North East firms get £23.7m innovation funding boost
Four North East projects win a share of £23.7m from the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, unlocking £55m in private investment and aiming to create hundreds of high-value jobs.
Category : Innovation
Ancient Ethiopian palace may be world's first skyscraper
A 2,800-year-old Ethiopian palace at Yeha could have been as tall as 16 storeys, taller than Chicago's Home Insurance Building, new research shows.
95p Anchovy Paste Boosts Pasta Bake Flavour
Adding a small amount of anchovy paste to a pasta bake sauce while cooking can give it a deeper, savoury flavour, according to BBC Good Food guidance.
Tado smart radiator thermostats cut to £59.99 amid bill rise
Tado° Smart Radiator Thermostats X are reduced to £59.99 at Amazon, down from £74.99, as Ofgem's price cap rises 4% on October 1, taking typical bills to £1,723.
Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage vs Nissan Qashqai: Cheapest wins
Christopher Sharp drove the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai. The cheapest car, the Nissan Qashqai, scored highest with 8/10.
Air fryer sausages: Juicy in 10-15 mins, no oil needed
Air frying sausages delivers juicy, golden-brown results in 10-15 minutes without oil, cutting fat and effort. Experts call it the easiest, fastest, most energy-efficient method.
One Ingredient Makes Instant Coffee Taste Like a Cafe Brew
Adding a splash of cold water to instant coffee before hot water removes bitterness, a social media video claims, and commenters agree.
RAC names Kia EV2 as first-ever Car of the Year
The RAC has named the electric Kia EV2 as its first-ever Car of the Year, praising its low running costs, range and value at a critical time for UK drivers.
75% of UK's top-selling plug-in hybrids can't use rapid chargers
Only 26% of the UK's 20 top-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can use rapid chargers, according to analysis by industry body ChargeUK, raising concerns about petrol reliance.
Mayfield's new AI garden and vinyl café open in Manchester
Mayfield’s regeneration continues with the Avanade Intelligent Garden, an AI-powered green space, and White Label, an all-day vinyl café, opening this weekend.
Arsenal assistant confirms Vinicius interest as Havertz update emerges
Arsenal assistant Miguel Molina has confirmed the club's summer pursuit of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, while Kai Havertz returns early from international duty with a suspected hamstring injury.
Gerrard unveils sports hub investment plan for Liverpool
Steven Gerrard announces multi-million-pound investment to create world-class sports and education facilities in Liverpool and Knowsley, including six new 3G pitches and around 16 padel courts.
Stop window condensation with 1 kitchen staple
Window condensation can be eliminated using washing-up liquid, which creates a protective barrier on glass. Lynsey Crombie, the 'Queen of Clean', recommends the simple method.
Half of Brits too scared to cook intimidating dishes
53% of Brits avoid cooking dishes they'd love to try, citing intimidation. Soufflé and lobster top the list of most feared meals, with beef Wellington close behind.
£1m boost for Northumberland firm Dragonfly Advanced Materials
Prudhoe-based Dragonfly Advanced Materials has secured £1m in funding from Northstar Ventures and Innovate UK to scale up its aerogel manufacturing technology and create jobs.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: best triple camera, but crease and battery disappoint
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold keeps the traditional phone shape when closed, offering a bright internal screen, slick software, and the best triple camera on a foldable, but the crease is more visible and battery life is shorter.
McLaren F1 named best British car ever built
A motoring expert has named the McLaren F1 the best British car ever built, citing its 240mph top speed and record-breaking legacy.
Historic Newcastle venue hosts future of work experiment
Newcastle's Boiler Shop, part of Stephenson's Works, will host Work Beyond Walls on September 9-10, a two-day living workplace experiment with 20 global brands and over 300 attendees.
Mary Berry's Savoury Muffins: 'Lovely' and 'Oozy' in 20 Minutes
Mary Berry's savoury muffins, made with sun-dried tomato paste, are 'lovely' and 'oozy', ready in 20 minutes, and praised by BBC Food.
Roast potatoes crunchier with 1 'game-changing' ingredient
Adding baking soda to the boil makes roast potatoes crunchier and fluffier, says recipe creator FoodByMaria, whose method has over 200 five-star reviews.
Chefs' Secret Ingredient for Better Gravy: Umami Boosters
Chefs agree the key to better gravy is ditching granules, using roasting juices, and adding umami-rich ingredients like soy sauce, Marmite, or Worcestershire sauce.
Clean grout in under 5 minutes with steam, no scrubbing needed
A home hacks expert reveals her favourite natural grout cleaning method using a steam cleaner, calling it the fastest and least messy technique for sparkling grout lines without harsh chemicals or pastes.
Cleaner shares fastest natural grout whitening method in under 5 minutes
A cleaner reveals her favourite natural method to whiten badly stained grout in under five minutes, using just steam and no harsh chemicals.
122m mast approved for Brechfa Forest wind farm site
Carmarthenshire councillors unanimously approved a 122m meteorological mast near Brechfa Forest, despite 20 objections. The mast will gather wind data for the proposed Glyn Cothi wind farm.
Poached eggs in 2 minutes using microwave method
Poached eggs can be made soft and springy in just two minutes using a microwave and a mug, no pan needed, says food writer Cindy.
Sudoku 7432 Hard: Puzzle and Tips
Today's hard Sudoku puzzle 7432 challenges solvers with a demanding grid. Find the complete puzzle and expert solving strategies to crack it.
Dedic's Newcastle impact a sign of things to come under Jaissle
Amar Dedic provided two assists in Newcastle's 3-2 Carabao Cup win over West Brom, showing the value of knowing Matthias Jaissle's system.
Cyborg Cockroaches Designed for Search and Rescue
Scientists have developed giant cyborg cockroaches to aid search and rescue operations, according to a new video report.
Cockroaches to Aid Search and Rescue After Earthquakes
Australian researchers have fitted cockroaches with sensors and cameras to help locate survivors in earthquake rubble, according to a new study.
Julian Alvarez ignores Mikel Arteta phone call as Barcelona looms
Julian Alvarez has reportedly refused to take Mikel Arteta's phone call, with the Atletico Madrid star still determined to join Barcelona this summer.
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