nearby

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And since 2024, the government says it has invested £2.65bn in flood defences nationwide - in 2026-27, £329,000 has been allocated to Platt Bridge and nearby areas.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Once he scrambled out, he found ropes nearby that helped him manoeuvre further down.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Residents in the area north of Porterville, many of them farmworkers, have been discussing a solution, which they expect will require running pipes to connect to the nearby city system.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

On May 28, a fiery mushroom cloud enveloped Cape Canaveral as New Glenn’s engine malfunctioned during a pre-flight test, blowing up the rocket, launch pad and other nearby infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Aunt Melissa is our only family nearby, so we came here. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but my mom is still missing.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller