Letter to Los Angeles from another disaster zone
Watching the images of fires burning in and around Los Angeles is very triggering. I’m sure it is the same for many of my neighbors in western North Carolina. It has not been that long since Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding that devastated our communities, and it is not over for us. At first, you are energized to do what is needed to be done in the moment. But, then, you are left with emptiness, exhaustion, pain, trying to regain something resembling what has been lost. These emotional twists and turns, highs and lows, have been a central part of...
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Government set to announce change to UK driving licences – Largs & Millport Weekly News
The government is set to unveil plans for digital UK driving licences next week in a bid to make “people’s lives easier,” according to reports. The Times reported on Saturday (January 18) that the licences will be available through a new government app, potentially by the end of this year. Digital versions of a driver’s licence could be accepted for everything from buying alcohol to boarding domestic flights and voting, reports the publisher. However, officials have emphasised that a digital licence would not be mandatory and the scheme would be voluntary. What can fail an MOT test? The photocard driving licence was introduced to the UK in 1998. It had to be...
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NAP of the Day: Today’s NAPs Table of horse racing tips across the UK & Ireland
Saturday’s best bets across the tracks. Six meetings are scheduled across the tracks in the UK and Ireland today – and our nifty NAPs Table is here to steer you on the day’s best bets. Our daily racing NAPs Table is your one-stop shop with today’s top tips from the cream of the British and Irish racing press. The tipsters are ranked by their profit or loss to Level Stakes, so you know who has been firing in the winners and who, err, hasn’t. You can find all their NAPs by scrolling down to the table at the bottom of...
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Costa, Starbucks or Greggs: who has the cheapest hot drinks? | Hereford Times
From £2.22 to £4.28, the price of a hot drink at coffee shop chains like Greggs, Costa, Starbucks and Caffe Nero varies significantly. As we enter the height of winter, there is nothing better than heading to your favourite coffee shop for a cuppa – whether that be coffee, tea or a hot chocolate. So with the temperatures dropping and more people heading to coffee shops, the experts at Vouchers4real.co.uk conducted a study to determine the most budget-friendly options. The study looked at the average cost of six popular hot drinks (tea, Americano, cappuccino, latte, mocha and hot chocolate) across five major UK coffee chains:...
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Burns Night: I tried haggis from Aldi, Tesco, Asda and more | The National
There is perhaps nothing as quintessentially Scottish than enjoying some haggis, neeps and tatties at a traditional Burns Supper. Burns Night takes place annually on January 25 and sees ardent fans of the country’s national bard come together to commemorate his life and impact on global literature. While many people don’t take part in organised gatherings, most will indulge in the national dish to mark the occasion. To find some of the best haggis brands on the market, I decided to visit various supermarkets, including M&S, Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Lidl and try the offerings. I taste-tested haggises for Burns Night — One of them reminded me...
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Ministers set to unveil plans for digital driving licences – Yahoo News UK
Ministers are set to unveil plans for digital driving licences next week, according to reports. The Times reported on Saturday that the licences will be available through a new government app, potentially by the end of this year. Officials have emphasised that a digital licence would not be mandatory. The digital wallet that will contain the licence would be accessed through a Government app which will have security measures similar to banking apps, according to reports. There will also be protections in place to ensure only the licence holder will be able to access it, and it is understood this...
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Witch Hat Atelier Volume 13 Review | Anime UK News Forums
Home Forums Anime & Manga Anime News & Rumours #1 As the citizens of Ezrest flee from the attack of a magically mutated giant bloodsucking leech, Quifrey’s apprentices help to care for the fugitives while Quifrey and Coco go in search of Custas in the city. Catch up with the thirteenth volume of this engrossing fantasy manga – possibly the most gripping so far! Continue reading… Home Forums Anime & Manga Anime News & Rumours This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By continuing to use this...
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Tony Mowbray returns to West Brom managers job after 15-year absence
Tony Mowbray will take charge of West Brom for the second time after being appointed head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Mowbray replaces Carlos Corberán, who left the Hawthorns in December to take up the role of manager at Valencia. The 61-year-old steered Albion to the Championship title in 2008 and spent three years at the Midlands club until 2009. Since leaving the Baggies, Mowbray has managed Celtic, Middlesbrough, Coventry, Blackburn, Sunderland and Birmingham. “Tony has a wealth of experience across British football and shares our vision for the football club,” the chairman, Shilen Patel, said. “He truly cares about...
