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Business & Tech
By Business Editor Blinds By Mark has launched a new product designed to make life a little easier for homeowners and businesses – Blind Screen™, a blind that combines 100 per cent blackout with an integrated mosquito screen. The Bristol-based company says the new blind has been developed in response
Business & Tech
By Business Correspondent M&S shoppers can now pick up a bag of bakery treats worth at least £10.20 for £3.80, as the retailer rolls out a new deal aimed at cutting food waste. The new Surprise Bags are available through the Too Good To Go app
Health
By Health Correspondent A simple mouth rinse could one day help detect signs of stomach and bowel cancer, according to new research. Scientists at Yonsei University in Seoul found that patterns in microbes found in the mouth and gut differ in people with gastric and colorectal cancer. The findings could
Education
By Education Correspondent Bristol Airport and Weston College have joined forces to give local students greater access to careers in aviation, travel and tourism. The new Career Excellence Hub partnership will provide students with industry insights, work placements, guest speakers, networking opportunities and projects linked to the sector. Bristol Airport
Science
By Science Correspondent Stickleback fish can change the way they behave in groups to help them find food when the water around them becomes cloudy, a University of Bristol study has found. Researchers from the university’s School of Biological Sciences looked at shoals of three-spined sticklebacks and how
Business & Tech
By Business Correspondent More than 10,400 seasonal jobs are being created by the John Lewis Partnership as it prepares for its busiest trading period of the year. The roles will be available across the UK, including 6,000 positions at Waitrose, 2,600 at John Lewis shops and 1,
Science
By Science Correspondent New research has revealed that the extinct animal known as the “American cheetah” was actually more closely related to modern pumas — and some populations living near the Arctic appear to have eaten almost exclusively fish. The findings, published September 4 in Current Biology, challenge long-held assumptions
Science
By Science Correspondent A mysterious 10-sided shape has been spotted around Saturn’s South Pole, with observations from the University of Leicester helping scientists investigate the unusual feature. The structure, known as a decagon, was seen in images from the Hubble Space Telescope and by amateur astronomers around the
Science
By Science Correspondent A simple change to the soil could help commercially grown tomatoes taste better — while also giving food and garden waste a new lease of life. Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that tomatoes grown with food organics and garden organics (FOGO) compost were sweeter, more
Business & Tech
By Community Correspondent A Gaywood pizza maker is celebrating after being crowned the winner of Best Margherita at the UK Pizza Championship 2026. Danny Child, who runs The Pizza Slice Guy with his wife Lucy, won the People’s Choice award after his Margherita was voted the favourite at the
Science
By Science Correspondent Some flowers appear to have their own clever way of aiming pollen at bees, according to new research from the University of Vienna. Scientists have discovered that tiny scoop-shaped structures on some flowers can help shoot pollen towards bees in narrow, fast-moving jets. The finding
Business & Tech
By Business Editor Bristol-based Blinds By Mark is helping homeowners transform their windows with beautifully made plantation shutters, combining premium quality, fast delivery and exceptional customer service — all from a trusted local business. Led by Mark and his experienced team, Blinds By Mark has built a reputation for supplying