Author: Nikki

Hazelnut and walnut trees among cultivars becoming commercially viable Nuts are being grown more than ever by English farmers as the climate heats, making the products more economically viable, growers have said. Nut trees are also helpful for biodiversity on farms, improving soil health as their roots improve the ability and capacity of soil to absorb water, reducing the risk of wind erosion. Continue reading… ​Hazelnut and walnut trees among cultivars becoming commercially viable Nuts are being grown more than ever by English farmers as the climate heats, making the products more economically viable, growers have said.Nut trees are also…

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Telecoms giant invests in startup aiming to fly cargo along 165-mile corridor from Reading to Rugby BT has invested £5m in a startup seeking to create a drone corridor across southern and central England to carry cargo and other supplies. The telecoms group’s digital hub, Etc, is investing the money into the drone firm Altitude Angel, to support its work on Project Skyway. Continue reading… ​Telecoms giant invests in startup aiming to fly cargo along 165-mile corridor from Reading to RugbyBT has invested £5m in a startup seeking to create a drone corridor across southern and central England to carry…

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Patients face calling taxis to get to A&E during ambulance workers strike The Metro says Some patients will be told to get themselves to A&E or to book a taxi as ambulance workers go on strike on Wednesday. A leaked internal memo from North West Ambulance Service says those suffering cardiac arrests and ‘immediate threats to life’ will continue to receive an emergency response. But if A&E attendance is required ‘immediate self-conveyance or taxi conveyance will be advised in all other circumstances’. Paramedics will attend confirmed maternity emergencies – but the memo warns of ‘a significant and noticeable difference in…

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