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Woke environmental rules force growers to pull out of Chelsea Flower Show in row over peat ban
Growers have reportedly withdrawn from the Chelsea Flower Show amid a dispute over rules banning the use of peat, according to the Daily Mail. The report frames the environmental restrictions as a burden on nurseries and growers, some of whom are said to be pulling out of the prestigious horticultural event as a result, highlighting…
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England reach World Cup semis as McGregor’s UFC comeback ends in seconds
Bellingham fires England past Norway to set up an Argentina clash, while Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return lasts just 69 seconds before injury; plus a study links ex-footballers to mid-life mental decline.
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Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears
Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue Britain’s biggest community solar project has been forced to shut for the duration of its first summer by the government’s energy system operator to avoid overloading the local grid with renewable energy. The north Devon solar…
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Scientists’ Side Hustle? Using AI and Quantum Computing to Generate New Peptides
Researchers cobbled together funding and time to show how quantum computing could aid in the development of drugs to help underserved populations and combat rare diseases.
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Fitness influencers linked to wellness brand helping run illegal steroid market on Telegram
The Guardian has revealed that fitness influencers publicly linked to Gencore Global — a UK-based health and wellness brand — are involved in running an illegal market for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs on Telegram. While Gencore presents itself as a legitimate “revolutionary movement” selling supplements, skincare, hair-loss treatments and health checks, the investigation found…
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Reform finances rattle party as Widdecombe murdered, BBC4 axed
Ann Widdecombe reportedly murdered at her Dartmoor home; Reform UK jitters over its finances and BBC plans to close BBC4 amid a £500m shortfall, as Burnham allies and the Greens float tax and rationing-style measures.
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Alderney set to welcome Britain in Bloom judges
Alderney is set to represent the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the national Royal Horticultural Society awards.
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England eye World Cup quarter-final as BBC Four faces axe
Your morning briefing: a short audio round-up of 6 top stories, drawing on BBC Sport, Fox News, Daily Mail.
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Pupils vow to save ‘dying’ river in beauty spot
Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.