Mammals that lived alongside dinosaurs grew more slowly and lived longer than they do today, analysis of fossils found on the Isle of Skye has revealed. A team led by researchers at National Museums Scotland analysed the fossils of an adult and a juvenile Krusatodon kirtlingtonensis, a mouse-sized mammal thatContinue Reading
French police reportedly cordoned off a large area near the Parc des Princes on Wednesday afternoon following the discovery of a suspicious bag. Traffic was stopped, the Olympic bus service halted and residents of the area were temporarily prevented from going to their houses ahead of a football schedule whichContinue Reading
Two wise people had similar messages when it comes to the subject of kids. “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven,” said one. “I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way,” said theContinue Reading
ScottishPower said its earnings fell 11% in the first half of the year to just over £1 billion, after an energy crisis allowance payment in 2023 from Ofgem was not repeated this year, affecting its bottom line. The company saw significant gains in its network and renewables arms, while earningsContinue Reading
Pub group Marston’s has revealed the Euro 2024 tournament delivered a boost to sales as fans flocked to venues to support the England football team in the final. The company, which runs about 1,370 pubs across the UK, said the football lift came after a period of wet weather putContinue Reading
Labour MP Emily Darlington urged Hilary Benn to “rebuild strained relations” with the European Union, warning that businesses in her local constituency have struggled to survive in the wake of Brexit. The MP for Milton Keynes Central asked the secretary of state for Northern Ireland to engage with the IrishContinue Reading
Aston Martin’s losses deepened in the first half of 2024, as the luxury car-maker ringfenced more than £2 billion to help it switch to electric cars and said its incoming chief executive will join earlier than planned. The British company delivered just 1,998 cars in the first half of 2024,Continue Reading
The king of the dinosaurs might have been 70% heavier than previously thought and even 25% longer, new research has suggested. The largest T. rex that could have existed may have been significantly larger than the current largest-known specimen, weighing in at an estimated 15 tonnes instead of 8.8 tonnes,Continue Reading
Footage of the incident in which Charlotte Dujardin is accused of striking a horse multiple times with a long whip has been released. The six-time Olympic medalist was set to compete for Team GB in Paris this summer but withdrew after a whistleblower sent a clip of her whipping aContinue Reading
Medical schools have been urged to protect students who face sexual assaults and “sinister” behaviour from senior doctors, who see them as easy targets, campaigners have warned. Scores of students have come forward with stories of doctors, groping them and making inappropriate comments while they are being trained in hospitals,Continue Reading
