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Would proposed finance changes help students?

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 13:38
A government-commissioned review proposes changes to the student finance system. Are they better for poorer students?

Children whitening skin to avoid racial hate crime, NSPCC finds

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 12:41
Children as young as 10 alter their appearance to avoid being bullied or racially abused - NSPCC.

Psychiatrists call for warnings over antidepressant withdrawal

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 12:03
Some patients can suffer severe symptoms if they come off the drugs too quickly, doctors say.

5G: Why Orkney got the latest tech before London

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 12:01
The network has been launched in six major cities - but the technology has been available in some rural areas for months.

Instagram: 'I don't want people to be ashamed of their scars'

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 11:39
People with a history of self-harm discuss Instagram's rules over removing images showing healed scars.

Cornwall surfer says RNLI technique saved her life

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 11:20
Ruth Osborne used the float technique taught by the RNLI to "save her life" in the sea.

Steven Donaldson murder: Three jailed for killing oil worker

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 11:05
Two men were convicted of murdering Steven Donaldson, and his ex-girlfriend was convicted of culpable homicide.

Leeds station: Trains cancelled and lines blocked

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 10:45
The man has been "safely removed" but thousands of passengers are still facing delays.

Slips cause majority of coast water deaths, RNLI warns

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 10:34
More than half of those who died ended up in the water unexpectedly, the RNLI says.

Brockworth mum upset Toy Story memento removed from son's grave

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 10:28
Charlene Spackman is distraught a "sentimental" Toy Story figure has been taken from her son Arthur's grave.

5G: EE launches UK's next-generation mobile network

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 10:15
EE switches on its next-generation 5G mobile network with a Stormzy gig.

Eilish McColgan: Olympian's medals stolen in Manchester burglary

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 08:54
Athlete Eilish McColgan said she was "upset and angry" after her home was ransacked.

Bridge cat 'stuck' for six days walks home after failed rescue

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 06:24
Hatty spent six days trapped on a bridge before wandering home to relieved owner Kirsty Howden.

Stormont deadlock: UK, Irish and NI leaders hold round-table talks

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 06:18
It will be the fourth round-table discussion aimed at restoring power-sharing at Stormont.

UK parking space data offered up to app developers

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 03:06
New standards for data on parking spaces could revolutionise how drivers find and pay for parking.

Special needs: Petition demands end to 'national crisis'

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:51
Thousands sign a petition to be delivered to Downing Street, amid demonstrations in England and Wales.

Online usage grows, but so do social media concerns - Ofcom study

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:44
Most people say the internet improves their lives, but 70% would support tougher social media laws.

Eight child stair gate models fail Which? safety tests

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:43
Consumer group Which? warns parents of safety risk after eight out of 12 stair gates fail its tests.

Buccleuch to sell off large slice of south of Scotland estate

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:33
Buccleuch announces it intends to sell about 25,000 acres of its Borders Estate following a review of land.

Why Scooby missed out on a worldwide hit

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:31
Stuart "Scooby" Cochrane was one of the driving forces of Scotland's rave scene in the early 90s.

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