The new 12-sided £1 coin is going to enter circulation on 28 March, the Government has announced.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/all-change-new-12-sided-pound-coin-to-enter-circulation-in-march-10713919
Saturday, 31 December 2016
Game of Thrones saved my business, says farmer
A Northern Irish farmer, whose animals star in Game of Thrones, says the film industry rescued his business.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/game-of-thrones-saved-my-business-says-northern-irish-farmer-10713908
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/game-of-thrones-saved-my-business-says-northern-irish-farmer-10713908
Girl, 12, dies after hit-and-run in Oldham
A 12-year-old girl has died and another child is fighting for her life in hospital after a hit-and-run in Oldham.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-12-dies-after-new-years-eve-hit-and-run-in-oldham-10713903
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-12-dies-after-new-years-eve-hit-and-run-in-oldham-10713903
It's the final countdown! UK prepares for 2017
Jubilant crowds have gathered in towns and cities across the UK to ring in 2017, as final preparations are made for elaborate firework displays at the stroke of midnight.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crowds-gather-across-uk-to-bring-in-the-new-year-with-fireworks-10713895
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crowds-gather-across-uk-to-bring-in-the-new-year-with-fireworks-10713895
May quotes Jo Cox in New Year message
Theresa May has evoked the memory of Jo Cox in her New Year message, signing off the year by reminding Britons they have "far more in common than that which divides us".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-mays-new-year-message-quotes-murdered-mp-jo-cox-10713595
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-mays-new-year-message-quotes-murdered-mp-jo-cox-10713595
Sunday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sundays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10713885
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sundays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10713885
London steps up security for New Year's Eve party
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has moved to reassure New Year revellers amid a massive security operation surrounding the capital's celebrations.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-years-eve-armed-police-deployed-in-london-amid-tight-security-10712773
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-years-eve-armed-police-deployed-in-london-amid-tight-security-10712773
Google plans UK launch of paid-for YouTube Red service
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/31/google-plans-uk-launch-paid-for-youtube-red-service/
Cost-Effective Feeding for Horses
Find out how to design an affordable feeding program without compromising your horse's health.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38617
Questions over Queen's New Year's Day service
The Queen will wait until tomorrow to decide whether she will feel well enough to attend a New Year's Day church service.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/questions-over-whether-queen-will-attend-new-years-day-service-10713328
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/questions-over-whether-queen-will-attend-new-years-day-service-10713328
TheHorse.com's Top Podcasts of 2016
Audio features on behavior, old horse care, mud management, skin issues, caring for your new horse, and more.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38579
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38579
When, Where, and How Much Frozen-Thawed Semen is Best?
Mares had higher pregnancy rates per cycle as sperm numbers and number of inseminations per cycle increased, researchers found.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38623
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38623
Will fog ruin New Year firework displays?
Fog is forecast to clear ahead of New Year's Eve fireworks displays, but heavy rain and gale-force winds in parts of Scotland threaten to put a dampener on Hogmanay celebrations.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-years-eve-weather-will-fog-ruin-firework-displays-10712794
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-years-eve-weather-will-fog-ruin-firework-displays-10712794
Friday, 30 December 2016
Trial to see if dogs can detect prostate cancer
A major trial is under way in Milton Keynes using dogs to detect prostate cancer.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/trial-to-see-if-dogs-can-detect-prostate-cancer-in-humans-10712774
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/trial-to-see-if-dogs-can-detect-prostate-cancer-in-humans-10712774
Concrete bollards to prevent London lorry attack
Concrete bollards will block traffic from crowds in central London on New Year's Eve to prevent a potential lorry attack.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/concrete-bollards-in-place-to-prevent-copycat-london-lorry-attack-10712773
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/concrete-bollards-in-place-to-prevent-copycat-london-lorry-attack-10712773
Cheap booze warning for New Year's Eve drinkers
New Year's Eve partygoers are being warned to watch out for counterfeit alcohol laced with chemicals which can cause serious illness and even death.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-year-drinkers-warned-that-cheap-fake-alcohol-can-kill-10712757
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-year-drinkers-warned-that-cheap-fake-alcohol-can-kill-10712757
Britons use NHS as 'national hangover service'
Paramedics in London are preparing for their busiest night ever - as the head of NHS England branded drunken revellers who call ambulances "selfish".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britons-use-nhs-as-national-hangover-service-says-health-boss-10712755
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britons-use-nhs-as-national-hangover-service-says-health-boss-10712755
Saturday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saturdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10712433
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saturdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10712433
Golden Athletes Honoured in New Year List
More than 100 Olympians and Paralympians have been included among the 1,197 people on the New Year Honours List.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/golden-athletes-honoured-in-new-year-list-10712278
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/golden-athletes-honoured-in-new-year-list-10712278
Ken Dodd knighted in New Year Honours List
Veteran comedian Ken Dodd has been knighted - amid a long and diverse list of celebrities named in the New Year Honours List.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/comedian-ken-dodd-among-celebrities-on-new-year-honours-list-10711839
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/comedian-ken-dodd-among-celebrities-on-new-year-honours-list-10711839
Infectious Diarrhea in Horses
Dr. Nathan Slovis shares information about the causes and diagnosis of diarrhea in foals and adult horses.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38610
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38610
UK braced for an Arctic start to 2017
We're in for a cold start to 2017 as Arctic air pushes in from the north but before that a band of rain will affect the UK.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/arctic-air-will-reach-the-uk-as-2017-arrives-after-a-wet-new-years-eve-10712213
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/arctic-air-will-reach-the-uk-as-2017-arrives-after-a-wet-new-years-eve-10712213
iPhone bug will break the Messages app with a single text - here's how to fix it
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/30/iphone-bug-will-break-messages-app-single-text-fix/
£5 note worth £50,000 sent in Christmas card
A rare £5 note, which could be worth up to £50,000, has been found in a Christmas card in the Scottish borders.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rare-1635-note-worth-16350000-sent-in-christmas-card-10712029
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rare-1635-note-worth-16350000-sent-in-christmas-card-10712029
Morris Animal Foundation Announces New Advisory Board
Clinical Veterinary Advisory Board members will help the foundation better understand the needs of practicing clinicians with regard to research.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38628
George Michael's post-mortem 'inconclusive'
A post-mortem examination into the cause of George Michael's death has proved "inconclusive", according to Thames Valley Police.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/george-michaels-post-mortem-report-deemed-inconclusive-10712072
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/george-michaels-post-mortem-report-deemed-inconclusive-10712072
What Does the 'NASC' Label Mean on Equine Supplements?
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes explains what the National Animal Supplement Council is and what its product seal means.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38605
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38605
Breeding the Older Mare
As a mare's fertility wanes, there are still steps--some simple, some cutting-edge--breeders can take to obtain a foal.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38616
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38616
Mother/Daughter Team Organizes Seventh Gelding Clinic
Operation Gelding clinic organizers Lacey Edge and Kaye Garrison have gelded 100 stallions through the Unwanted Horse Coalition’s program.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38627
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38627
BLM Concludes Eagle, Silver King Emergency Wild Horse Gather
The BLM removed 74 wild horses from in and outside the Eagle and Silver King herd management areas in eastern Nevada.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38626
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38626
Parents claim Hatchimals are mumbling swear words in their sleep
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/30/parents-claim-hatchimals-mumbling-swear-words-sleep/
FTSE 100 ends 2016 at all-time record high
The FTSE 100 share index has ended 2016 at an all-time high of 7142, breaking its closing record for a third straight day.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ftse-100-share-index-ends-2016-at-an-all-time-record-high-10711892
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ftse-100-share-index-ends-2016-at-an-all-time-record-high-10711892
The best robots of 2016
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/30/best-robots-2016/
Back to Basics: Dental Anatomy
Your horse's teeth play a key role in keeping him healthy. Here's what to know about their structure and function.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38622
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38622
Hipster Michelin-starred restaurant uses iPads instead of plates
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/30/hipster-michelin-starred-restaurant-uses-ipads-instead-plates/
Twitter may finally let users edit their tweets
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/30/twitter-may-finally-let-users-edit-tweets/
Are pets getting better medical care than humans?
Some of the country's leading veterinarians say pets could potentially be receiving better medical care than their owners.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/are-pets-getting-better-medical-care-than-humans-10711602
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/are-pets-getting-better-medical-care-than-humans-10711602
Reason Thatcher tried to ban raves revealed
Margaret Thatcher tried to stop the "new fashion" of acid house parties after an all-night rave shattered the tranquillity of a Tory MP's uncle, newly released official papers show.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/real-reason-thatcher-tried-to-ban-acid-house-parties-revealed-10711546
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/real-reason-thatcher-tried-to-ban-acid-house-parties-revealed-10711546
Thursday, 29 December 2016
Foggy conditions could hit New Year travel
Fog and freezing weather conditions are set to hit parts of the country today affecting many travelling ahead of New Year celebrations.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britain-hit-by-fog-warnings-as-drivers-urged-to-take-care-10711504
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britain-hit-by-fog-warnings-as-drivers-urged-to-take-care-10711504
Rise in child abuse reports to NSPCC hotline
Reports of child neglect to an NSPCC helpline have risen by 60% over a four-year period, according to the charity.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rise-in-reports-of-child-abuse-and-neglect-to-nspcc-helpline-10711489
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rise-in-reports-of-child-abuse-and-neglect-to-nspcc-helpline-10711489
Just a second! Extra time to be added to 2016
Counting down to the New Year is going to take a little longer than usual tomorrow, as international time experts are delaying midnight by one second.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/just-a-second-extra-time-to-be-added-to-final-minute-of-2016-10711487
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/just-a-second-extra-time-to-be-added-to-final-minute-of-2016-10711487
Muirfield Golf Club must 'get out of dark ages'
Muirfield Golf Club has been told to "get out of the dark ages" when it decides whether or not to admit women members in the New Year.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/muirfield-told-to-get-out-of-dark-ages-over-women-golfers-10711478
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/muirfield-told-to-get-out-of-dark-ages-over-women-golfers-10711478
Learner drivers to be able to use motorways
Learner drivers will be allowed to drive on motorways for the first time, under plans revealed by the Government.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/learner-drivers-to-be-able-to-use-motorways-under-new-plans-10711488
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/learner-drivers-to-be-able-to-use-motorways-under-new-plans-10711488
Friday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fridays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10711428
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fridays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10711428
Brexit for bankers 'not good enough' - Corbyn
Protecting bankers and corporate interests as we leave the European Union is simply 'not good enough' according to Jeremy Corbyn, speaking in his New Year message.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-for-bankers-and-corporate-world-not-good-enough-corbyn-10711385
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-for-bankers-and-corporate-world-not-good-enough-corbyn-10711385
Breathing Easy: Managing Horses with Asthma
Does your horse have asthma? Find out how you cam help him through management and environmental changes.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38612
Setting Goals for Managing Your Horse Property
Winter is a great time for planning. Here are some tips for planning, prioritizing, and tackling your horse property "to do" list.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38593
Armed police in London for New Year's Eve
Three thousand police will be joined by extra numbers of armed colleagues in the capital for New Year's Eve.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/armed-police-in-london-for-new-years-eve-10711147
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/armed-police-in-london-for-new-years-eve-10711147
Tennessee Ponders Grant Award to Walking Horse Group
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is considering awarding a grant to help fund a study aimed at developing objective ways to detect soring in Tennessee Walking Horses.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38621
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38621
South Carolina Man Accused of Horse Theft
A South Carolina man was arrested earlier this month in Kentucky for allegedly removing a horse from property in Breathitt County.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38620
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38620
41% of Xmas Day electricity was renewable
Renewable sources provided 41% of electricity used in the UK on Christmas Day.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/a-green-christmas-41-of-electricty-used-on-xmas-day-was-renewable-10710991
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/a-green-christmas-41-of-electricty-used-on-xmas-day-was-renewable-10710991
Apple AirPods review: Wireless magic with compromises
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/29/apple-airpods-review-wireless-magic-compromises/
What's Behind a Horse of a Different Color?
