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King penguin chick hatches in UK heatwave
A wildlife park in Gloucestershire has celebrated the hatching of a king penguin chick, the first successfully hatched in the UK since 2014. Staff at Birdland Park and Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water hand-reared the chick after moving its egg to an incubator, and say it has already overcome several obstacles, including the recent summer heatwave, to…
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Labour’s Bridget Phillipson claims racism and sexism have become ‘normal’ in Britain as she warns about ‘cesspit’ of social media
Bridget Phillipson, Labour’s women and equalities minister, has said racism and sexism have become “normal” in Britain, warning that social media acts as a “cesspit” that pushes fringe views into the mainstream. Her comments matter because they come as the government grapples with rising concerns over online radicalisation, misogyny and extremism, and follow her demotion…
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Proposed London datacentre will have annual carbon footprint of 27,000 flights to New York
A proposed “hyperscale” datacentre in outer London would generate more than 1m tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, equivalent to roughly 27,000 flights from London to New York, according to planning documents. The East Havering Data Centre Campus, put forward by developer Digital Reef on 218 hectares of green belt in north Ockendon, would be…
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s UK return signals ‘spectacular defeat’ as royal experts warn of William showdown
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to move back to the UK with their children, six years after stepping back from royal duties in a departure widely dubbed “Megxit”. Royal experts told Fox News Digital that such a return could be seen as a “spectacular defeat” for the couple, undermining the narrative of…
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Meghan’s UK move linked to secret British acting role
The Duchess of Sussex could resume her acting career after relocating to the UK, with reports suggesting an offer of a role in a “top secret” British production was a significant factor behind her and Prince Harry’s decision to move back before the end of August. Sources close to the couple did not deny the…
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‘We should have been out of sight’, says Sheffield Wednesday debutant after Bradford City loss – thestar.co.uk
A Sheffield Wednesday debutant said the side should have been “out of sight” before losing to Bradford City, indicating frustration that opportunities were not converted into a decisive advantage. The result matters because it suggests Wednesday’s performance did not produce the outcome they felt their play deserved. The material provided contains no match report, scoreline,…
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K-Trap – TRAPO II
K-Trap has released his sophomore album, TRAPO II, a follow-up to his breakout 2021 mixtape TRAPO, as he continues efforts to expand beyond his roots in UK drill. Reviewed by Clash Magazine, the record is seen as evidence of the rapper’s growth into a more versatile artist, building on the boundary-pushing work of his 2024…
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Harry and Meghan reportedly plan UK return and school enrolment
Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly preparing to leave their home in Montecito, California, and resettle in Britain within weeks, with sons Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, due to start at a British school in September. According to commentary in the Daily Mail, the King was informed of the decision only on the Sunday before…
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Bradford City boss makes honest admission after win against Sheffield Wednesday – thestar.co.uk
Bradford City won 1-0 away to Sheffield Wednesday, maintaining a perfect start to their League One campaign. Manager Graham Alexander admitted his side struggled badly in the first half but praised their response after the interval, saying the result showed the value of trusting their style under pressure. Aden Baldwin scored the decisive volley two…
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Cut cost of loans for solar panels on UK homes, ministers urged
A report from the Common Wealth thinktank is urging the UK government to cut the cost of loans for household solar panels, arguing that a scheme of state-backed “solar bonds” could widen access to clean energy and reduce bills, particularly for lower-income households. Solar installations typically cost £5,000 to £10,000 upfront, putting them out of…