Bison settle into new home in Cumbria in scheme to create wildlife-rich habitat A group of bison from a UK-first conservation project in Kent is settling into its new home in Cumbria as part of a scheme to restore wildlife. Land managers say the animals at Castletown Estate, between the Eden and Esk rivers north
New AI-designed vaccine ‘could protect against whole families of viruses’ New vaccine technology created with the help of artificial intelligence could provide immunity against whole families of viruses and protect people from any future mutations in a single jab, according to scientists. The method could prevent pandemics before they begin, saving millions of lives and
Three Royal Navy helicopter crash victims named as Healey pays tribute Britain’s only serving female commando has been named amongst the three victims of a helicopter crash in Devon. Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, died alongside 42-year-old Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson and 24-year-old Petty Officer Owen Green following the incident at Sourton Down, near Okehampton, just
Travel disruption as Tube drivers stage second strike of the week London Underground drivers staged their second strike of the week on Thursday causing fresh disruption for travellers in the capital. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) also walked out on Tuesday after last-ditch talks failed to resolve a dispute over a
Stonehenge altar stone may have travelled from Scotland Researchers believe it may have moved via a glacier The altar stone of Stonehenge could have travelled from north-east Scotland via glacier before reaching Salisbury Plain, a study has found. The six-tonne, sandstone monolith is believed to have originated in the Orcadian Basin in northern Scotland –
Nigel Farage defends his response to Henry Nowak murder amid criticism from PM Nigel Farage has defended his response to the murder of Henry Nowak, after the Prime Minister branded him “unforgiveable” for suggesting the public should feel “pure, cold rage” about the case. The Reform UK leader, who has been accused by his political
Northern Ireland in friendly action against Guinea Michael O’Neill side are preparing for the Nations League and Euro 2028 Michael O’Neill is keen to get a look at the latest batch of Northern Ireland prospects when they take on Guinea in a friendly in Spain on Thursday. Youth has been a central theme in Northern
Edinburgh Fringe programme launches features increase in overseas performers It runs between August 7th and 31st The programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been launched, detailing 3,649 shows across 258 venues. This year’s event features shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the manosphere, cults and social class. There will be a total of 53,884
Universal unveils UK theme park name and logo The theme park will be named Universal United Kingdom Resort The name and logo of the UK’s Universal theme park have been unveiled, as investments of £7.3 billion into the project were announced by the American company and the Government. The theme park will be named Universal
Starmer says Farage’s call for ‘rage’ after Henry Nowak death is ‘unforgivable’ Sir Keir Starmer said Nigel Farage’s “appeal for rage” in response to the death of Henry Nowak was “unforgivable” as the Prime Minister and Reform UK leader clashed in the Commons. There was unrest in Southampton last night amid an outcry about the