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The National Grid has said three-hour blackouts may take place in parts of the UK this winter in a bid to protect the network.

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Energy crisis: How worried should I be about the lights going out?: A "new and innovative" service to reduce consumer demand is being introduced by the ...
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Energy crisis: How worried should I be about the lights going out?
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National Grid: Nearly £60bn energy grid upgrade needed to hit green target: "Swift and coordinated" action is needed to meet the 2035 decarbonised ...
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National Grid: Nearly £60bn energy grid upgrade needed to hit green target
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Octopus Energy announces 'heavily reduced rates' for some customers: The Octopus Energy trial has proved electric vehicles (EVs) can balance grid as the National ...
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Octopus Energy announces 'heavily reduced rates' for some customers
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New Hampshire man accused of killing Waltham cop, National Grid worker indicted: The suspect accused of plowing into a Waltham construction detail ...
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New Hampshire man accused of killing Waltham cop, National Grid worker ...
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West Midlands STEM education grants available for community groups: West Midlands community groups have just a week left to take advantage of funding available ...
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West Midlands STEM education grants available for community groups
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Energy grids can falter under strain. Startups could fix that.: Investors are looking to AI and data startups to make energy grids smarter and overcome ...
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Energy grids can falter under strain. Startups could fix that.
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More than 4,000 people have say on pylons plan – although form was down on final day
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More than 4,000 people have say on pylons plan – although form was down on ...
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Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils oppose Bramford pylon plan: Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have joined Suffolk County Council in formally objecting ...
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Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils oppose Bramford pylon plan
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North East Lincolnshire Council joins Grimsby to Walpole pylon line fight: Lincolnshire County Council has indicated its intention to take its opposition to the ...
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North East Lincolnshire Council joins Grimsby to Walpole pylon line fight
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Fire that sparked Stourbridge power outage was accidental: FIRE chiefs have said an electrical fire at a sub-station which caused a power outage in Stourbridge ...
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Fire that sparked Stourbridge power outage was accidental
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Behind-the-scenes at new battery site in the old Quidhampton Quarry: THE JOURNAL was given special access to the new battery storage site in Salisbury last week.
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Behind-the-scenes at new battery site in the old Quidhampton Quarry
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Amblecote electrical fire causes power cut in Stourbridge: West Midlands Fire Service said an electrical fire has caused a power outage in parts of Stourbridge.
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Amblecote electrical fire causes power cut in Stourbridge
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I’m a disaster expert – this is what will happen after a Russian cyber attack: A targeted cyberattack is an increasingly likely threat to the UK ...
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I’m a disaster expert – this is what will happen after a Russian cyber ...
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Rerec, Busia County partner to connect 600 households with electricity: Once the project is completed, the metering process should not take too long for people ...
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Rerec, Busia County partner to connect 600 households with electricity
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‘Pylon plan shows we’re becoming a dumping ground’: Our area is becoming a 'back yard dumping ground’ for energy projects to support the south east of the ...
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‘Pylon plan shows we’re becoming a dumping ground’
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Money to spark kids about STEM: A CASH POT to help get local youngsters enthused about technology, science and engingeering and maths opened yesterday – with ...
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Money to spark kids about STEM
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Agony of George Gilbey's mum as she loses only son after fostering 68 kids: Selfless Lynne McGarry has been opening up her family home for more than 20 years and ...
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Agony of George Gilbey's mum as she loses only son after fostering 68 kids
Quick Glance: Gogglebox Star George Gilbey, 40, Dies as Tributes Pour In
  • Gogglebox star George Gilbey has died suddenly at the age of 40 as tributes poured in for the Celebrity Big Brother finalist.

  • George reportedly passed away in a workplace accident where he fell from height and sustained a fatal injury.

  • Tributes from celebrities and fans reflect the sorrow over George's death, although confusion arose when posts continued on his social media account.