Does the "wrong" color for a breed mean the breeder has pulled a fast one on an unsuspecting buyer or mare owner? Not necessarily. Instead, a long-nestled color allele (variation of a gene) is likely to blame.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38618
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38618
Two bodies found at block of flats
Two men have been found dead at a block of flats in Cornwall.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-bodies-found-at-block-of-flats-in-cornwall-10710933
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-bodies-found-at-block-of-flats-in-cornwall-10710933
Corbyn compares Theresa May to Henry VIII
Jeremy Corbyn has compared Theresa May's handling of negotiating Brexit to Henry VIII.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-compares-theresa-may-to-henry-viii-over-brexit-10710833
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-compares-theresa-may-to-henry-viii-over-brexit-10710833
Calais camp children in UK legal challenge
Lawyers for 36 children from the Calais 'Jungle' camp have launched a legal challenge claiming the Government has reneged on a commitment to bring vulnerable child refugees to the UK.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/calais-camp-children-in-legal-challenge-to-home-secretary-amber-rudd-10710843
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/calais-camp-children-in-legal-challenge-to-home-secretary-amber-rudd-10710843
Amazon's flying warehouses to dispatch drone deliveries from the sky
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/29/amazons-flying-warehouses-dispatch-drone-deliveries-sky/
Brexit a 'firing gun on decade of disruption'
Britain is on course for a "decade of disruption" in the wake of the vote to leave the European Union, a report has warned.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-is-the-firing-gun-on-a-decade-of-disruption-report-finds-10710800
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-is-the-firing-gun-on-a-decade-of-disruption-report-finds-10710800
'Missing' student who posted on Facebook found
A student whose apparent disappearance on Christmas Day prompted a police appeal - and a bizarre Facebook spat - has been found safe and well.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/missing-student-isabel-gayther-found-after-facebook-post-10710814
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/missing-student-isabel-gayther-found-after-facebook-post-10710814
Health warning as temperatures plunge across UK
A health warning has been issued for the elderly and ailing as temperatures plummet and freezing fog disrupts travel across the country.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/health-warning-as-temperatures-plunge-and-freezing-fog-descends-10710772
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/health-warning-as-temperatures-plunge-and-freezing-fog-descends-10710772
Sheep stuck in traffic cone among top rescues
A sheep who got her head stuck in a traffic cone was among the most unusual animal rescues of 2016, according to the RSPCA.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/a-sheep-stuck-in-a-traffic-cone-is-among-2016s-strangest-animal-rescues-10710754
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/a-sheep-stuck-in-a-traffic-cone-is-among-2016s-strangest-animal-rescues-10710754
Wednesday, 28 December 2016
Extended GP waiting times pose 'serious risk'
Increasing waits of up to four weeks to see a GP could be posing a "serious risk" to patients.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extended-gp-waiting-times-pose-serious-risk-to-patients-10710722
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extended-gp-waiting-times-pose-serious-risk-to-patients-10710722
NICE cancer drug block 'is a huge setback'
Cancer charities and patients have urged health bosses to think again after they decided a life prolonging cancer drug is still too expensive to be routinely offered on the NHS.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nice-block-of-cancer-drug-kadcyla-is-a-huge-setback-10710720
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nice-block-of-cancer-drug-kadcyla-is-a-huge-setback-10710720
NHS trials barcode system to reduce mistakes
Barcode technology could be rolled out across NHS England in an effort to reduce mistakes and cut costs.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-trials-barcode-system-to-reduce-mistakes-during-treatments-10710712
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-trials-barcode-system-to-reduce-mistakes-during-treatments-10710712
Thursday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thursdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10710597
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thursdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10710597
Human hand washes up on beach
A human hand has been discovered washed up on a beach.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/human-hand-washes-up-on-isle-of-wight-beach-10710581
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/human-hand-washes-up-on-isle-of-wight-beach-10710581
So, You Want to Breed Your Mare!
Breeding a mare is exciting and not without challenges. Learn about stallion selection, breeding soundness, and more!
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38615
Dense fog warning for drivers after fatal pile-up
Motorists are being warned to take extra care overnight and on Thursday morning with dense fog and freezing temperatures bringing difficult icy driving conditions.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dense-fog-warning-for-drivers-after-fatal-pile-up-in-oxfordshire-10710534
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dense-fog-warning-for-drivers-after-fatal-pile-up-in-oxfordshire-10710534
Does Your Horse's Saddle Fit?
Having your saddle fit is paramount to your horse's comfort and soundness.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38611
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38611
Who was Charles Macintosh? And did the Scottish chemist really invent the raincoat?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/charles-macintosh-did-scottish-chemist-really-invent-raincoat/
UK ambassador in charm offensive to Trump
Britain's ambassador to the US has attempted to mend fences with Donald Trump after the President-elect backed Nigel Farage for the job.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-ambassador-sir-kim-darroch-in-charm-offensive-towards-donald-trump-10710414
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-ambassador-sir-kim-darroch-in-charm-offensive-towards-donald-trump-10710414
TheHorse.com's Top Infographics of 2016
View information on skin conditions, deworming, staying sane on stall rest, feeding, conditioning, and more.
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Should I Consult a Vet Before Supplementing My Horses?
Drs. Ashlee Watts and Clair Thunes offer reasons why your vet should be involved in supplement selection.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38607
Sir Bradley Wiggins retires from cycling
Sir Bradley Wiggins has announced his retirement from cycling, saying he had been "lucky enough to live a dream".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-bradley-wiggins-announces-retirement-from-cycling-10710336
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-bradley-wiggins-announces-retirement-from-cycling-10710336
Why is the Frog of My Horse's Foot Falling Off?
A veterinarian who’s also a certified farrier explains frog exfoliation and what you should do if it happens to your horse.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/34438
Pair held after car passenger shot in the head
Two suspects have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was shot in the head in West Bromwich town centre.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pair-held-after-car-passenger-shot-in-the-head-10710207
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pair-held-after-car-passenger-shot-in-the-head-10710207
'Godmother of surf' braves freezing waters at 71
Gwyn Haslock is Britain's first female surfing champion and at 71 years old, still plunges into Cornwall's icy winter waters.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/godmother-of-surf-gwyn-haslock-braves-freezing-waters-at-71-10710187
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/godmother-of-surf-gwyn-haslock-braves-freezing-waters-at-71-10710187
Sending Signals
From biomechanical to psychological influences, what effects do we have on our horses while riding?
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/36733
Pair arrested after man shot in the head
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was shot in the head in West Bromwich on Tuesday.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pair-arrested-after-man-shot-in-the-head-10710207
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pair-arrested-after-man-shot-in-the-head-10710207
BLM Seeks Nominations for Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board
Nominees with experience in equine behavior, wild horse and burro research, and natural resource management are needed.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38613
Bitcoin price at record high against pound and euro
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/28/bitcoin-price-record-high-against-pound-euro/
Co-op creating 1,500 jobs in 100 new food stores
Co-op will create 1,500 jobs in 100 new food stores in 2017.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/co-op-creating-1500-jobs-in-100-new-food-stores-10710092
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/co-op-creating-1500-jobs-in-100-new-food-stores-10710092
Facebook Safety Check alarms Bangkok residents by spreading false reports of major explosion
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/28/facebook-safety-check-alarms-bangkok-residents-spreading-false/
One dead after 20-car pile-up on the A40
A woman has died after a 20-car pile-up on the A40 in Oxfordshire, with a number of others said to be seriously injured.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/one-dead-after-20-car-pile-up-on-the-a40-10710125
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/one-dead-after-20-car-pile-up-on-the-a40-10710125
Several missing after boat capsizes off Kent
Several crew members are missing after a fishing boat capsized off the Kent coast, the Coastguard has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/several-missing-after-fishing-boat-capsizes-off-kent-coast-10710085
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/several-missing-after-fishing-boat-capsizes-off-kent-coast-10710085
Who was busiest member of Royal Family in 2016?
Princess Anne was the busiest member of the Royal Family in 2016, with 179 days of engagements.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/who-was-the-busiest-member-of-the-royal-family-in-2016-10710049
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/who-was-the-busiest-member-of-the-royal-family-in-2016-10710049
Bee, wasp and butterfly numbers fall in UK
The number of bees and butterflies fell across the UK this year due to "pulses of unsettled weather".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bee-wasp-and-butterfly-numbers-fall-in-uk-10710025
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bee-wasp-and-butterfly-numbers-fall-in-uk-10710025
Tuesday, 27 December 2016
Murder suspect's Amazon Echo device could help solve the case
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/28/murder-suspects-amazon-echo-device-could-help-solve-case/
Modern slavery targeted in £40m crackdown
The UK Government and the country's law enforcement agencies have vowed to make tackling modern slavery a top priority in 2017.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-to-tackle-modern-slavery-in-uk-with-16340m-crackdown-10709916
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-to-tackle-modern-slavery-in-uk-with-16340m-crackdown-10709916
Public 'misled' over social care, says Burnham
New research reveals the Government has misled the public by claiming it provided "new money" for social care, according to Labour's Andy Burnham.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/public-misled-over-social-care-says-labours-andy-burnham-10709944
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/public-misled-over-social-care-says-labours-andy-burnham-10709944
Hospitals earn more than £120m from car parks
NHS hospitals made more than £120m last year from car park charges in the past year, according to new figures.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hospital-car-parking-brings-in-more-than-163120m-for-nhs-trusts-10709976
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hospital-car-parking-brings-in-more-than-163120m-for-nhs-trusts-10709976
Health of middle-aged reaches 'worrying levels'
Eight out of ten middle-aged Britons either weigh too much, drink excessively or are obese, according to new analysis from Public Health England.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/health-of-middle-aged-reaches-worrying-new-levels-10709980
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/health-of-middle-aged-reaches-worrying-new-levels-10709980
Wednesday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wednesdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10709845
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wednesdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10709845
Last Christmas actress pays tribute to George Michael
The actress who played George Michael's girlfriend in the iconic Last Christmas video has spoken about the star she knew at the height of his fame.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/last-christmas-girlfriend-pays-tribute-to-amazing-george-michael-10709566
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/last-christmas-girlfriend-pays-tribute-to-amazing-george-michael-10709566
Watership Down author Richard Adams dies aged 96
Watership Down author Richard Adams has died at the age of 96, according to a statement on the book's official website.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/watership-down-and-plague-dogs-author-richard-adams-dies-aged-96-10709691
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/watership-down-and-plague-dogs-author-richard-adams-dies-aged-96-10709691
EHV Confirmed at Fair Grounds Race Course
A 2-year-old Thoroughbred gelding stabled at the Louisiana track was euthanized after developing neurologic signs.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38608
Poll Recap: Has The Horse Helped?
Of the 242 respondents, 175 (72%) said they had talked to their veterinarian about an equine health issue they had learned about via The Horse or TheHorse.com.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38604
Employee found dead at House of Fraser store
An employee has been found dead at a department store in Edinburgh.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/employee-found-dead-at-house-of-fraser-store-in-edinburgh-10709658
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/employee-found-dead-at-house-of-fraser-store-in-edinburgh-10709658
What Ingredients are in Equine Joint Supplements?
