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Red admiral butterfly rise due to climate change, say experts

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 14:12
Conservation charity says climate change means migratory species is increasingly staying in the UK.

World Scout Jamboree: Hundreds hit by heat exhaustion in S Korea

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 12:56
43,000 people are participating in the event which took place as temperatures reached 35C.

Wilko homeware chain on brink of collapse

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 12:35
The retailer says it is facing collapse because of mounting cost pressures at its 400 UK stores.

Transgender women banned from female rowing events

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 12:20
British Rowing says transgender women will not be able to compete in the women's category at its events.

Nose-picking health workers more likely to get Covid, study shows

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 12:17
The habit among health staff could contribute to virus spread in hospitals, researchers say.

Greenpeace protesters climb roof of Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 12:00
The protest is against the decision to grant new North Sea oil and gas licences, Greenpeace says.

Foreign Office 'failed to protect' Matthew Hedges from UAE torture

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 11:53
The Parliamentary Ombudsman rules that the Foreign Office failed to protect Matthew Hedges.

Net zero sceptics warm to Rishi Sunak's climate shift

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 11:33
The PM's change in tone has emboldened some Tories to call for an overhaul of the key climate target.

Weather, cost of living and climate make life tough for young farmers

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 11:06
Record-breaking rain in July is just one problem facing those who make a living feeding the country.

Chess to get funding boost to foster young talent

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 11:03
England's chess body expects the government to back the national team financially for the first time.

The young people separated by Belfast's 'peace gate'

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 10:34
Young people living either side of a peace wall gate in Belfast lobby for it to remain open later.

Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers will be on barge in coming weeks - Oliver Dowden

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 10:07
Oliver Dowden tells the BBC he is "confident" remaining issues with the Bibby Stockholm will be resolved.

Drag: First Welsh disabled troupe to make Eisteddfod debut

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 08:59
House of Deviant is the only disabled drag group in Wales and members say it boosts confidence.

Tom Brady: NFL legend becomes minority owner of Birmingham City

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 08:56
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady becomes a minority owner in Birmingham City.

Woman's AI bionic arm is fitted after Tube near-death experience

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 08:13
Sarah de Lagarde lost an arm and a leg when she was run over by two Tube trains nine months ago.

Wales' first disabled drag troupe take to the stage

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 07:30
House of Deviant is making its debut at the National Eisteddfod in Gwynedd.

School tribute to school ball crash victims

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 07:20
College shares heartbreak at loss of "gorgeous soul" Dlava Mohamed and "warm-hearted" Kiea McCann.

Freddie Mercury: Contents of former home being sold at auction

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 07:06
More than 33,000 items from the former Queen lead singer's home are up for sale.

We turned our homes into hedgehog hospitals

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 06:23
Meet the women who are helping rehabilitate sick and injured hedgehogs from their homes.

Gynaecological cancer system 'close to the brink' in NI

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 06:22
A leading surgeon says the impact of waiting times on patients should not be underestimated.

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