  • George was known for his time on Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother, with his family and colleagues mourning his loss.
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Kate Garraway's heartbreaking reaction to harrowing Derek Draper documentary: Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway relived her husband last moments ...
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Kate Garraway's heartbreaking reaction to harrowing Derek Draper ...
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Experts reveal how long and how much it could take to replace Key Bridge after horror collapse
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Experts reveal how long and how much it could take to replace Key Bridge ...
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Conjoined twin Abby Hensel secretly marries - 'He's one of the good ones': Abby and Brittany Hensel are fused together at the torso, with each controlling one ...
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Conjoined twin Abby Hensel secretly marries - 'He's one of the good ones'
Quick Glance: Conjoined twin Abby Hensel, of TLC's 'Abby & Brittany,' is now married to an Army veteran
  • Abby and Brittany Hensel, known from the TLC reality series, have transitioned from a duo to a trio.

  • The marriage of Abby, the left-side conjoined twin, to Josh Bowling, a nurse and United States Army veteran, took place in 2021. They reside in Minnesota, the birthplace and hometown of the Hensel twins.

  • As per the 'Today' show, which acquired marriage records for the spouses, the sisters both work as fifth-grade teachers in their home state.

  • Abby and Josh kept their marital union private until 2023, when they unveiled photos of the wedding ceremony on their TikTok @abbyandbrittanyhensel. A resurfaced clip from a wedding guest depicted an intimate moment from the couple's wedding on Facebook.
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Lonely dog feared 'unadoptable' finds forever home after 852 days in shelter: The 'beautiful, smart, active' dog was abandoned by his family almost ...
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Lonely dog feared 'unadoptable' finds forever home after 852 days in ...
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The Apprentice star in tears as candidates 'didn't deserve' latest double firing: Lord Sugar said goodbye to two candidates – Maura Rath and Raj Chohan – on ...
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The Apprentice star in tears as candidates 'didn't deserve' latest double ...
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Should the EU continue to support Ukraine? Our poll finds Europeans are in favour
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Should the EU continue to support Ukraine? Our poll finds Europeans are in ...
Quick Glance: Fatal Russian Assaults on Ukraine and Appeal for Arms
  • Russia targets areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in response to deadly bombings in the Russian border regions.

  • At least three individuals lost their lives in the Russian assaults in northeastern and southern Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to request additional Patriot air defense systems.

  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's allies to hasten the delivery of warplanes and Patriot air defense systems in light of the increased missile attacks.
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GMB's Richard Madeley says 'I've heard enough' as he shuts down co-star: Richard Madeley seemingly lost interest during the latest instalment of Good Morning ...
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GMB's Richard Madeley says 'I've heard enough' as he shuts down co-star
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King Charles addresses UK in personal Easter speech after cancer shock: the King praised people who 'extend the hand of friendship' in a recorded ...
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King Charles addresses UK in personal Easter speech after cancer shock
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Why has LinkedIn become so weird?: It is now used as a full social network – and is changing how we think about our identities and accomplishments ...
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Why has LinkedIn become so weird?
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Van driver admits killing two after driving wrong way down M25: Barancan Nurcin, 22, was driving a Citroen Dispatch which crashed into three other vehicles.
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Van driver admits killing two after driving wrong way down M25
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Molly the magpie: Queensland premier backs return of Instagram-hit bird to couple after being seized
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Molly the magpie: Queensland premier backs return of Instagram-hit bird to ...
Quick Glance: Premier Supports Influencers in Illegally Raising Molly the Magpie
  • Gold Coast social media influencers Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen surrendered the magpie Molly due to lack of permits.

  • Premier Steven Miles aims to collaborate with authorities to ensure proper care for Molly.

  • Molly the magpie was taken from the wild without permission, but the Premier believes a solution can be found in the best interest of the animal.

  • An online petition with nearly 60,000 signatures calls for the reunion of Molly with Peggy and her family.
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Prince Harry 'under pressure' from Meghan Markle to fix relationship with Royals: "Harry still has vague hopes that he will be forgiven and will be offered ...
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Prince Harry 'under pressure' from Meghan Markle to fix relationship with ...
Quick Glance: The Royal Family Tree: Succession and New Generations
  • After Queen Elizabeth II's death in 2022, the Windsor family tree began to grow rapidly.

  • King Charles III now leads the House of Windsor, followed by Prince William and his family.

  • The line of succession is led by Prince William and his three children, who have taken on the Wales title.

