ITV unveils first look at new season of The Voice UK with Kelly Rowland The Destiny’s Child singer, 45, has replaced country singer LeAnn Rimes, who left the show after one season. Evening Standard · Aug 7
In 2013, England loaded 2.8 million living moss capsules into a helicopter and then flew them over a peat bog too remote to restore by hand Degraded peatlands in England's Peak District were restored using helicopter-scattered sphagnum moss. This innovative approach helped re-establish vital moss colonies on remote and inaccessible terrains. The moss acts like a sponge, retaining water and allowing peat to reform naturally. This restoration project is now a model for other degraded peatland… The Times of India · Aug 7
51 Images Showing That The Medieval Period Was Not As Dark As We Were Led To Believe (New Pics) © Photo: MediocreDiamond7187 Bored Panda · Aug 7
5 ways AI is changing the way businesses recruit, hire, and train their workforce AI is transforming recruitment, making proven skills more valuable than traditional hiring signals. TechRadar · Aug 7
The Victrola Wave Bluetooth turntable finally comes to the UK, along with space-saving Soundstage speaker to start your vinyl journey Victrola's new separates also combine into a neat all-in-one sound system T3 · Aug 7
Goodwin mulls sale of division that makes parts for submarines and warships The Stoke-on-Trent-based group is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes. Evening Standard · Aug 7
‘Our operations are powered by solar’: meet the companies tackling energy hikes with technology With two energy crises since 2021, disruption is the new norm. But as businesses around the UK are discovering, solar panels are an ideal way to regain energy equilibrium The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
Tinie Tempah launches comeback with new album The Night’s Not Dead and a 12‑week, three‑chapter rollout Tinie Tempah has announced his first album in nine years, unveiling The Night’s Not Dead alongside a trilogy of EPs, a new single and a UK/EU tour celebrating nightlife culture at a moment when grassroots venues are under threat. BANG Premier · Aug 7
British mother who smuggled £512,000 of Thai cannabis posted about ‘grass’ before arrest Amy Jayne Durban, 45, was arrested at Heathrow Airport on 6 July The Independent UK · Aug 7
Aldi and Lidl supermarkets could face new store rules after 16 years The restrictions currently apply to Asda, Co‑op, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose The Independent UK · Aug 7
Aldi and Lidl should face same rules on store openings as rivals, says watchdog The Competition and Markets Authority proposal would prevent the two chains from blocking rival supermarkets opening close to their stores. Evening Standard · Aug 7
UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability Property prices in ‘suspended animation’ owing to higher mortgage rates and uncertainty in Middle East The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
UK politics: Labour minister denies Burnham ‘too blokey’ – as it happened Home Office minister Anna Turley says PM is ‘authentic’ and praises video of him discussing bar snacks with John Healey The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
The Conversation · Aug 7 Museums face growing cyber threats but security remains an afterthought In the last few years, some of the UK’s biggest cultural institutions have experienced major threats to their security. A report by the public accounts committee (PAC) has warned that such incidents have exposed serious weaknesses across the sector but that the government has failed to devise a strategy to…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7 Could England and Wales ever run out of water? Last month in England was the driest July since records began almost two centuries ago. How concerned should we be?
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7 Dazn buys Australia series rights as platforms jostle over England white-ball tour Dazn has bought the UK rights for Australia’s Test series against Bangladesh in a landmark deal for the streaming platform
The Independent UK · Aug 7 New wind-powered UK to France ferry service to begin trial runs The 12-person catamaran will cross between Shoreham in West Sussex and Fécamp in Normandy
The Independent UK · Aug 7 British padel star hails huge London crowds as thousands flock to watch first UK competition The first professional padel competition in the UK began on Tuesday
Evening Standard · Aug 7 JD Sports appoints former Ikea chief as chairman The UK retail firm said Peter Agnefjall will take over the role from September 1.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 7 I’ve walked over 100,000 steps in the Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX — and they’re some of the most comfortable and grippy shoes I’ve tested so far The Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX provides excellent traction on most wet and dry surfaces. They're comfortable, breathable and waterproof too.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7 Tory plan to ban foreign nationals from social housing condemned as ‘divisive’ Housing charity says move would drive up homelessness, while Labour dismisses proposal as ‘unserious’
International Business Times UK · Aug 7 Tories Vow to Ban Foreign Nationals From Social Housing: Why the Plan Could Affect 230,000 Households The Conservative Party plans to bar foreign nationals from social housing, sparking criticism and debate over its effectiveness and timing, given their long tenure in power.
International Business Times UK · Aug 7 King Charles Excluded by 'White Briton' Test Behind Rupert Lowe's 2063 Warning King Charles is excluded from the 'white Briton' category due to his father's birthplace, highlighting issues with demographic classifications and sparking debate over British identity.
Evening Standard · Aug 7 UK house prices stagnant amid high mortgage costs Property values for July reported no growth compared with the previous month, slowing down from 0.2% growth in June