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Mark Poynting,Climate researcher,Becky Dale,Senior data journalist, VerifyandJess Carr,Data designerGetty ImagesRenewable energy – considered crucial to limiting climate change – produced a record amount of electricity in Great Britain in 2025, analysis shows.Wind was the biggest single renewable source of electricity, according to the provisional figures from the National Energy System Operator (Neso).But solar-powered electricity rose by nearly a third on 2024 levels, helped by the UK’s sunniest year on record and the expansion of solar panels around the country.While behind renewables, electricity from fossil gas also rose slightly, highlighting the challenge of reaching the government’s “clean power” target by 2030.”It…

While Littler cruised through, there was no such luck for Van Veen as he beat his idol Anderson in a remarkable match.It began with the Scot winning the first set against the darts with a 104 average, but any thoughts that Van Veen, 23, might be overawed in his first world semi-final were quickly forgotten as he hit a 10-darter to start the second set.A stunning average of 113.35 saw him level it at 1-1 with a 117 checkout and was a taster of what was to come in the sets that followed.Anderson started the next with a 144 checkout…

In May, millions of voters in England, Scotland and Wales will be heading to polling stations across the country for another bumper crop of Local Elections. On Thursday, May 7, 5,036 seats will be up for grabs in England, across all 32 London Boroughs, 32 metropolitan boroughs, 18 unitary authorities, six county councils and 50 district councils. On the same day in Scotland, voters will decide to either end or extend the Scottish National Party’s 19-year stint in charge of Holyrood, with John Swinney’s party still commanding a lead in the polls.In Wales, Labour’s dominance is under severe threat from…

The Government’s independent terror tsar has urged Britain to implement an Australian-style ban on social media access for children under 16.In a lengthy justification for the proposed crackdown, preventing online radicalisation was identified as “central to national security.”The Australian legislation, which came into force on December 10, prevents those under 16 from creating accounts on major platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.Jonathan Hall KC, who has held the advisory role for six years, described 2025 as the busiest period of his tenure and cautioned that the growth of artificial intelligence has further increased dangers for vulnerable young people.Mr…

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Miskin has seen high numbers of people learning to drive in recent years amid long wait times across the UKThe number of learner drivers using roads around a village is causing “chaos”, locals say, as aspiring motorists from across the UK use a nearby test centre believing it to be “easier” to book a slot and pass their test there.Miskin, Rhondda Cynon Taf, has seen high numbers of people learning to drive in recent years with long waiting times at test centres in parts of the UK. “Everyone’s got to learn but it seems everyone wants to learn here,” said…

The reaction Frank got from the Tottenham supporters was a major contrast to the standing ovation he received from the Brentford faithful when he stepped on to the pitch before the match.The Dane spent seven years in charge of the Bees before making the switch to Spurs and was asked if he was enjoying the challenge.”When you need to put in a big, big shift and it’s not smooth and it’s tough, it’s probably difficult to enjoy it,” said Frank.”If I run hard, I don’t enjoy that moment, but I know I need to keep my head down and run…

A decorated NHS nurse who spent four decades working her way up from cleaner to ward manager has been struck off the register after posting Facebook posts made in the aftermath of the Southport riots.Roberta Batchelor, who received a Pride of Nursing award in Birmingham in 2015, had her licence revoked following a disciplinary hearing that concluded her social media activity “sought to cause offence to immigrants…and those of Muslim faith”.The senior nurse, who was employed at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, had previously been featured in hospital promotional material celebrating diversity, including a 13-minute Instagram video that has…

A Labour MP has slammed Wes Streeting over an “immoral” NHS clinical trial of puberty blockers, which they describe as a “shameful experiment on children”. Jonathan Hinder, who represents Pendle and Clitheroe, joined forces with the Conservative MP Rebecca Paul to demand the Health Secretary intervene to stop the controversial Pathways study.The trial, conducted by King’s College London, could enrol approximately 226 young people between the ages of 10 and nearly 16 who are questioning their gender identity.Both parliamentarians have added their names to a cross-party letter coordinated by independent MP Rosie Duffield, with dozens of MPs and peers urging…

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