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Female rhino born at safari park

Female rhino born at safari park

Female rhino born at safari park

28 February 2024

The calf, who is yet to be named, was born to mother Bayami and father Shaka at Knowsley Safari near Liverpool.


Journalists call for truth ahead of hearing on state covert surveillance claims

Journalists call for truth ahead of hearing on state covert surveillance claims

Journalists call for truth ahead of hearing on state covert surveillance claims

28 February 2024

Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey were controversially arrested in 2018.


Children’s hospital writes to families after concerns raised over former surgeon

Children’s hospital writes to families after concerns raised over former surgeon

Children’s hospital writes to families after concerns raised over former surgeon

28 February 2024

Great Ormond Street Hospital apologised for the ‘worry and uncertainty’ the letters about Yasser Jabbar may have caused.


Two charged with murder after south London house fire

Two charged with murder after south London house fire

Two charged with murder after south London house fire

28 February 2024

A 49-year-old man was found dead after a blaze at a property divided into bedsits.


Apple shuts down electric car project – reports

Apple shuts down electric car project – reports

Apple shuts down electric car project – reports

28 February 2024

The technology giant has been linked with plans to build an electric vehicle for around a decade.


Calories on menus ‘may prevent 9,000 heart disease deaths if implemented widely’

Calories on menus ‘may prevent 9,000 heart disease deaths if implemented widely’

Calories on menus ‘may prevent 9,000 heart disease deaths if implemented widely’

28 February 2024

Scientists said their results emphasise the need for the Government to consider extending mandatory calorie labelling to all food businesses.


Jury in trial of man accused of Emma Caldwell murder continues deliberations

Jury in trial of man accused of Emma Caldwell murder continues deliberations

Jury in trial of man accused of Emma Caldwell murder continues deliberations

28 February 2024

Iain Packer, 51, denies all the charges against him.


New train service between London and Glasgow proposed

New train service between London and Glasgow proposed

New train service between London and Glasgow proposed

28 February 2024

FirstGroup announced its plan for some London-Edinburgh services run by its Lumo brand to be extended to and from Glasgow.


Government outsourcing rental reforms Bill to landlord MPs, campaigners claim

Government outsourcing rental reforms Bill to landlord MPs, campaigners claim

Government outsourcing rental reforms Bill to landlord MPs, campaigners claim

28 February 2024

The Renters (Reform) Bill is currently going through Parliament.


Councils warn of drastic cuts amid fears over authorities going bust

Councils warn of drastic cuts amid fears over authorities going bust

Councils warn of drastic cuts amid fears over authorities going bust

28 February 2024

The Local Government Association warned that ‘cherished’ local services will be scaled back or scrapped because of a £4bn funding black hole.


Cleverly considers making protesters give police more notice over marches

Cleverly considers making protesters give police more notice over marches

Cleverly considers making protesters give police more notice over marches

28 February 2024

The Home Secretary has questioned whether holding repeated pro-Palestine marches ‘adds value’ to calls for a ceasefire.


Kate Bush named official ambassador for Record Store Day UK

Kate Bush named official ambassador for Record Store Day UK

Kate Bush named official ambassador for Record Store Day UK

28 February 2024

Record Store Day, which supports independent record shops, takes place on Saturday April 20.


Dettol firm Reckitt slumps after ‘unsatisfactory’ sales drop

Dettol firm Reckitt slumps after ‘unsatisfactory’ sales drop

Dettol firm Reckitt slumps after ‘unsatisfactory’ sales drop

28 February 2024

It also revealed revenues for the past year were around £55 million lower than expected due to a financial discrepancy.


Halfords slashes profits guidance as wet weather drags on sales

Halfords slashes profits guidance as wet weather drags on sales

Halfords slashes profits guidance as wet weather drags on sales

28 February 2024

The motoring and cycling retail group said on Wednesday that it expects to deliver pre-tax profits of between £35m and £40m for the year.


Vodafone in advanced talks to sell Italian arm in £6.8bn deal

Vodafone in advanced talks to sell Italian arm in £6.8bn deal

Vodafone in advanced talks to sell Italian arm in £6.8bn deal

28 February 2024

Switzerland’s Swisscom plans to merge Vodafone Italia with its Italian arm, Fastweb.


Forrest Gump star Gary Sinise’s son dies of rare cancer

Forrest Gump star Gary Sinise’s son dies of rare cancer

Forrest Gump star Gary Sinise’s son dies of rare cancer

28 February 2024

McCanna Anthony ‘Mac’ Sinise died on January 5.


GP ‘hub’ plan sparks patient safety concerns

GP ‘hub’ plan sparks patient safety concerns

GP ‘hub’ plan sparks patient safety concerns

28 February 2024

The proposals are expected to be rolled out ‘gradually’ in north west London from April.


Judgment to be delivered in legal challenge to Legacy Act

Judgment to be delivered in legal challenge to Legacy Act

Judgment to be delivered in legal challenge to Legacy Act

28 February 2024

The legislation offers a conditional amnesty to people accused of Troubles-related crimes.


More than a quarter of charities predict funding fall as councils struggle

More than a quarter of charities predict funding fall as councils struggle

More than a quarter of charities predict funding fall as councils struggle

28 February 2024

The report said local government is a significant funder of charities, currently providing 13p in every £1 of charity income.


Smokers views on vapes ‘could put them off quitting’ – study

Smokers views on vapes ‘could put them off quitting’ – study

Smokers views on vapes ‘could put them off quitting’ – study

28 February 2024

The majority of smokers believe that e-cigarettes are equally or more harmful than cigarettes.


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