Dr. Ashlee Watts shares information about what to look for in a joint supplement and their ingredients.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38606
Corbyn hits back at Obama over Labour criticism
Jeremy Corbyn has hit back at Barack Obama after the outgoing US President suggested Labour under his leadership had disintegrated and lost touch with reality.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/corbyn-hits-back-after-obama-suggests-labour-has-disintegrated-10709545
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/corbyn-hits-back-after-obama-suggests-labour-has-disintegrated-10709545
TheHorse.com's Top Videos of 2016
View videos on equine fear, the hoof, assessing the foal after birth, EIPH, trimming old horses' hooves, and more.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38571
'Stop using our beds' warning after baby dies
A manufacturer has urged people to stop using its beds "immediately" after the death of a baby.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/manufacturer-warns-people-to-stop-using-bed-immediately-after-baby-dies-10709461
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/manufacturer-warns-people-to-stop-using-bed-immediately-after-baby-dies-10709461
RMTC Urges Adoption of Out-of-Competition, MMV Rules
The RMTC urged racing authorities to adopt the rules approved by the Association of Racing Commissioners International.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38603
New South Wales Reports First Equine Hendra Case of 2016
The 22-year-old horse died after a period of illness and receiving treatment from a private veterinarian.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38602
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38602
Bandaging Fundamentals
There are right and wrong ways to bandage horses' limbs, no matter the wrap's purpose.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/31483
Monday, 26 December 2016
Oops, Sony's been hacked again... Company apologises for Britney Spears hoax death tweet
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/27/oops-sonys-hacked-company-apologises-britney-spears-hoax-death/
Voters must show ID in plan to stop fraud
Voters will have to show proof of identification before casting their ballot, in a pilot scheme to stop electoral fraud.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/voters-must-show-id-in-pilot-scheme-to-stop-electoral-fraud-10709164
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/voters-must-show-id-in-pilot-scheme-to-stop-electoral-fraud-10709164
Warning from overworked mountain rescue crews
Hill walkers and climbers are being warned to plan their winter adventures properly, as mountain rescue teams warn their workload is becoming unsustainable.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/warning-to-hikers-from-overworked-mountain-rescue-crews-10709097
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/warning-to-hikers-from-overworked-mountain-rescue-crews-10709097
Cranes back in the UK in record numbers
Four hundred years ago cranes became extinct in Britain, but a conservation project means the birds are now back in record numbers.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cranes-back-in-the-uk-in-record-numbers-10709124
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cranes-back-in-the-uk-in-record-numbers-10709124
I found George Michael dead in bed, says partner
The partner of pop superstar George Michael has described how he found the star dead in bed on Christmas Day.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/george-michaels-partner-fadi-fawaz-tells-of-finding-star-dead-in-bed-10709137
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/george-michaels-partner-fadi-fawaz-tells-of-finding-star-dead-in-bed-10709137
Referrals to extremism scheme reach 7,500 a year
More than 20 people a day were referred to the Government's controversial anti-extremism Prevent programme according to latest figures - nearly half of them children.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/anti-extremism-prevent-scheme-referrals-reach-7500-a-year-10709045
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/anti-extremism-prevent-scheme-referrals-reach-7500-a-year-10709045
Fears for missing student Isabel Gayther
A university student has failed to turn up at her family's home on Christmas Day, sparking fears for her safety.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fears-for-missing-student-isabel-gayther-10709104
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fears-for-missing-student-isabel-gayther-10709104
Royle Family actress Liz Smith dies, aged 95
The Royle Family actress Liz Smith has died aged 95, a spokeswoman for her family has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royle-family-actress-liz-smith-dies-aged-95-10709109
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royle-family-actress-liz-smith-dies-aged-95-10709109
Tuesday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tuesdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10709038
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tuesdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10709038
TheHorse.com's Top Slideshows of 2016
Popular slideshows included those on skin conditions, horse properties, pasture weeds, Rio Olympic equestrian, and more.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38570
Grayson, Founding Partners Kick Off Kentucky Initiative
The Kentucky Initiative is dedicated to building on traditional support throughout the commonwealth for research to advance equine health and welfare.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38600
Liverpool star charged with drink driving
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has been charged with drink driving after being pulled over on Christmas Eve.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liverpool-star-firmino-charged-with-drink-driving-10707911
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liverpool-star-firmino-charged-with-drink-driving-10707911
Status Quo's Rossi: Rick's life was never boring
Francis Rossi has described his Status Quo bandmate, Rick Parfitt, as "the archetypal rock star".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rossi-calls-status-quos-rick-parfitt-the-archetypal-rocker-10707879
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rossi-calls-status-quos-rick-parfitt-the-archetypal-rocker-10707879
The War Against Obesity
A successful equine slim-down program includes frequent weight assessments, smart feeding techniques, and various forms of exercise.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/33856
RBS in talks to slash boss' maximum payout
The chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is to see his maximum pay pot slashed under plans being drawn up by its remuneration committee, reflecting directors' conviction that the lender will remain in majority taxpayer ownership for years to come.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rbs-draws-up-secret-plan-to-slash-boss-mcewans-maximum-payout-10707832
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rbs-draws-up-secret-plan-to-slash-boss-mcewans-maximum-payout-10707832
Relatives' fears over missing people's finances
Thousands of families whose loved ones have disappeared are still waiting for a new law that will allow them to take control of their missing relatives' financial affairs.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/relatives-of-missing-people-call-for-new-financial-powers-law-to-be-speeded-up-10707582
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/relatives-of-missing-people-call-for-new-financial-powers-law-to-be-speeded-up-10707582
Sunday, 25 December 2016
Shoppers set for £4bn Boxing Day bargain hunt
Boxing Day bargain hunters will hit the sales today and are expected to spend nearly £4bn.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shoppers-set-for-1634bn-boxing-day-bargain-hunt-10707639
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shoppers-set-for-1634bn-boxing-day-bargain-hunt-10707639
George Michael dies of suspected heart failure
Pop superstar George Michael's death at the age of 53 from suspected heart failure is being treated as "unexplained but not suspicious".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pop-superstar-george-michael-dies-of-suspected-heart-failure-aged-53-10707616
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pop-superstar-george-michael-dies-of-suspected-heart-failure-aged-53-10707616
Michael's Wham! bandmate Ridgeley 'heartbroken'
The Wham! bandmate of George Michael has described his heartbreak at the news of his death.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michaels-wham-bandmate-andrew-ridgeley-heartbroken-at-singers-death-10707628
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michaels-wham-bandmate-andrew-ridgeley-heartbroken-at-singers-death-10707628
Pop superstar George Michael dies, aged 53
George Michael has "passed away peacefully at home", his publicist has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pop-superstar-george-michael-dies-aged-53-10707616
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pop-superstar-george-michael-dies-aged-53-10707616
Troubled personal life of star George Michael
George Michael enjoyed a glittering chart career, selling more than 100 million records - and also had a turbulent personal life.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/troubled-personal-life-of-star-george-michael-10707623
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/troubled-personal-life-of-star-george-michael-10707623
Monday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mondays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10707590
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mondays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10707590
Boxing Day snow and gale warning issued
Festive travellers are being urged to check before setting off on their journeys as Storm Conor threatens to bring blizzards and gusts of up to 90mph.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boxing-day-snow-and-gale-warnings-issued-for-britain-10707577
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boxing-day-snow-and-gale-warnings-issued-for-britain-10707577
York Minster bells fall silent at Christmas
York Minster's bells fell silent on Christmas Day for the first time in more than 600 years after the bell-ringing team was disbanded following a row over the reinstatement of one of their group.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/york-minster-bells-silent-at-christmas-for-first-time-in-600-years-10707561
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/york-minster-bells-silent-at-christmas-for-first-time-in-600-years-10707561
TheHorse.com's Top Free Reports of 2016
Popular topics included body condition, bisphosphonates, horse identification, hoof problems, deworming, and more.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38569
Queen draws strength from 'unsung heroes'
The Queen has said in her annual Christmas message that she draws strength from unsung heroes, celebrating "ordinary people doing extraordinary things".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queens-christmas-message-praises-nations-unsung-heroes-10707525
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queens-christmas-message-praises-nations-unsung-heroes-10707525
Faith and Equine Welfare Share Long Connection
The connection between animal welfare and faith communities has very deep roots. Learn how it can benefit equids in need.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38596
Foaling Tendencies and Dystocia Rates in New Zealand
Foal size (and, indirectly, sex) appear to contribute to dystocia, especially among mares in New Zealand.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38592
Queen misses church as she recovers from cold
The Queen will not attend church at Sandringham on Christmas Day as she recovers from a heavy cold, the Palace says.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-not-attending-church-as-she-recovers-from-cold-10707462
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-not-attending-church-as-she-recovers-from-cold-10707462
Saturday, 24 December 2016
Strikes 'have echoes of Winter of Discontent'
The British winter of 1979 saw widespread strike action that plunged the country into chaos.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/current-spate-of-strike-action-has-echoes-of-winter-of-discontent-10707398
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/current-spate-of-strike-action-has-echoes-of-winter-of-discontent-10707398
Warning as popularity of exotic pets soars
Calls to the RSPCA about pet reptiles in Britain have risen by 45% in the last six years, Sky News has learned.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/warning-from-charities-as-popularity-of-exotic-pets-soars-10707379
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/warning-from-charities-as-popularity-of-exotic-pets-soars-10707379
UK could experience warmest Christmas Day ever
Mild temperatures could make it the warmest Christmas Day on record, forecasters say.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-set-for-warmest-christmas-day-on-record-ahead-of-storm-conor-10707409
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-set-for-warmest-christmas-day-on-record-ahead-of-storm-conor-10707409
Queen praises unsung heroes in Christmas message
The Queen will use her Christmas Day broadcast to deliver an upbeat message with the theme of inspiration, highlighting the importance of learning from "ordinary people doing extraordinary things".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-praises-unsung-heroes-in-upbeat-christmas-message-10707383
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-praises-unsung-heroes-in-upbeat-christmas-message-10707383
Archbishop: 2016 has left us 'awash with fear'
The Archbishop of Canterbury will say 2016 has left the world "more awash with fear and division" as he delivers his Christmas sermon.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-2016-has-left-world-awash-with-fear-10707389
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-2016-has-left-world-awash-with-fear-10707389
Rick Parfitt: A hard rocker with a soft centre
The last time I saw Rick was in September, three months after, in his own words, "I died for three minutes".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/status-quo-guitarist-rick-parfitt-was-a-hard-rocker-with-a-soft-centre-10707357
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TheHorse.com's Top Articles of 2016
Articles on behavior and equitation science, wound care, laminitis, beet pulp, hoof care, and more were popular in 2016.
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Two charged with terrorism offences
A man and a woman have been charged with terrorism offences, following their arrest earlier this month.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-charged-with-terror-offences-and-of-being-islamic-state-members-10707120
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-charged-with-terror-offences-and-of-being-islamic-state-members-10707120
Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt dies at 68
Status Quo's Rick Parfitt has died in hospital in Spain after suffering a severe infection, his manager has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/status-quo-guitarist-rick-parfitt-dies-in-hospital-in-spain-at-68-10707246
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/status-quo-guitarist-rick-parfitt-dies-in-hospital-in-spain-at-68-10707246
Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt dies
Status Quo's Rick Parfitt has died in hospital in Spain, his manager has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/status-quo-guitarist-rick-parfitt-dies-in-hospital-in-spain-10707246
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/status-quo-guitarist-rick-parfitt-dies-in-hospital-in-spain-10707246
BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Gather in North Lander Complex
The proposed operation would include gathering wild horses and conducting fertility control treatments to bring the population back to its appropriate management level.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38599
Royal baby tragedy for Zara and Mike Tindall
The Queen's granddaughter Zara Tindall has lost her baby, a spokeswoman for her and her husband, Mike, has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-baby-tragedy-for-zara-and-mike-tindall-10707064
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-baby-tragedy-for-zara-and-mike-tindall-10707064
Which Biomarkers Best Predict Late-Term Pregnancy Loss?
