From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Before they embarked on their incredible ascent into space, the crew – Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen – conveyed a surprising calm. They told us that…
Government backs permanent return of golden eagles to England.
Golden eagles, magnificent birds of prey that once soared across English skies, are poised for a triumphant and permanent return, backed by a significant £1 million government pledge aimed at…
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of thousands of ceasefire violations.
The fragile truce, initiated to coincide with Orthodox Easter celebrations, has been marred by mutual accusations of hundreds, and potentially thousands, of violations from both Ukrainian and Russian forces, casting…
Hopes more pine martens will be born in south-west England.
Conservation efforts to reintroduce the elusive pine marten to the ancient woodlands of south-west England are yielding significant success, with experts expressing optimism for a new wave of births this…
Chagos Islands: UK shelves Diego Garcia deal after Trump opposition.
The British government, led by Sir Keir Starmer, has dramatically shelved its long-anticipated deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a move largely attributed to escalating tensions…
West of England headlines: ‘Doctors strikes’ and ‘paw prints in space’.
The West of England has been abuzz with a spectrum of compelling narratives this past week, ranging from the critical industrial action by medical professionals to the whimsical discovery of…
Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients
In a strongly worded statement, Meta articulated its rationale for the ban: "We will not allow trial lawyers to profit from our platforms while simultaneously claiming they are harmful." This…
Doomsday seed collectors aim to save Wales’ native species
Stationed at the National Botanical Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire, their small, unassuming lab buzzes with the hum of freezers, each containing silver packets meticulously labelled, holding the promise of…
I tried 50 new things before turning 50 – it changed my mindset
A transformative journey of personal discovery, undertaken by Lisa de-Laune, has blossomed into a vibrant community aimed at redefining the narrative around mid-life for women. Faced with a confluence of…
Artemis II blasts closer to the far side of the Moon
This pivotal moment represents the first time in over half a century, since Apollo 17 in 1972, that humans have ventured beyond low Earth orbit. The Artemis II mission is…

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