Pride Month: Childline figures show hope and fears over acceptance
In aid of Pride Month, Childline is encouraging children and young people with concerns about
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5 years of climate-related health and economic stress following early heatwave
May’s scorching temperatures arrived ahead of a predicted ‘super El Niño’, and triggered a rapid
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Public invited to pick wildlife stars for new generation of banknotes
From puffins to pine martens, 18 UK animal species are in the running to appear
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A Universal boost for Bedfordshire’s economy and tourism
A major Universal theme park is set to be built in Bedfordshire after the government
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Green infrastructure plan puts nature in the frame
Nature such as wetlands, woodlands and coastal marshes should be treated as core infrastructure alongside
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New laser technique offers sharper view of a crucial air pollutant
Scientists have unveiled a powerful new way to detect and measure formaldehyde in the atmosphere, a breakthrough that could improve air pollution monitoring and help researchers better understand the chemistry behind smog, ozone formation and wildfire emissions.
Parents take legal action after council refuses to investigate nursery abuse case
Families affected by one of the most disturbing childcare abuse cases in recent years have begun legal action against Camden Council over its refusal to investigate whether the nursery operator failed to protect children.
Supreme Court ruling changes safeguards for disabled people
The decision has sparked outrage among charities, with some claiming it has devalued ‘the rights
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Suffolk Council sets deadline for response to local government reorganisation challenge
The authority has given Downing Street until 12th June to provide information or face a
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CCTV supports police in more than 600 incidents over three months
CCTV cameras have assisted emergency services in over 600 incidents and contributed to two criminal
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Luton launches landlord licensing scheme after court victory
New landlord licensing rules have come into force in Luton after a legal challenge by
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ADCS against social media ban for under-16s
Members of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services oppose controversial ban proposed by MPs
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57% of public sector workers use AI-driven services, says report
Latest Granicus survey suggests widening gap between increased use of AI in public sector and
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Funding for studies of Nottingham heat network
City Council secures government funding for two studies on how to optimise its 50 year-old district heating network. Nottingham
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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 confidante for young people navigating body image. However, a recent study shows helpful and harmful advice often appear in the same conversation.
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Drought-proofing the UK: behavioural change is fastest route to resilience
Nature is collapsing at an alarming rate, and we are witnessing the planet’s sixth mass
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