Drax Group says it will stop burning wood sourced from British Columbia within the next year and has reduced use of Canadian pellets after recording almost £200m of impairments amid scrutiny and export tariffs.
A husband and wife from Houghton-le-Spring were convicted of sexual offences against two children after an investigation prompted by the National Crime Agency; they received prison terms of four years ten months and four years one month.
A 30-year-old London writer stopped adding salt for a month and reported less bloating, reduced evening thirst, and restored taste after about three weeks. Nutrition experts in the piece warned that long-term excess sodium can raise blood pressure and place strain on the heart and kidneys.
Foyle Foodbank recognised local schools, businesses and volunteers for their contributions to the 2025 Christmas Appeal and year-round support, noting large donations from Thornhill College, Perfect Spine Chiropractic Clinic and Fujitsu.
Professor Sir Nick White has died of cancer at 74; he was an authority on tropical diseases who played a leading role in changing malaria treatment after engaging with research on Qinghaosu.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited The Hanging Gardens in Llanidloes and Oriel Davies in Newtown to meet community groups and attend a volunteer celebration ahead of St David's Day.
Experts report that falling oestrogen and progesterone during midlife can shift hair follicles toward miniaturisation and increased shedding, and that multiple factors — hormones, nutrition, stress and micronutrients — influence thinning. A small 2025 evaluation of the Calecim Professional Advanced Haircare System showed participant‑reported improvements between six and 12 weeks, but the study was limited and used subjective measures.
Bus operator R Robertson and Son raised more than £2,300 for Cancer Research UK after a festive fundraiser that ran across multiple buses; the total was handed to the charity shop in Lerwick.
MacGregor's in Inverness is donating almost 100 misprinted T-shirts to communities in Ukraine, and a volunteer transporter’s JustGiving fundraiser has raised more than £8,400 to help cover delivery costs.
Grow Nairn will present plans for a market garden on Sandown Common Good land at two public events and is seeking feedback; a 2024 feasibility study found 90% local support for food growing projects.