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UK government launches lab in Gateshead to research heating from flooded mines – News
The ‘Living Laboratory’ was opened this week in Gateshead to research how heating can be supplied by mine water. THE UK government has opened a lab in Gateshead in northeast England to research how heat can be extracted from water inside former coal mines. The Living Laboratory opened this week and is situated near three existing mine water heat networks. The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA), the government agency responsible for the lab, along with Gateshead Council, will publish open-access data on the temperature, chemistry, and pressure of water in the flooded mines. The water inside former coal mines is typically...
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MOMA Foods unveils fresh look for the specialty coffee industry
Updated packaging showcases the exceptional taste, health benefits and low carbon footprint of MOMA Foods’ oat milk products MOMA ensures its UK-grown oats are harvested and packed within 100 miles | Photo credit: MOMA Foods MOMA Foods, known for its premium oat drinks, has launched a bold new identity, reinforcing its position as the oat drink of choice for coffee professionals. With 72% of consumers preferring oat milk in their coffee, MOMA’s rebrand highlights its commitment to quality and sustainability. The updated packaging showcases its core values – exceptional taste, health benefits and low carbon footprint – while also emphasising...
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Adopted wild boar Rillette can stay with her owner, French court rules
A wild boar adopted by a French horse breeder can remain with her owner, a court has ruled, after authorities’ threats to remove and even euthanise her triggered a storm of protest. Found as a tiny piglet near rubbish bins outside a horse farm in Chaource, central France, in April 2023, Rillette has grown into a large sow who runs around with the horses and dogs on the farm. After early attempts to release her back into the wild failed, farmer Elodie Cappe had Rillette sterilised and vaccinated, provided her with an enclosure and put in several requests with the...
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Middlesbrough team achieves UK’s first industrial-scale production of fusion-grade steel
UKAEA MORE than five tonnes of fusion-grade steel have been produced using an electric-powered furnace in Middlesbrough, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) announced last week. It is the first time the metal has been produced to high enough strength to withstand the extreme temperatures and neutron radiation of nuclear fusion reactors at an industrial scale. Fusion-grade steel will be essential for building new nuclear power plants such as Hinkley Point C in Somerset and Sizewell C in Suffolk, both currently under construction. The high-grade steel, 5.5 t of which was produced at the Materials Processing Institute in Middlesbrough, is...
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Paris Baguette UK hires former Starbucks exec to drive outlet growth – World Coffee Portal
Belinda Remarczyk led Starbucks’ UK licensed store programme for ten years and will be responsible for advancing Paris Baguette UK’s franchise strategy following the launch of its first licensed store in November 2024 A Paris Baguette store at Battersea Power Station, London | Photo credit: SPC Group South Korean bakery-café chain Paris Baguette has appointed Belinda Remarczyk as UK Franchise Director. Remarczyk joins Paris Baguette just over a month after the company opened its first UK franchised store in London’s Canary Wharf and will now lead its franchise strategy in the UK, where it currently operates three stores. In...
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UK Government tightens measures after Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in Germany
The UK government has ramped up biosecurity measures following the confirmation of a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in Germany, marking the first occurrence of the disease there in over 35 years. While the UK remains free of the virus, officials are urging vigilance to safeguard livestock and prevent Foot and Mouth Disease from reaching British shores. UK Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner commented: “The Government will do whatever it takes to protect our nation’s farmers from the risk posed by Foot and Mouth. “That is why restrictions have immediately been brought in on animal products from Germany to prevent...
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Deeply alarmed: Washington Post staff request meeting with Jeff Bezos
Over 400 staff members at the Washington Post have sent a letter to Jeff Bezos asking for a meeting with him during a time of widespread concern about the future of the newspaper. The letter, signed by top journalists and correspondents and sent on Tuesday evening, pleads for Bezos, who is known to rarely visit the Post’s office in Washington, to meet in person with leaders at the office. “We are deeply alarmed by recent leadership decisions that have led readers to question the integrity of this institution, broken with a tradition of transparency, and prompted some of our most...
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UK competition watchdog to investigate Google | Irish Legal News
The UK’s Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Google’s search and search advertising services under a new digital markets regulation regime. The probe is one of two strategic market status (SMS) designation investigations which are intended to be the first probes under a new regime introduced by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 with effect from 1 January 2025. Under the new regime, the CMA may designate firms with SMS in relation to a particular digital activity. Once designated, the CMA can impose conduct requirements or propose pro-competition interventions to achieve positive outcomes for...
