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Modest growth in new UK home registrations as London sees 59% annual fall – NHBC

The figures from the National House Building Council give an indication of new builds in the pipeline.

Evening Standard

Industrial Waste for Regenerative Growth: Steve Wood Reimagines Energy Waste Through Industrial Symbiosis

Data centers globally are estimated to consume around 1% of the world's electricity. Cryptocurrency mining adds to the issue.

International Business Times

Microsoft just turned 50. Here's a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now

The 1978 photo came about because one employee, Bob Greenberg, won a free portrait from a radio contest.

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New home completions fell by 7% annually in 2024, says industry body

The National House Building Council said there are some ‘encouraging signs’ for better house building growth conditions in 2025.

Evening Standard

“I’m flat on my back in the ER shivering like a moron in the middle of the Arizona desert”: Marty Friedman remembers intense panic attack he suffered during final Megadeth days

In an excerpt from memoir Dreaming Japanese, Friedman looks back on the “unusually strong” panic attack he suffered on Christmas morning, 1999

Metal Hammer

‘Cautious optimism’ among house builders as new home registrations rise annually

The National House Building Council said a further uplift is needed to move towards Government housebuilding targets.

Evening Standard

New home registrations fell by 23% annually in second quarter of 2024

The National House Building Council said its new-build home registration figures show ‘there is a mountain to climb’.

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New home registrations show 42% annual fall in second quarter – NHBC

A total of 38,044 properties were registered in April, May and June – down from 65,645 a year earlier.

The Independent UK

‘Screaming woman’ was pet parrot

Police responding to a report of a screaming woman discovered the source of the worrying noise was actually a pet parrot. Steve Wood, 54, said he was initially confused when police showed up at his home in Canvey Island, Essex. “I thought, ‘Oh my god, what have I done?’’” he…

The Week

Police swoop on home after reports of woman screaming, and walk away laughing

Three cars were sent after reports from a concerned neighbour

Wales Online

Ovation at Cannes for Ken Loach where director shares The Old Oak's message of hope

Director's Durham-made film misses out on top prize at Cannes Film Festival but receives huge reception

Chronicle Live

Agave americana plants to be eradicated by Shire of Capel calling them a danger to public safety

A shire moves to eradicate a popular, waterwise garden plant from public spaces saying its dangerous, skin-piercing spikes and poisonous sap are a risk to human, pet, and native animal safety.

ABC News

40% fall in new home registrations in first quarter of 2023

The National House Building Council’s figures indicate the stock of new properties in the pipeline.

The Independent UK

Police divers locate body of holiday-maker missing after paddleboarding at Crescent Head

The body of 61-year-old Steve Wood has been recovered after a combined emergency services search, after he was reported missing on Saturday near Crescent Head on the NSW Mid North Coast.

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Hordes of Portuguese millipedes invade southern WA households as cooler, wetter weather arrives

Cooler weather and the first rains of autumn have led to huge numbers of Portuguese millipedes infiltrating WA homes as they search for a mate.

The Independent UK

New home registrations up by a third annually

Plans for new London apartments helped to boost the total, although new home registrations rose annually for every house type.

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The Independent UK

Housebuilding makes ‘solid return’ to pre-pandemic levels – industry body

The National House Building Council said it is not seeing evidence that the cost-of-living crisis or risks of recession are affecting consumer demand.

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The Independent UK

Delaware auditor dodges felony charges, guilty of misconduct

The jury in the corruption trial of Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness has acquitted her on felony charges of theft and witness intimidation but convicted her on three misdemeanor counts

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