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Two new kinds of mole discovered in mountains of Turkey

Two new kinds of mole discovered in mountains of Turkey

Two new kinds of mole discovered in mountains of Turkey

11 August 2023

Researchers used cutting edge DNA technology to confirm the animals were biologically distinct from other moles.


What the papers say – August 11

What the papers say – August 11

What the papers say – August 11

10 August 2023

A variety of stories feature on the front of Britain’s newspapers.


Barclay claims strike action by doctors causes ‘harm’ to patients

Barclay claims strike action by doctors causes ‘harm’ to patients

Barclay claims strike action by doctors causes ‘harm’ to patients

10 August 2023

The Health Secretary’s remarks came ahead of the latest strike action by junior doctors in England.


MP Angus MacNeil expelled from SNP after row with chief whip

MP Angus MacNeil expelled from SNP after row with chief whip

MP Angus MacNeil expelled from SNP after row with chief whip

10 August 2023

Mr MacNeil was suspended from the group last month after reportedly clashing with the chief whip.


Tory MP failed to declare Shell shares while environment secretary

Tory MP failed to declare Shell shares while environment secretary

Tory MP failed to declare Shell shares while environment secretary

10 August 2023

A spokesman for Theresa Villiers said she takes ‘full responsibility for the mistake’.


Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 in Gloucestershire

Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 in Gloucestershire

Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 in Gloucestershire

10 August 2023

No-one was hurt and no other vehicles were involved, police said.


Murder investigation launched after body of 10-year-old girl found in property

Murder investigation launched after body of 10-year-old girl found in property

Murder investigation launched after body of 10-year-old girl found in property

10 August 2023

Surrey Police said officers were called to an address in Woking at around 2.50am on Thursday.


Welcome To Wrexham S2 trailer: Ryan Reynolds says club is ‘most special gift’

Welcome To Wrexham S2 trailer: Ryan Reynolds says club is ‘most special gift’

Welcome To Wrexham S2 trailer: Ryan Reynolds says club is ‘most special gift’

10 August 2023

The new series about Wrexham football club will launch in September.


Public bodies named and shamed over Freedom of Information request failings

Public bodies named and shamed over Freedom of Information request failings

Public bodies named and shamed over Freedom of Information request failings

10 August 2023

The Information Commissioner’s Office urged organisations to ensure their performance and processes complied with the law.


Migrants rescued as number of people crossing Channel ‘hits 100,000 since 2018’

Migrants rescued as number of people crossing Channel ‘hits 100,000 since 2018’

Migrants rescued as number of people crossing Channel ‘hits 100,000 since 2018’

10 August 2023

The Home Office confirmed 17 individuals were rescued from the water who had gone overboard and said they were all recovered safely.


MP calls for closure of ‘potential loophole’ after Crooked House pub demolition

MP calls for closure of ‘potential loophole’ after Crooked House pub demolition

MP calls for closure of ‘potential loophole’ after Crooked House pub demolition

10 August 2023

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ was hit by a blaze which police are treating as arson.


Two men jailed over ‘truly shocking’ Bishopsgate knife attack

Two men jailed over ‘truly shocking’ Bishopsgate knife attack

Two men jailed over ‘truly shocking’ Bishopsgate knife attack

10 August 2023

A judge sitting at Inner London Crown Court told defendants Tyrone Dean and Louis Parkinson they had ‘acted with appalling violence’.


Police carry out new searches amid 36-year hunt for missing Royal Navy sailor

Police carry out new searches amid 36-year hunt for missing Royal Navy sailor

Police carry out new searches amid 36-year hunt for missing Royal Navy sailor

10 August 2023

Simon Parkes’ disappearance has been part of police investigations into serial killer Allan Grimson.


King reshuffles military roles with new duties for William and Kate

King reshuffles military roles with new duties for William and Kate

King reshuffles military roles with new duties for William and Kate

10 August 2023

Charles’ post-accession housekeeping sees him take on eight of his late mother’s honorary posts.


PSNI threat management group has more than 600 referrals after data breach

PSNI threat management group has more than 600 referrals after data breach

PSNI threat management group has more than 600 referrals after data breach

10 August 2023

Chief Constable Simon Byrne said no-one has been moved from their home but risk assessments are taking place.


Snakes, frogs and starfish among animals which pass through Heathrow Airport

Snakes, frogs and starfish among animals which pass through Heathrow Airport

Snakes, frogs and starfish among animals which pass through Heathrow Airport

10 August 2023

Each year approximately 19,000 dogs and cats, 400 horses, 2,000 birds, 28 million fish, 50 zoo animals and 150,000 reptiles arrive.


Man accused of ‘culpable and reckless conduct’ after ‘chemicals’ police probe

Man accused of ‘culpable and reckless conduct’ after ‘chemicals’ police probe

Man accused of ‘culpable and reckless conduct’ after ‘chemicals’ police probe

10 August 2023

Darren Querns appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court.


El Nino pushing parts of the world into uncharted territory, say scientists

El Nino pushing parts of the world into uncharted territory, say scientists

El Nino pushing parts of the world into uncharted territory, say scientists

10 August 2023

The naturally-occurring ocean event combines with human-made climate change to push up global temperatures on average.


Driver who killed passenger while ‘showing off’ at 110mph has sentence increased

Driver who killed passenger while ‘showing off’ at 110mph has sentence increased

Driver who killed passenger while ‘showing off’ at 110mph has sentence increased

10 August 2023

Rida Kazem, 24, was driving beautician Yagmur Ozden, 33, home from a night out in west London when he lost control.


Murder-accused denies making killer packed lunch and wishing him luck

Murder-accused denies making killer packed lunch and wishing him luck

Murder-accused denies making killer packed lunch and wishing him luck

10 August 2023

Rachel Fulstow is accused of being in on the plan to kill Liam Smith, with whom she had a one-night stand in a York hotel.


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