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Wildlife ‘thriving’ thanks to sensitive farming in Gilbert White’s backyard

Wildlife ‘thriving’ thanks to sensitive farming in Gilbert White’s backyard

Wildlife ‘thriving’ thanks to sensitive farming in Gilbert White’s backyard

14 March 2023

It follows a five-year study of the wildlife around Selborne, Hampshire.


Shoppers in 13 areas ‘could face higher prices’ from Asda petrol station deal

Shoppers in 13 areas ‘could face higher prices’ from Asda petrol station deal

Shoppers in 13 areas ‘could face higher prices’ from Asda petrol station deal

14 March 2023

The Competitions and Market Authority opened an investigation into the acquisition of 132 Co-op petrol stations and adjoining shops in January.


Snow forecast to hit large parts of the UK

Snow forecast to hit large parts of the UK

Snow forecast to hit large parts of the UK

14 March 2023

Weather warnings for snow, ice and rain have been issued for regions across the country.


Government must transform UK ports to boost floating offshore wind, report says

Government must transform UK ports to boost floating offshore wind, report says

Government must transform UK ports to boost floating offshore wind, report says

14 March 2023

The Floating Offshore Wind Taskforce said £4 billion of investment is needed to ensure the UK becomes a global leader in the clean energy industry.


Pension pot boost could be instrumental in retaining workforce, say experts

Pension pot boost could be instrumental in retaining workforce, say experts

Pension pot boost could be instrumental in retaining workforce, say experts

14 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is understood to be looking at increasing pension allowances in Wednesday’s Budget.


Hunt expected to announce £8.6m funding boost for Edinburgh’s festivals

Hunt expected to announce £8.6m funding boost for Edinburgh’s festivals

Hunt expected to announce £8.6m funding boost for Edinburgh’s festivals

14 March 2023

The Chancellor will deliver the UK Government’s spring budget on Wednesday.


Ex-magistrate ‘saw 100 applications at a time to force-fit prepayment meters’

Ex-magistrate ‘saw 100 applications at a time to force-fit prepayment meters’

Ex-magistrate ‘saw 100 applications at a time to force-fit prepayment meters’

14 March 2023

Robin Cantrill-Fenwick said some courts were dealing with up to 1,000 applications, and that he was handling ’50 to 100′ in one go.


Putting vapes in plain packaging ‘reduces their appeal to children’

Putting vapes in plain packaging ‘reduces their appeal to children’

Putting vapes in plain packaging ‘reduces their appeal to children’

14 March 2023

Research has shown that the proportion of children vaping is on the rise, with many being influenced by social media sites including TikTok.


‘Health and Care Chancellor’ urged to support social care in Budget

‘Health and Care Chancellor’ urged to support social care in Budget

‘Health and Care Chancellor’ urged to support social care in Budget

14 March 2023

Unpaid carers have been left to fill a gap due to a shortfall of social care services at a time of growing demand, the Care and Support Alliance said.


Gary Lineker questions Elon Musk after son receives abuse on Twitter

Gary Lineker questions Elon Musk after son receives abuse on Twitter

Gary Lineker questions Elon Musk after son receives abuse on Twitter

14 March 2023

The recently reinstated Match Of The Day host asked the Twitter owner whether the language was ‘acceptable’.


Gary Glitter will ‘probably die in prison’ following return to custody

Gary Glitter will ‘probably die in prison’ following return to custody

Gary Glitter will ‘probably die in prison’ following return to custody

14 March 2023

The 78-year-old paedophile pop star had been released in February, halfway through his 16-year jail sentence for sexually abusing three schoolgirls.


Sex offenders should not be able to remove names from register, says victim

Sex offenders should not be able to remove names from register, says victim

Sex offenders should not be able to remove names from register, says victim

14 March 2023

Laura Stewart said the case of Gary Glitter shows that ‘paedophiles cannot be rehabilitated’.


Higher blood caffeine levels ‘may help people stay slim’

Higher blood caffeine levels ‘may help people stay slim’

Higher blood caffeine levels ‘may help people stay slim’

14 March 2023

The rate at which people metabolise caffeine may have an impact on their weight, research suggests.


Union condemns Government amid P&O sackings anniversary protest

Union condemns Government amid P&O sackings anniversary protest

Union condemns Government amid P&O sackings anniversary protest

14 March 2023

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said it is a ‘national disgrace’ that no action has been taken to punish ‘rogue company’ DP World.


FTSE dips as global banking stocks tumble after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

FTSE dips as global banking stocks tumble after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

FTSE dips as global banking stocks tumble after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

14 March 2023

London’s top index of blue-chip firms moved 0.4% lower to 7,515 points as it reached its lowest since January 3.


Charity in legal action against Environment Agency over River Wye pollution

Charity in legal action against Environment Agency over River Wye pollution

Charity in legal action against Environment Agency over River Wye pollution

14 March 2023

River Action has applied for a judicial review, saying the agency has allowed excess phosphorus to destroy the river’s ecology.


Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk for women by 24% – study

Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk for women by 24% – study

Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk for women by 24% – study

14 March 2023

The findings come after separate research showed the diet can reduce the risk of dementia.


Football banning order for fan who sent player Ivan Toney racist abuse

Football banning order for fan who sent player Ivan Toney racist abuse

Football banning order for fan who sent player Ivan Toney racist abuse

14 March 2023

In a legal first, the Antonio Neill’s three year banning order was imposed for an online hate crime


No ‘existential crisis’ within SNP amid leadership battle, insists Flynn

No ‘existential crisis’ within SNP amid leadership battle, insists Flynn

No ‘existential crisis’ within SNP amid leadership battle, insists Flynn

14 March 2023

The SNP Westminster leader said once the new first minister is in post, the party must ‘come together and move forward together’.


China condemns Aukus submarine plan as threat to peace in the Pacific

China condemns Aukus submarine plan as threat to peace in the Pacific

China condemns Aukus submarine plan as threat to peace in the Pacific

14 March 2023

The UK, US and Australia have agreed to work together to develop a new generation of nuclear-powered attack boats.


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