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Tag in Cairngorms trial would give 'instant fix' on dead eagles

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 02:05
Birds of prey are being fitted with the device as part of a trial in the Cairngorms.

University studies benefits of herding sheep with drone

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 01:48
A study is testing the ethical and cost benefits for farmers of using drones to herd sheep.

Taxidermy: 200 stuffed animals get a spring clean

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 01:46
Go behind the scenes as a museum's collection of 200 stuffed animals is dusted and vacuumed.

What’s it like to have 19 children?

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:55
Big families are not unusual in the Ukrainian village of Glynn, but one couple has gone further than most.

Jewellery from Bronze Age a 'notable' find

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:55
The gold-plated ring, unearthed by a metal detectorist, is about 3,000 years old.

Brexit: What are indicative votes?

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:55
A series of a indicative votes in Parliament could offer a possible way out of the Brexit deadlock.

Ronnie Pickering among Hull's 'alternative heritage' honours

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:51
The alternative blue plaques honour "the good, bad and the quirky" in Hull.

'Reading bedtime stories helped me survive prison'

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:43
For many prisoners the worst part of the experience is the separation from their families. Recording stories for children can help to bridge the gap.

Far-right terror poses 'biggest threat' to north of England

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:27
Right-wing extremism is not being taken seriously enough, a former counter terror expert warns.

Asian gold: More than £140m stolen in UK in last five years

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:23
Asian families are often targeted by thieves for gold, which is traditionally given as weddings gifts.

Grenfell council spends more than £90k on bosses' bonuses

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:22
Campaigners call the payments "abhorrent", since some households still do not have permanent homes.

Why are nets appearing over trees and hedges?

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:05
High-profile nature lovers including broadcaster Chris Packham have criticised developers for promoting the practice.

Newspaper headlines: Brexit pressure and no deal 'chaos'

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 23:35
The latest twists in the Brexit story and speculation about what might happen next week dominate Saturday's papers.

Brexit: Vote on Theresa May's deal may not happen next week

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 23:25
The PM tells MPs if there isn't "sufficient support" for her Brexit deal a vote may not happen next week.

England 5-0 Czech Republic: Raheem Sterling hat-trick in opening Euro 2020 qualifier

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 22:50
Raheem Sterling scores a hat-trick as England begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a highly impressive victory over the Czech Republic.

Boom or bust: What culture tells us about money

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 22:10
Professor Nicky March picks out some examples from art and literature and explains what they tell us.

Sir David Attenborough to present climate change documentary

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 22:00
The broadcaster's film will explore potential threats to our planet and the possible solutions.

Body found in search for Aberdeen teenager Liam Smith

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 20:56
The discovery comes four months after 16-year-old Liam Smith was last seen on a bus leaving Aberdeen.

Great Escape tunnel hero's diary sold

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 20:14
The journal tells the real life story of the mass PoW breakout that inspired the 1963 Hollywood film.

Two men arrested over Birmingham mosque hammer attacks

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 19:59
A 38-year-old and a 34-year-old are being held on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage.

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