John McFall has been approved as the first person with a physical disability to take part in a mission to the International Space Station It’s one small step for man, one giant leap for inclusivity: ...

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Politicians who lie could be forced from office in Wales Now here’s an idea that feels of the moment: forcing politicians who lie to face the public in a vote-of-confidence referendum. It’s a proposal ...

Passionate bakers and campaigners from all corners of the UK are working on raising our game when it comes to bread Share: An additive-free wholemeal and white loaf is being sold cheaply to families ...

Europe’s train network is undergoing something of a renaissance – and one tour company is climbing on board The Swedes have a word for it: tågskryt. It means literally ‘train bragging’, and it’s a ...

An adventure playground that doubles as an art installation has reopened for the summer at the Southbank Centre in London. Replay is a space built entirely out of waste materials that have been given ...

Microsoft has revealed a new quantum chip that could eventually lead to computers capable of solving highly complex societal problems A groundbreaking new chip brings quantum computing within touching ...

Curious diners have been packing out the Shoreditch eaterie to sample a menu packed with ‘layers of flavour and texture’ A tick bite almost ended visionary chef Kirk Haworth’s stellar career – but now ...

Passionate bakers and campaigners from all corners of the UK are working on raising our game when it comes to bread Share: During this week’s Real Bread Week, those at a pioneering Scottish bakery ...

A decade after a gruelling recession, Spain’s economy has become world beating, with renewables and immigration cited as leading drivers of growth. Data shows that Spain’s GDP expanded by 3.2% last ...

Scientists have discovered a new part of the immune system, a development that they say “opens a new frontier” for personalised treatments against infections. The discovery was made while scientists ...

Upgrading the UK’s ageing onshore windfarms could bring huge climate benefits, with fewer turbines. But what to do with the old turbines? Indeed, 2002 was a stellar year for the country’s burgeoning ...