Researchers evaluated the usefulness of estradiol-17B, progesterone, alpha fetoprotein, and serum amyloid A for predicting late-term abortion.
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Storm Conor due to arrive on Christmas Day
Power has been restored to over 20,000 homes in Scotland after storm Barbara brought high winds and disrupted travel - but a new storm is brewing.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/weather-warnings-as-storm-conor-to-arrive-on-christmas-day-10706901
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/weather-warnings-as-storm-conor-to-arrive-on-christmas-day-10706901
Being the Royal family's Christmas neighbours
People in Norfolk are preparing to welcome the Royal family for Christmas, describing it as the perfect place for them to get some rest and privacy at this time of year.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/norfolk-residents-prepare-to-welcome-royal-family-for-christmas-10706860
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/norfolk-residents-prepare-to-welcome-royal-family-for-christmas-10706860
Eating disorder helpline to open on Christmas Day
The abundance of food over Christmas can make it a particularly difficult time for people with eating disorders.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eating-disorder-helpline-to-open-on-christmas-day-10706885
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eating-disorder-helpline-to-open-on-christmas-day-10706885
Friday, 23 December 2016
Sky Views: Can you out-politics Adam Boulton?
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-views-can-you-out-politics-adam-boulton-10704882
Saturday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saturdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10706549
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saturdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10706549
Police remove 250,000 terror items from web
A police unit dedicated to scrubbing terrorist material from the internet says it will have removed 250,000 pieces of content by Christmas.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-unit-removes-250000-terror-items-from-internet-10706526
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-unit-removes-250000-terror-items-from-internet-10706526
Queen Mary 2: British woman 'overboard'
A search is under way for a British woman believed to have fallen overboard from the Queen Mary 2 ocean liner.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-mary-2-british-woman-overboard-10706543
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-mary-2-british-woman-overboard-10706543
Tales from jail: Why UK prisoners are rioting
A week on from the worst prison riot in a quarter of a century, the damage caused by hundreds of rampaging inmates at HMP Birmingham is still being repaired.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tales-from-jail-why-uk-prisoners-are-rioting-and-why-there-will-be-more-10706368
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tales-from-jail-why-uk-prisoners-are-rioting-and-why-there-will-be-more-10706368
BLM Seeking Comments on Pine Nut Mountains HMA Plan
The BLM will accept public comments on the draft Pine Nut Mountains Herd Management Area Plan through Jan. 22, 2017.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38598
Joey Barton charged by FA over alleged bets
Footballer Joey Barton has been charged by the FA for misconduct in relation to betting.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/joey-barton-charged-by-the-football-association-over-alleged-bets-10706347
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/joey-barton-charged-by-the-football-association-over-alleged-bets-10706347
UK, University of Copenhagen Team Up for Dual PhD Program
Jasmin Bagge, DVM, is studying the use of stem cells to facilitate tissue repair following injury in horses.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38582
Twitter shares plunge after bosses depart en masse
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/23/twitter-shares-plunge-bosses-depart-en-masse/
Storms Barbara 'making its presence felt'
Storm Barbara has begun to batter parts of the UK with gusts of more than 70mph.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/storm-barbara-hits-the-uk-and-conor-forecast-to-follow-10705628
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/storm-barbara-hits-the-uk-and-conor-forecast-to-follow-10705628
Researchers Review Types of Tumors Found in Donkeys
Donkeys, like horses, are commonly diagnosed with sarcoids. Other common horse tumors, however, are not prevalent in donkeys. .
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38591
Batteries found in Co-op chocolate Santas
The Co-op is recalling chocolate Santas after batteries were found inside two of the foil-wrapped figures.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/co-op-recalls-chocolate-santas-after-batteries-found-inside-10705909
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/co-op-recalls-chocolate-santas-after-batteries-found-inside-10705909
Twin storms to batter the UK over Christmas
Twin storms are forecast to batter Britain over the Christmas period, with the first set to arrive later today.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/storms-barbara-and-conor-forecast-to-batter-the-uk-over-christmas-10705628
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/storms-barbara-and-conor-forecast-to-batter-the-uk-over-christmas-10705628
2017 UK Equine Showcase, Breeders' Short Course Scheduled
Lecture topics will include vaccinations, disease surveillance, foal nutrition, R. equi, biosecurity, and more.
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May 'kept up Brexit silence' with Queen
The Queen was left "disappointed" that Theresa May declined to reveal details about her Brexit plans, it is claimed today.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-kept-up-her-brexit-silence-at-a-meeting-with-the-queen-10705733
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-kept-up-her-brexit-silence-at-a-meeting-with-the-queen-10705733
Christmas road and rail disruption warning
The busiest day for traffic over the festive period is expected on Friday as millions begin their Christmas getaway.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/friday-the-busiest-day-on-the-roads-as-christmas-getaway-begins-10705685
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/friday-the-busiest-day-on-the-roads-as-christmas-getaway-begins-10705685
Uber relocating self-driving cars to Arizona after legal battles in California
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/23/uber-relocating-self-driving-cars-arizona-legal-battles-california/
Economic growth for third quarter revised up
There was no sign of a Brexit-linked slowdown for the UK economy in the latest revisions to official growth figures.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/economic-growth-for-third-quarter-revised-upwards-to-06-by-ons-10705755
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/economic-growth-for-third-quarter-revised-upwards-to-06-by-ons-10705755
Thursday, 22 December 2016
UK braces itself for arrival of Storm Barbara
Britain is braced for the arrival of Storm Barbara, which is expected to bring winds of up to 90mph to some parts of the country.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/severe-warnings-as-uk-braces-itself-for-arrival-of-storm-barbara-10705628
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/severe-warnings-as-uk-braces-itself-for-arrival-of-storm-barbara-10705628
UK 'living on Fantasy Island' over EU demands
Britain is "living on Fantasy Island" over its EU divorce demands, a group of experts have said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-living-on-fantasy-island-over-eu-divorce-demands-10705627
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-living-on-fantasy-island-over-eu-divorce-demands-10705627
Chelsea cleared over sex abuse claim handling
Chelsea FC has been cleared of breaking any Premier League rules over its handling of historical sex abuse allegations made by former player Gary Johnson.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/chelsea-cleared-over-handling-of-gary-johnson-sex-abuse-claim-10705623
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/chelsea-cleared-over-handling-of-gary-johnson-sex-abuse-claim-10705623
Hospitality industry demands Brexit work permits
Britain's hospitality industry has asked the Government for more than 100,000 work permits post-Brexit, underlining just how difficult it will be for Theresa May to fulfil her pledge to cut net migration.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hospitality-industry-demands-100000-brexit-work-permits-a-year-10705581
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hospitality-industry-demands-100000-brexit-work-permits-a-year-10705581
Probe launched after mass unrest at Kent jail
A police investigation has been opened into a mass "disturbance" at a prison in Kent.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/probe-launched-after-mass-unrest-at-swaleside-jail-10705396
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/probe-launched-after-mass-unrest-at-swaleside-jail-10705396
Rough sleepers subjected to abuse and attacks
Almost 80% of people sleeping rough were attacked or suffered abuse over the past year, according to new figures.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/three-quarters-of-rough-sleepers-subjected-to-abuse-or-attacks-report-finds-10705615
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/three-quarters-of-rough-sleepers-subjected-to-abuse-or-attacks-report-finds-10705615
Friday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fridays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10705534
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fridays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10705534
'Wing lost' in Swaleside prison incident
One wing has been lost after an incident at Swaleside prison involving 50 inmates, says the Prison Officers Association.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wing-lost-as-50-inmates-involved-in-swaleside-prison-incident-10705396
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wing-lost-as-50-inmates-involved-in-swaleside-prison-incident-10705396
FEI Picks Candidate Cities for 2022 World Equestrian Games
The FEI chose Lexington, Kentucky, and SamorÃn, in western Slovakia, as potential hosts for the 2022 games.
