TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A political prisoner in Belarus has shed light on the country’s brutal prison system by smuggling out her story written on pieces of toilet paper. Katsiaryna Novikava, 38, described being repeatedly beaten by security forces after she was
The SNP’s latest independence paper has been branded “full of contradictions and nonsense claims”. Scotland’s external affairs secretary Angus Robertson will today launch the new policy paper which covers how Scotland would represent itself on the international stage in its own right
Have you ever bought something that came in a box and felt overwhelmed by the complicated instructions? Have you ever wished there was a better way to assemble, install or repair your products without hiring someone else or wasting hours of your
A staggering 92 percent of UK businesses still heavily rely on paper documents, a new study has found. This dependence, deemed “ridiculous” by more than half (52 percent) of surveyed UK workers, reflects growing concerns about the environmental impact and sustainability associated
In a fiery response to the recent diplomatic dispute surrounding the Elgin Marbles, a prominent Greek far-right newspaper has unleashed a barrage of criticism directed at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The controversy erupted when Sunak abruptly cancelled talks with Greek Prime Minister
The Royal Family try to save money where they can (Image: PA) The Royal Family try to do their bit to save a few pennies, even having a few money saving hacks that they like to follow. Many members of the family
Amazon is trialling a new packing machine which builds paper bags around individual items – to drastically cut down on packaging. The retail giant has developed a more weather-resistant paper, which stretches and can be heat-sealed like plastic, without using glue. A
Paper drinking straws billed as being ‘eco-friedly’ may not be better for the environment than plastic versions after all, researchers have warned. Most paper straws contain long-lasting “forever chemicals”, which are potentially harmful to people, wildlife and the environment. Potentially toxic chemicals and
Have you got what it takes to complete the OS Map Reading challenge? Experts have put together the test, which features questions on map symbols, scale, and how to read contours, to allow people to evaluate their skills – which can be
The UK’s very first paper mill to use hydrogen will go on trial in 2024 – enabling toilet paper and kitchen towel to be made in a more sustainable way than ever before. The existing machine at Tawd Mill, in Skelmersdale, Lancs.,