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Visitors to get first glimpse of one of the world’s largest frogs at London Zoo

Visitors to get first glimpse of one of the world’s largest frogs at London Zoo

Visitors to get first glimpse of one of the world’s largest frogs at London Zoo

25 March 2024

Critically endangered mountain frogs are among the ‘quirky’ residents of the new ‘secret life of reptiles and amphibians’ exhibit at the zoo.


MSP complains to Police Scotland over recording of ‘hate incident’

MSP complains to Police Scotland over recording of ‘hate incident’

MSP complains to Police Scotland over recording of ‘hate incident’

25 March 2024

A non-crime hate incident was recorded against Tory Murdo Fraser over a post he made on X in 2023.


Kate Garraway says cost of husband’s care exceeded ITV salary

Kate Garraway says cost of husband’s care exceeded ITV salary

Kate Garraway says cost of husband’s care exceeded ITV salary

25 March 2024

The TV star was spending £4,000 a week on care for her husband, Derek Draper.


Statins could help fight gum disease, study suggests

Statins could help fight gum disease, study suggests

Statins could help fight gum disease, study suggests

25 March 2024

The cholesterol-lowering drugs may help to reduce the inflammation associated with periodontal disease, research suggests.


Shamima Begum loses first bid to challenge citizenship removal at Supreme Court

Shamima Begum loses first bid to challenge citizenship removal at Supreme Court

Shamima Begum loses first bid to challenge citizenship removal at Supreme Court

25 March 2024

Ms Begum may now ask the court directly for permission to have her case heard by the UK’s highest court.


Newcastle United co-owner faces paying £3.4m to Greek businessman

Newcastle United co-owner faces paying £3.4m to Greek businessman

Newcastle United co-owner faces paying £3.4m to Greek businessman

25 March 2024

Amanda Staveley said she plans to appeal the High Court judge’s decision.


UK ‘risks sending mixed signals’ with approach to global deforestation rules

UK ‘risks sending mixed signals’ with approach to global deforestation rules

UK ‘risks sending mixed signals’ with approach to global deforestation rules

25 March 2024

It comes after the Government rejected some MP recommendations on how to prevent firms from trading products linked to forest loss.


Two found guilty of murdering footballer in nightclub dancefloor knife attack

Two found guilty of murdering footballer in nightclub dancefloor knife attack

Two found guilty of murdering footballer in nightclub dancefloor knife attack

25 March 2024

Remy Gordon and Kami Carpenter were convicted of killing former Birmingham City academy player Cody Fisher on Boxing Day in 2022.


Sadiq Khan claims Tories would ‘cancel’ free school meals and TfL fare freeze

Sadiq Khan claims Tories would ‘cancel’ free school meals and TfL fare freeze

Sadiq Khan claims Tories would ‘cancel’ free school meals and TfL fare freeze

25 March 2024

Mr Khan branded the May election as a ‘clear two-horse race’ between himself and the Conservative candidate, Susan Hall.


TikTok Youth Council holds first meetings on better online safety for teenagers

TikTok Youth Council holds first meetings on better online safety for teenagers

TikTok Youth Council holds first meetings on better online safety for teenagers

25 March 2024

The panel will be consulted on improving safety on the social media platform.


Calls to overhaul murder laws in wake of Nottingham attacks

Calls to overhaul murder laws in wake of Nottingham attacks

Calls to overhaul murder laws in wake of Nottingham attacks

25 March 2024

Triple killer Valdo Calocane was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order last month.


PM hails nuclear ‘renaissance’ as minister says ‘we are running to catch up’

PM hails nuclear ‘renaissance’ as minister says ‘we are running to catch up’

PM hails nuclear ‘renaissance’ as minister says ‘we are running to catch up’

25 March 2024

Rishi Sunak was speaking as he visited BAE Systems Submarines in Barrow-in-Furness with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.


Young people turning to pornography for advice as sex education ‘failing’

Young people turning to pornography for advice as sex education ‘failing’

Young people turning to pornography for advice as sex education ‘failing’

25 March 2024

It means that children are facing an ‘unacceptable risk of harm’, MPs said.


Police make new arrest over 1993 murder of Bristol woman

Police make new arrest over 1993 murder of Bristol woman

Police make new arrest over 1993 murder of Bristol woman

25 March 2024

A 64-year-old man from Newcastle was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of Carol Clark’s murder and bailed.


Gold-plated pensions must not be hindered by cautious restrictions, say MPs

Gold-plated pensions must not be hindered by cautious restrictions, say MPs

Gold-plated pensions must not be hindered by cautious restrictions, say MPs

25 March 2024

The Work and Pensions Committee has called for a new regulatory approach to secure a thriving future for defined benefit pension schemes.


Small boat crossings: How Vietnam compares with other countries

Small boat crossings: How Vietnam compares with other countries

Small boat crossings: How Vietnam compares with other countries

25 March 2024

Vietnamese ranked as the eighth most common nationality last year for small boat arrivals in the UK.


Seabird colony to reopen to public after two-year closure due to avian flu

Seabird colony to reopen to public after two-year closure due to avian flu

Seabird colony to reopen to public after two-year closure due to avian flu

25 March 2024

The Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast are a haven for puffins, terns and kittiwakes.


Government reduces stake in NatWest to below 30%

Government reduces stake in NatWest to below 30%

Government reduces stake in NatWest to below 30%

25 March 2024

The Treasury hopes it can sell its last shares in the bank formerly known as RBS by early 2026.


Paedophile former football coach Barry Bennell died of natural causes – inquest

Paedophile former football coach Barry Bennell died of natural causes – inquest

Paedophile former football coach Barry Bennell died of natural causes – inquest

25 March 2024

The 69-year-old died last September.


Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary denies two terror offences

Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary denies two terror offences

Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary denies two terror offences

25 March 2024

The 57-year-old was arrested in east London in July last year.


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