Tag Archives: United Kingdom

18Aug/23

Nuclear Waste Retrieval Begins at UK’s Oldest Waste Store

August 18, 2023EnvironmentBechtel, Hyde Fault, Malay cuisine, Tanisha Scott, United Kingdomadmin

Sellafield engineers, using new equipment designed and installed by a Bechtel-Cavendish Nuclear team, have begun retrieving waste from the UK’s oldest waste storage building. The Pile Fuel Cladding Silo (PFCS) at Sellafield nuclear facility in northwest England is a sealed building with six compartments of radioactive material. It was built in the 1950s to store debris from the UK’s oldest nuclear reactors. This week, a crucial stage was reached when a remotely operated crane reached through one of six shielded access doors and started safely and securely scooping out waste. The milestone is significant in the permanent, safe, and secure disposal of materials, and has Sellafield retrieving waste from all four legacy ponds and silos for the very first time. Continue reading

18Aug/23

Heart Failure start-up, Acorai, embarks on the next vital stage towards regulatory approval

August 18, 2023ReasearchClinical research, Clinical trial, Food and Drug Administration, London, Medical device, Patient recruitment, Pharmaceutical industry, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ventricular assist deviceadmin

Today, Acorai, a start-up medical device manufacturer from Sweden, has announced the initiation of a global clinical trial with the enrollment of its first patient in London, UK. Acorai was designated as a breakthrough device by the US FDA in August 2023 and they aim to submit their heart monitor for regulatory approval to the FDA and CE-marking in 2024. Continue reading

16Aug/23

Spanish and English people in Benidorm

August 16, 2023TravelBenidorm, Marina Baixa, Spain, Tapas, United Kingdomadmin

Tue, Aug 15 2023 – Benidorm is a popular tourist destination for British people, so there is a lot of goodwill between the Spanish and English people there. If England were to win the World Cup, I think the Spanish would be happy for the English fans and would celebrate with them. There might be some good-natured ribbing about the English finally winning, but overall I think the reaction would be positive. Continue reading →

16Aug/23

Fish and chips

August 16, 2023Food and DrinkBritish cuisine, Canadian cuisine, Charles Dickens, Chips, Fast food, Fish and chip shop, Fish and chips, French fries, H. Salt Esq. Fish & Chips, Irish cuisine, London, Meal, National dishes, Oliver Twist, United Kingdomadmin

Wed, Aug 16 2023 — Fish and chips is an iconic English meal for a number of reasons.

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13Aug/23

The Matildas and the Lionesses in Perth

August 13, 2023FootballAlicia Ferguson, Australia, Australia women's national soccer team, Lionesses, Matildas: The World at Our Feet, Sydney, United Kingdomadmin

The Matildas and the Lionesses are two of the most successful women’s national football teams in the world. They have met 26 times in official matches, with the Lionesses winning 15, the Matildas winning 7, and 4 draws. Continue reading →

09Aug/23

Perth has produced some of Australia’s most successful hip hop artists

August 9, 2023MusicAustralia, Australian hip hop, Big Bash League, Colombia, Drapht, Hilltop Hoods, Hip hop, Mali Jose, Music of Perth, Perth, Sydney Sixers, United Kingdom, Western Australiaadmin

Wed, Aug 9 2023 — Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is in the news for a variety of reasons. Here are a few of the top stories:

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08Aug/23

England are one of the favorites to win the the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

August 8, 2023FootballAustralia, Beth Mead, Bob Marley, Bob Marley Bob Marley, Colombia, Columbia, Ellen White, France, Jamaica, Leah Williamson, Morocco, Negril, New Zealand, Peter Tosh, Reggae, Roots Reggae Library, Sarina Wiegman, Spain, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

Tuesday, Aug 8 2023 – – The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has certainly produced some surprises so far, with teams like Morocco and New Zealand knocking out more fancied opponents. England have also progressed on slim margins, but they have shown that they have the quality to go all the way and win the tournament. Continue reading →

07Aug/23

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

August 7, 2023FootballEllen White, Football in England, Sarina Wiegman, United Kingdomadmin

Aug., 2023 /Sports/ — England’s women’s football team had a slow start to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, drawing their first two games. However, they have since picked up their form and are now one of the favorites to win the tournament. They have a strong team with a good mix of experience and youth, and they are led by the in-form Ellen White.

If England can continue their recent form, they will be a tough team to beat. They have a good chance of bringing the trophy home, but they will need to be at their best to do so. Continue reading →

01Aug/23

From Buchi to Richmond…by Google Bard

August 1, 2023Human InterestBuchi, Kafue River, Kitwe, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom, Zambiaadmin

July 31, 2023 /Human interest/ — I was born in Buchi Compound, Kitwe, Zambia, in 1980. It was a small, close-knit community where everyone knew everyone else. I grew up playing with my friends in the streets, going to school, and helping my parents with their small business. Continue reading →

31Jul/23

The end of Twitter – how Elon Musk’s rebrand to X could foster the platform’s dark side

July 31, 2023InternetAdryan Samuel, Barack Obama, Biz, Creative Commons, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Evan Williams, Hyde, Inc., Jack Dorsey, Jekyll, Leslie Hallam, Musk, Noah Glass, Psychology, Royal Mail, SHUTTERSTOCK, Twitter, United Kingdom, United States, X Corp.admin

Leslie Hallam, Lancaster University

Alas, poor Twitter; we knew it well. Or, at least, we thought we did. Despite never occupying more than 10% of social media’s online presence, western audiences are very aware of the platform. That’s not least because of the way that the mass media echoes and amplifies the controversies and outrage born on Twitter.

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