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Unelected Lords are blocking assisted dying – this is a democratic outrage | Simon Jenkins Second chambers are a good idea, but they should not be able to overturn clear decisions reached by an elected body, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Unelected Lords are blocking assisted dying – this is a democratic outrage | Simon Jenkins

The lights of Blackpool Tower above those of Lytham St Annes.

Ultra-processed food linked to harm in every major human organ, study finds World’s largest scientific review warns consumption of UPFs poses seismic threat to global health and wellbeing

Ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked to harm in every major organ system of the human body .

Increased risk of a dozen health conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression.

Companies know but inflict harms to boost profits. Need effective regulation.

With neonicotinoid pesticide ban, France’s birds make a tentative recovery - study Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decades

With neonicotinoid pesticide ban, France’s birds make a tentative recovery - study

‘We’re proud to be pioneers’: inside Spain’s community energy revolution From Taradell to Galicia, cooperatives are supplying cheap, clean electricity to homes and helping tackle fuel poverty

‘We’re proud to be pioneers’: inside Spain’s community energy revolution

Frankie the flamingo wins her freedom after flying to France from Cornwall Zookeepers at Paradise Park in Hayle decide not to attempt to bring bird home after 120-mile flight over Channel

Frankie the flamingo wins her freedom after flying to France from Cornwall

Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back The Guardian has no billionaire or corporate owner: funded by readers, our fierce independence is guaranteed

Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back | Robert Reich | The Guardian

UK red kites bring Spanish cousins back from the brink A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks.

UK red kites bring Spanish cousins back from the brink - BBC News

Living with the water: the Netherlands’ floating futures – photo essay Photographer Alessandro Gandolfi’s latest project looks at how sustainable floating neighbourhoods offer a way forward as the sea rises

Living with the water: the Netherlands’ floating futures – photo essay

Drax still burning 250-year-old trees sourced from forests in Canada, experts say Exclusive: report by Stand.earth says subsidiary of power plant received truckloads of whole logs at biomass pellet sites

Drax still burning 250-year-old trees sourced from forests in Canada, experts say | Drax | The Guardian

UK weather: after warmest ever Bonfire Night when with UK temperatures drop? After the UK's warmest ever Bonfire Night, Helen Willetts looks at how long the mild November weather will last.

UK weather: after warmest ever Bonfire Night when with UK temperatures drop? - BBC Weather

Leicestershire County Council to spend £1.4m on efficiency review The Reform UK authority says it has appointed consultants to look at ways of cutting spending.

Reform-led Leicestershire County Council to spend £1.4m on efficiency review - BBC News

Hot summer and damp autumn cause UK boom in destructive honey fungus Huge increase in tree-killing disease is result of climate crisis, experts say

Hot summer and damp autumn cause UK boom in destructive honey fungus

Rare wolf spider rediscovered on Isle of Wight after 40 years The team that found the tiny orange-legged arachnid have named it the white-knuckled wolf spider.

Rare wolf spider rediscovered on Isle of Wight after 40 years - BBC News

Britain’s canals and rivers face lack of funds amid climate pressures, campaigners warn Many waterways vulnerable to breaches and closures and face mounting maintenance costs, charity says

Britain’s canals and rivers face lack of funds amid climate pressures, campaigners warn

The Guide #215: Why we can’t get enough of Bohemian Rhapsody In this week’s newsletter: Fifty years after its release, the Queen classic shows no signs of biting the dust. So what makes it such a timeless tune?

Fifty years after its release; why we can’t get enough of Bohemian Rhapsody

Long A&E waits causing heartbreaking suffering, Age UK says Patients are dying in corridors and others left for hours in soiled clothes, says Age UK.

Long A&E waits causing heartbreaking suffering, Age UK says

Airport expansion put climate goals at risk, MPs say A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts.

Airport expansion put climate goals at risk, MPs say

Richmond Council U-turn on £150 fine for coffee poured in drain Burcu Yesilyurt, who poured coffee down a drain in Richmond, welcomed the cancellation of the "disproportionate" fine.

Richmond Council U-turn on £150 fine for coffee poured in drain - BBC News

West Lancashire Light Railway Trust reduces carbon footprint through solar energy The West Lancashire Light Railway Trust recently received a 75% grant awarded to them by the Lancashire Environmental Fund.

West Lancashire Light Railway Trust reduces carbon footprint through solar energy

Government U-turns on support for bird-friendly swift bricks in new homes Housing minister Steve Reed refuses to back mandating measure, despite giving support while in environment job

Government U-turns on support for bird-friendly swift bricks in new homes

Oscar Wilde's British Library card reissued 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction The celebrated Irish writer had his pass revoked in 1895 after being imprisoned for a gay relationship.

Oscar Wilde's British Library card reissued 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction - BBC News

Brixton bin lorry fire prompts warnings over battery disposal LFB warned against throwing away lithium batteries after the "frightening" fire in south London.

Brixton bin lorry fire prompts warnings over battery disposal - BBC News

'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.

'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression

English councils to remain poorer than in 2010 despite funding rise, says report Exclusive: Impact of austerity cannot be undone by end of parliament despite above-inflation funding, analysis finds

English councils to remain poorer than in 2010 despite funding rise, says report

The century-old ship sail technology finally catching on The rotors, first used in 1925 on a journey to Scotland, are being revived to help emissions in shipping.

The century-old ship sail technology finally catching on - BBC News

Gatwick second runway: Can the UK expand airports and still hit climate targets? Plans for the expansion of Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton could mean hundreds of thousands of additional flights a year.

Gatwick second runway: Can the UK expand airports and still hit climate targets?

Narrowboat hire business 'drying up' as canal water levels drop The boss of a narrowboat hire firm in Scholar Green has been unable to move 13 boats since July.

Narrowboat hire business 'drying up' as canal water levels drop www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Anderton Boat Lift: Victorian engineering feat's legacy lives on Cheshire's Anderton Boat Lift, built in 1875, inspired similar engineering feats around the world.

Anderton Boat Lift: Victorian engineering feat's legacy lives on

One in four UK driving tests taken in automatic cars The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.

One in four UK driving tests taken in automatic cars