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Ben Stokes' Home Burgled During Match

England cricket captain Ben Stokes' home in County Durham was burgled on October 17 while his wife and children were present. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary. Stokes reported the theft of irreplaceable items, including his OBE medal, and urged for information to catch the culprits.

UK Approves Major Electricity Superhighway

Ofgem has approved the Eastern Green Link 1 project, a £2 billion subsea and underground cable connecting Scotland and England. This initiative aims to enhance energy security, reduce consumer bills, and support the UK's green energy targets by transporting wind-generated electricity.