Pine martens released Scheme to restore lost native species to Exmoor Pine martens have been released in Exmoor National Park in the first official return of the native animals to the area for more than a century, conservationists said. Some 19 pine martens – animals the size of a small cat from the same family
Scottish child payment should go up to £80 by 2031 Child health experts say by 2031 The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health urged all political parties in Scotland to back its ‘prescription’ for change. The Scottish child payment should be nearly tripled by the end of the next Parliament to £80, child health
Vaping impact to be studied Scientists will look at long-term impact on former smokers Scientists are to study the long-term impact on vaping on former smokers. Researchers hope their study could give insight into the safety of vaping after quitting smoking and how long people should vape for after using them as a quitting aid.
Carney joined Strictly to ‘rebuild’ confidence Former England footballer faced backlash as female pundit Former England footballer Karen Carney has said she joined Strictly Come Dancing to “rebuild” her confidence after facing a backlash over her role as a female pundit. The Lionesses star, 38, has been paired with professional dancer Carlos Gu in the
Tories pledge to scrap business rates for shops and pubs Latest from the Conservative Party conference The Conservatives will abolish business rates for high street shops and pubs if they win the next election, the shadow chancellor has promised. Sir Mel Stride made the commitment as he addressed the Conservative Party conference on Monday, saying
100-tonne ‘fatberg’ blockage cleared from sewer in London Wet wipes, fat, oil and grease A blockage estimated to be around 100 tonnes has been cleared from a west London sewer, Thames Water has revealed. The utility firm said a specialist team took more than a month to remove the so-called “fatberg” that was more than
Camilla’s tribute to Dame Jilly Cooper Author dies aged 88 The Queen has paid tribute to the author Dame Jilly Cooper who has died at the age of 88, describing her as a “legend” and a “wonderfully witty and compassionate friend to me and so many”. The writer – known for her “bonkbusters” including Riders,
Camilla’s tribute to Dame Jilly Cooper Author dies aged 88 The Queen has paid tribute to the author Dame Jilly Cooper who has died at the age of 88, describing her as a “legend” and a “wonderfully witty and compassionate friend to me and so many”. The writer – known for her “bonkbusters” including Riders,
Historic hospital wing open to the public for the first time in 300-year history A 300-year-old hospital wing featuring paintings by William Hogarth is to open to the public for the first time following an extensive restoration project. The North Wing of St Bartholomew’s Hospital, a Grade I listed building, will be open to visitors
One in six adults ‘are financial carers helping relatives to manage money’ Around one in six (16%) adults class themselves as “financial carers” who are helping to manage the money of someone who is older and more vulnerable, a survey has indicated. Family members typically step in to the role of a financial carer for