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Woolworths Store Reopened as ‘Wellworths’ and Former Staff Rehired
A former Woolworths manager has defied the recession by reopening the shop under the name Wellworths. Claire Robertson has handed 20 of her...
Building a Bridge to Save Lives
The Nithi River used to claim as many as 50 lives each year near the Kenyan villages of Kajuki and Mutino. But a...
Marks and Spencer Signs Biggest Renewable Energy Deal by UK Retailer
The UK's largest retailer Marks & Spencer has signed the biggest renewable energy contract in that country's retail sector history. The contract with npower...
Life Expectancy Up, Thanks to Cleaner Air
Steps to curb air pollution in the United States are paying off, helping to dramatically increase average life spans, a new study says. ...
Maggot Secretions a Possible Weapon Against Superbugs
A potentially effective new antibiotic has been discovered in the secretions of maggots. The serum, called Seraticin, is undergoing testing in Wales but has...
Stolen Endagered Birds Recovered
A pair of red-vented cockatoos, amoung the rarest birds in the world, were discovered in the Southmead area after being stolen from Bristol Zoo...
Boy Gets Specially Made Goalie Gloves by Puma
A boy from Gloucester, England got the perfect gift this Christmas. His parents presented him with a pair of gloves designed especially...
Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise in Babies and Youngsters
A promising malaria vaccine gives babies and young children significant protection against the deadly disease, suggest two clinical trials to be published Thursday...
Lithuanians World Champions in Latin Team Dancing (Video)
A Lithuanian team became the Latin sport dance world champions again after three years. The Klaipeda University formation team, Zuvedra ("Seagull"), regained its world...
Giant Lego Man Appears on Beach
Mystery surrounds the appearance of a giant Lego man which was found on a beach in Brighton and Hove, England. Officials said a mysterious...
Computers Help Docs Spot Breast Cancer on X-rays
A computer can safely replace a medical expert in a revolutionary way of interpreting a breast X-ray – according to a Cancer Research UK...
The Lion Who Thought He was People
Christian is the name of a lion cub bought from Harrods department store in 1969 by two young lads who couldn't bear to see...
234,060 Stop Smoking After the Ban
"Record numbers have given up smoking because of the ban on lighting up in pubs, clubs and restaurants. A report shows 234,060 people quit...
UK to Sell Waterless Washing Machine
British company Xeros Ltd. has created a washing machine that uses only a cup of water per washing cycle -- less than two...
A Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Laughter isn't just a good feeling; it can also be good medicine. It's good for our hearts as well as for our souls. ...
Britain’s Oldest Man at 112 Years Has Great Memory (Video)
Britain's oldest man, thought to be one of three surviving UK World War I veterans, is celebrating his 112th birthday. He has a great...
Swan Family Ushered Through City Traffic
What would pedestrians do if they saw a swan family with cygnets trying to cross a busy street? Get off the sidewalk and direct...
Town Considers Deposit Charges for Bottles
Deposit charges that deliver cash in exchange for the return of used bottles and cans are being considered by the Minister for Waste. ...
Road Closed to Help Frogs Get to the Other Side
"He still remembers the time he helped carry 437 frogs and salamanders across Shades of Death Road. But it wasn't enough. When he and...
Record Year for Blue Butterfly in UK
Efforts begun in 1983 to re-introduce the large blue butterfly in England have paid off. A new survey within a key breeding area revealed...