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Thursday, March 22, 2018
Thursday, March 22, 2018
British tree sparrows back from brink of extinction
British tree sparrows back from brink of extinction
The birds have returned to a nature reserve created on the site of an abandoned colliery, the National Trust says
Number of people living in absolute poverty falling, says study
Number of people living in absolute poverty falling, says study
Government hails figures showing a fall in the number of people living in ‘absolute poverty’
Gay priest loses discrimination appeal after being denied job
Gay priest loses discrimination appeal after being denied job
Canon Jeremy Pemberton had his permission to officiate revoked after marrying Laurence Cunnington in April 2014
London United, one year on: 'We will never forget' victims of the Westminster terror attack
'We will never forget' victims of the Westminster terror attack one year on
Today marks a year since the Westminster terror attack, in which five people lost their lives
Jeremy Corbyn calls on voters to use local elections to tell Government 'enough is enough'
Jeremy Corbyn to call on voters to tell Government 'enough is enough'
Jeremy Corbyn is to launch the Labour Party's campaign in Manchester, ahead of local elections in May
999 call delays: 'Officers are struggling from a mental health perspective', says Police Federation
Police Federation: Officers are struggling with welfare and mental health
Some 999 calls which should be dealt with in an hour are being dealt with in a mater of days
Primary school installs 10ft fence to fight 'extensive problems with crime'
Primary school installs 10ft fence to fight 'extensive problems with crime'
Twickenham Primary School in Birmingham erect fence after it was alleged children were subject to intimidation
Facebook: Zuckerberg 'sorry' for breach of trust
Facebook: Zuckerberg 'sorry' for breach of trust
The Facebook chief said it was a mistake to rely on Cambridge Analytica (CA) to delete tens of millions of Facebook users' data
Age UK warns of many older people entering 'self-destructive rut'
Age UK warns of many older people entering 'self-destructive rut'
Analysis by the charity shows nearly 1.5 million people aged 65 and over feel they can't control their own life
Blue passports: 'If this is the best the Government can come up with, we're in chaos', says journalist
'If blue passports is the best the Government can come up with, we're in chaos'
It's claimed the new blue passport may be made outside of the UK
999 calls often unanswered for days by ‘overwhelmed’ police
999 calls often unanswered for days by ‘overwhelmed’ police
Police are sometimes taking days to respond to emergency calls as system faces severe strain, finds watchdog
'There's a reason why people think dogs are racist', says animal behaviourist
'There's a reason why people think dogs are racist', says animal behaviourist
Dog behaviourist Stan Rawlinson says dogs can come across as racist
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
'I suddenly realise there's a distinct possibility he's going to shoot me' - talkSPORT's Simon Jordan tells Eamonn Holmes about robbery
talkSPORT's Simon Jordan tells Eamonn Holmes about robbery
The former owner of Crystal Palace and presenter was robbed of a £100k watch at gunpoint on Wednesday lunchtime
Boris Johnson and Labour MP Ian Austin compare Putin with Hitler
Boris Johnson compares Vladimir Putin with Hitler
The Foreign Secretary agreed with the Labour MP that Vladimir Putin may use the World Cup like Adolf Hitler used the 1936 Olympics
'The nation supports you' - Viewers send Declan Donnelly messages of support
'The nation supports you' - Viewers send Declan Donnelly messages of support
Declan Donnelly will be presenting the final episodes of Saturday Night Takeaway without Ant McPartlin
George Galloway: 'I’ve never met Prince Charles, but I think he’s a plonker'
George Galloway: 'I’ve never met Prince Charles, but I think he’s a plonker'
George Galloway hopes Prince Charles never becomes the head of state
Theresa May: Facebook investigations ‘very concerning’
Theresa May: Facebook investigations ‘very concerning’
May told Facebook and Cambridge Analytica to fully comply with investigations into 'very concerning' claims about the harvesting of personal data
'Theresa May looking genuinely rattled' - Jeremy Corbyn praised for PMQs performance
'Theresa May looking genuinely rattled' - Jeremy Corbyn praised for PMQs
