English Village Asks Arab Prime Minister to Help Buy Community Center - and He Said Yes
Though it may seem like a fairytale ending, His Highness of Dubai was more than happy to help buy a tiny community center in Cornwall.
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Young Boy Saves 5 Lives in Just 2 Days
Steffan Williams is only 8 years old and he has already saved 5 people from a treacherous fate in his hometown.
World's First Museum of Happiness to Open in UK
The official Museum of Happiness of Camden, London is set to open its doors in September.
All-Party Peace Talks on Northern Ireland
After nearly 30 years of violence between Protestants and Catholics, a July cease-fire remains in place and Britain's new leader Tony Blair has coaxed historic enemies to sit down at the negotiating table.
Theft of Food From Cat Charity Spurs Community to Donate Enough Supply For 2 Years
After an unidentified thief stole over $3,000 worth of cat food from this charity, the community stepped up to help in a big way.
UK's First Zero Waste Store Just Opened - and it's Wildly Popular
The couple running this store in England work to make sure that nothing goes to waste - and they're showing other people how to do the same thing.
UK to Hold First Ever Nationwide Quiet Hour for Autistic Shoppers
In October, autistic shoppers will be given sixty minutes to browse participating stores at their leisure – but without the stress of information overload.
Scotland Blows World Away With Wind Power Equal to 118% of Nation's Electricity Needs
Wind turbines generated enough electricity to power all 3 million of Scotland's households for six days.
UK Bans Unfair Credit Card Surcharges, Calling Them a 'Rip-Off'
The United Kingdom is bringing an end to outlandish surcharges that are costing British citizens millions of pounds per year.
Watch Ryan Reynolds Give Terminally Ill Child the Best FaceTime Call Ever
The actor even gave the youngster a quick tour of the Deadpool 2 movie set.
Jay-Z and Beyonce Are Offering Their Fans Free Tickets as a Reward for Volunteering
If you're sad about missing out on the dream couple's OTR II tour, then now is your chance.
Muslims Take Out Full-Page Newspaper Ad to Denounce Anti-Semitism Against "Our Jewish Sisters and Brothers"
The ad, published in the Telegraph on Thursday, was a stirring follow-up to British Jews denouncing Islamophobia last week.
Britain May Build 'Road Network' to Protect Bees, Butterflies, and Moths
The pollinator corridors would allow insects to freely expand across the countryside without being confined to single patches of friendly greenery.
42 of the Biggest Food Companies Make Historic Pledge to Cut Plastic Waste
The companies that are responsible for 80% of the plastic on these supermarket shelves have taken a dramatic pledge to cut wasteful packaging over the course of the next seven years.
UK's Largest Coffee Chain is Now Shelling Out Cash to Recycle Everyone's Cups
The ambitious initiative will recycle roughly one fifth of the UK's 2.5 billion takeaway coffee cups consumed every year.
Designer Tackles Disposable Coffee Cup Dilemma-And Her Solution is Steaming Hot
These solidly designed hot beverage cups aren't the disposable kind-yet you don't have to bring them back after leaving the shop, and you won't need to pay extra for the privilege.
UK Supermarket Chain to Ban the Use of Palm Oil From Its Line of Branded Products
The ban is expected to reduce demand for the harmful ingredient by over 500 tons per year.
Easter Peace Accord Signed in Northern Ireland!
The two-year-old peace talks in Northern Ireland finally produced a settlement this afternoon after an imposed deadline forced a 32-hour marathon debate among the parties. Weary, but determined delegates from 2 countries and 8 different political factions signed off on the agreement which would, if ratified, establish self-rule for Northern Ireland, which has been under direct British control for 26 years. It would also create historic cooperation with the independent Republic of Ireland to the south.
One of the World's Toughest Ivory Bans is Set to Be Approved With Overwhelming Support to Save Elephants
Over 88% of the public were in favor of the ivory ban designed to save elephants.
World's Second Largest Fast Food Chain Begins Phase-Out of Plastic Straws
The company is due to start eliminating plastic straws from their UK restaurants next month before moving onto the rest of their stores.
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