Woman dies after van hits pedestrian
A woman has died after she was hit by a van while walking across the road in Rotherham. The 28-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead after a collision with a grey…
‘Life ahead’ for families with Huntington’s gene
Relatives of those affected by Huntington’s disease have said they now have hope for the future after the discovery of a treatment which could slow the disease by 75%. The…
‘I’m running 10km every day in aid of prostate cancer’
Here we go again. A 10km run. Every day in October. Some may say that’s madness, and I’d be one of them. But it means the world, which is why…
Wildfires and dried wetlands due to ‘extreme heat’
The UK is “shockingly underprepared” for changing weather patterns caused by climate change, nature trusts have said. A report from The Wildlife Trusts found extreme heat had negatively impacted local…
NFU concerned about subsidy plan despite changes
Potential cuts to jobs and livestock have been reduced by changes to Wales’ farm subsidy scheme, according to Welsh government consultants. Ministers said the revised plan promised better outcomes and…
NASA Confirms Water Found on the Moon’s South Pole — A New Era of Lunar Exploration Begins
Cape Canaveral, September 25, 2025 — In a groundbreaking scientific breakthrough, NASA has officially confirmed the presence of frozen water deposits at the Moon’s South Pole, marking one of the…
Consultation to be held on phones in schools
A local authority will hold a consultation about students having mobile phones in schools. West Northamptonshire Council said it could not impose a ban but would look to give out…
Munich Oktoberfest to re-open after fatal house fire and bomb threat
Police in the German city of Munich say the venue where Oktoberfest is taking place will re-open early on Wednesday evening, after it was shut while investigators probed a potential…
Afghans rejoice as internet returns after Taliban blackout
Afghans have taken to the streets to rejoice in the restoration of internet and telecom services after the Taliban government shut them down, provoking widespread condemnation. Local reporters said communications…
What is fracking and why is it controversial?
The government says it plans to pass legislation to permanently ban fracking for shale gas in England. A moratorium on the practice was put in place by the last government…