1 week ago The Santa Claus effect: how expanding tourism ate into Lapland’s green space

The number of visitors to the region has risen 160% in 30 years as concerns grow for its fragile ecosystem and indigenous practicesRevealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop land a dayOnce upon a time, Lapland was a word that conjured up the home of Santa Claus in the imagination of British children, but increasingly it has become a tourist destination.Last year, more than 700,000 people came to the region, with 100,000 of them coming from Britain. That number is up 160% compared with 30 years ago. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What time is Ballon d'Or 2025? Ceremony start, nominees shortlist, latest winner odds with Dembele favourite

Ousmane Dembele tipped to win award ahead of Lamine Yamal, but he may not be able to attend

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2 w. ago Meet the Pride of Britain regional winners who are now nominees for ITV Fundraiser of the Year

This line up of amazing fundraisers are all Pride of Britain regional winners and they will now be put forward for ITV Fundraiser of the Year at the Mirror's awards.

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3 w. ago Incredible Pride of Britain Regional Winners and one could win ITV Fundraiser of the Year

People from all over the UK including Wales, Manchester, Surrey and Middlesborough have been recognised for their fundraising talents

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3 w. ago Bumper year for entries into North Lanarkshire Council's NL in Bloom Awards

The competition, open to council tenants, ran from April to August and saw a 13 per cent rise in the number of entries as well as more first-time nominees and winners.

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3 w. ago Emmys 2025: Adolescence and The Studio take home major awards

Owen Cooper becomes the youngest ever to win in the supporting actor in a drama seriesFull list of Emmy winnersBen Stiller confirmed Real Housewives fan!The nominees for best drama actor and actress are here: Continue reading...

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4 w. ago New specialist clinic aims to give better access to advanced genetic testing

It comes as scores of people in the region face travel to Great Britain in hopes of finding a diagnosis.

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