
Thames Desalination Plant Reactivated Amid Drought
Thames Water’s £250m desalination plant is being reactivated due to worsening drought conditions, highlighting growing water security concerns across the

Thames Water’s £250m desalination plant is being reactivated due to worsening drought conditions, highlighting growing water security concerns across the

Scientists in Reading have created the first 100% British chocolate bar since 1932, using Reading-grown cocoa. Explore the implications for UK food

Pero’s Bridge in Bristol city centre has been closed due to a major malfunction, causing disruption. Get the latest details on the closure.

A popular and iconic Swansea venue is set to close its doors after owners announced a closing date, impacting the city’s cultural landscape.

Firefighters from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue have been tackling a blaze involving smouldering peatland at the popular Holme Fen Nature Reserve.

Key regional news includes Oxford United’s Carabao Cup defeat, Southampton fan bans over play-off trouble, and an M40 car fire near Banbury causing delays.

Drivers heading towards London faced significant M25 disruption due to a crash, overturned van, and broken-down lorry, causing lane closures and delays.
The Buck Moon has been visible across the UK, including the South West, preceding a month of significant solar and lunar eclipses, offering a celestial
Germany is reportedly pushing to join the UK’s next-generation fighter jet programme, with a potential deadline for new entrants next year.
Andy Burnham’s government plans increased defence spending, promising economic benefits for the South West. Details and reactions.


