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  • Westbury welcomes permanent banking hub after campaign

    Westbury welcomes permanent banking hub after campaign

    While the new hub was being refurbished, a temporary one was set up at the Laverton building in Westbury.

    It is hoped the permanent location will complement Westbury’s rotunda project, which will see a space near the town’s library used to host more events.

    Ms Russ said: “The temporary banking hub was a little out of town and up a hill which meant it wasn’t useful for everyone. I’m delighted this new permanent hub has been sorted out.

    “By the time we’ve got the rotunda sorted, this will all suddenly alter the whole feel of the high street in Westbury. If a town looks loved, it will be.”

    The official opening of the banking hub will take place on 9 January at 11:00 GMT, with campaigner Val Jarvis – who launched a petition to reinstate banking services to Westbury – set to cut the ribbon.

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  • Multiple explosions rock Venezuelan capital Caracas

    Multiple explosions rock Venezuelan capital Caracas

    Several explosions have been felt across Caracas, with plumes of smoke seen rising from the Venezuelan capital in the early hours of Saturday morning.

    The cause is not yet clear, though a fleet of helicopters have been flying overhead.

    US President…

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  • Ikkis Box Office Update Day 2: Agastya Nanda-Starrer Shows Steady Growth, Crosses ₹10 Crore

    Ikkis Box Office Update Day 2: Agastya Nanda-Starrer Shows Steady Growth, Crosses ₹10 Crore

    Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan kicked off 2026 with Ikkis, a biographical war drama based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. The film, which marks Agastya Nanda’s theatrical debut…

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  • Drone rules ‘will protect Lincolnshire military airspace’

    Drone rules ‘will protect Lincolnshire military airspace’

    Mr Kheng told BBC Radio Lincolnshire: “With these mini drones… before yesterday, you didn’t need to know anything about airspace or aviation.

    “By taking the test, you will have that basic knowledge of airspace and airspace use.”

    Before the new rule came into place, RAF Waddington and the Red Arrows posted on social media warning people to not fly drones in Flight Restriction Zones.

    The base posted a map of the Flight Restriction Zone around RAF Waddington, which includes areas like Bracebridge Heath, North Hykeham, and Boothby Graffoe.

    It said flying without permission “poses a serious safety and security risk” and advised users to check airspace restrictions before take-off.

    Jonathan Nicholson, head of special projects at the CAA, said people who took the test felt “much more confident” flying their drones because they understood where they could operate.

    Users who fail to take the test before flying will be breaking the law and liable to potential fines or even imprisonment.

    Mr Nicholson said: “We want people to fly drones, we want people to enjoy drones, but they must do it safely and responsibly and that will ensure the future with drones in this country and worldwide.”

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  • Unique look behind the scenes at Cork University Hospital 

    Unique look behind the scenes at Cork University Hospital 

    On any given day, the dedicated staff at Cork University Hospital (CUH) care for some 800 in-patients, 800 out-patients and more than 240 emergencies.

    That also means that, on any given day at the Wilton building, hearts are broken and hearts are…

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  • Practical tips to save on energy bills this winter

    Practical tips to save on energy bills this winter

    “Some other low-cost wins include reflective panels,” said Mr Pearson.

    “You can put them behind radiators and they can bounce the heat back into the space, so you’re not losing some of that heat generated into the actual wall itself.”

    Mr Pearson also suggests bleeding radiators, external to remove trapped air and maintain even distribution of heat.

    Although there are lots of plug-in heaters on the market, Mr Trapp warned that these can often be more expensive than using central heating.

    “People get tempted by them because they look like they’re smaller, so you expect them to use less energy, but they’re actually a lot less efficient,” he said.

    Changing your energy tariff can save you money by switching to a cheaper fixed deal, a discounted variable tariff or a time-of-use tariff like economy, which offers cheaper electricity at night.

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  • Bradford and Huddersfield universities study way to slow short-sightedness

    Bradford and Huddersfield universities study way to slow short-sightedness

    Researchers at two West Yorkshire universities are leading a study examining ways to slow the progression of short-sightedness.

    Staff at the University of Bradford and the University of Huddersfield are investigating how contact lenses worn by…

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  • Nutritionist Lowered His Cholesterol: 4 Simple Ways He Ate More Fiber

    Nutritionist Lowered His Cholesterol: 4 Simple Ways He Ate More Fiber

    When Rob Hobson, a registered nutritionist based in the UK, found out his cholesterol levels were “really high” in June, he decided to manage them through diet, focusing particularly on increasing his fiber…

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