The site at Gate Burton in Lincolnshire was given the go ahead by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

Councillor 'disappointed' over solar farm approval

Texas State

Falls County, TX

US energy project developer Avangrid has begun to produce power from the 321MWdc/238MWac True North solar project in Falls County, Texas. The company said it had commissioned 20MW of the project thus far, while commercial operations are expected to begin by the end of the year, when the project will begin supplying power to customers on the Texas grid.

Avangrid begins producing power from 321MWdc solar PV plant in Texas

Plans for a 77-hectare solar farm that will border three sides of a property have been approved. West Northamptonshire Council's planning committee gave the green light for the solar farm to be built on six empty fields west of Welford, on the Northamptonshire-Leicestershire border. A homeowner said the development would...

Approval given for 'silent neighbour' solar farm

A new renewable power facility in Leicestershire could fuel 5,200 homes, an energy company has said. Ixora Energy wants to develop an anaerobic digestion plant on land at Vale View Farm off Nottingham Lane, Old Dalby, near Melton Mowbray. The firm is now consulting residents on the plans. Managing director,...

New green energy plant could fuel 5,200 homes

Fire experts say there is no clear plans for how 2,500 visitors and staff would be evacuated.

New battery plant approved despite fire concerns

The daughter of Dubai's ruler appears to have announced her divorce on social media. A post from the verified Instagram account of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said she was ending her marriage, and reads: "I hereby declare our divorce." The BBC has reached out to officials...

Instagram account of Dubai princess announces divorce

A man found dead in a park in the early hours of the morning has been officially named as Thomas Boom, 30, known as Tommy. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened shortly after midnight in Miller's Meadow in Northampton. Northamptonshire Police said Mr Boom...

Man, 30, found dead in park is named by police

Human remains found in a park have been identified as those of a man who had been missing for more than two years. Karandeep Singh was initially reported missing from Slough on 13 December 2021. The formal identification follows the discovery of the remains in Herschel Park, Slough, on 7...

Remains identified as man missing for two years

James Roddis is one of the most senior army officers to be court-martialled in the last 200 years.

Ex-Major General admits disgraceful conduct

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Teachers at a Nottingham secondary school are set to strike over "detrimental" staffing issues. National Education Union (NEU) members at The Trinity Catholic School in Aspley will walk out on Wednesday and Thursday. The union says 10 members of teaching staff are set to leave the school at the end...

Teachers to strike at school over staffing issues

Alabama State

(Reuters) - Some of the largest Chinese solar panel makers are setting up shop in the United States thanks to new clean energy manufacturing subsidies contained in President Joe Biden's 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. Here is a list of Chinese companies investing in U.S. solar equipment factories:. ILLUMINATE USA. Illuminate...

Factbox-Chinese-owned solar factories in the United States

A Derbyshire farmer has sold his herd after his contract to supply a dairy was terminated. Neil Taylor, 57, was the fourth generation of dairy farmers at Puddle Hill Farm in Bonsall, near Matlock, until Müller ended their contract. Mr Taylor, who plans to now try beef farming instead,...

Farmer forced to sell herd after dairy contract ends

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Knives, drugs and an air rifle have been seized as part of a major drugs operation in Plymouth, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said it joined forces with the Project Medusa County Lines team from Merseyside Police on 9 and 10 July to detect and disrupt drugs supply in the city.

More than 30 arrested in major drugs operation

A woman has fostered a Labrador that was destined for a dog meat festival in China after being abused for years. Jackie Head, who volunteers for dog rescue charity Yappy Ever After, decided to give Toby a new home after spotting him on a charity website. Believed to be aged...

Labrador saved from being sent to meat festival

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Energy Department said on Thursday it is offering a conditional loan guarantee of up to $861 million for two utility-scale solar-energy projects in Puerto Rico that are expected to boost energy security after recent hurricanes severely damaged the U.S. territory's grid. The conditional commitment from...

Solar-Power Projects in Puerto Rico Get $861-Million US Loan Guarantee

A man is being treated for "serious injuries" after a street attack just after midnight.

Extra patrols in place after 'serious' assault

Mississippi State

Marshall County, MS

DTNA, Paccar, Accelera JV’s Mississippi Plant to Be Ready by 2027. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Construction of Amplify Cell Technologies’ battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Miss., began in the last week of June, the joint venture among Accelera, Daimler Trucks & Buses U.S. Holding and Paccar said July 1.

Construction Begins on Truck Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant

Three men are arrested after the victim is pronounced dead at the scene.

Murder investigation launched after body found

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Solar farm on agricultural land given green light

The solar farm is expected to generate enough energy to power almost 8,000 homes in its first...

Solar farm on agricultural land given green light

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