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UK households urged to tackle common weed problem 'before it's too late'
The Mirror
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July 20, 2025
Weeds can quickly take over your garden space during the summer, which is why gardeners must tackle them immediately. The sooner, the better. August is a crucial month for gardening, as it marks the last month of summer and the arrival of a much...
Big Sam's chuffed with 'wonderful' mural but mystery remains whether the former England manager is partial to orange chips
Express & Star
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July 20, 2025
Combining two Black Country icons, orange chips and the former England manager, the ten foot mural appeared on Union Street earlier this week and sparked a flurry of headlines. Depicting the Dudley born 70-year-old tucking into a bag of orange...
North Wales Clean Energy Fund launches £24.6m low-carbon fund for businesses
Wrexham.com
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Wrexham.com > News Posted: Sun 20th Jul 2025 Ambition North Wales has launched a £24.6 million North Wales Clean Energy Fund, aimed at accelerating the region’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The fund, which is part of the North Wales Growth...
Exploring the history of the UK's oldest theme park Blackgang Chine
Isle of Wight County Press
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July 20, 2025
After learning all he could from his father, Alexander moved to London to perfect the art of lace making and didn’t return to the Island until 1830, when he opened his first business. Alexander was very driven, with a determination to make his...
£5m drug smuggling operation led by mother using her children caught at UK Airport
Daily Express
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July 20, 2025
Members of the drug gang at Birmingham Airport (Image: CPS) A shocking image has captured the moment a family of siblings were apprehended for smuggling millions of pounds worth of cocaine into the UK. The siblings were enlisted into the illicit...
England Rugby fans split on ‘hilarious’ American commentators, it was a very different
Ruck
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July 19, 2025
Watching England vs USA felt like a bit of a fever dream. Kick-off was delayed by an hour thanks to thunderstorms. When the game finally got going, the players were pulled off after just 28 minutes due to more storms, with England up 14-0. The...
Merseyside Police named top police force in UK for apprenticeships
Wirral Globe
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The recognition comes from the Department for Education’s 2025 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list, where the force ranked 61st overall—higher than any other police employer. Katie Anderson, force apprenticeships and qualifications officer at...
Struggling Eurofighter Program Needs Exports to Survive as F-35A Takes Over UK and German Markets
Military Watch
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July 19, 2025
The British Ministry of Defence has announced that it is actively supporting efforts to export the Eurofighter combat jet, as part of efforts by the country’s leading defence manufacturer BAE systems to keep a production line for the aircraft open...
'Sick' gardener tried to charge 98-year-old £400 for simple job, then she got surprise of her life
Wales Online
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July 20, 2025
A gardening enthusiast has been lauded for his generous act towards a pensioner in need. With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, many individuals are unable to hire professional gardeners to upkeep their green spaces, leading to neglected gardens,...
Drug smuggling siblings caught at UK airport with £5m of cocaine after mum recruited them
The Mirror
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July 20, 2025
A photograph has captured the moment a family of siblings were caught smuggling millions of quid's worth of cocaine into the UK. The group was roped into the drug racket by their own mum, Farzana Kauser. The 54 year old enlisted five of her...
Care whistleblower ‘who saw elderly resident being punched’ could face removal from Britain
Frontier Media - Alaska
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A care worker who reported the alleged abuse of an elderly care home resident, which triggered a criminal investigation, is facing destitution and potential removal from Britain after speaking up. "Meera", whose name we have changed to protect her...
Unlocking the employment potential
The News International
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s Pakistan confronts a youth bulge and a growing mismatch between workforce skills and labour market demand, there is an urgent need to rethink how government and development partners fund skills development programmes. Traditional input-based...
I'll bar negligent NHS managers from senior jobs, Wes Streeting pledges in wake of infected blood and Lucy Letby scandals
Daily Mail
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July 19, 2025
By GLEN OWEN Published: 16:49 EDT, 19 July 2025 | Updated: 20:14 EDT, 19 July 2025 NHS managers who are found responsible for professional misconduct will be barred from taking up other senior roles in the Health Service, under plans to be...
British crew blaze ahead as Portsmouth crowd roars in SailGP opener
The Straits Times
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July 19, 2025
PORTSMOUTH, England - Emirates GBR skipper Dylan Fletcher delivered a masterclass in speed and consistency on Saturday to send his team to the top of the SailGP leaderboard after a commanding opening day on England's south coast. Fletcher’s crew...
Astronomer HR Head Kristine Cabot is yet to resign even though Coldplay concert cheating scandal costs CEO Andy Byron his job
The Economic Times
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July 19, 2025
Astronomer Inc has been rocked by Coldplay Kiss cam cheating scandal Andy Byron has resigned from the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). However, multiple reports have confirmed that the company's HR head Kristine Cabot, who was seen sharing...
UK-based manufacturer WB Alloys invests $6.6 million in Danville facility
Prince William Reporter - Virginia
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July 18, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that WB Alloys, a UK-based wire alloy manufacturer, will establish its first U.S. production facility in Danville, Virginia. The company plans to invest $6.6 million and create 30 new jobs as part of this...
Network Rail Employee Portrait Displayed on Inspiration Train
RailAdvent
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July 19, 2025
Earlier this week (15th July), a portrait of a Network Rail employee was unveiled at London Euston station as part of the Hidden Heroes campaign. Manny Kang, a community safety manager, was recognised for the commitment and care he brings to his...
UK sanctions Russia intelligence units, including those responsible for Mariupol theater bombing
JURIST
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July 19, 2025
The UK announced new sanctions Friday against Russia, directed at three units of the Russian military intelligence agency GRU and 18 military intelligence officers “responsible for spreading chaos and disorder on Putin’s orders” and malicious...
8,500 jobs coming to Staffordshire as Carslberg Britvic snaps up first warehouse
Stoke-on-Trent Live
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July 19, 2025
The first tenant has been revealed for a major new Staffordshire logistics hub. Drinks giant Carlsberg Britvic has agreed a deal for a new 222,000 sq ft warehouse at West Midlands Interchange. Construction of the facility will begin later this...
How do we pull Britain’s water industry out of a ‘doom loop’?
The Times
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Chris Weston looked like he wanted the floor of the Palace of Westminster to swallow him up on Tuesday, as the chief executive of Thames Water admitted to MPs that the company he runs is “extremely stressed”.Weston had just presented another dire...