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How to Supplement Your Horse When Your Hay Changes
Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes offers advice for supplementing horses that eat from inconsistent hay supplies.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38597
Brexit prompts Tesla to increase prices 5pc in the UK
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/22/brexit-prompts-tesla-increase-prices-5pc-uk/
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Jessica Scare
For her thesis Scare is attempting to culture Parascaris worms, which are prevalent in foals and difficult to keep alive outside of the horse.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38584
Queen and Duke set off for Christmas in chopper
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have left for their Christmas holiday after being forced to delay their departure because of "heavy colds".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-and-duke-set-off-for-christmas-by-helicopter-after-illness-10705082
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-and-duke-set-off-for-christmas-by-helicopter-after-illness-10705082
Jailed mum given 'cruel' choice over daughter
A British-Iranian mother jailed in Iran has been told she must choose between keeping her two-year-old daughter with her in prison or completely giving up her right to see her.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-iranian-mum-in-prison-gets-cruel-choice-over-daughter-10705058
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-iranian-mum-in-prison-gets-cruel-choice-over-daughter-10705058
Murder hunt after brawl outside lap dancing club
Police are trying to trace a group of 10 men after a man died in a brawl outside a lap dancing club.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/murder-hunt-after-brawl-outside-lap-dancing-club-in-altrincham-10704973
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/murder-hunt-after-brawl-outside-lap-dancing-club-in-altrincham-10704973
Oklahoma Confirms 16th Equine WNV Case of 2016
The unvaccinated 24-year-old gelding located in McCurtain County was showing mild neurologic signs of disease.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38595
Kentucky Net Farm Income Could Hit Lowest Level Since 2010
The net farm income is expected to dip to less than $1.5 billion in 2016, down from $1.7 billion in 2015.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38583
Investigator: Vet Buyers Carefully Before Selling a Horse
The warning was issued after officials discovered a horse's severed head floating in a drainage canal in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38594
Unions confirm London Underground strike date
London Underground workers are to stage a 24-hour strike over pay from 6pm on 8 January, according to two unions.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/london-underground-staff-to-strike-on-8-january-unions-10705036
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/london-underground-staff-to-strike-on-8-january-unions-10705036
Two guilty over deadly tipper truck crash
A haulage boss and a mechanic have been convicted of manslaughter after a 32-tonne truck with faulty brakes killed four people.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-guilty-over-deadly-bath-tipper-truck-crash-10704939
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-guilty-over-deadly-bath-tipper-truck-crash-10704939
Shedding Light on Posterior Uveitis
This vision-threatening condition often doesn't become clinically apparent until late in the progression of the disease.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38589
Two guilty after four die in tipper truck crash
A haulage boss and a mechanic have been convicted of manslaughter after a truck with faulty brakes killed four people in Bath.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-guilty-after-four-die-in-bath-tipper-truck-crash-10704939
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-guilty-after-four-die-in-bath-tipper-truck-crash-10704939
Facebook 'lurking' could make you miserable this Christmas - study
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/22/facebook-lurking-could-make-miserable-christmas-study/
Cyclist in 'horrifying' close call at crossing
"Horrifying" footage of a cyclist coming within inches of being killed by a train has prompted fresh warnings about the dangers of level crossings.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/warning-after-cyclists-horrifying-close-call-with-train-at-level-crossing-10704849
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/warning-after-cyclists-horrifying-close-call-with-train-at-level-crossing-10704849
Super Mario Run takes fastest-downloaded crown but Nintendo shares fall again
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/22/super-mario-run-takes-fastest-downloaded-crown-nintendo-shares/
Sharp rise in homes sold below asking prices
The number of homes being sold below their asking prices has jumped to its highest level in at least three years, according to an industry body.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/housing-market-84-of-completed-sales-below-asking-price-10704803
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/housing-market-84-of-completed-sales-below-asking-price-10704803
Mother and child die in blazing house
A mother and child have died in a house fire in the Essex town of Braintree.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mother-and-child-die-in-blazing-house-in-braintree-10704810
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mother-and-child-die-in-blazing-house-in-braintree-10704810
'Eye watering' salaries of PM advisers revealed
Theresa May's chiefs of staff are paid £140,000 despite the Prime Minister's pledge to curb the pay of special advisers.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-advisers-eye-watering-salaries-revealed-10704705
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-advisers-eye-watering-salaries-revealed-10704705
Abuse claim footballer still waiting on police
Former footballer Andy Woodward has revealed he is still waiting to provide police with information about the alleged sexual abuse he suffered as a young player.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/footballer-andy-woodward-still-waiting-for-police-over-abuse-claims-10704681
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/footballer-andy-woodward-still-waiting-for-police-over-abuse-claims-10704681
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
'Bionic eyes' offer hope for blind NHS patients
Ten people with an inherited form of blindness will be fitted with "bionic eye" implants in a procedure funded by NHS England.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bionic-eye-implants-offer-hope-for-blind-nhs-patients-10704669
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bionic-eye-implants-offer-hope-for-blind-nhs-patients-10704669
Uber forced to remove self-driving cars in San Francisco after weeklong legal battle
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/22/uber-forced-remove-self-driving-cars-san-francisco-weeklong/
Extra 600,000 in line for superfast broadband
Around 600,000 extra homes and businesses are in line for superfast broadband services, it has been announced.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extra-600000-in-line-for-superfast-broadband-under-government-scheme-10704635
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extra-600000-in-line-for-superfast-broadband-under-government-scheme-10704635
E-cig battery explodes inches from baby's pram
Fire investigators have released footage of the moment an e-cigarette battery exploded in a man's pocket - inches from a baby's pram.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cctv-shows-e-cig-battery-exploding-inches-from-babys-pram-10704585
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cctv-shows-e-cig-battery-exploding-inches-from-babys-pram-10704585
Thursday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thursdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10704416
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thursdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10704416
Millionaire jailed for life for escort murder
A multi-millionaire property developer who brutally strangled his escort girlfriend after learning she had plans to blackmail him has been jailed for life.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/multi-millionaire-jailed-for-life-for-murder-of-escort-girlfriend-10704350
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/multi-millionaire-jailed-for-life-for-murder-of-escort-girlfriend-10704350
Groupon users have thousands of pounds stolen by fraudsters
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/21/groupon-users-have-thousands-pounds-stolen-fraudsters/
Take the Winter Solstice Chore Efficiency Test
Is your horse property chore efficient? Get advice for winterizing and making your horse property chore efficient from Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38587
Wayne Rooney mansion intruder jailed
A former serviceman who tried to burgle footballer Wayne Rooney's mansion while he was playing in a club testimonial match has been jailed for two years and eight months.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wayne-rooney-mansion-intruder-jailed-after-attempted-burglary-10704307
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wayne-rooney-mansion-intruder-jailed-after-attempted-burglary-10704307
Facebook, Google and Twitter sued for helping radicalise Orlando gunman
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/21/facebook-google-twitter-sued-helping-radicalise-orlando-gunman/
Technology 'the way forward' to control UK borders
Policymakers have told Sky News that technology should mitigate any changes to UK borders resulting from Brexit.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/technology-the-way-forward-to-control-uk-borders-after-brexit-10704194
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/technology-the-way-forward-to-control-uk-borders-after-brexit-10704194
Morgan Freeman voices Mark Zuckerberg's robot assistant in awkward home video
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/21/morgan-freeman-voices-mark-zuckerbergs-robot-assistant-awkward/
Marine A refused bail pending new appeal
Alexander Blackman, the Royal Marine serving a life sentence for murdering an injured Afghan fighter, has been refused bail.
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Winter Management for the Outdoor Horse
Many horses are well-equipped to live outdoors and thrive, provided certain provisions are met. Here's what to remember.
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Last-ditch appeal in term-time holiday case
Justices at the Supreme Court have given a council permission to bring a last-ditch appeal over the case of a father who successfully challenged a conviction for taking his daughter on an unauthorised holiday during school term time.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/council-can-launch-last-ditch-appeal-over-term-time-holiday-case-10704050
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/council-can-launch-last-ditch-appeal-over-term-time-holiday-case-10704050
Corbyn critic to quit Parliament for nuclear job
One of Jeremy Corbyn's most persistent backbench critics has said he will stand down from Parliament to take up a job in the nuclear industry.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/corbyn-critic-jamie-reed-to-quit-as-mp-for-job-in-nuclear-industry-10704109
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/corbyn-critic-jamie-reed-to-quit-as-mp-for-job-in-nuclear-industry-10704109
British companies to face fines of up to £17m for data breaches as Government adopts strict EU law
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/21/british-companies-face-fines-17m-data-breaches-government-adopts/
Michael Barrymore could get £2.5m in damages
Comedian and TV presenter Michael Barrymore could receive £2.5m in damages if his fight against Essex Police is successful.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michael-barrymore-could-get-16325m-in-damages-from-essex-police-10704082
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michael-barrymore-could-get-16325m-in-damages-from-essex-police-10704082
Watching the Herd
I've read several articles that suggest watching your horse in the pasture to learn more about the herd's social structure and horse behavior in general. What are some specific things I should watch for?
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UK to Host Tall Fescue Pasture Renovation Workshop
The workshop will take place March 9, 2017, at UK's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and Spindletop Research Farm.
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'Heavy cold' delays Queen's Christmas plans
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have "heavy colds" and have decided not to travel today for the start of their Christmas break.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/heavy-colds-delay-queen-and-dukes-christmas-travel-plan-10704077
'Heavy cold' delays Queen's Christmas plans
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have "heavy colds" and have decided not to travel today for the start of the Christmas break.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/heavy-colds-delay-queen-and-dukes-christmas-travel-plans-10704077
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/heavy-colds-delay-queen-and-dukes-christmas-travel-plans-10704077
Former Cabinet minister Lord Jenkin dies
Conservative former Cabinet minister Lord Jenkin of Roding has died at the age of 90.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/former-cabinet-minister-lord-jenkin-dies-aged-90-10703982
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/former-cabinet-minister-lord-jenkin-dies-aged-90-10703982
Strong jet stream brings wet, windy Christmas
It will be anoraks and cagoules this Christmas weekend, rather than winter coats and mittens, as a strong jet stream helps stir up wet and windy weather.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/santa-faces-struggle-as-jet-stream-brings-wet-windy-christmas-10703940
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/santa-faces-struggle-as-jet-stream-brings-wet-windy-christmas-10703940
Researchers Validate New Equine Drug-Testing Method
Researchers in Hong Kong have validated a "dilute-and-shoot" test that can check for more than 40 of the most difficult-to-detect drugs simultaneously.
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EU judges rule against UK 'snooper's charter'
EU member states cannot force internet companies to keep email data on a "general and indiscriminate" basis, the European Court of Justice has ruled.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eu-judges-rule-against-uk-governments-snoopers-charter-10703892
'Indiscriminate' retention of emails illegal
EU member states cannot force internet companies to keep email data on a "general and indiscriminate" basis, a court has ruled.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/indiscriminate-retention-of-emails-illegal-european-court-rules-10703892
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/indiscriminate-retention-of-emails-illegal-european-court-rules-10703892
UK drone crackdown could require pilots to register and take tests
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/21/uk-drone-crackdown-could-require-pilots-register-take-tests/
Theresa May's Snoopers' Charter dealt major setback as EU court rules against 'indiscriminate' collection of internet data
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/21/theresa-mays-snoopers-charter-dealt-major-setback-eu-court-rules/
House price growth to halve in 2017 - surveyors
The pace of average house price growth will more than halve in 2017, according to a report highlighting a series of challenges for the market.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/house-price-growth-to-halve-in-2017-surveyors-10703805
Football abuse scandal: 155 potential suspects
The number of potential suspects in the child sexual abuse in football investigation has risen to 155, say police.
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Police identify 155 potential suspects in football abuse probe
The number of potential suspects in the child sexual abuse in football investigation has risen to 155, say police.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/football-abuse-scandal-155-potential-suspects-10703867
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/football-abuse-scandal-155-potential-suspects-10703867
Deloitte 'won't bid' after Brexit memo row
A major accountancy firm will temporarily stop bidding for contracts to try to mend relations with the Government following a row over a Brexit memo, according to reports.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/deloitte-wont-bid-for-government-contracts-after-brexit-memo-row-10703827
CBI pens Christmas wish list for Brexit deal
The CBI has urged the Government to embrace a "whole economy" approach to Brexit, releasing a Christmas wish list of demands on behalf of businesses.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-deal-should-encompass-whole-economy-approach-cbi-10703791
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Fines would end BHS-style pension disasters - MPs
Bosses like Sir Philip Green should have to face large fines to avoid a repeat of the BHS pension fund disaster following the retailer's collapse, MPs have said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/huge-fines-would-end-bhs-style-pension-disasters-mps-say-10703594
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/huge-fines-would-end-bhs-style-pension-disasters-mps-say-10703594
Top graduates invited to become prison officers
Top flight graduates are being encouraged to sign up for an initiative that will see them working as prison officers for two years.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/top-graduates-invited-to-become-prison-officers-10703731
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/top-graduates-invited-to-become-prison-officers-10703731
Wednesday's natonal newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wednesdays-natonal-newspaper-front-pages-10703654
Security reviewed across UK after Berlin attack
One of London's most popular tourist attractions will be protected by strict road closures as police in the UK react to the attack in Berlin.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/security-reviewed-across-uk-after-berlin-christmas-market-attack-10703072
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/security-reviewed-across-uk-after-berlin-christmas-market-attack-10703072
Director sentenced over human cannonball death
The director of a stunt firm has been given a 12-month community service order following the death of a human cannonball in front of hundreds of spectators.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/stunt-firm-director-sentenced-over-human-cannonball-death-10703408
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/stunt-firm-director-sentenced-over-human-cannonball-death-10703408
PayAsUGym customers urged to cancel credit cards following hack
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/20/payasugym-customers-urged-cancel-credit-cards-following-hack/
PM: MPs may not get vote on final Brexit plan
Theresa May has refused to guarantee MPs will get a vote on the final Brexit deal to be thrashed out with the 27 EU leaders.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-refuses-to-guarantee-mps-will-get-a-vote-on-final-brexit-plan-10703411
Christmas strikes by airport staff are cancelled
A 48-hour strike planned by baggage handlers and check-in staff at 18 airports from Friday has been cancelled, says Unite.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/christmas-strikes-by-airport-staff-are-cancelled-10703475
Poll Recap: Joint Injections for Horses
Of the 442 respondents, 90 (20%) use joint injections as a regular part of their horse's joint management program.
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Next Budget just weeks before Brexit deadline
The Chancellor is to publish his next Budget on 8 March - just weeks before the deadline for triggering the Brexit process.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/next-budget-to-be-unveiled-just-weeks-before-brexit-deadline-10703464
Date of Chancellor's next Budget revealed
Chancellor Philip Hammond will publish his next Budget on Wednesday 8 March, the Treasury has announced.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/date-of-chancellor-philip-hammonds-next-budget-revealed-10703464
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/date-of-chancellor-philip-hammonds-next-budget-revealed-10703464
How Much Do You Know About PPID?
