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Cardiff Huskies celebrate 30 years of life on ice

The Cardiff Huskies ice hockey club are marking 30 years since they first took to the ice, celebrating three decades of the sport in the Welsh capital. The club has grown from modest beginnings into a fixture of Cardiff's sporting life, bringing ice hockey to generations of players and fans in Wales. The anniversary is being celebrated by the club's community of past and present members.

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BBC News - Wales·about 2 hours ago

Environment

New charter gives River Wye the right to be free from pollution

The River Wye has been granted a new legal charter giving it the right to be free from pollution, in a landmark step for river protection in the UK. The charter, backed by local campaigners and councils along the river's route through England and Wales, establishes a set of legal rights for the waterway, which has faced serious damage from agricultural runoff and sewage in recent years. It marks one of the first times a British river has been afforded this kind of formal legal recognition.

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BBC News - Science & Environment·about 2 hours ago

Economy

Superdrug owner eyes up London float in $30bn dual listing

AS Watson, the Hong Kong-based owner of Superdrug and The Perfume Shop, is considering a dual listing on the London Stock Exchange that could value the company at around $30 billion. The retail giant, which operates thousands of stores across Europe and Asia, is exploring London as one of two potential listing venues. A successful float would represent a significant vote of confidence in London's capital markets.

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City AM·about 5 hours ago

Environment

Carbon-cutting shipping executive wins Veuve Cliquot’s Bold Future award

A shipping executive championing carbon reduction in the maritime industry has been named the winner of Veuve Clicquot's Bold Future award. The prize recognises business leaders driving meaningful environmental change, and this year's recipient has been credited with pushing the traditionally high-polluting shipping sector towards greener practices. The award adds fresh recognition to efforts within an industry that accounts for roughly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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City AM·about 5 hours ago

Economy

Oyster Shed: Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone helps pub chain Young’s to biggest day of takings in 200 years

Pub chain Young's recorded its biggest ever day of takings in its 200-year history, with Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone lager credited as a significant contributor to the milestone. The record was set at the Oyster Shed, one of Young's flagship venues, marking a notable moment for both the brewery and the pub group. Hawkstone, brewed using barley and hops grown on Clarkson's Cotswolds farm, has rapidly built a loyal following since its launch.

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City AM·about 5 hours ago

Environment

The road to growth: Why motorway services are key to EV revolution

Motorway service stations across the UK are emerging as critical hubs in the country's shift to electric vehicles, with operators ramping up charging infrastructure to meet growing demand from long-distance drivers. Sites that were once known primarily for overpriced sandwiches and coffee are being transformed into modern energy stops, with rapid chargers becoming a standard fixture. The expansion is helping to address one of the most cited barriers to EV adoption — range anxiety on longer journeys.

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City AM·about 5 hours ago

Economy

TG Jones owner Modella to buy Flying Tiger in latest high street swoop

Modella Capital, the owner of TG Jones, has agreed to acquire Flying Tiger Copenhagen's UK and Ireland operations, adding the Danish variety retailer's roughly 100 stores to its growing portfolio. The deal marks another significant move by Modella as it builds a substantial presence on the British high street. Flying Tiger, known for its affordable and quirky homeware and gifts, will continue trading under its existing brand.

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City AM·about 5 hours ago

Today's good news

Cardiff Huskies celebrate 30 years of life on ice

New charter gives River Wye the right to be free from pollution

Superdrug owner eyes up London float in $30bn dual listing

Carbon-cutting shipping executive wins Veuve Cliquot’s Bold Future award

Oyster Shed: Jeremy Clarkson&#8217;s Hawkstone helps pub chain Young’s to biggest day of takings in 200 years

The road to growth: Why motorway services are key to EV revolution

TG Jones owner Modella to buy Flying Tiger in latest high street swoop

Cardiff Huskies celebrate 30 years of life on ice

New charter gives River Wye the right to be free from pollution

Superdrug owner eyes up London float in $30bn dual listing

Carbon-cutting shipping executive wins Veuve Cliquot’s Bold Future award

Oyster Shed: Jeremy Clarkson&#8217;s Hawkstone helps pub chain Young’s to biggest day of takings in 200 years

The road to growth: Why motorway services are key to EV revolution

TG Jones owner Modella to buy Flying Tiger in latest high street swoop

Oyster Shed: Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone helps pub chain Young’s to biggest day of takings in 200 years

Oyster Shed: Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone helps pub chain Young’s to biggest day of takings in 200 years