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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Statistics from a support group show the number of prescription drug addicts in the UK has doubled in the past five years with a Sunday Mirror investigation finding pills are cheap and easy to come by 13:00, 31 May 2025Updated 16:51, 31 May 2025 The number of Brits hooked on …
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Royal Mail said its priority ‘is to ensure the welfare and safety’ of its workers A Royal Mail postman was caught on camera appearing to kick a puppy in the face on his rounds. Footage from a door camera showed the postie kicking the pet just after delivering some letters. …
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A new banking hub is set to open in a “huge boost” to a Kent town following a campaign by its local MP. Rainham will be the latest in Kent to benefit from a banking hub – a shared space where customers can access basic bank services from various providers. …
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There has been a surge in the number of dog attacks on postal workers in Swindon and Wiltshire and owners are being advised to keep their pets secure. Between July 2023 and July 2024, 40 dog attack incidents were reported by postal workers in the SN postcode area. This is …
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