England can now be killed to protect game for shooting

There has long been debate over when birds like pheasants are considered livestock.

Food and Drink

English sparkling wine production gaining in POP-ularity

Step aside, Champagne — English sparkling wine is having a boom, with sales having increased and demand going up.

United Kingdom

Five Premier League games postponed as UK COVID cases hit new record

Sweeping new measures have been announced in England and Scotland to contain a potential 'tsunami' of infections during the festive season.

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United Kingdom

Storm Arwen: 30,000 people still without power in the UK

Regional authorities say the storm damage is the "most significant" they have ever had to deal with.

Destinations

This historic city is home to the UK’s largest light festival

After a long 2 years, Durham Lumiere, the UK’s biggest light festival was back and as beautiful as ever.

Green News

Which country is making electric car chargers compulsory in buildings?

Around 145,000 new charging points per year will be created under the new legislation.

Sport

Azeem Rafiq 'humiliated' by alleged racist abuse at UK cricket club

Rafiq, a former England Under-19 captain, said he felt "isolated" and "humiliated at times" by his alleged treatment at the club from 2008 to 2018.

Women Beyond Borders

‘Keep fighting’: Top resilience tips from a champion marathon swimmer

After completing her record breaking 44th English Channel crossing, Chloë McCardel now holds the title of Queen of the English Channel

United Kingdom

Meet the new species of dinosaur discovered in England

With its long bulbous nose, Brighstoneus simmondsi was around eight metres long and weighed about 900kg.

Green News

Local councils trusted more than world leaders on climate, poll finds

A new poll reveals UK citizens trust local councils more than world leaders when it comes to tackling the root causes of climate change.

United Kingdom

Two trains crash after derailment injuring several people in Salisbury

A carriage of a passenger train derailed, leading to a crash with a second train as it approached the station at Salisbury in England on Sunday evening.

Green News

Was eco-petrol really the cause of the UK's fuel shortages?

The Petrol Retailers Association has claimed the switch to E10 was a 'major factor' in the UK’s petrol crisis.

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'Have a bash!' - the World Conker Championships take place

Over 2,000 people flocked to a small village in Northamptonshire, England to watch the return of the World Conker Championships.

Sport

Hungary fined and given one-match fan ban for racist abuse

Hungary will have to host its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after fans directed racist abuse towards England players.

United Kingdom

UK police arrest man over theft of historic jewellery worth over €1m

Police in the UK have arrested a man on suspicion of burglary, following the theft of historic jewellery from a Sussex castle in May.

World News

Scores of UK-bound migrants rescued off the French coast

The number of migrants crossing the English Channel has soared this year.

United Kingdom

England simplifies 'traffic light' rules for international travel

Fully vaccinated travellers from non-red countries will no longer need a pre-departure PCR test before coming to England.

World News

New laws in England aim to halt rising number of pet thefts

Lawmakers in England plan to introduce new laws which take a tougher line on pet abduction following a sharp increase in cases of unscrupulous thefts

Hungary

FIFA will take action over racist abuse of England players

The Three Lions were jeered for taking a knee before the start of the game, pelted with plastic cups after goals and players of colour were harassed.