First Fully-Electric Tugboat Commissioned in US
The Port of San Diego has commissioned a shipbuilder based in Jacksonville, Florida, to build a fully electric tugboat
Paddleboarder Makes History for Charity
A sea safety campaigner from Torquay, Devon, has made history by becoming the first person to paddleboard along the coast from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
First Baby Beaver Born in Exmoor in 400 Years
A baby beaver has been born in Exmoor for the first time in 400 years: Conservationists hope this will see the animal become a mainstay in the British countryside
Sir Richard Branson’s Unity Makes Successful Test Flight
Billionaire and entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has successfully reached the edge of space during a test flight on board his Virgin Galactic rocket plane, Unity
China Successfully Lands Probe on Mars
China has become the second country in history to have successfully landed a rover on Mars
United Airlines is Going Supersonic
United Airlines has announced plans to ‘return supersonic speeds to aviation’ by the year 2029
Three New Life Forms Discovered on the ISS
Three new life forms have been found in different locations on-board the International Space Station
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company Wins Prestigious Award
The Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company has won the 2021 Heritage Railway Association award for being an outstanding visitor attraction
South Africa to End Captive Lion Breeding and Bone Trade
Activists celebrate the news that South Africa has plans to cease breeding lions for hunting purposes
Gentoo Penguin Chicks Born at Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo is celebrating the birth of nine gentoo penguin chicks that were hatched this week
First ‘Green Happy Café’ Coming to Northampton
Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust has been awarded £50,000 of funding from the Thriving Communities Fund, turning a historic Northampton space into a Green Happy Cafe
Severn Valley Railway to Convert Diesel Locomotive to Hydrogen Power
The Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster has teamed up with the University of Birmingham and Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions to create a new hydrogen powered locomotive
Astronauts Safely Return From Space Station
After six months aboard the International Space Station members of the NASA/Roscosmos Expedition 64 team have landed safely in Kazakhstan
Italy Celebrates #CarbonaraDay 2021
Last week, Italians came together remotely to celebrate #Carbonara Day, an annual event that champions the signature Roman dish
Brixham Venue Wins Best Café Award
A small café in Brixham has won the 2020 Devon Tourism Award for best café after winning over the hearts, and bellies, of the local community
Historic Locomotive Becomes New Museum Attraction
After 40 years in the National Railway Museum, the Green Arrow steam locomotive is making a return to its Doncaster home
SpaceX Rocket SN10 Completes Successful Test Flight
While it blew apart eight minutes after landing, SpaceX has managed to successfully complete a high-altitude test flight
UA328 Makes Successful Emergency Landing
A United Airlines aircraft made a successful emergency landing after an engine exploded mid-flight
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars
NASA has successfully landed a new robot on the surface of Mars
Scientists Discover New, Potentially Habitable Planet
Scientists in South America have found a new planet which may have the potential to host life
Vegan Restaurant Makes Culinary History in France
As the clamour for high-quality, ethically-sourced food rises, a vegan restaurant in France has become the first of its kind to receive a Michelin star
Ancient Dinosaur Footprint Found By Little Girl in Wales
Whilst strolling along a beach what have you come across? A pretty shell? Some seaweed? The remnants of a well-crafted sandcastle? A four-year-old girl in Barry happened upon something far more exciting
Germany to Remove Nazi Influence from Phonetic Alphabet
Germany is revamping its phonetic alphabet to remove words added by the Nazis in the 1930’s
Norwegian Ferry Operator Orders Zero-Emission Vessels
Norwegian ferry operator Boreal Sjö has ordered two zero-emission battery powered ferries to help move the country further towards sustainable shipping
Morrisons Trials Paper Bags in Stores
The supermarket chain Morrisons has plans to replace reusable plastic bags in its stores and has started trialling paper alternatives
Celebrating the Life of Brodie Lee
The premature passing of Jon Huber; known primarily as Brodie Lee in the wrestling world, has led to an outpour of remembrance for the great man
Ancient Food Stall Discovered in Pompeii
An ancient street food stall has been uncovered at Pompeii – Danielle Price provides the lowdown on what this exciting development tells us about everyday life in ancient Rome
The Grand Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
On 21 December 2020, Jupiter and Saturn aligned in the sky for the first time since the Jacobean era
I’m a Celebrity Boosts Local Businesses in Wales
‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’ has promoted a number of local businesses in Wales after the ITV show was moved to Gwrych Castle in light of the Covid-19 pandemic
Rome Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages
Rome is banning horse-drawn carriages in their city streets over criticism of the treatment of animals
‘The Gang Buys a Non-League Football Club’
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have become the new owners of the Welsh football club, Wrexham AFC
British Diplomat Saves Drowning Student
Quick-thinking British diplomat Stephen Ellison, 61, has been hailed a hero after rescuing a drowning university student from a river in Chongqing
Captain Sir Tom Moore Wins British GQ’s Inspiration of the Year Award
Captain Sir Tom Moore, made famous for raising just over £32 million for the NHS earlier this year, has become the oldest star ever to grace the front page of GQ magazine