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Birnbeck Pier awarded £8m in lottery rescue bid

The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap

£4.3M Lottery Lifeline Saves Historic Birnbeck Pier

The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.

NASA Solar Storm Warning as Sun Wakes Up

NASA scientists issue a stark warning as the sun enters a period of heightened activity, increasing the risk of powerful solar storms that could cripple satellites, disrupt power grids, and trigger spectacular auroras over the UK.

Yellowstone Reopens After Wildfire Closure

Yellowstone National Park has reopened its doors after a temporary shutdown caused by a rapidly spreading wildfire. Park officials confirm the blaze is now under control, with emergency services remaining on high alert.

UK's Tiny Island: No Cars, A Pub That Never Closes

Escape to the tiny, car-free island of Steep Holm in the Bristol Channel, where a pub never locks its doors, overnight electricity is a novelty, and history whispers from every stone. Your ultimate guide to an off-grid adventure.

Mount Rainier National Park Faces Major Water Crisis

A major pipeline rupture has left Mount Rainier National Park without running water, forcing closures and sparking a major conservation alert. Officials scramble for solutions as the peak tourist season approaches.

Folk Heroes: Dad & Accomplice Evade UK Police for 3 Years

The astonishing true story of Tom Phillips and Dezi Freeman, the 'folk heroes' who lived off-grid for three years in a UK manhunt. Discover their secret camps, the emotional letters, and the mystery of the missing children.

Nationwide Blackout Plunges Cuba Into Darkness and Protest

Cuba faces a severe nationwide power cut, plunging millions into darkness and triggering protests. The blackout, one of the worst in recent history, highlights the island's ongoing energy crisis and economic struggles.

Wildfire Threatens California's Ancient Sequoia Trees

A rapidly expanding wildfire, fuelled by powerful winds, is menacing California's iconic Giant Sequoia groves. Firefighters are in a critical battle to protect these ancient natural wonders, some over 3,000 years old, from catastrophic damage.

UK's First Digital Detox Town Bans Mobile Signals

Nestled in the Peak District, the idyllic spa town of Bakewell is pioneering a radical retreat from modern connectivity. With a council-backed initiative to create signal-free zones, it's becoming the ultimate destination for Brits seeking a genuine digit

Australia's Energy Grid Crisis: Blackout Warnings Issued

Australia's national energy market is in a state of emergency as extreme cold, generator failures, and gas shortages trigger blackout warnings and send wholesale electricity prices soaring across the eastern states.

Hiker, 85, trampled to death by bison in US national park

An 85-year-old woman on a guided hike in South Dakota's Badlands National Park was tragically killed after being charged and trampled by a massive bison. The shocking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of wild animals.

Piastri Out of Italian GP - McLaren Names Shock Replacement

McLaren's rising star Oscar Piastri has been dramatically ruled out of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza due to a power unit penalty, with reserve driver Alex Palou stepping into the high-pressure role for the iconic race weekend.

UK tourists face £1200 fines at US sand dunes

UK travellers heading to Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park face hefty fines for ignoring strict parking rules during peak season. Essential reading for US road trips.

Herta's F1 Dream Dashed as Cadillac Bid Fails

American motorsport star Colton Herta's highly anticipated move to Formula 1 with the Cadillac Andretti team has been officially blocked for 2025, dealing a major blow to US racing ambitions.

Tuchel's political tightrope as England manager

New England manager Thomas Tuchel attempts to sideline politics while navigating the immense symbolic weight of leading the Three Lions. Can football truly exist in a vacuum?

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