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Bayeux Tapestry tells of long rivalry with Britain
The Gleaner
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August 18, 2025
BAYEUX (AP): For centuries, the storytelling masterpiece has been a source of wonder and fascination. In vivid and gruesome detail, the 70-metre (230-foot) embroidered cloth recounts how a fierce duke from France conquered England in 1066,...
Hydrogen transport breakthrough launched in WA
Manufacturers’ Monthly
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August 18, 2025
A Western Australian innovation offering a new way to store and transport hydrogen has been unveiled with the official opening of Carbon280’s Hydrilyte Technology Pilot Plant. Energy and decarbonisation minister Amber-Jade Sanderson opened the...
Fury as taxpayers fork out £460k in 4 months over UK ferry operator chaos
Daily Express
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August 18, 2025
A state-owned Scottish ferry operator has paid out over £460,000 in passenger compensation for delays and cancellations since last April. The Scottish Government has been accused of leaving taxpayers to shoulder the cost of the CalMac network's...
Young people in Wales urged to sign up for £1 bus fare pilot
Nation.Cymru
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August 18, 2025
One pound coins. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire Young people aged between 16 – 21 are reminded to sign up for a free mytravelpass to make sure they can take full advantage of the £1 bus fare when the pilot scheme begins on September 1. In two...
British ex-Army thug who stole £300K in Bali knife raid released from notorious hellhole prison
Daily Star
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August 17, 2025
A British criminal who stole £300,000 worth of Bitcoin in a horrifying knifepoint raid has been released early from his notorious Bali prison. Disgraced ex-soldier Greg Simpson, 39, could be back on UK soil within days after receiving a pardon...
The exact date £1 bus fares in Wales will begin
Wales Online
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August 17, 2025
There are just two weeks to go until all young people in Wales aged between 16 and 21 will be able entitled to discounted bus fares. As part of a pilot scheme which begins on September 1, single fares for those in this age group will cost £1 and...
‘Real Housewives of London’ Is Campy and Addictive, but Can Brits’ Dry Wit Bring the Drama?: TV Review
Variety
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August 17, 2025
British audiences have an insatiable appetite for reality television. “Big Brother” is still on screens after 25 years. There are countless reality shows where affluent people have passive-aggressive arguments over salad, or find out their...
Two Tier UK: ‘Cut Throats’ Councilor Freed, While Mother Who Tweeted Still In Prison
Gulf Insider
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August 17, 2025
A leftist councillor in the UK who called for “cutting the throats” of anti-mass migration protesters has been acquitted of all charges and set free, while conservatives who expressed anti-illegal immigration sentiment in tweets are still...
Bending Spoons bags €500M, Click Labs acquires Evermile, and Tesla bids to enter British energy market
Tech.eu
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August 17, 2025
This week we tracked more than 40 tech funding deals worth over €1 billion, and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe.In addition to this week's top financials, we've also indexed the most...
The beautiful little British island that's a paradise for heritage rail lovers
Daily Express
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August 17, 2025
This island is home to a network of steam and electric trains that have been running since the Victorian era, and many still use their original engines and carriages. This railway system offers scenic journeys through beautiful countryside and...
Rail passengers face possible 5.5% fare increase in England as campaign groups call it a 'rip-off'
Chronicle Live
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August 17, 2025
Neil Lancefield PA Transport Correspondent 19:38, 17 Aug 2025 Public transport groups have labelled a potential 5.5% increase in England's train fares next year as "outrageous". The Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure of inflation for July, which is...
Chris Martin reveals huge Brit pop star he’s an unlikely superfan of as Coldplay kick off UK tour
The Scottish Sun
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August 17, 2025
COLDPLAY will tonight kick off the second UK leg of their massive Music Of The Spheres world tour. And as the band play the first of two sold-out nights in Hull, Chris Martin revealed he’s an unlikely superfan of Charli XCX. 7 Chris Martin...
Chinese Ambassador recalls wartime solidarity between Chinese and British people
Friends of Socialist China
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August 17, 2025
On August 15, which marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the Second World War, Chinese Ambassador to Britain Zheng Zeguang published an article in the Guardian newspaper entitled, ‘China and Britain shared a mission to fight...
British tourists face £1,700 beach fines in Spain for breaking little-known rule
Daily Express
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August 17, 2025
British holidaymakers heading on holiday to Spain this summer are being warned they could face fines up around £1,700 for breaking a little-known beach rule. Spain has been cracking down on smoking in recent years, with laws now prohibiting...
Free UK bus pass: Full list of who's eligible and when to apply
LancsLive
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August 17, 2025
Free bus travel is accessible throughout the UK, although only particular groups are eligible for it. Your age and personal circumstances will establish whether you're entitled to a complimentary bus pass. This programme seeks to assist people who...
Weather maps show when 600-mile rainstorm will batter UK
Devon Live
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August 17, 2025
Weather maps show a 600-mile wall of rain is set to hit the UK in less than two weeks, with all but eight counties in the UK set to face the wet and chilly weather. The disruptive conditions are expected to begin on August 27, with forecasts...
Full list of who is eligible for a free UK bus pass and when to apply
The Mirror
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August 17, 2025
Depending on your age and circumstances, you may be eligible for a free bus pass. Free bus travel is available across the UK, though only certain groups qualify for it. Your age and personal circumstances will determine whether you're entitled to...
NATO’s New Ally? Argentina And UK Secret Military Ties To Counter China In The South Atlantic
SouthFront
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August 17, 2025
Support SouthFront Click to see the full-size image Written by Uriel Araujo, Anthropology PhD, is a social scientist specializing in ethnic and religious conflicts, with extensive research on geopolitical dynamics and cultural interactions The...
Dianna Agron Reacts to 'Glee' Fans Shipping Quinn and Rachel Together
Us Weekly
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August 17, 2025
Dianna Agron has thoughts about fans of Glee shipping her character, Quinn Fabray, with Lea Michele’s Rachel Berry. “I know we’re leaving, but I just need to know your thoughts on ‘Faberry.’ Do you know what ‘Faberry’ is?” fellow Glee alum Kevin...
UK’s Largest Bioethanol Plant to Shut
London Daily Digital
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August 17, 2025
Government sources defended the deal, arguing they had to prioritise protecting 320,000 jobs across the auto, steel and aerospace industries. They also pointed out that ethanol producers had been grappling with financial pressures long before the...