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Download IPFS The National Basketball Association (NBA) will make its long-awaited return to the United Kingdom, confirming regular-season fixtures in London for 2026 and Manchester for 2027. This marks the first NBA action on British soil since 2019, with both cities set to host major games that reinforce the league’s[Read More…]

Download IPFS A Southampton resident has once again raised concerns over parcel delivery standards after a courier from Evri, formerly known as Hermes, discarded a package in a shared hallway and ran off when confronted. This incident follows a previous complaint by the same resident regarding poor service from the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Optegra Eye Health Care, based in Whiteley, has published its second group-wide sustainability report showcasing efforts to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high standards in care. Optegra Eye Health Care has released its second annual Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in plastic reduction and operational sustainability across sites in[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A man who fled from police was electrocuted and then fatally struck by a London Underground train during a search operation, an inquest has heard. The incident has drawn strong criticism from a coroner, who described Transport for London’s (TfL) response as “inadequate” and flagged serious safety oversights.[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Professor Michele Dougherty has been appointed Astronomer Royal, the first woman to hold the post since its creation in 1675, over 350 years ago. She did not study science at secondary school in South Africa; her early fascination began with a homemade telescope built with her father, which[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A major new study found that nearly one in three UK teenagers who vape are likely to later take up smoking cigarettes, raising renewed concerns about youth vaping and nicotine addiction. In contrast, approximately 1.5 per cent of teens who did not vape went on to smoke, suggesting a potential gateway[Read More…]

Download IPFS A Newport-based childcare centre has been awarded the prestigious title of Nursery of the Year for Wales by the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), recognising its outstanding commitment to early years education and care. Bellevue Nursery in Newport earned the top honour during a ceremony held in Liverpool[Read More…]