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Schoolchildren living in rural Africa will soon receive LED lights as part of a literacy scheme. Launched by Royal Philips Electronics and the Dutch government, the initiative aims to help schoolchildren complete their homework after nightfall. Figures from the company indicate that 500 million people on the continent do not have access to electricity and…

Councillors in north-west Ireland have given the go-ahead for developers to fix water-powered LED lights to a bridge. Donegal County Council plans to incorporate 30 LED lights into a footbridge spanning the River Finn, Ballybofey. At present, some of the LED lights run on solar energy, which helps to save the council money. Toni Needham,…

Thousands of music fans are expected to turn up to a Canadian festival which features LED screens. A host of talented performers have been booked to perform at the Nakusp Music Fest in British Columbia, the Arrow Lakes News reports. The festival has previously sold out and last year saw 16,000 people descend on the…

LED lights could soon adorn a pier as part of a North Somerset renovation project. Michelle and Kerry Michael, owners of the Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, recently submitted plans to repair the tourist attraction, the Weston Gazette reports. Last year saw a devastating fire destroy the pier but if the proposals were implemented it would reopen…

An LED scoreboard unveiled at a US car track aims to update visitors on the progress of races. Roger Curtis, president of Michigan International Speedway, recently revealed how the track has seen a host of improvements to increase spectators’ experience at the venue. In addition, Mr Curtis explained that some of the renovations have helped…

Some 25 LED screens will be installed for the 81st Academy Awards show. The world-famous ceremony is set to take place on February 22nd in California and features sets designed by architect David Rockwell. Mr Rockwell is keeping most details of the set design secret although he has revealed that it will boast 20 mobile…

The LED industry is set to see a strong 2009 despite the overall slump in the global economy, it has been claimed. Figures from industry analysts iSuppli have revealed that the LED market will outstrip that of the overall chip industry, as demand for the lights continues to grow. LEDs are being used in a…

A tunnel of LEDs has been launched at a resort in Japan, providing visitors with an unusually illuminating experience. Those who are regular visitors to Toki no Sumika will be well aware of the tunnel, as it has become a main feature of the resort over recent years, but this year it has been made…

A recent Wiltshire fundraising event saw the inclusion of LED lights in its theatrical show. Villagers from Woodgreen organised the evening to raise money for the local community, the Salisbury Journal reports. Residents took to the stage and provided a variety of entertainment that raised £2,000 for the town’s shop. The show featured a performer…

LED signs are helping New York residents navigate their way around the city. The signs were recently installed on a subway line that has traditionally caused confusion among passengers. Line 7 carries both express and slower running trains but travellers have had difficulty distinguishing between the two. This has led to delays as they hold…