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Prehistoric flying reptiles lived on diet of squid and fish, scientists reveal
Scientists have found that prehistoric flying reptiles that lived 182 million years ago lived on a diet of small fish and squid. The “first-ever discovery” of the fossilised stomach contents of pterosaurs has led to a unique glimpse into the feeding habits of the giant species, which had wingspans ofContinue Reading
GPs report rise in scabies as public warned not to ignore potential symptoms
GPs in England have reported a rise in cases of scabies, and have warned the public not to ignore an itchy rash which could be caused by the highly contagious skin infestation. Scabies is caused by a parasitic mite which burrows under the skin and lays eggs, which causes intenseContinue Reading
Boohoo hits back at Frasers over Mike Ashley’s attempted boardroom takeover
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Boohoo has cautioned investors over Frasers Group’s recent demand to make its founder Mike AshleyContinue Reading
How asbestos exposure continues to be a dire health risk – 25 years after it was banned
Jjay69/Shutterstock Asbestos may have been banned from use in the UK since 1999 but the hazardous material continues to pose a serious danger to the population. Low levels of asbestos are naturally present in the air, water and soil, which usually doesn’t cause people to become ill. However, regular exposureContinue Reading
King Charles acknowledges ‘pains of the past’ as he weighs in on reparations row
King Charles has acknowledged the “pains of the past” in an attempt to smooth over the ongoing row about reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade. Speaking on the first full day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) in Samoa, the King called for “ways to rightContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton digs out Max Verstappen as McLaren launch surprise FIA appeal
Lewis Hamilton believes Max Verstappen has been taking advantage of ‘grey areas’ in the rules to get away with escaping penalties in battles. Speaking ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix, Hamilton said: “It’s always been a grey area, that’s why he’s got away with it for so long. “They probablyContinue Reading
NatWest earnings jump by a third as mortgage lending grows
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Laura Marling review, Patterns in Repeat: Happy departure from the Joni Mitchell motherhood narrative
Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free “I want you to know that I gave it up willingly/ Nothing real was lostContinue Reading
Budget 2024: Reeves admits ‘taxes will need to rise’ in stark warning to public
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out raising national insurance contributions Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rachel Reeves will announce Labour’s first Budget since coming into power on 30 October, leading one of theContinue Reading
Driving in poor visibility conditions: rain, fog, snow
Weather conditions can make driving much more difficult, especially when visibility is reduced due to rain, fog or snow. The danger of such conditions is a significant increase in braking distances, reduced wheel grip and difficulty in orientation. To avoid accidents, it is important to follow certain rules and recommendations.Continue Reading