Coal Mining Museum staff strike over pay dispute
Workers at Yorkshire's National Coal Mining Museum walk out over 'insulting' pay offer as Unison union condemns management's refusal to negotiate fair wages.
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Rare 'Ghost Plant' Flowers in California Park Miracle
In an extraordinary botanical discovery, the elusive 'ghost plant' has flowered against all odds in a California state park, stunning conservationists and offering hope for rare species survival.
Adani Denies Below-Market Coal Sales Costing Queensland Millions
Mining giant Adani denies explosive allegations it sold coal below market value, potentially costing Queensland hundreds of millions in lost royalties amid growing scrutiny of resource sector practices.
Protect Your Garden from Winter Frost Damage
Expert gardening strategies to protect your precious plants from winter's icy grip. Learn simple, effective methods to prevent frost damage and ensure your garden thrives through the cold months.
Peace Lily Care: Ultimate Guide to Healthy Houseplants
Discover expert peace lily care tips including watering mistakes to avoid, perfect lighting conditions, and simple tricks to encourage beautiful blooms year-round.
Tennessee Chemical Plant Explosion: Multiple Missing
A massive explosion at a Tennessee chemical plant has left multiple people missing and injured, with emergency services conducting desperate search operations amid ongoing safety concerns.
Tennessee Chemical Plant Explosion: Multiple Fatalities
A massive explosion at a Tennessee chemical plant has left multiple people dead and several critically injured, with emergency services battling the aftermath in Bucksnort.
Tennessee plant explosion causes multiple casualties
A devastating explosion at a Tennessee chemical plant has left multiple people dead and injured, with emergency services continuing their response in Bucksnort.
Major explosion at Tennessee military explosives plant
A devastating explosion has torn through a military explosives manufacturing plant in Tennessee, triggering massive emergency response and raising serious safety concerns about the facility's operations.
Queensland coal plants get decade-long extension
Queensland's state-owned coal-fired power stations will operate up to ten years longer than planned under a controversial new government roadmap, delaying Australia's transition to renewable energy.
Coal firm probed over endangered glider habitat
A fiery Senate hearing reveals investigation into Australian coal firm accused of clearing critical habitat for endangered greater gliders, sparking political confrontation over environmental enforcement.
Whitehaven's £10bn Sellafield nuclear takeover
Europe's oldest nuclear site faces unprecedented cleanup as Whitehaven Coal acquires Sellafield in a landmark deal raising environmental and safety concerns across Cumbria.
Renewables Overtake Coal in Global Power Generation
In a historic shift for global energy markets, renewable sources have surpassed coal-fired power generation for the first time, marking a watershed moment in the world's transition to clean energy according to new International Energy Agency data.
Australia's Energy Crisis: Power Prices to Soar 35%
Millions of Australian households brace for significant electricity bill hikes as the nation's energy grid faces unprecedented pressure from coal plant closures and renewable transition challenges.
UN warns political will needed to restore Zaporizhzhia power
The UN nuclear watchdog warns that restoring external power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant requires urgent political will as safety concerns escalate at the Russian-occupied facility.
Queensland Coal Plant Could Close Six Years Early
Australia's energy landscape faces dramatic transformation as Queensland's largest coal-fired power station could shut down six years ahead of schedule, accelerating the nation's transition to renewables.
Trump's coal industry pledge sparks environmental concerns
Former President Donald Trump makes sweeping promises to revitalise America's coal industry while facing criticism from environmental groups and climate activists.
Autumn Houseplant Survival: Expert Care Guide
Discover essential autumn houseplant care strategies from horticulture experts. Learn how to adjust watering, lighting and humidity to keep your plants healthy through the cooler months.
Childcare execs pocket bonuses amid safety scandal
Senior executives at Australia's largest childcare provider received massive bonuses despite shocking allegations of systemic abuse and safety failures within their centres, sparking public fury.
Houseplant Mushrooms: A Sign of Healthy Soil?
Discover why fungi growing in your pot plants signals healthy soil and learn when to worry. Expert advice from a houseplant clinic.
Coal lobby wants spy agencies to monitor environmental groups
Peak mining body pushes for mandatory intelligence reporting on activist organisations, raising concerns about democratic freedoms and corporate influence over national security.
Greenpeace activists occupy power plant in coal mine protest
Environmental campaigners scale RWE's Nottinghamshire power station, demanding government U-turn on controversial West Cumbria coal project and highlighting climate hypocrisy.
1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation
A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.
Phoenix Police Reopen 600+ Cases After Investigation Failures
The Phoenix Police Department is re-examining over 600 criminal cases, including violent felonies, following an internal audit that revealed serious flaws in their initial investigations. The probe, initiated last year, has already led to the identificati
Convicted Terrorist Entered UK After Home Office Blunder
Exclusive: A convicted Al-Qaeda terrorist was granted asylum in Britain after Home Office officials failed to detect his criminal past. The shocking security breach has sparked a major internal investigation and demands for answers from Ministers.
Boxing icon Christy Martin marries former rival Lisa Holewyne
Boxing legend Christy Martin, the 'Coal Miner's Daughter', has married her former rival Lisa Holewyne in a secret ceremony, capping off a remarkable love story that began in the ring.
The Worst Film Ever? Inside 1966's Bizarre 'The Unknown'
Uncover the shocking story behind 'The Unknown', a 1966 British film so catastrophically bad it's achieved cult notoriety. From its non-existent plot to its baffling production, discover why critics are calling it the absolute worst.
Ombudsman Slams Home Office Over Windrush Claimant Neglect
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has issued a damning report condemning Home Office officials for their 'unacceptable' handling of a Windrush claimant's case while she was terminally ill, demanding urgent improvements to prevent further inju
BHP job cuts threaten Queensland mining town's future
The St Vincent de Paul Society braces for a surge in demand as BHP announces massive job losses at its Queensland coal mines, threatening to devastate the community of Dysart.
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