News of 19 October 2026
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Solar-and-battery phone masts keep marsh and island villages connected in storms
New masts with their own solar panels and batteries kept mobile coverage running in the Saltings during last winter's longest power cut, and more are now being installed around Greyling Bay.
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Dietitians urge a more colourful plate as seasonal produce fills market stalls
With squash, apples, beetroot and leafy greens piled high at Old Quay, local dietitians say a little variety in colour is a simple, affordable way to eat a wider range of nutrients.
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Ceramics in the workshop: from clay to form
Clay taking shape on the wheel, pots on market stalls and thousand-year-old pieces in museum cases.
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Forest corridor of 40 km reconnects fragmented rainforest in Southeast Asia
A conservation trust has completed a 40 km wildlife corridor linking two isolated areas of rainforest in Southeast Asia, and camera traps are already recording animals crossing between them.
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Keep drinking water as the weather cools, health experts remind residents
Thirst can be easier to miss in colder weather, especially for older people, and local health professionals are encouraging regular drinks through the day rather than waiting until feeling parched.
