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Avanti pledges £117m investment in Welsh electric trains

Avanti pledges £117m investment in Welsh electric trains

Railways offer some of the greenest travel options to those wanting to move within the UK and into Europe.

National Trust members vote to ban trail hunting

National Trust members vote to ban trail hunting

Trail hunting simulates a traditional hunt without foxes being deliberately chased or killed by laying an artificial scent for riders.

Outcome of Cop26 means ‘life or death for millions’, warns archbishop

Outcome of Cop26 means ‘life or death for millions’, warns archbishop

Justin Welby said the global climate summit represents ’emergency surgery’ for the world’

Memorial for black boxer unveiled as family calls for apology from sport

Memorial for black boxer unveiled as family calls for apology from sport

Cuthbert Taylor from Merthyr Tydfil was stopped from competing for professional titles because of the colour bar.

Cop26 is world’s moment of truth on climate change – Johnson

Cop26 is world’s moment of truth on climate change – Johnson

The two-week conference in Glasgow aims to drive action by securing emission reductions on a global scale.

‘Climate change’ train to take delegates and youth activists to Cop26

‘Climate change’ train to take delegates and youth activists to Cop26

The train is a climate-friendly way for attendees of the Cop26 summit to get to Glasgow, organisers say.

Scottish Greens co-leader tests positive for Covid ahead of Cop26

Scottish Greens co-leader tests positive for Covid ahead of Cop26

Lorna Slater’s test result means she will miss events as the UN climate summit in Glasgow.

NHS teams to visit hundreds of schools to offer Covid jabs to pupils

NHS teams to visit hundreds of schools to offer Covid jabs to pupils

Children aged 12-15 can also make an appointment for vaccination using the national booking system.

Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes to switch on Hay-on-Wye Christmas lights

Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes to switch on Hay-on-Wye Christmas lights

More than 80 acclaimed writers and performers are set to take part in the Hay Festival Winter Weekend, including Magpie author Elizabeth Day.

Nicola Sturgeon meets with indigenous delegates ahead of Cop26

Nicola Sturgeon meets with indigenous delegates ahead of Cop26

Minga Indigena, who met with the First Minister, are a collective of indigenous peoples from across the continent of the Americas.

National Trust members vote on proposal to ban trail hunting

National Trust members vote on proposal to ban trail hunting

Trail hunting simulates a traditional hunt without foxes being deliberately chased or killed by laying an artificial scent for riders.

Two teenagers die after car crashes into tree

Two teenagers die after car crashes into tree

The 18-year-old woman and 19-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene.

Parts of UK hit with almost a month’s worth of rain in 48 hours

Parts of UK hit with almost a month’s worth of rain in 48 hours

Yellow weather warnings for rain remain in places including Glasgow, where the Cop26 climate summit is being held.

David Attenborough calls for nature’s role to be recognised amid climate fight

David Attenborough calls for nature’s role to be recognised amid climate fight

Sir David has asked for ‘bold action’ to help save the planet ahead of Cop26.

Cop26: What is happening and when during the conference

Cop26: What is happening and when during the conference

World leaders, politicians, negotiators, business chiefs and campaigners are gathering in Glasgow for the two-week UN Cop26 climate summit.

Queen was on ‘very good form’ during weekly conversation, says PM

Queen was on ‘very good form’ during weekly conversation, says PM

Boris Johnson said the British public would be wishing the 95-year-old monarch ‘all the very best’ after she was told to rest for two weeks.

Boris Johnson warns of new ‘dark ages’ if global warming is not confronted

Boris Johnson warns of new ‘dark ages’ if global warming is not confronted

During a visit to Rome’s Colosseum, the Prime Minister compared the global environmental plight to the fall of the Roman Empire.

PM not ruling out escalating France fishing row after possible treaty breach

PM not ruling out escalating France fishing row after possible treaty breach

The dispute mechanism could result in the UK-EU trade deal being suspended or the parties involved ordered to pay compensation.

Brave heroes to be celebrated at Pride of Britain Awards

Brave heroes to be celebrated at Pride of Britain Awards

The awards ceremony will feature appearances from some of the best in Britain.

What is Diwali, when is it celebrated and what do people do?

What is Diwali, when is it celebrated and what do people do?

The festival usually occurs between October and November, with the date changing each year.

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