Campaigners are working to save Heighington station in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, a nearly 200-year-old railway station that played a crucial role in the history of steam-powered passenger travel. The station, built in 1826 on the Stockton and Darlington railway line, has been added to the 2024 Heritage at Risk Register due to neglect and decay, prompting efforts to restore its significance in railway history. Recent research has revealed that Heighington station was operational from 1827, making it the oldest known station and leading to its elevation to Grade II* listing by Historic England.
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Lab-grown dog meat on sale at major UK retailer in ‘world first’
Pets at Home has introduced the world's first meat-based dog treats made with cultivated meat called "Chick Bites," combining plant-based ingredients with lab-grown chicken to eliminate the need for animal raising and slaughter. The lab-grown chicken, developed by Meatly from a single egg cell sample, provides essential amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins crucial for pet health while retaining the taste and nutritional value of traditional chicken breast. The UK approved Meatly's chicken for...
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