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‘He’s coming home’: for some, the World Cup brings fear not celebration
In a stark reality check, data shows domestic abuse reports surge after England World Cup
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Forever chemicals in Great Lakes reveal 42-year story of contamination
A major study spanning more than four decades has traced how toxic ‘forever chemicals’ have moved through the Great Lakes, revealing a complex picture of contamination that varies dramatically between each lake and the wildlife that live there.
Evidence supporting disposable BBQ ban mounts higher than landfill
Each summer we have the same debate — should Britain introduce an outright prohibition on
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Scientists surprised as climate change hits temperate species hardest
Climate change is causing species to disappear from parts of their natural ranges at a
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What Andy Burnham’s victory could mean for housing and planning
Following his win in the Makerfield by-election, experts explain why an Andy Burnham leadership could
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First phase complete on £55m Preston and South Ribble flood defences
2,000 km of new flood defence walls, 20,000 tonne clay embankment and four new floodgates
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£61m fund to help communities save local pubs and shops
A £61m fund has been launched to help communities take ownership of local assets such
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Mayor announces £6m fund to help boroughs improve air quality
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced an additional £6 million in funding for local projects aimed at reducing air pollution across the capital. The funding, unveiled on Clean Air Day, will be made available through the fifth round of the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund.
Knitted data and cleaner school runs: Celebrating London’s air quality pioneers
The first ever Breathe London Awards took place in London on Tuesday (16th June), to
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Disabled teenager left without suitable home after surgey
A disabled teenager was left unable to use their wheelchair at home after major surgery
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Oxfordshire council take legal action against flag raisers
Oxfordshire County Council has launched a legal bid to prevent the unauthorised placement of flags
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Bristol Council cleared of social media monitoring
An independent investigation has found no evidence of widespread, routine or systematic monitoring of social
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Wychavon and Malvern Hills ‘consider legal options’ over special measures planning
Under the regime, central government has the power to force through new developments. Wychavon District
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Government consults on third-party data intermediaries
Views sought on how to remove barriers and support the development of a trusted, effective data intermediaries market. The
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Alarming scale of fake news in local online spaces
Researchers find significant levels of misinformation on social media, especially in the run-up to local
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We can’t stop teens asking AI about body image, so how do we respond?
With 40% of seven to 12-year-olds now using generative AI, chatbots are becoming an unlikely
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To keep the UK cool, we must get a grip on the grid
Ageing energy infrastructure stands in the way of the steps needed to ready Britain for
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