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Wild bison return to UK for first time in thousands of yearsThe gentle giants released in Kent should transform a commercial pine forest into a vibrant natural woodlandEarly on Monday morning, three gentle giants wandered out of a corral in the Kent countryside to become the first wild bison to roam in Britain for thousands of years.The aim is for the animals’ natural behaviour to transform a dense commercial pine forest into a vibrant natural woodland. Their taste for bark will kill some trees and their bulk will open up trails, letting light spill on to the forest floor, while their love of rolling around in dust baths will create more open ground. All this should allow new plants, insects, lizards, birds and bats to thrive.The Wilder Blean project, near Canterbury, is an experiment to see how well the bison can act as natural “ecosystem engineers” and restore wildlife. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world.
Cats rescued from wildfires at higher risk of deadly blood clots, scientists warn‘Findings may open new doors to looking at how wildfires impact cardiovascular health in humans’Cats rescued in California wildfires that suffered burns and smoke inhalation are at risk of forming deadly blood clots, a new study finds.Researchers at the University of California, Davis, say their new findings could change the standard of care that cats rescued from wildfires receive, and hopefully save more lives.
54-year-old British found dead on the sunbed in CreteAccording to a report from cretapost, the 54-year-old British tourist was enjoying the sun and the sea while lying on the sunbed on an organized beach in the area of Stalida.However, sunbathers noticed the man remained still for a long time and notified the ambulance services.
Tory leadership TV debate shelved amid infighting concernsThe next live TV Tory leadership debate has been cancelled, after host Sky News said Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss declined to take part.
Tory police boss banned from driving after breaking speed limit five timesCaroline Henry had vowed to crack down on speeding during her time as Nottinghamshire PCC
I grew up where Liz Truss did, attended the same school. She’s not telling you the truthWhat does it say about the foreign secretary that she is so prepared to misrepresent her education and denigrate those who helped her?
Solar storm about to strike Earth in a ‘direct hit’GPS, radio signals, and satellites could be disrupted despite the storm being ‘minor’
Tourism for All: 200,000 Greeks to Get a Subsidy for a Domestic VacationThe online platform for the annual “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays launched on Saturday, according to an announcement by the Greek Tourism Ministry.Fully revamped, the platform is available on vouchers.gov.gr and offers a subsidy for the holidays of 200,000 lower income Greeks and their families.Through the revamped scheme, beneficiaries will be able to issue an e-voucher, which they can use for their stay at any hotel or accommodation in the country that they choose.Beneficiaries of the “Tourism for All” program are citizens with an individual income of up to 16,000 euros and a family income of up to 28,000 euros, an amount that is increased for each child.Eligible parties can sign up to the “Tourism for All” program through vouchers.gov.gr by using their Taxisnet codes until Thursday, July 21. Applications can also be made through the KEP citizens’ service centers.
Luton Airport flights suspended as heat affects runwayFlights have been suspended at London Luton Airport due to a "surface defect" on its runway, caused by high temperatures.The airport said repairs were under way, but all flights had been affected.The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning on Monday and Tuesday in much of England, with temperatures set to hit 41C (106F).The airport said it hoped to "resume operations as soon as possible" and apologised to passengers.
UK heatwave: Four people die while open water swimmingA 13-year-old boy has died after going missing in a river, with emergency services making urgent appeals for people to stay out of dangerous waterways and reservoirs.The death of the teenager at Ovingham, Northumberland, is one of a number of fatalities in water-related incidents during the heatwave, including a 16-year-old boy at Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, another 16-year-old boy near Maidenhead, Berkshire, and a 50-year-old man in a reservoir near Leeds.
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