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Flooding and travel disruption as high tides and winds hit UK

Apr 9, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

An exceptionally high tide combined with strong winds has caused flooding and travel disruption across the UK. Some coastal roads were left impassable, seaside businesses were damaged, and rail services were affected. A yellow rain warning for parts of south and east Scotland is in place until 18:00 BST. Weather warnings put in place in England have now expired, but 42 flood warnings and 182 alerts are active. Flood warnings mean flooding is expected, whereas alerts mean it is possible.
Battersea power station and The Piece Hall among landmarks given new life

Feb 24, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

The BT Tower, an iconic feature of London's skyline, is set to be turned into a hotel after it was sold for £275m. It joins a list of landmarks across England that have been converted for new ventures, as the country and its buildings evolve. Looming over the River Thames, the beloved Art Deco edifice was transformed into a shopping and leisure complex during a 10-year project which saw its four famous white chimneys dismantled and rebuilt, due to the corrosion of their steel structures.
Drag and Chinatown explored in working class heritage projects

Feb 21, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

The stories of England's working class heritage will be told through 56 new projects funded by Historic England. Histories including drag in Newcastle's Gay Village, life at Newhaven's Parker Pen factory and 40 years of London's Chinatown will be explored. The public body has pledged £875,000 to a range of projects that will shine a light on the diversity of English heritage. "Every community has a story to tell," Historic England said.
Dog attacks: What can you do to protect yourself?

Feb 18, 2024 | bbc.com | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

Image source, ReutersImage caption, Registered American XL Bully dogs must now be kept on a lead and muzzled in public in England and WalesSo is there anything you could do to protect yourself if faced with an aggressive dog? Deaths are even rarer. The government says 23 deaths have been caused by dog attacks since the start of 2021. But if you were unfortunate enough to find yourself in such a situation, would there be any dos and don'ts?
Bury chicken shop boss loses £12,000 in Tesla trade mark row

Feb 7, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

A chicken shop owner in Greater Manchester who took on Tesla in a trade mark dispute has been left £12,000 out of pocket after losing his case. Amanj Ali, 41, owned the trade mark "Tesla Chicken & Pizza", which he registered for a new takeaway. He then opposed electric car maker Tesla's bid to protect its trade mark for food and drinks services in the UK. Tesla argued Mr Ali's trade mark would take advantage of its reputation. The BBC has approached Tesla for comment.
Bruce Grove station restored to 1872 glory

Feb 5, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

Renovations at Tottenham's Bruce Grove Station have breathed life into its disused rooms and paid homage to its Victorian history. Following structural repairs, the London Overground station now has a new community space and waiting room. Haringey Council has worked in partnership with others to improve the station and its accessibility. Work was completed in December 2023 and arrangements for using the community space will be finalised soon.
In pictures: Snow carpets much of England

Jan 16, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

This beautiful snow scene was captured by a weather watcher in Daisy Nook country park in OldhamWintry Arctic air has brought snowy scenes to many parts of England as temperatures fell below freezing. Yellow warnings for snow and ice are in place for northern England, as well as in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and north Wales. For many out and about it was crunchy under foot as they captured these white landscapes.
Fossils: What England's discoveries have told us about our past

Jan 16, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

For two centuries England has punched well above its weight in terms of discovering its ancient creatures. A fortnight ago, the skull of a colossal pliosaur that was unearthed from the Jurassic Coast in Dorset went on public display, and since then, about 5,000 visitors have flocked to see it. But what other significant fossils have been unearthed in England?
Living off grid and the English houses where you can

Jan 14, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

Looking to avoid high energy bills, lengthy mortgages and other people? Off-grid living could be for you. Last week we reported on a 400-year-old home on one of North Yorkshire's Three Peaks that is not connected to mains supplies and only accessible by 4X4. Crina Bottom is up for sale and could be yours for £750,000. But what is it really like to go off grid? BBC News spoke to people who have made the leap, and found some of the current options that are on the market.
Pliosaur discovery: Dorset fossil attracts record visitors to museum

Jan 12, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

A Dorset museum displaying the skull of a huge sea monster said it has had a record number of visitors. The 2m-long pliosaur fossil featured in a BBC film with Sir David Attenborough. As of 11 January, the Etches Collection in Kimmeridge said it had received 4,868 visitors, almost 10 times their usual number for the whole of January. The museum's manager said the numbers far exceed those who came when they first opened in 2016 and might not have hit their peak.