Here’s a look at some common misconceptions about PPID and the truth behind them.
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Doctors advised to stop veteran's life support
Doctors should stop providing life-support to a Gulf War veteran who was left in a coma after a road accident, a judge has ruled.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/doctors-advised-to-stop-gulf-war-veterans-life-support-10703338
California EHV: No New Cases Confirmed
Some quarantines remain in place at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, in Los Angeles County, and in Inyo County.
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Lawsuit Challenges Plan to Remove Estray Horses at Fort Polk
The lawsuit seeks to halt the Army's plan to remove the horses that roam at Fort Polk and Kisatchie National Forest, in Louisiana.
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'Thousands have motive' for Goldfinger killing
Sixteen thousand fraud victims of murdered gangster John "Goldfinger" Palmer could have had a motive to kill him, a coroner has been told.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thousands-may-have-wanted-goldfinger-fraudster-killed-inquest-hears-10703245
Voters to be made to show ID at polling station
Voters will have to bring identification to polling stations for the first time next year, as part of a crackdown on electoral fraud.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/voters-to-be-forced-to-bring-id-to-polling-stations-10703172
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/voters-to-be-forced-to-bring-id-to-polling-stations-10703172
Study: Lamenesses Might Not Originate From Where You Think
Horses can appear lame in the front limb when the real lameness is the hind-limb on the same side, researchers found.
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Turkey blocks access to Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp following ambassador's assassination
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/20/turkey-blocks-access-facebook-twitter-whatsapp-following-ambassadors/
Union warns London Underground strikes 'loom'
The RMT union has warned that strikes could spread to the London Underground in the New Year due to a long-running dispute over job cuts.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tube-strikes-loom-in-new-year-warns-rmt-union-leader-10703110
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tube-strikes-loom-in-new-year-warns-rmt-union-leader-10703110
Storm Barbara to drop in over Christmas
The run up to Christmas heralds a change to wetter and windier weather with the arrival of Storm Barbara.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/storm-barbara-to-drop-in-over-christmas-with-wet-and-windy-weather-10703117
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/storm-barbara-to-drop-in-over-christmas-with-wet-and-windy-weather-10703117
Facebook charged with misleading EU over $19bn WhatsApp deal
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/20/facebook-charged-misleading-eu-19bn-whatsapp-deal/
Sturgeon: Brexit problem not made by Scotland
Brexit is a problem not of Scotland's making, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said, as she set out her plan for leaving the EU.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-is-a-problem-not-made-by-scotland-says-nicola-sturgeon-10703133
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-is-a-problem-not-made-by-scotland-says-nicola-sturgeon-10703133
Security reviewed at UK Christmas events
Security at events in the UK over Christmas and New Year is being reviewed following the deadly attacks in Berlin and Ankara.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/security-reviewed-at-uk-christmas-events-are-berlin-attack-10703072
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/security-reviewed-at-uk-christmas-events-are-berlin-attack-10703072
Queen steps down as patron of several groups
The Queen will step down as patron of a number of organisations at the end of her 90th birthday year.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-steps-down-as-patron-of-several-organisations-10703127
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-steps-down-as-patron-of-several-organisations-10703127
Jo Cox's husband condemns Farage's Berlin tweet
The husband of the murdered Labour MP Jo Cox has hit back after Nigel Farage 'blamed' Angela Merkel's immigration policy for the Berlin attack.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jo-cox-widow-hits-back-after-farage-blames-angela-merkel-for-berlin-attack-10703027
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jo-cox-widow-hits-back-after-farage-blames-angela-merkel-for-berlin-attack-10703027
Uber's self-driving cars labelled 'not ready for streets' after they are found to cut across cycle lanes
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/20/ubers-self-driving-cars-labelled-not-ready-streets-found-cut/
Firm that makes polymer £5 note sold to rival
The maker of the controversial £5 polymer note has agreed to be taken over by a Canadian rival, CCL, in a deal worth £680m.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/polymer-1635-note-firm-innovia-sold-to-canadian-rival-for-163680m-10703021
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/polymer-1635-note-firm-innovia-sold-to-canadian-rival-for-163680m-10703021
Toxic microbeads will be banned, minister vows
Shoppers have been urged to ditch cosmetics with microbeads in this Christmas by Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom, as she pledged to ban the toxic plastics.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ditch-microbeads-this-christmas-says-minister-as-she-launches-consultation-on-ban-10702994
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ditch-microbeads-this-christmas-says-minister-as-she-launches-consultation-on-ban-10702994
Hackers could take control of a plane using in-flight entertainment system
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/20/hackers-could-take-control-plane-using-in-flight-entertainment/
Monday, 19 December 2016
Lloyds Banking Group paying £1.9bn for MBNA
Lloyds Banking Group has beaten other bidders to buy MBNA, one of the UK's biggest credit card issuers, for £1.9bn.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lloyds-banking-group-paying-16319bn-for-mbna-credit-card-business-10702963
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lloyds-banking-group-paying-16319bn-for-mbna-credit-card-business-10702963
NHS hit by 'shocking' £30m overseas patient bill
Overseas patients left the NHS with an unpaid bill of £30m in one year, an investigation has found.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-left-with-shocking-16330m-bill-by-overseas-patients-10702894
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-left-with-shocking-16330m-bill-by-overseas-patients-10702894
Sturgeon to detail Scotland's 'soft Brexit' plan
Scotland's First Minister will today announce plans for a Norway-style arrangement to stay in the EU single market.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nicola-sturgeon-to-detail-scotlands-soft-brexit-plan-10702825
Tuesday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tuesdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10702860
Northern Ireland's First Minister survives vote
Northern Ireland's First Minister has survived a vote of no confidence but Sinn Fein, which shares power with her, could bring down the devolved government.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/northern-irelands-arlene-foster-survives-no-confidence-vote-10702613
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/northern-irelands-arlene-foster-survives-no-confidence-vote-10702613
Apple slams Brussels as it rejects EU charges in Irish tax case
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/19/apple-slams-brussels-rejects-eu-charges-irish-tax-case/
Pound stumbles after latest Brexit deal jitters
The pound has suffered a wobble as markets experience a fresh bout of jitters over Brexit.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pound-stumbles-to-month-low-on-latest-brexit-deal-jitters-10702525
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pound-stumbles-to-month-low-on-latest-brexit-deal-jitters-10702525
Strikes show 'contempt' for people, No 10 says
Striking railworkers, post office employees and airline staff are showing "shared contempt" for "ordinary people", Downing Street has said.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/no-10-says-striking-workers-are-showing-contempt-for-ordinary-people-10702378
Wiggins 'treated with decongestant'
A mysterious package delivered to Sir Bradley Wiggins' doctor before the 2011 Tour de France contained a decongestant that is not subject to any anti-doping rules, according to Team Sky's general manager Sir Dave Brailsford.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-bradley-wiggins-treated-with-decongestant-says-team-sky-chief-10702442
When is an Older Horse Ready for Senior Feed?
My horse will be 18 years old in the new year. At what age should a horse start on senior feed?
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Saudis to stop using UK-made cluster bombs in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has said it will stop using British made cluster bombs in Yemen.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saudi-arabia-to-stop-using-uk-made-cluster-bombs-in-yemen-10702498
Ed Miliband appears on US news as TV flu guy
Had things been different, he could have been Prime Minister - instead Ed Miliband has been relegated to TV flu guy.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ed-miliband-picture-used-by-nbc-as-stock-man-with-flu-image-10702462
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ed-miliband-picture-used-by-nbc-as-stock-man-with-flu-image-10702462
Kentucky Training Center Barn Fire Kills More Than 20 Horses
Lightning is being blamed for the fire at Mercury Equine Center that killed 18 yearlings and five horses of racing age.
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Tributes for 'inspirational' Rabbi Lionel Blue
Rabbi Lionel Blue, who became famous as a contributor to BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day, has died.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thought-for-the-day-contributor-rabbi-lionel-blue-dies-aged-86-10702362
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thought-for-the-day-contributor-rabbi-lionel-blue-dies-aged-86-10702362
Khan hires Mandelson for Brexit advice
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has hired Lord Mandelson as part of a team to help him make sure the capital gets the best EU exit deal.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sadiq-khan-appoints-lord-mandelson-to-advise-on-brexit-10702198
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sadiq-khan-appoints-lord-mandelson-to-advise-on-brexit-10702198
Study: Horses Ask Humans for Help With Unsolvable Tasks
Horses faced with an unsolvable problem used visual and tactile signals to get human attention and ask for help, researchers found.
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What Nutrients Does Your Horse Need?
Any good feeding program meets the nutrient needs for the animal, maintains a healthy digestive system, and offers feeds of the highest quality. Does your horse's diet include the required nutrients?
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Weetabix workers vote to take strike action
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/weetabix-workers-vote-to-go-on-strike-in-dispute-over-shifts-10702343
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Don't count on it
The chances of Britons waking up to a white Christmas are looking slim, but stormy weather could be on the way.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dreaming-of-a-white-christmas-weather-forecasters-say-its-unlikely-10702258
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dreaming-of-a-white-christmas-weather-forecasters-say-its-unlikely-10702258
England and Scotland fined for wearing poppies
FIFA has said England has been fined £35,000 for wearing poppies on their shirts during the match against Scotland last month.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/england-and-scotland-fined-for-wearing-poppies-in-football-qualifier-10702281
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/england-and-scotland-fined-for-wearing-poppies-in-football-qualifier-10702281
Saudi Arabia using UK-made cluster bombs in Yemen
The Government is to confirm Saudi Arabia is using British-made cluster bombs in Yemen, Sky sources say.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saudi-arabia-using-uk-made-cluster-bombs-in-yemen-fallon-to-confirm-10702271
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saudi-arabia-using-uk-made-cluster-bombs-in-yemen-fallon-to-confirm-10702271
101-year-old paedophile jailed for abuse
A 101-year-old man thought to be the oldest person convicted by a British jury has been jailed for child sex offences.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ralph-clarke-101-year-old-paedophile-jailed-for-child-sex-offences-10702210
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ralph-clarke-101-year-old-paedophile-jailed-for-child-sex-offences-10702210
Briton freezes to death after Moscow robbery
A British man has frozen to death after reportedly being drugged and robbed during a night out in Russia.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-nicholas-lazareff-freezes-to-death-after-moscow-robbery-10702105
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-nicholas-lazareff-freezes-to-death-after-moscow-robbery-10702105
German politician threatens to fine Facebook €500,000 every time it shows fake news
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/19/german-politician-threatens-fine-facebook-500000-every-time/
Man admits murdering two Matalan workers
A man has admitted murdering two Matalan workers who were stabbed to death outside the shop in Cardiff where they worked.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-admits-murdering-two-matalan-workers-outside-cardiff-shop-10702158
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-admits-murdering-two-matalan-workers-outside-cardiff-shop-10702158
Super Mario Run players complain that game drains mobile data as Nintendo shares fall again
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/19/super-mario-run-players-complain-game-drains-mobile-data/
Bills could rise by £30 to stop blackouts
Energy bills could rise by £30 a year to prevent winter blackouts, MPs have warned.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/blackout-warning-bills-could-rise-by-16330-to-keep-lights-on-10702055
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/blackout-warning-bills-could-rise-by-16330-to-keep-lights-on-10702055
Sunday, 18 December 2016
Murray wins record third Sports Personality
Andy Murray has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/murray-wins-record-third-sports-personality-10701986
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/murray-wins-record-third-sports-personality-10701986
Suicide rates in UK 'unacceptable', say MPs
A new preliminary report from a parliamentary committee has said the UK's suicide rate is "unacceptable" and calls on the Department of Health to improve awareness training for GPs and increase monitoring for those patients most at risk.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/suicide-rates-in-uk-unacceptable-say-mps-10701952
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/suicide-rates-in-uk-unacceptable-say-mps-10701952
Thousands of Post Office workers join wave of strikes
Post Office staff are the latest to join those taking part in a wave of strikes that will hit several industries in the run-up to Christmas.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thousands-of-post-office-workers-join-wave-of-strikes-10701955
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thousands-of-post-office-workers-join-wave-of-strikes-10701955
Justice Secretary to face MPs over prisons crisis
Justice Secretary Liz Truss will face MPs later as prison officers warn of "simmering tensions" that could lead to further violence like that seen at HMP Birmingham.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/justice-secretary-to-face-mps-over-prisons-crisis-10701950
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/justice-secretary-to-face-mps-over-prisons-crisis-10701950
NI First Minister faces no confidence vote
Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster faces a vote of no confidence today over a botched green energy scheme that could cost taxpayers £400m.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ni-first-minister-foster-faces-no-confidence-vote-10701678
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ni-first-minister-foster-faces-no-confidence-vote-10701678
Monday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mondays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10701843
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mondays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10701843
PM 'is no Margaret Thatcher', says David Mellor
David Mellor has told Sky's Dermot Murnaghan that describing Theresa May as a new Margaret Thatcher would be "about as wide of the mark as it can possibly be".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-is-no-margaret-thatcher-says-david-mellor-10701755
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-is-no-margaret-thatcher-says-david-mellor-10701755
George Osborne takes swipe at PM over Brexit
George Osborne has taken a veiled swipe at Theresa May's supposed lack of enthusiasm during the EU referendum campaign.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/george-osborne-takes-veiled-swipe-at-theresa-may-over-brexit-10701489
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/george-osborne-takes-veiled-swipe-at-theresa-may-over-brexit-10701489
Artificial intelligence tool can unearth bargain rugby players
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/18/artificial-intelligence-tool-can-unearth-bargain-rugby-players/
'Lockdown' at Hull Prison amid riot fears
Inmates at Hull Prison are under lockdown amid fears a riot could break out, it is being reported.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/inmates-at-hull-prison-under-lockdown-amid-riot-fears-10701439
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/inmates-at-hull-prison-under-lockdown-amid-riot-fears-10701439
Nominations Open for the 2017 Equine Industry Vision Award
All nomination materials must be received by Feb. 6, 2017.
