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More doubt over Teesside incinerator as Reform council leader speaks out against 'horrible deal'
More doubt has been cast over the future of a controversial North East waste incinerator, after a council leader revealed his party could seek to exit the “horrible deal”. Councillors in Newcastle voted last week in favour of withdrawing from the...

Two British men arrested for ‘trying to smuggle a kilogram of cocaine’ into Bali
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Is Earth’s climate in a state of 'termination shock'?
Imagine the year is 2050 and the world has devised a way to stop global warming. No, not by doing the hard work of cutting greenhouse gas emissions, but by spraying reflective particles into the stratosphere that dim the sun. The strategy works:...

Urgent warning as tomatoes blamed for major Salmonella food poisoning outbreak - 29 UK cases confirmed
Nearly 300 people across Europe and the UK have been struck down in a major outbreak of potentially deadly food poisoning linked to contaminated tomatoes. Almost 30 cases have been recorded in Britain, with the UK Health Security Agency warning...

Taking inspiration from Chinese socialism: British delegates report back from China
The following is a report back from the recent Friends of Socialist China delegation, written by Callum Norris and Twm Draper of the Young Communist League of Britain. Callum and Twm note that delegates explored revolutionary history in Yan’an,...

Geoengineering Risks: Limitations in Climate Change Solutions
The Limits of Geoengineering As the world grapples with escalating climate crises, geoengineering has emerged as a controversial potential tool to mitigate global warming. Proponents argue that techniques like solar radiation management or carbon...

Heatwaves: how air pollution is worsening effects on health
Christine Ro, freelance journalist London christineannro{at}gmail.com The year has seen record temperatures in many countries. Heat combined with air pollution is a health emergency that requires new approaches from doctors. Christine Ro reports...

Tonight's rugby news as Jac Morgan reunited with England star after unlikely bond emerged
Here are your rugby evening headlines for Tuesday, September 9. Jac Morgan reunited with Lions team-mate Wales captain Jac Morgan has been reunited with his British and Irish Lions team-mate and new close friend Ellis Genge after the Ospreys...

Kensington Palace issue major Princess of Wales update
The Princess of Wales is due to undertake two official engagements this week, as confirmed by Kensington Palace. Having made an unexpected appearance with the Prince of Wales on Monday to mark the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing,...

Kareena Kapoor Khan launches 2 flagship showrooms of Malabar Gold & Diamonds in UK at Birmingham and Southall
BIRMINGHAM: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s 5 th largest jewellery retailer with over 400 showrooms across 13 countries, has proudly expanded its UK footprint with the launch of their 2 new flagship showrooms at Birmingham & Southall....

When is Black Friday 2025 in the UK?
Black Friday 2025 in the UK is on Friday, 28 November. It effectively opens the festive shopping season and brings together many of the year’s most talked‑about offers. If you’re planning to upgrade a device, sort gifts in advance, or catch a...

Apologise to For Women Scotland, Police Scotland chief is urged
Police Scotland should apologise to campaign group For Women Scotland (FWS) after a rally was drowned out by a counter protester, the Scottish Parliament has heard. Tom Harlow of the Cabaret Against Hate Speech set out noisy opposition to the FWS...

Survey: 74% UK marketers plan to increase programmatic CTV spend
Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has revealed findings from its survey, A Clearer Picture, exploring UK advertisers’ current views on media investments in CTV. The study found that 97 per cent of marketers have concerns around...

Sky Medical Technology partners with the Royal Mint to recycle end-of-life electronics
Sky Medical Technology Ltd, the UK-based parent company of Firstkind Ltd and manufacturer of the innovative geko device, has announced a landmark partnership with The Royal Mint to recycle end-of-life electronic components, furthering its...

As pine martens are reintroduced to south-west England, a new study shows why local people need to be involved
Fifteen pine martens were relocated from Scotland to Dartmoor, Devon, late last year in the first phase of a reintroduction to south-west England. This autumn, more of these domestic cat-sized mammals will be released into Exmoor as part of a...

How Reform UK Is Importing Conspiracy-Fuelled MAGA Politics to the UK
Support our mission to provide fearless stories about and outside the media system Packed with exclusive investigations, analysis, and features Although the Reform UK conference was an undeniably British affair replete with union flag suits,...

Not India Or USA: Air Pollution Can Lead To Heart Failure Risk Among Millions In This Country, Study Warns
A new study warns that long-term exposure to air pollution may raise heart failure risk for millions in Britain. Experts urge urgent public health action to combat dirty air. Written by Muskan Gupta |Published : September 9, 2025 4:55 PM IST Lung...

Betzone review 2025: Complete analysis of UK betting platform
Betzone is one of the newer additions to the competitive UK betting landscape. It established its online presence in 2021 after initially operating as a high-street bookmaker. This modern bookmaker has developed a mobile app that caters to iOS and...

Cemex UK launches reusable pallet system
Cemex UK has announced a pioneering partnership with The Pallet LOOP to introduce reusable pallets for its bagged cement products, marking a first in the UK cement sector. From October 2025, Rugby Cement’s core packed product range will be...

Walsall builder's fly-tipped waste ‘dangerously blocked’ road
An unscrupulous builder from the Black Country led to a Staffordshire lane being ‘dangerously blocked’ with building waste. Daniel Toon, of Chatsworth Crescent in the Rushall area of Walsall took waste from a building site to Nether Lane on the...