The Labour leader asked Theresa May about the collapse of Northamptonshire county council
Productivity crisis: How to make your working day more productive
Productivity crisis: How to make your working day more productive
Productivity expert Grace Marshall gives her top tips on being more productive at work
Polish Prince John Zylinski launches political party in UK to fight for minority rights
Polish Prince John Zylinski launches political party in UK
Prince John Zylinski claims he will have up to 100 London candidates in the next local elections
Memorial to be set up for victims and survivors of London terror attacks
Memorial to be set up for victims and survivors of London terror attacks
The memorial will mark the attacks at Westminster Bridge, London Bridge, Finsbury Park and Parsons Green
Low earners drink too much, study claims
Low earners drink too much, study claims
Experts call for "radical" policy changes to tackle health inequalities and alcohol-related harm
'Assisted dying could turn Guernsey into a suicide hotspot', says journalist
'Assisted dying could turn Guernsey into a suicide hotspot', says journalist
Journalist Caroline Farrow argued against assisted dying whilst Dr Jacky Davis argued in favour of it
Five million over-70s on Britain's roads
Five million over-70s on Britain's roads
265 Britons over the age of 100 hold a licence, with four people aged 104 the oldest licensed drivers
Fish-throwing anti-Brexit protestors to meet by Thames
Fish-throwing anti-Brexit protestors to meet by Thames
Many have been angered that the UK is to effectively remain subject to the EU's Common Fisheries Policy in the transition period
Alfie Dingley: 'Without cannabis I'd be screeching in unbelievable pain', says multiple sclerosis sufferer
'Without cannabis I'd be screeching in unbelievable pain', says MS sufferer
A six-year-old with epilepsy is calling for medical cannabis to be legalised, along with many others
Facebook: Academic claims he is being used as scapegoat by social network
Facebook: Academic claims he is being used as scapegoat by social network
Facebook has acted against Dr Aleksandr Kogan, but the psychologist claims his actions were legal
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Nazi dog salute man convicted of hate crime
Nazi dog salute man convicted of hate crime
The Seig Heil salute pug is called Buddha and is owned by the offender's girlfriend
East London baker chosen to bake cake fit for a Prince and Princess
East London baker chosen to bake cake fit for a Prince and Princess
Claire Ptak “thrilled” to get call to whip up royal wedding lemon elderflower cake
Grenfell Tower: 'Theresa May is all talk but no money or performance', says Labour councillor
Grenfell Tower: 'Theresa May is all talk but no money or performance'
Labour Councillor Robert Atkinson says Theresa May made promises she didn't follow up on
Two-year-old girl died after car river plunge
Two-year-old girl died after car river plunge
A two-year-old girl has died in what appears to be a tragic accident after a car plunged into a river in Wales
Jeremy Corbyn would do business with Vladimir Putin, even though 'all fingers' point towards Russia
Jeremy Corbyn would do business with Vladimir Putin despite spy poisoning
The Labour leader said he would challenge Vladimir Putin on human rights if he came to power
Ant McPartlin: 'I thought there was a chap called Anton Dec', says Stanley Johnson
'I thought Ant and Dec was one person called Anton Dec', says Stanley Johnson
Stanley Johnson says he's 100% sure Ant and Dec will 'come bouncing back'
Poppi Worthington: Man arrested over missing laptop
Poppi Worthington: Man arrested over missing laptop
Mr Worthington will not face any legal action despite new developments in Poppi case
'Ant McPartlin should have a driver, it's as simple as that', says Edwina Currie
'Ant McPartlin should have a driver, it's as simple as that', says Edwina Currie
Edwina Currie says big stars have to set themselves higher standards than ordinary people
Information Commissioner investigates Facebook actions as it seeks warrant for Cambridge Analytica
Information Commissioner to investigate if Facebook acted appropriately
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that Facebook-Cambridge Analytica investigations are ongoing
Spending on roads 'way short' of amount needed, claims study
Spending on roads 'way short' of amount needed, claims study
Many roads close to unusable, according to a new report
