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Dartford warbler stages a comeback 60 years after almost vanishing

Survey shows 44% increase on RSPB reserves of bird that almost became extinct in England in the 60sMore than half a century after the Dartford warbler almost vanished from the English countryside, the charismatic heathland bird appears to be staging a comeback. A survey has revealed the highest number of Dartford warblers ever recorded on reserves run by the bird conservation charity RSPB, with 264 pairs counted in 2025, a 44% increase in five years.

Dartford warbler stages a comeback 60 years after almost vanishing

Dartford warbler stages a comeback 60 years after almost vanishing

Record numbers of Dartford warblers at nature site

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push DARTFORD, England June 4 : Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10 billion ($11.6 billion) investment in its European fulfilment network. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant showcased the next-generation Proteus robot at its "Delivering the Future" event at its Dartford fulfilment centre east of London, as it works to speed up...

Amazon expands online grocery with same-day fresh food delivery

Amazon expands online grocery with same-day fresh food delivery Vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, bread, eggs and frozen foods will be available for rapid delivery - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Amazon is expanding its grocery offering, enabling certain customers in London to include fresh food items in their same-day delivery orders. This strategic investment in its online grocery business was unveiled during the company's "Delivering the Future" event held in Dartford,...

E-scooter rider, 21, killed in crash with fire engine is pictured as heartbreaking tributes pour in

E-scooter rider, 21, killed in crash with fire engine is pictured as heartbreaking tributes pour in Tommy Jarvis was hit by the emergency vehicle while travelling home from his job at Miller & Carter on an e-scooter. He was rushed to hospital but sadly died two days later A 21-year-old man who died in a horror crash involving a fire engine has been named in a heartbreaking tribute. On the evening of May 25 Tommy Jarvis was hit by the emergency vehicle while travelling home from his job at...

Inside Amazon’s busiest European warehouse, where robots, lasers and humans deliver the future

Amazon says robots will make work safer and deliveries faster. Euronews Next saw them in action. Amazon used its Delivering the Future event on Thursday in the United Kingdom to make a series of major announcements for Europe, promising billions in new investment, thousands of jobs and a new generation of robots that could reshape the lives of consumers, warehouse workers and the wider logistics economy.

At least 15 people have now died in water during hot weather in UK

At least 15 people have now died in water during hot weather in UK The Royal Life Saving Society urged people to ‘stop and think’ before entering water during the heatwave - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments At least 15 people have died in open water during a heatwave and hot weather across the UK. The Royal Life Saving Society urged people to “stop and think” before getting into the water in response to the deaths, most of whom were children.

Train passenger who harassed woman sentenced in first prosecution under new law

Train passenger who harassed woman sentenced in first prosecution under new law David Stroud committed offence on train to London just two days after new law came into force - Bookmark A train passenger who grabbed a young woman’s hair and asked “can I kiss you?” has been sentenced in the first-ever conviction for harassment based on a person’s sex. David Stroud, 44, made sexually motivated comments to the victim on a train to London on April 3, two days after a new law came into force...