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Brits to be treated to spectacular 'Sturgeon Moon' - when and where you can see it
Bristol Post
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August 2, 2025
With this year’s full Sturgeon Moon set to rise on Saturday, August 9, many Brits are bracing for another restless night. August's full moon is named after North America’s largest fish, the sturgeon, and will be visible in the UK at 8.54am. It is...
YouTube is leading streaming takeover of UK TV sets, says Ofcom
IBC365
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YouTube is now the second most-watched service in the UK, behind the BBC and ahead of ITV. The video platform is leading the charge in the streaming takeover of TV sets, with the service now the first place that younger viewers go as soon as they...
UFU and YFCU rally NI farmers to join the UK’s biggest online farming event - #Farm24
Farming Life
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August 2, 2025
The Ulster Farmers’ Union and the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster are calling on farmers across Northern Ireland to take part in #Farm24 on Thursday 7 August 2025, the UK’s largest online celebration of farming and food production. UFU president...
American teen tries first Tesco meal deal as Brits say same thing about choices
Manchester Evening News
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August 2, 2025
A teenage visitor from America has revealed his astonishment at one specific element of British supermarket shopping during his first trip to Tesco. Kalani Smith, who comes from Tennessee, USA, frequently documents his experiences of life on this...
Journalists urged to make climate information work for farmers
Star
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Weather informationJournalists have been urged to demystify complex climate information and translate it into clear, practical messages that guide farmers, traders, youth and policymakers in making timely and informed decisions. Experts say...
Journalist tries to set record straight on Gaza food distribution
Yahoo News
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Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways (NewsNation) — Former British military officer and...
Search for missing Northumberland man 'known to go camping' in Scotland
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 2, 2025
A search has been launched to trace a missing Northumberland man who has been "known to go camping" in Scotland. Ben Middlemass, 26, was last seen in the Widdrington area of England at 2am on Friday. He has not been seen or heard from since....
Nicola Sturgeon most ‘feared’ figure in UK politics, says former SNP MP
The Herald (Scotland)
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August 2, 2025
However, she criticised the former SNP's leader's handling of the party, saying that the structure of the SNP had "never grown or adapted" under Ms Sturgeon's watch. Her comments come as the former SNP MP and ex-Westminster deputy leader for the...
“I’ve never seen a bowler do that” - England coach blasts Akash Deep for send-off to Ben Duckett in ENG vs IND 2025 5th Test
Sportskeeda
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August 2, 2025
England batting coach Marcus Trescothick blasted India pacer Akash Deep for his send-off to Ben Duckett on Day 2 of the fifth Test at The Oval in London. The former opener stated he has hardly seen any bowler do what Deep did and that it was a...
The 'new cotton bud'. Why this plastic product littering Scotland should be banned
The Herald (Scotland)
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August 2, 2025
A group of 20 organisations, including campaigns, charities and businesses, has issued the letter urging the Scottish Government to ban them. Flossers join a long list of personal hygiene and other products that have littered Scotland's...
Northern Ireland winger heads for Cyprus after being told he has no immediate future at Rangers
Belfast Telegraph
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August 1, 2025
The Rangers star had been on the radar of teams across Europe and America. He made just four league starts last season, sparking speculation that he may move away from Ibrox despite having two years left on his contract. New manager Russell Martin...
Journalists from Global South fight media hegemony
Press TV
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Ali Mohammad Press TV, Caracas Over 120 journalists from more than 50 countries have gathered in Venezuela to launch a united front: Voices of the New World. That’s an alliance of communicators from the Global South, working to reclaim narrative...
BT, Sky and Virgin Media beaten on price by rival - with one important catch
Daily Express
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August 2, 2025
One such internet service provider (ISP) is Community Fibre, an excellent company whose services I have used in the past. It is currently running a flash sale where it’s offering 500Mbps full fibre broadband for just £20 per month. Article...
Church of England Newspaper suspends print operations
Christian Today
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August 2, 2025
The Church of England Newspaper has for a long time been an important pillar in UK Christian media. (The Church of England Newspaper) What might be the world’s oldest Christian newspaper is suspending its print operations indefinitely following...
Famous birthdays for Aug. 2: Joanna Cassidy, Britt Lower
United Press International (UPI)
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Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. They include: -- Artist Frederic Auguste Bartholdi in 1834 -- Actor Myrna Loy in 1905 -- Writer James Baldwin in 1924 -- Musician/journalist Philippa Schuyler in 1931 -- Actor...
What time does WWE SummerSlam 2024 Night 1 start? US, UK, India & more
Sportskeeda
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August 2, 2025
We are just hours away from Night 1 of WWE SummerSlam 2025. The Biggest Party of the Summer will air live from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The card of SummerSlam night 1 is interesting to watch as the World Heavyweight Champion match between CM...
Blackburn Rovers transfer latest as Middlesbrough return for Callum Brittain
Lancashire Telegraph
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July 31, 2025
The Teessiders, along with Derby County, saw a bid knocked back three weeks ago, which led to Brittain refusing to play against Accrington Stanley. However, Brittain has reintegrated into the squad since and featured in the last three pre-season...
Lancashire town named among UK's best all-rounder staycation spots
Lancashire Telegraph
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August 2, 2025
UK Holiday Park provider Away Resorts has suggested the best places to have a break, whether you’re looking for something for a couples getaway, pet-friendly accommodation or a family weekend away with the kids. According to TripAdvisor data,...
The cost of apathy in England’s mining towns
New Statesman
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August 2, 2025
One year ago, as the riots that started in Southport spread across the country, people in the old coalfields started to join in the action. In Wath upon Dearne, a former pit area in the metropolitan borough of Rotherham, rioters clashed with...
Britain’s New Left-Wing Party May Be Devastating for Labour
Jacobin
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This week, Keir Starmer announced that Britain would recognize a Palestinian state in September, if Israel doesn’t agree to a cease-fire first. Starmer’s arrogant posture — teasing the idea that the former colonial power might acknowledge...