United Utilities is introducing four electric heavy goods vehicles which are powered by poo. It is the only water company in the UK taking part in the £100 million + ‘Electric Freightway’ project led by GRIDSERVE and funded as part of the Department for Transport and Innovate UK backed Zero …

Automation software provider, OneVision, has announced the appointment of Paul Franklin as its new sales director for the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics. Franklin joins the software company with over 35 years in the printing industry. He most recently worked for Domino Printing as its UK and Ireland inkjet business …

MPs heard a government-to-government sale is being explored by the Royal Navy for HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, which were designed to allow Royal Marines to launch amphibious raids. The two assault ships were already effectively mothballed at a cost of £9 million a year when the Government announced last …

words by Frankie Anderson-Byrne Birregurra’s Royal Mail Hotel has found a winning formula for both its locals and visitors, bringing live music back to this small rural town. Entertainment Booker John Waller, a local musician and school teacher, has been orchestrating Sunday afternoon gigs for almost a year, quickly becoming …

Dog owners have been warned they should take out comprehensive insurance as they could face a huge claim for compensation if someone gets bitten. Statistics from Royal Mail showed 2,206 dog attacked reported in the year up to March 2024 – a 15 per cent increase on the previous 12 …

A £1.35million home dubbed one of the most ’emotionally memorable projects’ to have featured on Grand Designs has been put on the market by a disabled ex-Royal Marine captain.  Jon White, 41, lost both his legs and his right arm from the elbow in 2010 when he stepped on an …

We could be seeing the beginning of a trend towards greater use of economic commitments, with the Government potentially being more willing to extract concessions from foreign investors as a price for investing in UK businesses. By requiring foreign investors to make substantial economic commitments, potentially involving job guarantees, continued …

Susan George, known for her role in the violent 1971 Sam Peckinpah film ‘Straw Dogs’, is stirring speculation with the forthcoming release of her autobiography, provisionally titled ‘I Can Do Better’. King Charles’ ex-flame is said to be prompting concerns that she will reveal details about their past relationship. The …

The crash took place shortly before 1pm on February 6 after a female rider was reportedly spotted riding around the playfield at the end of Truscott Avenue. She is then believed to have travelled at speed down the footpath towards the T-junction before allegedly colliding with a Royal Mail van. …

AWARD: Peter Harper with the war memorial. A BARNSLEY College apprentice has been recognised for his work in restoring and relocating a local war memorial. Peter Harper, who is currently undertaking a level four corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner higher apprenticeship, coordinated the project with the support of other local …