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Growers sought for project on supply chain fairness – Hort News
Farmers and growers are being sought to take part in an academic study looking at advancing fair practices in the UK’s fresh fruit and vegetable sector supply chains. The work, which is being carried out Dr Adenike Moradeyo, a postgraduate researcher at the University of Leicester School of Business (ULSB), aims to capture experiences and thoughts from growers and others in the sector. Those taking part will be invited to participate in an informal interview, either in person or remotely, of 45 to 55 minutes, and all participants will remain anonymous throughout the process. Adenike said, “Unfair treatment of farmers...
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Yara UK joins forces with Branston to cut carbon in potato crops – Hort News
Yara’s mission to decarbonise food production continues with the announcement of a new partnership with Branston, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of potatoes. As part of the joint initiative, Yara will supply Branston, the potato growers for Tesco Finest white potatoes, with a Lower Carbon Crop Nutrition Program to reduce the carbon footprint of the end product. The initiative amounts to a proof-of-concept project for Yara, aimed at gathering data to demonstrate to Branston and Tesco just how much of a carbon reduction is possible with its lower carbon fertilisers. Included in this data will be verification statements which...
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The UK’s clean power mission: Delivering the prize – E3G
Reports An analysis of the opportunities and choices Greater Gabbard wind farm, the coast of Suffolk. 15 Jan 2025 Download | The UK’s clean power mission: Delivering the prize The UK government can both achieve its Clean Power 2030 mission and bring down electricity bills for households. Detailed modelling shows the government target of 95% clean power by 2030 is attainable, and will protect the UK from gas price volatility. If that is paired with the policy reforms in E3G’s Electricity Bills Charter, billpayers could enjoy savings of over £200 a year by 2030. Modelling by Baringa Partners shows that...
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New Dacia Bigster UK specs and prices ANNOUNCED – Cars UK
You are here: Home / Car News / Dacia News / New Dacia Bigster UK specs and prices ANNOUNCED The new Dacia Bister is open for orders in the UK, with a choice of three trim levels and three powertrains. Prices from £24,995. The Dacia Bigster was revealed as the Duster’s big brother a few months ago, a C-segment SUV to target cars like the Hyundai Tucson and Ford Kuga. And now pre-orders open for the Bigster as Dacia reveals full UK price and spec information. The Bigster is offered in the UK in a choice of Expression, Journey and...
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UK: RSSB Standardises Time and Date Across UK Rail – Railway-News
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published a new standard regarding requirements and guidance for the formatting of date and time across the British rail network. Aiming to provide a more precise interpretation of time, the Standard introduced by RSSB will promote the use of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), as well as a more consistent formatting of date, time and UTC time offset values to bring British systems in line with international standards. The new standard will promote the use of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), as well as a more consistent formatting of date, time and UTC time...
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Biden to remove Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Biden administration has notified Congress that it will remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism in a deal that senior Biden officials said would help free political prisoners held by the country’s communist government. The deal, which administration officials said was negotiated through the Catholic church, was announced on Tuesday, just five days before Biden exits the White House and Donald Trump is inaugurated as the country’s 47th president. “An assessment has been completed and we do not have information that supports Cuba’s designation as being a state sponsor of terrorism,” a senior administration official briefed...
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Compass’ procurement business establishes Foodbuy Group (UK & I) – News – The Caterer
Foodbuy, the procurement arm of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has expanded to form what is believed to be the industry’s largest group purchasing organisation, Foodbuy Group (UK & I). It comes soon after Compass Group acquired Zero Procure in November last year. Foodbuy was created by Compass following its acquisition of third-party procurement specialists Acquire Services in October 2015. It has since grown into a £2b business spanning over 70 categories. Foodbuy Group has also launched a new division dedicated to independently run, sub-sector specialist businesses, which include Regency Purchasing Group, Equinoxe, EF-Group, Zero Procure and TheProcurementCo, now operating...
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UK: RSSB Updates Psychometric Assessment Standards – Railway-News
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced it has updated standards on its train driver selection assessments. The board, which released a list of its newly updated criteria on 07 December 2024, has made a significant update to its RIS-3751-TOM standard, which concerns the psychometric assessments used to identify potential drivers. RIS-3751-TOM is the railway standard that assesses Train Driver recruitment © Canva Following feedback that the previous incarnation of its criteria was ‘inconsistent and out of step’, the update aims to streamline the assessment process, reducing the time required to undertake key elements of the tests themselves....
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