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Llangollen Canal Collapse Repairs Likely to Last Through Most of 2026
Repairs to the Llangollen Canal after a dramatic December collapse could stretch through 2026, with boats wrecked, residents displaced, and engineers facing a multi-million-pound challenge to safely rebuild a historic embankment and reopen the vital waterway for local boating communities
Thames Bridge Lighting Approved After Inspector Overturns Bat Protection Refusal
Plans to illuminate the historic Marlow Bridge have been approved after a government inspector overturned earlier refusals, finding the proposed lighting would not significantly harm protected bat species or damage the bridge’s heritage character
D-Day Veteran Warns Britain Risks Repeating Pre-War Mistakes
D-Day veteran Mervyn Kersh says Britain today is “disappointing” as he voices concern over rising antisemitism, defence spending and Western leadership, following his recognition in the UK honours system
Evening Rush Lifts Boxing Day Footfall to Decade High Across UK
UK retailers recorded a decade-high rise in Boxing Day footfall as shoppers turned out in large numbers later in the day. However, analysts caution that strong visitor numbers may mask continued pressure on household spending
UK Drone Owners Face New Mandatory Tests Under Tougher Flight Rules
From January 1, UK drone pilots flying devices weighing 100 grams or more outdoors must pass a CAA theory test. The expanded rules could affect up to half a million people, including children and Christmas gift recipients
