Suntory Holdings, the multinational beverage powerhouse behind brands like Lucozade, Orangina, Jim Beam, and Maker’s Mark, is stepping up its sustainability game with a bold push into regenerative agriculture. The company is embracing innovative farming methods, including the use of biochar on farmland, as part of its mission to reduce …
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When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle emerged from St George’s Chapel as husband and wife, their wedding was already being touted as a picture-perfect affair. The Royal Family looked more united than ever. Prince William was best man and Prince Charles even walked Meghan down the aisle. But behind the idyllic scenes …
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Many little girls grow up dreaming of being a princess and living in a fairytale castle. For Meghan, this dream began to materialise when she was 36 years old – but the reality was very different from how she imagined. As the Duchess of Sussex celebrates her 44th birthday in her …
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A future Queen is heading down under to pursue tertiary education at the prestigious University of Sydney. When Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra begins her Bachelor of Arts degree in August, ahead of the university’s Semester 2, she will call St Andrew’s College home. The college, which is one of the …
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Kate Middleton has become one of the most popular members of the Royal Family over the years, but when she first joined the Firm she was teased over a habit she has… Katy Hallam and Emma Mackenzie 18:52, 31 May 2025 Kate was teased by the other royals over this …
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Network Rail is set to tap into clean energy from a newly commissioned solar farm in Norfolk, thanks to a landmark deal with EDF Renewables UK. Construction at Bloy’s Grove, just outside Swainsthorpe and within sight of the Great Eastern Main Line, is poised to begin, with the energy generated …
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An urgent warning has been sounded as a “threat to humanity” fungus is now spreading across the UK, sparking concern amongst health professionals. Originally discovered in Japan’s patient ear canal back in 2009, Candidozyma (previously known as Candida) auris (C. auris) has been detected in over 40 countries globally on …
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A poll of Standard readers has revealed that more than half believe that cannabis should be decriminalised in the UK. An independent commission set up by London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan announced that possession of small amounts of marijuana in the UK should be decriminalised – which got tongues wagging …
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(l-r) Mayor Tom Wootton, NIsh and Clapham residents, and Phillipa Simms outside the post office on Clapham High Street. Image: Tom4Change/Facebook A community campaign has been launched to oppose plans to relocate Clapham’s historic High Street Post Office into a nearby convenience store, with Bedford mayor Tom Wootton and councillors …
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Aziz Ziriat, 36, went missing alongside his friend Samuel Harris, 35, in the Italian Dolomites at the start of the year. A huge search was launched after the pair were had not been heard from since New Year’s Day Katy Hallam and Elizabeta Ranxburgaj 17:43, 31 May 2025 Aziz and …
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