  • A closer look at the current British royal family, including the king, his siblings, children, and grandchildren.
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Mistaken for a baby hedgehog: Woman took beanie pom-pom to the vet | Tiroler Tageszeitung Online
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Mistaken for a baby hedgehog: Woman took beanie pom-pom to the vet | ...
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Injectable contraception linked to increased risk of brain tumour: The study found people using injectable medroxyprogesterone acetate for more than a year ...
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Injectable contraception linked to increased risk of brain tumour
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A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second. It will change the future
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A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second ...
Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
  • A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.

  • Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.

  • The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.

  • Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
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Girl, 2, with rare condition can finally open eyes after surgery: The toddler was able to see her parents for the first time
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Girl, 2, with rare condition can finally open eyes after surgery
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Morecambe and Wise legend’s wife dies 40 years after husband amid short illness: Morecambe and Wise icon Eric Morecambe's wife Joan Bartlett ...
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Morecambe and Wise legend’s wife dies 40 years after husband amid short ...
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Personal trainer was '12 hours from death' and nearly lost arm following false widow spider bite
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Personal trainer was '12 hours from death' and nearly lost arm following ...
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'Much-loved' dad who 'lived life to fullest' dies in plane crash at war museum: Simon Riggs died after his plane crashed at the airfield of Imperial War Museum ...
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'Much-loved' dad who 'lived life to fullest' dies in plane crash at war ...
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Thames Water directors hold crunch talks over utility's future: Britain's biggest water company is expected to announce on Thursday that its shareholders ...
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Thames Water directors hold crunch talks over utility's future
Quick Glance: Thames Water Directors Discuss Utility's Future
  • The board of Thames Water engaged in crucial discussions as shareholders consider diluting a funding pledge. Shareholders, including the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and China's sovereign wealth fund, may retract hundreds of millions of pounds in promised funding.

  • Thames Water, employing about 7,000 people and serving nearly a quarter of the British population, is grappling with over £15 billion in debt. Shareholders had committed to provide £3.25 billion in the coming years, with the initial £750 million slated for this year.

  • The shareholders' decision to reduce financial support could leave the heavily indebted company with few viable options to secure its future. Sky News previously reported that Whitehall officials had prepared contingency plans for Thames Water's potential collapse.

  • Thames Water, serving 15 million customers in London and the south-east of England, has faced significant pressure due to leaks, sewage contamination, executive pay, and dividends. The prospect of temporary nationalisation in the event of a collapse could cost taxpayers billions.
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Bananas stay brilliantly fresh and tasty after 'six months' with storage hack: Keep your bananas fresh for up to a whopping six months with this storage hack ...
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Bananas stay brilliantly fresh and tasty after 'six months' with storage ...
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Istanbul to host 2027 European Games: Istanbul has been unanimously chosen as the host for the fourth European Games in 2027, the European Olympic Committees ...
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Istanbul to host 2027 European Games
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Chilling texts from killer parents after court ruled baby could return to them: Shannon Marsden and Stephen Boden conspired on ways to hurt their son Finley ...
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Chilling texts from killer parents after court ruled baby could return to ...
Quick Glance: Failures in Safeguarding Review of 10-Month-Old's Death
  • A review of the murder of a baby by his parents revealed that Finley Boden 'should have been one of the most protected' children in the area.

  • Ten-month-old Finley died after sustained abuse, with multiple fractures, burns, and injuries that could only have been inflicted by two people working together.

  • He passed away on Christmas Day during the winter 2020 Covid lockdown - just 39 days after being returned to his parents' care by social services.

  • A report published by the Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Partnership today found that the safeguarding of Finley was inadequate.
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Record number of migrants cross English Channel so far this year: A record number of migrants have crossed the English Channel so far this year ...
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Record number of migrants cross English Channel so far this year
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Julian Assange receives a reprieve: no extradition to the USA for the time being: The judges in London have decided: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange ...
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Julian Assange receives a reprieve: no extradition to the USA for the time ...
Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
  • A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.

  • Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.

  • Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.

  • The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
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Maxine Carr now - protected identity, seaside living and 'besotted' husband: Maxine Carr tried to shield her evil boyfriend Ian Huntley by pretending she was at ...
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Maxine Carr now - protected identity, seaside living and 'besotted' ...
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Will Paris really host the first gender-equal Games?: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it had achieved full gender parity for the first time ...
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Will Paris really host the first gender-equal Games?