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Fruitful Endeavors: Stallion Fertility
Afraid your stallion is a dud at stud? Well, don't be so quick to judge: Many factors influence stallion fertility, say our sources, and a good number of these can be managed and improved.
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Travel warning as heavy fog cancels flights
Heavy fog in parts of England and Wales is causing major travel headaches, with flight cancellations or delays affecting several airports.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/severe-weather-warning-heavy-fog-disrupts-road-and-air-travel-10700982
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/severe-weather-warning-heavy-fog-disrupts-road-and-air-travel-10700982
Saturday, 17 December 2016
PM urged to 'crack down on unions' over Xmas strikes
The Prime Minister is reportedly coming under pressure to impose emergency laws in an attempt to curb a series of strikes over the festive period.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-urged-to-crack-down-on-unions-over-christmas-strikes-10700910
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-urged-to-crack-down-on-unions-over-christmas-strikes-10700910
Oath of allegiance to British values considered
Every public office-holder may have to swear an oath of allegiance to British values, Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has indicated.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-considering-oath-of-allegiance-to-british-values-10700912
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-considering-oath-of-allegiance-to-british-values-10700912
Appeal over unrecognised First World War dead
Researchers believe hundreds of Britons who died as a result of serving in the First World War are not recorded on official lists.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/first-world-war-appeal-to-help-recognise-forgotten-victims-10700899
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/first-world-war-appeal-to-help-recognise-forgotten-victims-10700899
Prince Harry: I want to make a difference
Prince Harry has said he used to "bury his head in the sand" but now sees the world "very, very differently" and feels the "need to make something of my life".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-im-lucky-to-be-able-to-make-a-difference-10700906
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-im-lucky-to-be-able-to-make-a-difference-10700906
Police warning over bizarre emergency calls
A hissing cat, the late delivery of a fridge freezer and faulty headphones are just some of the issues that prompted recent emergency calls to police.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/met-police-warn-public-over-time-wasting-emergency-calls-10700801
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/met-police-warn-public-over-time-wasting-emergency-calls-10700801
Who is Steve Biko and why is he so important to South Africa?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/steve-biko-important-south-africa/
New photo for end of Queen's 90th year
Buckingham Palace has released a new photo to mark the end of the year in which the Queen celebrated her 90th birthday.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/palace-issues-photo-for-end-of-queens-90th-year-10700842
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/palace-issues-photo-for-end-of-queens-90th-year-10700842
Sunday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sundays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10700775
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sundays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10700775
Paint thinner in Lidl gravy forces recall
A harmful paint thinner chemical has been found in gravy granules sold by Lidl.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/paint-thinner-chemical-in-lidl-gravy-granules-forces-recall-10699825
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/paint-thinner-chemical-in-lidl-gravy-granules-forces-recall-10699825
UW Obtains Needle Arthroscope, Portable ECG for Horses
The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine used donated funds to purchase the new equipment.
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Alternative Fiber Sources for Horses
Hay cubes, complete feeds, and forage byproducts can help horse owners stretch their hay supplies as fall and winter approach if traditional forage becomes scarce.
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Michael Sheen puts acting on hold... for politics
One of Britain's leading actors, famous for his roles as Tony Blair, David Frost and Brian Clough, is putting his career on hold.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michael-sheen-puts-acting-on-hold-for-politics-10699147
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michael-sheen-puts-acting-on-hold-for-politics-10699147
Prisons boss blames drugs for violence after riot
There are "serious issues" in jails across the country, the man in charge of prisons has admitted as he blamed a surge in violence on drugs.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drugs-fuelling-violence-and-serious-issues-in-jails-prisons-boss-10699113
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drugs-fuelling-violence-and-serious-issues-in-jails-prisons-boss-10699113
Warning to UK fishermen over Brexit concessions
The British fishing industry is being warned that major compromises will be needed after Brexit, including allowing foreign vessels to fish in UK waters.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-fishing-industry-warned-of-major-post-brexit-compromises-10699084
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-fishing-industry-warned-of-major-post-brexit-compromises-10699084
Friday, 16 December 2016
Jail for man who brandished axe in city centre
A man who brandished an axe at a train station and was chased by police through a city centre has been jailed for 18 months.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jail-for-man-who-brandished-axe-in-birmingham-city-centre-10699029
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jail-for-man-who-brandished-axe-in-birmingham-city-centre-10699029
Birmingham prison riot 'not a surprise'
It may come as little surprise that the latest prison disturbance erupted at HMP Birmingham.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/riot-at-hmp-birmingham-is-not-a-surprise-10698677
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/riot-at-hmp-birmingham-is-not-a-surprise-10698677
Christmas of discontent looms amid strikes threat
Airport staff, British Airways cabin crew and and Virgin Atlantic pilots are among the latest workers set to strike over the festive period.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/christmas-of-discontent-as-threat-of-strikes-loom-10699031
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/christmas-of-discontent-as-threat-of-strikes-loom-10699031
Uber to challenge California ban on San Francisco trial of self-driving cars
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/17/uber-challenge-california-ban-san-francisco-trial-self-driving/
Shops offering autism friendly sessions
Joe Holdsworth gets as excited about toys at this time of year as any five-year old boy. But the actual experience of shopping for toys has not always been as much fun.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/retailers-offering-autism-friendly-shopping-sessions-10698924
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/retailers-offering-autism-friendly-shopping-sessions-10698924
NI First Minister rejects call to stand aside
Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster has rejected a call from Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness for her to "stand aside" during an investigation into a flawed green energy scheme.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ni-first-minister-rejects-call-to-stand-aside-over-green-energy-scheme-10698860
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ni-first-minister-rejects-call-to-stand-aside-over-green-energy-scheme-10698860
Birmingham prison secured after 12-hour riot
All four wings have been secured at HMP Birmingham - 12 hours after the start of a riot.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/birmingham-prison-secured-after-12-hour-riot-10698933
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/birmingham-prison-secured-after-12-hour-riot-10698933
HMP Birmingham jail secured after 12 hour riot
All four wings have been secured at HMP Birmingham - 12 hours after the start of a riot.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hmp-birmingham-secured-after-12-hour-riot-10698933
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hmp-birmingham-secured-after-12-hour-riot-10698933
Saturday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saturdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10698904
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saturdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10698904
Unite boss denies Corbyn link to re-election bid
Len McCluskey has denied claims that he has brought forward his re-election bid to boost support for Jeremy Corbyn in the run-up to the 2020 general election
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/unites-len-mccluskey-denies-corbyn-link-to-his-re-election-bid-10698674
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/unites-len-mccluskey-denies-corbyn-link-to-his-re-election-bid-10698674
101-year-old paedophile found guilty
A 101-year-old man has become Britain's oldest prison inmate after being found guilty of historical child sex offences.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/101-year-old-paedophile-ralph-clarke-guilty-of-child-sex-offences-10698580
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/101-year-old-paedophile-ralph-clarke-guilty-of-child-sex-offences-10698580
RCI Adjusts MMV Points, Expands Out-of-Competition Testing
RCI adjusted the MMV (multiple medication violation) points so minor, isolated infractions aren't treated on par with more serious violations in determining extra penalties.
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Bird flu confirmed in turkeys at UK farm
An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in turkeys at a farm near Louth in Lincolnshire.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bird-flu-confirmed-in-turkeys-at-lincolnshire-farm-10698605
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bird-flu-confirmed-in-turkeys-at-lincolnshire-farm-10698605
Staff at 18 airports to strike before Christmas
More than 1,500 check-in staff, baggage handlers and cargo crew at 18 airports will strike for 48 hours from December 23.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/staff-at-18-airports-to-strike-before-christmas-10698589
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/staff-at-18-airports-to-strike-before-christmas-10698589
Staff at 18 UK airports to strike over Christmas
More than 1,500 check-in staff, baggage handlers and cargo crew at 18 airports will strike for 48 hours from December 23 .
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/staff-at-18-uk-airports-to-strike-over-christmas-10698589
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/staff-at-18-uk-airports-to-strike-over-christmas-10698589
Wild Horse Advocates Ponder Zinke Nomination
Congressman Ryan Zinke was nominated to serve as Secretary of the Interior. The BLM is an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Briton Ben Hooper abandons swim across Atlantic
A British man who aimed to be the first person to swim across the Atlantic has called off his attempt.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-ben-hooper-abandons-2000-mile-swim-across-atlantic-10698119
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-ben-hooper-abandons-2000-mile-swim-across-atlantic-10698119
Ex-Paras face murder trial over 1972 shooting
Two former soldiers are to be prosecuted for the alleged murder of an Official IRA man in Northern Ireland more than four decades ago.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-paras-face-murder-trial-over-1972-shooting-of-official-ira-man-10698389
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-paras-face-murder-trial-over-1972-shooting-of-official-ira-man-10698389
Camelot fined for £2.5m payout on damaged ticket
National Lottery operator Camelot has been fined £3m for paying out £2.5m on a claim made with a "deliberately damaged ticket".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/camelot-fined-for-16325m-lottery-payout-on-deliberately-damaged-ticket-10698215
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/camelot-fined-for-16325m-lottery-payout-on-deliberately-damaged-ticket-10698215
Bail decision delayed on murder case Marine
A decision on whether an ex-Marine who was jailed for the murder of a Taliban fighter will be granted bail has been delayed.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bail-decision-on-royal-marine-jailed-for-murder-is-delayed-10698421
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bail-decision-on-royal-marine-jailed-for-murder-is-delayed-10698421
New Vocations Receives $100,000 From Foundation Donors
To date the campaign has raised more than $1.6 million to build an aftercare facility at Mereworth Farm, in Kentucky.
