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Cairngorms wildfire habitat to be restored with funding More than £1m of Scottish government funding is being spent on nature recovery projects across Scotland. #NatureRecovery #Restoration #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukHabitat destroyed by Cairngorms fire to be restored with government fundingMore than £1m of Scottish government funding is being spent on nature recovery projects across Scotland. This includes £150,100 to restore habitats in the Cairngorms after a wildfire, along with river, species and habitat restoration work.
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Pottery judge Keith Brymer Jones to marry in Welsh chapel home Pottery judge Keith Brymer Jones and actor Marj Hogarth are planning to marry in their renovated chapel home in Pwllheli in May next… #NewLeaseOfLife #CommunitySpace #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukTV stars to marry in chapel home after proposal 'on Welsh soil'Pottery judge Keith Brymer Jones and actor Marj Hogarth are planning to marry in their renovated chapel home in Pwllheli in May next year. The couple are restoring the Grade II-listed building into a home, a pottery studio and a community space. They hope to recruit local apprentices to help the local economy.
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Historic Anglesey almshouses to become affordable homes for young people A historic Grade-II listed almshouse building on Anglesey, empty since 2011, has been granted permission to be converted into… #AffordableHomes #Community #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukCharity buildings from 17th Century to become 'affordable' homes for young peopleA historic Grade-II listed almshouse building on Anglesey, empty since 2011, has been granted permission to be converted into affordable homes for young people and families. The refurbishment will create three two-bedroom homes while preserving the building's architectural character and keeping the site at the heart of the village.
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Four capybara quadruplets born at Shepreth Wildlife Park Shepreth Wildlife Park in Cambridgeshire welcomed four newborn capybara pups, born overnight on 15 October to mother Pepita. #BornSafely #NewArrivals #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukWatch: Quadruplet capybaras born at wildlife parkShepreth Wildlife Park in Cambridgeshire welcomed four newborn capybara pups, born overnight on 15 October to mother Pepita. The park plans to invite the public to help choose their names once their genders are known.
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Callender wins 50th Wales cap as Metcalfe sisters start Alex Callender is set to win her 50th cap for Wales in Saturday's WXV Global Series match against Japan in Tokyo. #Milestone #Celebrated #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukWales milestone for Callender as Metcalfe sisters startAlex Callender is set to win her 50th cap for Wales in Saturday's WXV Global Series match against Japan in Tokyo. Sisters Nel and Branwen Metcalfe will start their first Test together, with head coach Sean Lynn making three changes to the starting line-up.
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Wales' oldest man, 107, credits fish and chips for long life Owen Filer, a 107-year-old World War Two veteran from Cwmbran, marked his upcoming birthday with a celebration where he was presented with a com… #LongLife #Celebrated #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukWales' 'oldest man', 107, says fish and chips key to long lifeOwen Filer, a 107-year-old World War Two veteran from Cwmbran, marked his upcoming birthday with a celebration where he was presented with a commemorative shield. He credits a regular visit to the chippy and simply living properly for his long life, and he was given a red-carpet welcome at Market Hall Cinema in Brynmawr.
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Fire crew rescues fox stuck between patio and house A fire crew and an RSPCA member worked carefully to free a fox that had become wedged in a very tight gap between a patio and a house in Hatfield. #Rescued #Expertise #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukFire crew rescues fox stuck between patio and houseA fire crew and an RSPCA member worked carefully to free a fox that had become wedged in a very tight gap between a patio and a house in Hatfield. The fox was kept under close watch throughout and was freed without harm.
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Contact With Nature Linked to Healthier Eating A study from Anglia Ruskin University found that contact with nature may help people develop healthier eating habits. #Nature #HealthyEating #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukContact With Nature is Linked to Healthy Eating, Shows Encouraging New StudyA study from Anglia Ruskin University found that contact with nature may help people develop healthier eating habits. Researchers surveyed 500 UK adults and linked more time around nature with greater body appreciation, self-compassion and intuitive eating.
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Village Installs Knitted Traffic Cops to Slow Drivers Villagers in Fillongley, Warwickshire, have made knitted traffic officers and realistic fake speed cameras to encourage drivers to slow down ne… #Knitted #CommunityCreativity #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukVillage Installs Knitted Traffic Cops to Slow Down Speeding DriversVillagers in Fillongley, Warwickshire, have made knitted traffic officers and realistic fake speed cameras to encourage drivers to slow down near a busy junction. Locals say many drivers have slowed after spotting them, and one resident praised the creativity of the community.
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Engineer's small tidal turbine could power coastal towns Engineer David Mummery has developed the Swimmer Turbine, a small-scale tidal generator that can power about 30 homes and is designed to be inst… #LocalPeople #CleanEnergy #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukTurning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?Engineer David Mummery has developed the Swimmer Turbine, a small-scale tidal generator that can power about 30 homes and is designed to be installed by local people. Tests have taken place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and on the island of Islay, where local fishermen launched the device from their own slipway.
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Overweight bulldog Peggy Sue loses weight and finds new home A large bulldog named Peggy Sue, who had become seriously overweight, was taken in by the RSPCA's West Hatch Animal Centre in Somerset. #Rescued #Rehomed #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukMassive 70lb Dog the Size of Baby Hippo Sheds Pounds and Gets New HomeA large bulldog named Peggy Sue, who had become seriously overweight, was taken in by the RSPCA's West Hatch Animal Centre in Somerset. After careful exercise and diet, she lost a significant amount of weight and was rehomed to a family in Taunton who say she is now thriving.
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£15m for zero-emission testing at Belfast Harbour Belfast Harbour is to become a live testing site for zero-emission transport and energy systems, backed by £15m from UK Research and Innovation. #ZeroEmission #Innovation #GoodNews

newsglow.co.uk£15m for zero-emission testing at Belfast HarbourBelfast Harbour is to become a live testing site for zero-emission transport and energy systems, backed by £15m from UK Research and Innovation. The project, led by Artemis Technologies, aims to connect electric vessels, marine charging and energy networks so that power use can be balanced more efficiently, with lessons possibly applied across Northern Ireland.
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Paramedic helps deliver baby by phone after training A paramedic who had just completed a pioneering newborn delivery training course helped another paramedic deliver a baby over the phone… #LifeSavingSkills #SuccessfulDelivery #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukParamedic delivers baby over the phone hours after finishing training courseA paramedic who had just completed a pioneering newborn delivery training course helped another paramedic deliver a baby over the phone later the same day. The course, designed at Great Western Hospital in Swindon, has now been rolled out nationally to help healthcare staff care for newborns outside hospital.
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Woman, 99, becomes world's oldest wing walker Helga Duffy, aged 99, became the world's oldest wing walker after being strapped to the top of a small plane at RFC Rendcomb Airfield in Cirencester. #RecordBreaking #Fundraising #GoodNews

newsglow.co.ukWoman, 99, becomes world's oldest wing walkerHelga Duffy, aged 99, became the world's oldest wing walker after being strapped to the top of a small plane at RFC Rendcomb Airfield in Cirencester. She completed the flight to raise money for the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, and has raised more than £1,300 for the charity. She beat the record previously held by Betty Bromage, who joked that she would try to win it back.
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