A major review called for oversight of water companies in Wales and England to be overhauled. BBC News
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Greenwich Council gives go-ahead for London’s largest theatre
Oliver Royds and Tristan Baker, joint founders and chief executives of the theatre production company, said: “Securing planning permission for the new Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre marks a major milestone for us, and an exciting new chapter in our commitment to bold, large-scale live performance.” BBC News
Read More »Unexpected partial recovery of natural vision observed after intracortical microstimulation in a blind patient
[ A patient with complete blindness caused by irreversible optic nerve damage partially recovered natural vision after participating in a clinical trial of electrical stimulation of the visual cortex conducted by researchers from the Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH) and the CIBER in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN). The …
Read More »The Fratellis cancel anniversary tour due band to illness
Known for their hits Chelsea Dagger and Whistle for the Choir, the Glasgow band said the tour would be rescheduled with new dates to be announced soon and tickets would remain valid, with summer shows including the TRNSMT festival due to go ahead as planned. BBC News
Read More »Cannabis plants worth nearly £1m found in Dumfries
Police officers found the cultivation in a building in Friars Vennel on Sunday afternoon. BBC News
Read More »Mansion gets swimming pool go ahead despite planning row
The owner of 200-acre listed Great Campston estate has refused to tear down a modern greenhouse. BBC News
Read More »Tawande Maswanhise: Motherwell say forward will not be sold before transfer window closes
And he added: “What’s important is we have a plan that he’s here, and we’re going to stick to that plan, because he’s adding value to the team. “His performances and the team’s performances are adding value to him, which will benefit him when he will move on eventually, and …
Read More »Cynllun ‘Bwndeli Babi’ i famau newydd yn dechrau, ond nid i bawb
Yn ôl Dawn Bowden, Gweinidog Plant a Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru, mae’r bwndeli yn gymorth i deuluoedd ar adeg bwysig ond drud yn eu bywydau. “Dewiswyd y cynnwys ar sail yr hyn a ddywedodd rhieni wrthym yn ystod y cynllun peilot cychwynnol. “…Felly, rwy’n siŵr y bydd Mollie (Young) , a’r …
Read More »New exams body Qualifications Scotland plans to shake-up qualifications
He described Qualifications Scotland coming fully into operation on Monday as a “momentous occasion”, adding that it was “developing a world-class qualification system that enables people of whatever age, from whatever background in Scotland, to learn, have their assessment recognised and be employable”. Source link
Read More »New federal plan aims to use more donor organs, improve transplant safety
[ U.S. health officials unveiled proposed changes to the nation’s transplant system, hoping to help more patients get lifesaving organs, even when donations aren’t perfect. Source link
Read More »New dashboard helps predict and plan for disease outbreaks
[ When infectious diseases surge, response often comes down to timing: whether communities can position the right people and supplies before case counts spike. A new tool developed by UC San Diego with UNICEF and New Light Technologies helps Peru and Brazil anticipate dengue and malaria, plan resources and lay …
Read More »Air traffic control concerns over plans for 200m tall wind turbines
The body responsible for managing the UK’s airspace opposes the project in southern Scotland. BBC News
Read More »'New Midlands rail plan is HS2 in drag'
Residents give the BBC their views on the government’s new Birmingham-to-Manchester rail plan. BBC News
Read More »Emails show US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit
The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a visit to Little Saint James, Epstein’s private island, in 2012. BBC News
Read More »Can Green leader Zack Polanski become a serious player?
But you can hear a hint of nerves around the edges about Polanski’s more vigorous, edgy style. In recent years, the Greens have managed to appeal to metropolitan voters, with progressive ideals, or – to use a term Polanski is happy to embrace – “woke” values. At the same time, …
Read More »Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly
Don’t get swept into paying for extras you don’t need. BBC News
Read More »Why is my postbox covered in black plastic?
Seven “postboxes of the future” are in place in Northern Ireland, of 3,500 planned across the UK. BBC News
Read More »'We fear being made homeless in town revamp'
Blackpool Council’s £90m plan to demolish about 400 properties is “diabolical” one resident says. BBC News
Read More »Route for third Edinburgh tram line unveiled
The detailed plans show Edinburgh’s south suburban railway being used with a new connection to the existing route on Leith Walk. BBC News
Read More »Plans unveiled for new Olympic-size swimming pool
The plans were endorsed at a special meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council on Thursday. BBC News
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