6 h. ago UK wind turbines will be painted black to stop deadly bird strikes

US President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer last December that he was worried about 'windmills' in the North Sea, which are thought to have killed thousands of birds.

Events

20 h. ago UK wind turbines painted black to stop deadly bird strikes 'in concession to Donald Trump'

Trump said to have spoken to Sir Keir Starmer about ‘windmills in the North Sea’ killing avian wildlife

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35 h. ago Readers' letters: SNP must stop squandering millions on wind turbines and go nuclear instead

After reading David Bol (More transport and heating rules 25 Feb), what part of needless financial waste does this regime at Holyrood not get?

Events

39 h. ago Giant wind farm powered by Chinese turbines is set to receive green light

Ministers are reported to be looking at an investment of £670million from Chinese firm Mingyang Smart Energy for the plans.

Politics

59 h. ago Readers' letters: Think big and replace the 'Star of Caledonia' with a massive wind turbine

A reader comes up with an intriguing alternative to the planned Star of Caledonia sculpture at Gretna

Politics

3 d. ago Plan for series of 328ft wind turbines near Bluestone resort in Pembrokeshire

Construction would take three to five months

Politics

4 d. ago Secrets of the furniture flippers: how to turn trash into treasure

Amateur furniture restoration is a social media phenomenon – with DIY enthusiasts showing how to save mid-century and other antique furnishings from the dumpA coffee table lies discarded on a grassy kerb. Thick black paint obscures how chipped and decrepit the wood underneath might be. Passing by, the best thing for it seems like the local tip. But along comes a young woman. She takes it and, with a healthy dose of sanding, stripping, wood-filling and revarnishing, turns what was a bit of street junk into a beautifully restored mid-century treasure. It’s sold on for a healthy profit.Welcome to the world of online furniture flipping – where interiors enthusiasts show how they have transformed pieces obtained for little or no money back to their original glory. Some are so good at it, they have quit their jobs to do it full-time.One of Erin Shuford’s projects Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Paint it black: London Fashion Week’s designers reflect dystopic doom with distinct lack of colour

As British designers showcase their latest collections, Olivia Petter examines what the dominant trend reveals about our current cultural climate

Culture

5 d. ago DJ Khaled dragged into Drake beef as coffin with 'RIP' written on it left on doorstep

A black casket with 'RIP Drake' and 'RIP OVO' painted on it was placed in front of DJ Khaled's property

Politics

6 d. ago RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: TV show Miliband and the rest of the Net Zero lunatics should be forced to watch on loop

Jeremy Clarkson called it the best thing he'd seen on television in years. That's why I spent the last couple of nights binge-watching Landman.

Culture

1 week ago UK must not give China the power to switch off our windfarms

In dealing with Chinese companies involved in renewables, the UK and Scottish governments must ensure wind turbines are under local control for the sake of our energy security

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