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		<title>Caring for your classic car</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Tim Winton, Cambrian Classics   Owning a classic car is about far more than simply keeping something old on the road. It’s about stewardship; it’s important to have some understanding how these cars were built, how they age, and what they need to remain safe, reliable and enjoyable for years to come.   Our [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bridging the digital divide: Swansea researchers uncover barriers facing ex-offenders in Wales</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bridging the digital divide: Swansea researchers uncover barriers facing ex-offenders in Wales A new study has revealed how being cut off from using digital technology is creating additional obstacles for people with criminal histories in Wales, limiting their ability to access vital support services, find employment, and build social connections. The Swansea University study, published [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Swansea students put household rubbish to the test to win bridge building competition</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[katherine.thomas@swansea.ac.uk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[  A team of Swansea civil engineering students secured first place in a prestigious competition to design and build a bridge entirely made from household recyclable materials. The competition, organised by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA), judged not only the bridges’ ability to hold the highest number of baked beans cans, but also the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Innovative theatre project bringing laughter to people living with dementia</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[katherine.thomas@swansea.ac.uk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A pioneering new theatre project, created with help from Swansea University, has been bringing joy, laughter, and meaningful social connection to care homes in South Wales. The interactive show &#8211; Silver Screen Sisters &#8211; uses the power of comedy, music, and movement to support people living with dementia has been designed to enhance the mental [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How Digital will help the Future of Warehousing</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Media_Admon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[E-commerce is constantly on the rise, which is impacting our highstreets – that’s without the events of global pandemic. Due to the COVID-19, consumers have shifted from physical shops towards online spending that has accelerated by an average of five years. In 2020, 87% households across the UK made purchases online and recent statistics have indicated that it&#8217;s preferred [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Don’t Lose Your Spark – How to Avoid Overcharging Your Electric Car</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to estimates from the RAC, we can see that there are around 456,000 zero-emission Battery Electric Vehicles on roads throughout the UK. This number has sky-rocketed since the first electric car was made available for purchase in 2010, and there are plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars as early as 2030. As [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How engineers are preventing icing on new types aircraft</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Media_Admon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ Weather conditions affect flight performance and safety and airframe icing is one of the most dangerous. Ice on airframes can cause severe aerodynamic and flight mechanical effects, significantly increasing the risk of flying. How icing affects an aircraft’s performance and ways to mitigate the impact of icing on airframes is a major area of R&#38;D. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Give Your Well-Being a Boost With These Home Improvements</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Media_Admon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whether it’s bringing natural light into your kitchen or creating the perfect cosy nook, your home environment can make a huge difference to your well-being. It can make you feel relaxed, safe, and well, at home. During the pandemic, much focus turned towards making our homes into a sanctuary and spending on home improvement projects [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Evolution of Keeping Your Money Safe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Admin K]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 19:58:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Crime rates continue to make headlines across the world. In the UK, documented offences increased by 16% between March 2021-2022, largely due to the easing of lockdown restrictions. These figures will encourage people to tighten their security measures, from improving door locks to upgrading their safes.  People may depend on their safes as a trustworthy [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>What do hackers do with your data?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Isobel Wilson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Being the victim of a data breach is every company’s worst nightmare. The consequences of having data stolen can be huge for businesses of any size. As well as causing financial loss to contain the breach itself, data theft can lead to operational downtime, reputation damage and even legal action. But what actually happens to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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