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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Defence Secretary Calls For Mandatory National Service Return

Defence Secretary Barry Davies ignites a national debate by advocating for the return of compulsory National Service, arguing it would instil discipline, bridge social divides, and bolster UK security in an increasingly volatile world.

Trump Demands National Guard in Chicago; Pritzker Refuses

A major political standoff erupts as former President Donald Trump calls for the National Guard to be deployed to Chicago, a move Governor JB Pritzker has vehemently rejected as a dangerous political gambit ahead of the Republican convention.

Sam Ryder's Grand National Anthem Stuns Aintree Crowd

Eurovision hero Sam Ryder made a spectacular and patriotic entrance at the 2024 Randox Grand National, performing the national anthem from a vintage Rolls-Royce to roaring applause from the Aintree crowd.

US National Guard Mobilises Across 19 States in Major Drill

In a massive show of force, nearly 5,500 National Guard soldiers from nineteen American states have been mobilised for a critical homeland security exercise, 'Vigilant Guard', simulating responses to catastrophic domestic threats.

Giant Trump Alligator Statue Ordered Off Alcatraz Island

A Florida-based Native American tribe has been ordered to remove a controversial 15-foot fibreglass alligator statue depicting Donald Trump from Alcatraz Island, following a ruling by the National Park Service that it violates permit regulations.

Yosemite Ranger Sacked in Trans Pride Flag Dispute

A veteran Yosemite National Park ranger has been dismissed following a dispute over displaying a Trans Pride flag at work, igniting a fierce debate on free speech, discrimination, and National Park Service policies.

Inside UK's secret crisis control centre

Exclusive insight into the UK government's covert crisis management unit, revealing how top officials tackle emergencies from pandemics to cyberattacks.

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