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Sir David Attenborough warns of climate 'crisis moment'

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 05:00
We're at a pivotal point in efforts to tackle climate change, the naturalist and broadcaster warns.

Dog walker in Sutton Coldfield faces missing pets prosecution

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 04:35
Louise Lawford is accused of losing at least five dogs in her care last June in woods in Staffordshire.

Empty business rates relief 'costs £1bn'

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 04:26
Experts say the system pits local authorities - which want stable income - against businesses.

Harry to carry out first royal duties since announcement

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 03:00
The Duke of Sussex is to host the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draw at Buckingham Palace later.

Why are opioids still given for chronic pain?

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:44
Opioids work only for some with long-term pain - so why are they still being given to patients?

Jack Lowden: Working with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was 'utterly bizarre'

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:22
Scots actor Jack Lowden discusses his career following his nomination for a Bafta rising star award.

Crown Court filming ban to be lifted in England and Wales

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:19
From inside the Old Bailey, Clive Coleman explains what we can expect once cameras are allowed in.

NHS tells betting firms to stop 'vicious gambling cycle'

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:11
Free bets other incentives should be banned to make gambling safer, a letter to companies says.

South Ronaldsay's 'amazing' horse costumes inspire catwalk collection

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:10
Girls on South Ronaldsay dress in elaborate outfits at a festival thought to date back at least 200 years.

Indyref2: What does 'once in a generation' mean?

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:07
Boris Johnson keeps saying the 2014 indyref was a "once in a generation" event - but what does this mean?

Agriculture Bill: Soil at heart of UK farm grant revolution

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:06
Soil protection will be a core issue as the Agriculture Bill returns to Parliament later.

Buddha heirloom returned to Sri Lanka by Hampshire family

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:04
Relatives of a Sri Lankan archaeologist return a Buddha relic to a sacred temple 100 years later.

David Bowie: Unseen footage released by De Montfort University

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:04
The footage shot in 1998 was to create a holographic artwork on David Bowie's album Hours.

TV cameras to be allowed in Crown Courts in England and Wales

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:01
Judges' sentencing remarks in high-profile criminal cases in England and Wales are to be filmed.

Estate agents report 'uplift' in housing market

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:01
Expectations of future sales have "risen sharply" according to property professionals.

Renewable energy: Community slams 'insulting' hydropower cash pledge

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 00:00
Residents criticise a cash offer by a firm building a hydropower project on their doorstep.

Newspaper headlines: Kate the 'dazzling duchess' and Putin's Kremlin revamp

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 23:56
William and Kate's first engagement since 'Megexit' and Putin's Kremlin plans lead some newspapers.

Immigration arrests on A38 at North Petherton after people flee lorry

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 22:58
A lorry was stopped by police investigating immigration offences on the A38 in Somerset.

Stormont to get an extra £1bn from Westminster

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 22:42
The money is on top of a further £1bn added to Stormont's budget as a result of UK spending plans.

Petersfield Bookshop inundated after 'tumbleweed' tweet

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 22:29
Author Neil Gaiman and thousands of other people were moved by the shop's plight.

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