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The park is a local attraction for its beauty and ruggedness alone but many may not know what makes the area truly unique.

Martin Bashir's interview with Princess Diana was viewed by over 20 million people and made headlines across the globe. At the time, it was hailed as a journalistic triumph.

Five years ago today, a grim-faced Prime Minister Boris Johnson sat behind a desk at 10 Downing Street to address the nation and make a dramatic lockdown announcement.

NASA is considering "closing its headquarters and scattering responsibilities among the states," reports Politico, citing two people familiar with the plan. "The proposal could affect up to 2,500 jobs and redistribute critical functions, including who manages space exploration and organizes major science missions." While much of the day-to-day work occurs at NASA's 10 centers, the Washington office plays a strategic role in lobbying for the agency's priorities in Congress, ensuring the White House supports its agenda and partnering with foreign countries on critical space projects. Some of the headquarter's offices might remain in Washington, the people said, but it's not clear which ones those would be or who would keep their jobs... One of the biggest fallouts is the damage it could do to coordination among NASA leadership on pressing issues... It would also limit cooperation with international partners on space, which is often done through embassies in Washington. NASA works with foreign partners on a range of projects, including the International Space Station and returning to the moon. The European Space Agency, for example, plans to provide modules for Gateway, a lunar space station that is central to NASA's Artemis program to land American astronauts back on the moon... The agency also helps coordinate support from foreign nations for the Artemis accords, which set goals for transparency and data sharing — and help create a level of trust in an unregulated part of the universe. But the reallocation could have some benefits. Such a move would bring headquarters employees closer to the processes they manage. And it would give legislative liaison staff a chance to interact with lawmakers in their districts. "You're probably getting a lot more time with [lawmakers] at the local center or hosting events in the state or district," said Tom Culligan, a longtime space lobbyist,, the space industry lobbyist.

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Harry Derbidge and Joe Blackman’s bitter split continues to be at the centre of drama on TOWIE.

More than 15,000 readers across the UK have shared their views

Justin Bieber has once again given his social media followers insight into his mental health struggles.

Not once in her 12-year nursing career has Jennifer Melle she received a complaint. That, at least, was the case until a burly 6ft-plus convicted paedophile shuffled into her ward.

The actress, 36, is playing Catherine Earnshaw in the £62 million production, with Saltburn actor Jacob Elordi taking on the role of Heathcliff.

Rob Stewart's son Sean was spotted out in Los Angeles over the weekend, nearly one month after he was admitted to rehab for substance abuse.

'I didn't really have the full university experience because of Covid'

Carol sought advice from her GP after a bout of Covid but she never expected the devastating diagnosis she would receive

Scientists have finally uncovered the reason behind mysterious red tides washing up on Florida 's coastline that can close beaches and cost local authorities millions of dollars.

Millions of households across the country could be eligible for savings of up to 90 per cent off their water bills - here's who can apply

There’s not many better ways to spend an afternoon than a visit to a garden centre on a sunny day, and Essex is home to many top locations.

Dedham business owners and councillors aren’t surprised that the village has been listed in the UK’s greatest villages thanks to its ‘outstanding beauty’.

There’s not many better ways to spend an afternoon than a visit to a garden centre on a sunny day, and Essex is home to many top locations.

It's no wonder why so many people want to live here

Rare birds such as the Hen Harrier, Canvasback and Osprey have been spotted across Essex since the start of 2025.

Rare birds such as the Hen Harrier, Canvasback and Osprey have been spotted across Essex since the start of 2025.