Kensington MP: Amount spent on Grenfell survivor hotels enough to 'build tower three times'
Amount spent on Grenfell survivor hotels enough to 'build tower three times'
Nearly £21 million has been spent keeping Grenfell Tower survivors in hotel rooms, new figures suggest
Monday, March 19, 2018
Monday, March 19, 2018
Counter Terrorism Chief: Public is highly effective intelligence source
Counter Terrorism Chief: Public is highly effective intelligence source
Launch of new anti-terror film and online tool will help foil more plots, says new Assistant Commissioner of Specialist Operations
Russian state was culpable for Salisbury poisoning, says May
Russian state culpable for Salisbury poisoning, says Theresa May
Russian state had "capability, motive and intent" to carry out attack, according to the Prime Minister
Mugger weeps in dock after being jailed for attack on 12-year-old
Mugger weeps in dock after being jailed for attack on 12-year-old
Attacker Patrik Gunar was caught after footage of his crime was widely shared online
'Decisive step' towards Brexit has been taken, says EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier
'Decisive step' towards Brexit taken, says EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier
The EU chief presented an agreement alongside Brexit Secretary David Davis that he claims will see Brexit move forward
'Targeting children is not a pleasant thing,' says headmaster after nationwide school bomb threats
'Targeting children is not pleasant,' says headmaster after bomb threats
400 schools around the UK received a hoax bomb threat on Monday
Friday, March 16, 2018
Friday, March 16, 2018
Woman jailed for fraud after taking money from victim she was caring for
Woman jailed for fraud after taking money from victim she was caring for
Lesley Smith was supposed to look after the finances of an elderly woman, however used the money herself
Topman 'Hillsborough' top shows 'staggering naivety or incompetence', says Jamie East
Topman has shown 'staggering naivety or incompetence', says Jamie East
Topman has stoped selling a top which appeared to reference the Hillsborough disaster
Family death mystery: Mother stabbed while rest of family fell from height, police say
Family death mystery: Mother stabbed while husband, sons fell from height
Officers gave an update after police found the bodies in near-simultaneous discoveries in Twickenham and East Sussex on March 5.
The Independent Republic of Mike Graham, March 16: Russia, poisoning and the new James Bond film
The Independent Republic of Mike Graham: March 16
With Katie Perrior away, Mike Graham hosted the show alone
Protestors in Madrid clash with security forces over death of immigrant
Protestors in Madrid clash with security forces over death of immigrant
Security forces had stones thrown at them by the protestors who also set fire to bins as well as a motorbike
Saira Khan: '£50m to teach immigrants English? They should learn it off their own back'
'£50m to teach immigrants English? They should learn it off their own back'
talkRADIO hosts says it's a nonsense that we're paying for immigrants to learn the language
Parents in Afghanistan name baby after Donald Trump
Parents in Afghanistan name baby after Donald Trump
The father said he thought the name may affect his son's personality and behaviour
Parsons Green bucket bomber Ahmed Hassan convicted of attempted murder
Parsons Green bucket bomber Ahmed Hassan convicted of attempted murder
Hassan found guilty at the Old Bailey
George Galloway says the 'nest' of Russian immigrants in England should go back home
George Galloway says the 'nest' of Russian immigrant in England should leave
George Galloway says there's every possibility the poisoning of Sergei Skripal was done by a Russian
Topman removes top from sale after claims it references Hillsborough
Topman removes top from sale after claims it references Hillsborough
The top had the number 96 on it as well as a rose and the phrase 'what goes around comes back around'
Former advertising executive apologises for email ranking female colleagues on looks
Former advertising executive apologises for email ranking female colleagues
The email was sent on the man's last day working for The&Partnership in London
Former SNP councillor guilty of sending racist texts following Paris terror attacks
Former SNP councillor guilty of sending racist texts
Craig Melville sent the texts to a woman he was having an affair with
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