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Book returned to library after 3,000-mile mistake

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 06:48
Staff at the Norfolk Library in the US are baffled when a book from Norfolk, England, turns up.

The cows wearing smart collars to measure activity

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 06:35
Agriculture is responsible for the largest share of Northern Ireland's greenhouse gases.

Doves: 'There's always hiccups but we're resilient'

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 06:11
As they prepare to return, Jez and Andy Williams say their band is used to "shifting situations".

Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundant

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 02:37
The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.

Time limit for child sex abuse claims to be removed

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 01:59
Victims will be able to file claims when they are ready and are likelier to receive an apology, the government says.

School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggests

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 01:39
It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.

Banksy fan badger wins hearts in wildlife photo competition

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 01:33
Ian Wood put up the Banksy design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op

'Clear failings' found in NHS care of triple killer

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 01:23
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order for killing Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar in 2023.

'Clear failings' found in NHS care of triple killer

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 01:23
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order for killing Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar in 2023.

Character references in sex abuse cases 'need reformed'

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 00:07
One survivor says those convicted of sexual crimes should not have the option of a character reference.

UK faces paying more in Chagos deal, Mauritius PM suggests

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 23:34
UK PM Keir Starmer intends to "push on" with the deal to hand over the Chagos Islands, Navin Ramgoolam says.

The Papers: 'Baby killer or victim?' and victim's mother hits out

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 23:09
New evidence on the Lucy Letby case from a panel of experts leads many of the papers.

Ambulances waiting two hours on average outside A&E

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 23:00
More than 23,000 ambulances spent over four hours outside A&E waiting to hand over patients in 2024.

Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 22:35
The money will be spent on projects ranging from tidal barriers and flood walls to nature-based solutions.

Ticketmaster UK boss tells MPs prices are very fair

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 20:35
Andrew Parsons appears before MPs, after fans slammed his company's "dynamic pricing" of Oasis tickets.

Stabbed schoolboy a best friend to all, say family

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 20:06
The family of Harvey Willgoose, 15, say they are "utterly heartbroken" over his fatal stabbing.

Illegal meat on most UK high streets, official says

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 18:33
Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says.

Husband bailed over Thai woman's 2004 death

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 18:27
Police want to hear from anyone who knew Lamduan Armitage when she lived in South Yorkshire.

Chris Mason: Can Starmer make good vibes last with EU and US?

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 17:51
Something is likely to have to give, as the UK tries to keep both major trading partners on side.

Man jailed for 30 years after trying to kill PC with scissors

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 17:35
Jenner stabbed the Kent Police officer in the head with a pair of scissors, a court is told.