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Antarctica ‘suffering’ because of burning fossil fuels, say scientists

Antarctica ‘suffering’ because of burning fossil fuels, say scientists

Antarctica ‘suffering’ because of burning fossil fuels, say scientists

07 August 2023

Heatwaves, ice shelf collapse and loss of sea ice have left experts shocked and concerned about the future.


Study reveals key cause of restricted blood flow to brain in vascular dementia

Study reveals key cause of restricted blood flow to brain in vascular dementia

Study reveals key cause of restricted blood flow to brain in vascular dementia

07 August 2023

Researchers hope the discovery will accelerate development of treatments for the condition.


Wimbledon protesters appear in court

Wimbledon protesters appear in court

Wimbledon protesters appear in court

07 August 2023

Play was disrupted after climate activists ran on to Court 18 and threw orange confetti and jigsaw pieces.


Man ‘aggressive and intimidating’ at protest against drag queen storytime event

Man ‘aggressive and intimidating’ at protest against drag queen storytime event

Man ‘aggressive and intimidating’ at protest against drag queen storytime event

07 August 2023

Lance O’Connor appeared for trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.


Andrew Malkinson wins further parts of Court of Appeal bid to clear name

Andrew Malkinson wins further parts of Court of Appeal bid to clear name

Andrew Malkinson wins further parts of Court of Appeal bid to clear name

07 August 2023

He was found guilty of rape in 2003 and jailed for life with a minimum term of seven years. He served 10 more because he maintained his innocence.


Bus routes halved since 2011 – Labour

Bus routes halved since 2011 – Labour

Bus routes halved since 2011 – Labour

07 August 2023

Labour Party analysis found there were 8,781 routes in operation during the year to the end of March, compared with 17,394 in 2010/11.


Bus routes halved since 2011 – Labour

Bus routes halved since 2011 – Labour

Bus routes halved since 2011 – Labour

07 August 2023

Labour Party analysis found there were 8,781 routes in operation during the year to the end of March, compared with 17,394 in 2010/11.


Sheltered housing murderer said he would ‘do time’ for victim before attack

Sheltered housing murderer said he would ‘do time’ for victim before attack

Sheltered housing murderer said he would ‘do time’ for victim before attack

07 August 2023

Stephen Ansbro stabbed and slashed Jane Collinson 60 times in March in Barnard Castle, Co Durham.


Woman believed to have been stabbed to death is named by police

Woman believed to have been stabbed to death is named by police

Woman believed to have been stabbed to death is named by police

07 August 2023

Christine Emmerson, 71, died in a house in Lincolnshire on Thursday.


Fire which gutted historic pub dubbed a ‘tragedy’ as investigation continues

Fire which gutted historic pub dubbed a ‘tragedy’ as investigation continues

Fire which gutted historic pub dubbed a ‘tragedy’ as investigation continues

07 August 2023

The pub burned down just two weeks after it was sold to a private buyer.


Iranian regime poses ‘significant threat’ to UK and allies, says No 10

Iranian regime poses ‘significant threat’ to UK and allies, says No 10

Iranian regime poses ‘significant threat’ to UK and allies, says No 10

07 August 2023

The authorities have identified 15 ‘credible threats’ by Iran regime to kill or kidnap British or UK-based individuals since 2022, No 10 said.


Greenpeace should not get ‘seat at the table’ in Government discussions – No 10

Greenpeace should not get ‘seat at the table’ in Government discussions – No 10

Greenpeace should not get ‘seat at the table’ in Government discussions – No 10

07 August 2023

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said all Government departments should suspend stakeholder engagement with the environmental group.


Activists target Land Rover dealership in ‘retaliation’ over school deaths

Activists target Land Rover dealership in ‘retaliation’ over school deaths

Activists target Land Rover dealership in ‘retaliation’ over school deaths

07 August 2023

Tyre Extinguishers said its supporters ‘destroyed’ tyres on at least 60 vehicles at Jaguar Exeter in Devon.


First asylum seekers arrive on Bibby Stockholm barge

First asylum seekers arrive on Bibby Stockholm barge

First asylum seekers arrive on Bibby Stockholm barge

07 August 2023

Home Office minister Sarah Dines said people arriving in the UK via unauthorised means ‘can’t expect to stay in a four-star hotel’.


Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters help boost card spending by 4% in July

Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters help boost card spending by 4% in July

Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters help boost card spending by 4% in July

07 August 2023

Live entertainment, holiday bookings and summer socialising boosted hospitality and leisure sector spending in July, according to Barclays.


Ofcom investigates GB News programmes over due impartiality rules

Ofcom investigates GB News programmes over due impartiality rules

Ofcom investigates GB News programmes over due impartiality rules

07 August 2023

The UK media watchdog has launched four investigations.


William and Kate praise England for reaching Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

William and Kate praise England for reaching Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

William and Kate praise England for reaching Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

07 August 2023

The Lionesses are through to the next phase of the tournament after beating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties.


Five fresh inquests ordered into UVF killings

Five fresh inquests ordered into UVF killings

Five fresh inquests ordered into UVF killings

07 August 2023

The inquests relate to the murder of five Catholic men in Co Tyrone more than 30 years ago.


July washout helps drive down retail sales

July washout helps drive down retail sales

July washout helps drive down retail sales

07 August 2023

Total UK retail sales increased by 1.5% in July, against a growth of 2.3% in July 2022, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.


Disgraced rock star Ian Watkins’ injuries not life-threatening after jail attack

Disgraced rock star Ian Watkins’ injuries not life-threatening after jail attack

Disgraced rock star Ian Watkins’ injuries not life-threatening after jail attack

07 August 2023

The paedophile former Lostprophets frontman was taken to hospital after being stabbed at HMP Wakefield.


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