Author: Dave Carter

Earlier this year, Professor Hammond received undisclosed documents from a source within the Environment Agency (EA) related to a court case involving Southern Water’s illegal sewage discharge in 2021. Among these documents was a previously unpublished definition of what constitutes “heavy rain” conditions. Internal papers from the EA also confirmed that water companies are permitted… Continue reading Most sewage spills in England may be illegal, new research suggests

The NHS in England has begun offering the first drug designed to assist people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in improving their ability to walk. Fampridine works by enhancing nerve signals, which helps some individuals move more easily and maintain greater independence in their daily lives. Multiple sclerosis occurs when the immune system attacks the myelin… Continue reading Multiple sclerosis: First drug to help patients walk now on NHS in England

Many people may feel like rain has been absent for quite some time, and this perception isn’t far from reality for certain parts of the UK. Interestingly, June overall was actually wetter than usual across the country. However, this rainfall was heavily concentrated during the first half of the month in England and Wales, creating… Continue reading UK weather: When will it rain next?

Recent analysis reveals that drop-off charges at the UK’s busiest airports have surged by an average of one-third since last summer. The RAC examined fees at 20 major airports, finding that 16 have increased their rates over the past year. Among them, London Gatwick and Stansted airports stand as the priciest, both charging £10 for… Continue reading Airport drop-off fees up by a third – here are the priciest

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the UK’s weekly album chart, an all-time ranking was unveiled on Wednesday. Oasis’s iconic album, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, has amassed an impressive total of 6.2 million chart units in the UK, combining both streams and sales, as reported by the Official Charts Company. The band experienced a… Continue reading Oasis overtake The Beatles in all-time UK album chart

The flight eventually proceeded onward to Liverpool after an interruption. According to the airline, their cabin and ground staff are specifically trained to quickly evaluate any situation and respond appropriately to maintain the safety of the flight and passengers at all times. The airline emphasized that they treat such incidents with utmost seriousness and have… Continue reading Mid-air mass brawl halts easyJet's Tenerife to Liverpool flight

Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has recently indicated that fully restoring the iconic Mackintosh Building to its original state is not feasible without securing additional financial resources. The building, a seminal work by architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, suffered extensive damage following two devastating fires, first in 2014 and again in 2018. Although the school had… Continue reading Glasgow School of Art cannot restore fire-hit Mackintosh Building

It looks like you shared an excerpt of an article or report discussing the challenges of family life and raising children in Islington, London, including difficulties with housing affordability, declining birth rates, and the impact on the community. Would you like me to summarize the key points, analyze the content, or help with something else… Continue reading The London borough with one of England's lowest fertility rates

Anas Sarwar, the leader of the Scottish Labour Party, has announced his resignation to accept the position of Minister of State for Trade in the government led by Andy Burnham. This move means Sarwar will step down from both his leadership role and his seat in the Scottish Parliament. To facilitate his new role, he… Continue reading Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister job

River levels across Wales are nearing historic lows as officials prepare to declare an “environmental drought” for several regions. After experiencing just around 5% of the average rainfall for July, compounded by consecutive heatwaves and a dry spell from April through June, Wales is facing severe water shortages. Afonydd Cymru, the representative body for the… Continue reading Drought announcement looms for parts of Wales over river levels