Plastic Bag Sales Have Fallen by 90% in England Since They Introduced 5-Pence Charge in 2015
English citizens are using fewer and fewer plastic bags every year thanks to a 5-cent tax that was introduced by the government in October 2015.
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Learn What 370 Schools Are Now Teaching in a Massive New Mental Health Research Trial
One of the world's largest mental health trials is underway in hundreds of UK schools—and WS has learned new details about the curriculum.
Harnessing a Virus Like Herpes Has 'Cured' Skin Cancer
Scientists have used a genetically modified herpes virus to cure skin cancer and are looking at another viruses to learn new ways to fight disease.
Tiny Fish Weighing 0.03 Ounces is in Good Health After Reportedly Becoming Smallest Surgical Patient in UK
This tiny pet fish weighing just 1 gram (0.03 ounces) is recovering nicely after undergoing surgery for a tumor that was found on its belly.
Struggling Bats Can Now Fly Freely Through Countryside Thanks to First-of-Their-Kind Street Lights
These street lamps have been modified with a specialized "light recipe" to help struggling bats in England—and they're the first of their kind in the UK.
Engineers Have Just Finished Drilling the First Geothermal Well in the UK to Use Renewable Energy
Measuring in at 3.1 miles deep, this geothermal energy well is now the deepest and hottest well in the world.
Diver is Awestruck By Huge Jellyfish Encounter Off the British Coast - LOOK
A UK diver who wanted to show that you don't need to leave the UK to see amazing marine wildlife, had an incredible encounter with a huge barrel jellyfish.
Nestlé Launches New 'World-First' Biodegradable Paper Wrappers for Mass Production
Furthermore, the company will abstain from patenting the technology as a means of encouraging other companies to adopt the packaging as well.
Prince Charles Opens 10-Room Bed And Breakfast On The Grounds Of His Scottish Castle
Prince Charles has opened the grounds of The Castle of Mey, a favorite royal holiday destination in Scotland, for weddings and travelers.
Police Are Fighting Social Isolation By Creating Public 'Chat Benches' for Strangers to Chat
Police officers hope that the success of "Chat Benches" will inspire other towns to implement similar solutions to tackle senior loneliness.
Scotland Added 22 Million New Trees Last Year, Carrying the UK Goal on its Green Shoulders
Despite how England may have fallen short of its tree planting targets for 2018, Scotland has surged past its own goal by planting 22 million new trees.
Personal Items Given by 'Lawrence of Arabia' to His Landlady While He Was Hiding Out Are Auctioned
A collection of personal items belonging to 'Lawrence of Arabia' left to his landlord while he was a secret lodger have sold at auction.
First UK Supermarket Chain to Eliminate Plastic From Produce Will Save 1,300 Tons of Plastic From Landfill
The UK supermarket will be the first to eliminate plastic from their produce aisles and replace the packaging with biodegradable or recyclable alternatives.
Having Muslim Soccer Champion on English Team Has Led to Dramatic Drop in Hate Crime, Islamophobia
Since Mohamed Salah was brought onto the Liverpool FC soccer team in 2017, the club has experienced a dramatic decrease in hate crimes and Islamophobia.
Check Out the Joyous Photos of 100,000 Muslims Celebrating End of Fasting at Europe's Largest Eid Gathering
Since today marks the end of Ramadan's dawn-to-dusk fasting, thousands of Muslim families are gathering together to celebrate.
Hotels Are Opening Up Free Rooms to Healthcare Workers Battling the COVID-19 Outbreaks
Nurses, doctors, and medical personnel in New York City and England will now have access to free hotel rooms during the novel coronavirus outbreaks.
After the UK Told James Dyson It Needed 10,000 Ventilators, He Invented One in Just 10 Days-And is Donating 5,000
After the UK government asked James Dyson to build 10,000 new ventilators, he invented a model in just 10 days-and plans to donate 5,000.
Homeless People From California to France Are Being Given Emergency Shelter During COVID-19 Response
Local and federal governments around the world have allocated millions of dollars to housing the homeless during the novel coronavirus outbreaks.
Wales is Building a National Forest That Will Span the Length and Breadth of the Country
The Welsh government hopes to achieve their cross-country initiative by linking together fragmented forests at a rate of 4,900 acres per year.
They're Fixing The World's Plastic Problem Using 'The Milkman' Concept - With All Your Favorite Products
Rather than just delivering milk to people's doorsteps, Loop is creating a circular delivery of groceries with all packaging being washed and reused.
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