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Discussions on parking at popular south Wales beach front deferred
Nation.Cymru
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July 1, 2025
Aberavon Beach. Photo Neath Port Talbot Council Lewis Smith – Local democracy reporter Discussions about future options for parking along a popular south Wales beachfront have been deferred by the local council. The talks on Aberavon beach were...
Superhero fans might have thought they were in transported to another world, as Superman was spotted flying over London
London Post
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July 1, 2025
Superhero fans might have thought they were in transported to another world, as Superman was spotted flying over London – in what is the UK’s highest ever public sculpture. Those in the capital who took a look up the Shard will have spotted a...
GOV.UK App goes live in beta form
Biometric Update
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July 1, 2025
The GOV.UK App is now available for download. The app is still technically in public beta, but this marks its official public debut, allowing users over 16 to access government services on their mobile device – per a government blog, “putting...
First app version of GOV.UK website launches
Civil Service World
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June 30, 2025
The very first app version of GOV.UK has launched today on smartphones, kickstarting a new way for people to interact with government services. The app has launched initially in “public beta”, meaning the technology is still being worked on...
Asthma attacks linked to air pollution surge as UK doctors urge clean air action
Environmental Health News
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July 1, 2025
A sharp rise in asthma-related doctor visits across England this year has renewed pressure on government leaders to address worsening air pollution. Andrew Gregory reports for The Guardian. In short: Family doctors in England recorded 45,458...
Video: How Servix Solved Brado’s Remote Logistics IT Challenges with Scale Computing Edge Clusters
The Channel Insider
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July 1, 2025
Channel Insider content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. View our editorial policy here. Join host Katie Bavoso for a Partner POV ON-SITE interview from Scale...
London and southern England social housing association advocates heat pump retrofit
Environment Journal
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July 1, 2025
A new study looking at one of the largest housing association shows £700 annual saving on energy bills from low carbon tech trial. Billed as a ‘pioneering retrofit programme’, a partnership between Mitsubishi Electric and Sovereign Network Group...
Britain sweats again in 'killer' heatwave: No respite in sight as mercury could hit 36C TODAY - while fights break out at beaches as tempers flare in sweltering temperatures
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
An intense heatwave gripping Britain will peak today with what could be the hottest day in three years as an amber heat health alert was extended into tomorrow. Tempers have flared on Bournemouth beach as two police officers were injured in a...
Superman spotted soaring over London as UK's highest public sculpture unveiled
Cambridge News
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July 1, 2025
Comic book enthusiasts might have wondered if they'd been transported to an alternate reality, as the Man of Steel was spotted soaring above London in what's being celebrated as the UK's tallest public sculpture. Londoners gazing upwards at the...
Brit tourist, 60, vanishes on Greek holiday island as his rental car is found abandoned and massive search is launched
The Scottish Sun
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June 30, 2025
A BRIT tourist has reportedly vanished from a Greek holiday island after his car was found abandoned. Cops have now launched a search and rescue operation to find the Brit man, 60, who was last seen in the Tristomo village of Karpathos. 2 Diafani...
UK sells Royal Marines’ hovercraft trio to Pakistan Navy
Naval Today
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July 1, 2025
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), a part of the UK’s Ministry of Defense, has completed the sale of three landing craft air cushion (light) (LCAC(L)) hovercraft and all associated spares to the Pakistan Navy. Credit: DE&S A handover event was...
Police Scotland launches July drink drive blitz
GlasgowWorld
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July 1, 2025
Glasgow is once again the drink drive hotspot of Scotland with 1,026 offences recorded in the past year, new figures show. The city is well ahead of second-placed North Lanarkshire (745 offences) - with Highland ranking third (654). Also in the...
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EcoCeres secures sustainable aviation fuel contract with British Airways
Travolution
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July 1, 2025
Multi-year agreement to assist in reducing carbon emissions Pure-play renewable fuels producer, EcoCeres, has signed a multi-year agreement to supply British Airways with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The strategic partnership is expected to...
Most of England Subject to Health Alert as Temperatures Soar
teleSUR
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July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025 Hour: 8:08 am On Monday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) extended its amber heat-health alert to more regions, with temperatures peaking at 33 degrees Celsius — making it hotter than holiday destinations such as Mexico,...
UK’s Project Reach on track and online: landmark deal to end mobile dead zones
SatNews
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June 30, 2025
Department of Transport: Commuters will soon be able to work seamlessly and stay connected with loved ones as the Transport Secretary lands a landmark deal to eliminate mobile blackspots on Britain’s busiest rail routes. The breakthrough agreement...
A9 Nigg to Adross disruption due to transportation of ‘abnormal load’
Ross Shire Journal
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July 1, 2025
The 'abnormal load' route. Picture: LocaToWebROAD policing officers have warned of potential disruption on the A9 between Nigg and Ardross today (July 1), due to escorting an “abnormal load” through Easter Ross. “The load is very long and slow...
Severe Heatwave Hits England, Expanding Health Alert Nationwide
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A severe heatwave continues to scorch the UK, with vast sections of England now under heightened health warnings as temperatures soar. On Monday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) broadened its amber heat-health alert, adding more...
New trial from ECS combines electric freight transport with rail
Fleet News
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July 1, 2025
Intermodal transport and supply chain logistics provider, ECS, is deploying electric trucks on UK roads in-and-around London. The deployment is part of a wider strategy from the brand to prioritise rail for transport where possible, with the...
Summer Tests: Weekend of Action includes England v Argentina & All Blacks v France
Ruck
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July 1, 2025
While the British & Irish Lions take centre stage on their grand expedition of Australia, a host of other international tours also get underway this weekend. From the Pacific Islands to the furthest reaches of Eastern Europe and all the way across...
Report urges re-think on ageing transport assets’ ‘growing risk of failure’ with futureproof solutions
New Civil Engineer
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July 1, 2025
A new report, produced by NCE in partnership with Arup, is urging the infrastructure sector to re-think how ageing assets schemes should be planned, designed and delivered. Published today, the 16-page report, NCE Examines Ageing Assets – in...