The Know Daily - Wednesday 17 July 2024

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👑 The King’s Speech | 🧪 DIY screening  | 🏛️ Architecture award

Wildflower meadows in south-west England are flourishing thanks to a planting project by The National Trust. In just 18 months, wildflower coverage increased from 2% to 40% on the north Devon site, with project coordinators hailing the first bloom as a sign that wildflowers will continue to thrive in the region.

👑 The King’s Speech

In an event full of pomp and ceremony, King Charles III will deliver the King’s Speech later today, marking the start of a new parliamentary year and relaying the new Labour government’s ambitions.