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Tips for Keeping Your Horse Hydrated Through the Winter
Horses are at risk for impaction colic if they eat substantial amounts of dry matter without drinking enough water. Here's how to keep your horse hydrated.
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Pie (literally) in the sky: Pastry sent into space
A meat and potato pie has been sent sky high ahead of the World Pie Eating Championships next week.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pie-literally-in-the-sky-pastry-sent-into-stratosphere-abo-pastry-sent-into-spaceve-wigan-10698186
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pie-literally-in-the-sky-pastry-sent-into-stratosphere-abo-pastry-sent-into-spaceve-wigan-10698186
FA challenged to fully probe abuse claims
The head of the national sex abuse inquiry is challenging the Football Association to investigate allegations of abuse in the sport with "rigour and integrity".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/abuse-inquiry-head-challenges-fa-to-probe-sex-claims-with-rigour-10698257
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/abuse-inquiry-head-challenges-fa-to-probe-sex-claims-with-rigour-10698257
Preparing Mares for Foaling
Spring is an exciting time for many breeders, as it likely marks the last trimester of their mares’ pregnancies. Due to the rapid changes that occur in the last few months of gestation, it is imperative that owners monitor mares closely.
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Inmate 'badly injured' during riot at prison
A prisoner has been "badly injured" and inmates have set fires during a disturbance at a privately-run jail in Birmingham.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/inmate-badly-injured-during-disturbance-at-hmp-birmingham-10698136
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/inmate-badly-injured-during-disturbance-at-hmp-birmingham-10698136
CES 2017: What to expect and when is it?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/ces-2017-expect/
Keith Vaz drug investigation closed by police
An investigation into Labour MP Keith Vaz over alleged drug offences has been closed by Scotland Yard.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/keith-vaz-drug-investigation-closed-by-scotland-yard-10698070
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/keith-vaz-drug-investigation-closed-by-scotland-yard-10698070
The best Super Mario games
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/03/11/the-best-super-mario-games/
Super Mario Run: Nintendo shares fall as Mario's first iPhone game receives muted reception
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/16/super-mario-run-nintendo-shares-fall-marios-first-iphone-game/
Model agencies fined £1.5m for price fixing
Five model agencies and their trade body have been fined a total of £1.5m by the competition watchdog for price fixing.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/leading-model-agencies-fined-16315m-by-cma-for-price-fixing-10697979
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/leading-model-agencies-fined-16315m-by-cma-for-price-fixing-10697979
EDF Energy customers face 1.2% bill hike
Customers of Big Six energy provider EDF are facing the first hike in standard dual fuel bills for more than three years after a rise in the cost of electricity.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/edf-energy-customers-face-first-bill-hike-in-three-years-as-power-costs-rise-10697875
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/edf-energy-customers-face-first-bill-hike-in-three-years-as-power-costs-rise-10697875
Populist rebrand plan for Corbyn amid poll woes
Jeremy Corbyn is set for a makeover to tap into the populist anti-establishment mood among voters and turn around the party's poor showing in the polls.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-to-get-populist-rebrand-in-bid-to-catch-tories-10697818
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-to-get-populist-rebrand-in-bid-to-catch-tories-10697818
EDF Energy customers face 1.2% bill hike
Customers of Big Six energy provider EDF are facing the first hike in standard dual fuel bills for more than three years after a rise in the cost of electricity.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/edf-energy-customers-face-12-bill-hike-as-power-costs-rise-10697875
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/edf-energy-customers-face-12-bill-hike-as-power-costs-rise-10697875
Instagram stops users from pretending to be in Singapore to go viral
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/16/instagram-stops-users-pretending-singapore-go-viral/
'I'm a bit of a luddite', says world's first man to receive Amazon drone delivery
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/16/bit-luddite-says-worlds-first-man-receive-amazon-drone-delivery/
Christmas traffic: 'Friday will be busiest day'
Friday is predicted to be one of the busiest days for drivers in the run up to Christmas, with some journeys predicted to take up to four times longer than usual.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/driving-home-for-christmas-friday-set-to-be-busiest-day-on-the-roads-10697731
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/driving-home-for-christmas-friday-set-to-be-busiest-day-on-the-roads-10697731
Thursday, 15 December 2016
Firm accused of hiking drug price by 12,000%
Drugs firm Actavis UK overcharged the NHS by hiking the price of a life-saving drug by more than 12,000%, the competition watchdog has found.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/firm-accused-of-overcharging-nhs-by-hiking-life-saving-drug-price-by-12000-10697728
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/firm-accused-of-overcharging-nhs-by-hiking-life-saving-drug-price-by-12000-10697728
Rolling Stones waive royalties for Jo Cox single
The Rolling Stones have waived any royalties made from sales of a Christmas single in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rolling-stones-waive-royalties-for-single-in-memory-of-jo-cox-10697713
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rolling-stones-waive-royalties-for-single-in-memory-of-jo-cox-10697713
Sir Chris Hoy sleeps rough to help the homeless
Sir Chris Hoy has spent a night under the stars to raise money for a new village for the homeless.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-chris-hoy-sleeps-rough-to-help-the-homeless-10697681
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-chris-hoy-sleeps-rough-to-help-the-homeless-10697681
One in five surgeries offer full extended hours
Only around one in five GP surgeries offer extended hours to patients seven days a week, according to official data.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/only-around-one-in-five-gp-surgeries-offer-extended-hours-10697627
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/only-around-one-in-five-gp-surgeries-offer-extended-hours-10697627
TUC: 1.5 million denied employment protections
The growth in the so-called gig economy means the number of workers denied employment protection in the UK has doubled in the past decade, according to the TUC.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tuc-15-million-denied-employment-protections-in-uk-workforce-10697355
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tuc-15-million-denied-employment-protections-in-uk-workforce-10697355
PM wants migration deal 'early' in Brexit talks
Theresa May has told European Union leaders that she wants to reach an agreement on the status of Britons living in the EU early on in Brexit negotiations - as well as the status of European citizens currently based in the UK.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-wants-migration-deal-early-on-in-brexit-discussions-10697655
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-wants-migration-deal-early-on-in-brexit-discussions-10697655
Bid to avoid labour shortages post-Brexit
Ministers are harvesting numbers on how many EU migrants will need to keep coming to the UK post-Brexit in order to avoid chronic labour shortages in a host of sectors from housebuilding to hospitality.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-working-to-avoid-labour-shortages-post-brexit-10697547
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-working-to-avoid-labour-shortages-post-brexit-10697547
Abuse inquiry head to reveal schedule for 2017
The head of the troubled child abuse inquiry will attempt to get the process back on track later when she outlines its schedule for the coming year.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/child-sex-abuse-inquiry-head-to-reveal-schedule-for-2017-10697654
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/child-sex-abuse-inquiry-head-to-reveal-schedule-for-2017-10697654
Facebook to roll out new tools to tackle fake news
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/16/facebook-roll-new-tools-tackle-fake-news/
Friday's national newspaper front pages
THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fridays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10697527
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fridays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10697527
Baby's death inspired mitochondrial disease fight
Liz Curtis's daughter Lily was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease just after being born and died at just seven-months-old.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/baby-lilys-death-inspired-mitochondrial-disease-fight-10697481
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/baby-lilys-death-inspired-mitochondrial-disease-fight-10697481
Jihadist went paintballing to train for Syria
An apprentice bricklayer convicted of trying to join Islamic State fighters in Syria trained for battle at a paintballing centre, a court heard.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jihadist-humza-ali-went-paintballing-to-train-to-join-is-in-syria-10697434
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jihadist-humza-ali-went-paintballing-to-train-to-join-is-in-syria-10697434
EIA Found in Wasatch County, Utah, Horse
The horse was imported from Mexico earlier this year, but tested negative for EIA at that time.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38557
Huge mill blaze forces people out of homes
Hundreds of people were told to leave their homes after fire struck an industrial building in Oldham, northeast of Manchester.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/maple-mill-fire-sees-homes-evacuated-in-oldham-10697408
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/maple-mill-fire-sees-homes-evacuated-in-oldham-10697408
UK faces Brexit settlement bill of up to £50bn
The European Commission's appointed chief negotiator is working on the basis that the UK would have to pay a Brexit settlement fee of 50-60 billion euros (£42-50bn) for outstanding liabilities, Sky sources have said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-faces-brexit-settlement-bill-of-up-to-16350bn-sky-sources-say-10697402
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-faces-brexit-settlement-bill-of-up-to-16350bn-sky-sources-say-10697402
Yahoo shares plunge as Verizon considers pulling out of deal
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/15/yahoo-shares-plunge-verizon-considers-pulling-deal/
Paedophile ex-police officer dies in hospital
Convicted paedophile and former North Wales Police superintendent Gordon Anglesea has died in hospital.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/paedophile-and-ex-police-officer-gordon-anglesea-dies-in-hospital-10697250
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/paedophile-and-ex-police-officer-gordon-anglesea-dies-in-hospital-10697250
Punch Taverns in multi-million deal with Heineken
Punch Taverns has agreed to a carve-up of its pub estate in a £403m deal which will see Dutch brewer Heineken become the UK's third largest operator.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/punch-taverns-in-163403m-pubs-carve-up-deal-with-heineken-10697152
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/punch-taverns-in-163403m-pubs-carve-up-deal-with-heineken-10697152
Talks fail to halt Southern rail strike
The third Southern rail strike of the week will go ahead tomorrow after talks aimed at ending the dispute ended without agreement.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/southern-rail-strike-talks-fail-to-put-an-end-to-dispute-10697201
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/southern-rail-strike-talks-fail-to-put-an-end-to-dispute-10697201
This tiny map shows what the 'entire internet' looked like in the 70s
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/15/tiny-map-shows-entire-internet-looked-like-70s/
RCI Board Approves Compliance Certification
The board voted to create a regulatory compliance program, setting minimum integrity standards based on the RCI Model Rules.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38556
MPs target firms in 'embarrassing' Xmas song
They say it's not about the tunefulness but a group of Labour MPs have recorded what they admit is an "embarrassing" song about the minimum wage.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-mps-target-scrooge-employers-in-embarrassing-christmas-song-10697138
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-mps-target-scrooge-employers-in-embarrassing-christmas-song-10697138
Nearly 5,500 Soak in Sun and Science at 2016 AAEP Convention
Convention attendees flocked to Orlando, Florida, from across the United States, Canada, and 46 other countries.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38555
Dr. Andrew van Eps Joins New Bolton Center Faculty
Dr. Andrew van Eps' research focuses on improving the understanding, prevention, and treatment of laminitis and other musculoskeletal diseases.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38554
Child sex abuse victims to get compensation
Victims of one of London's worst child sex abuse scandals are set to receive "tens of millions" of pounds in compensation.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/compensation-pledge-for-sex-abuse-victims-at-london-childrens-home-10696990
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/compensation-pledge-for-sex-abuse-victims-at-london-childrens-home-10696990
Genetic Mutation Behind Albino Donkeys Pinpointed
Researchers found a missense mutation (a mutation that seems to have appeared for no practical reason) where an amino acid should have been.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38553
Sky agrees to takeover by 21st Century Fox
Sky plc, the owner of Sky News, has agreed to a takeover by 21st Century Fox.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-agrees-to-takeover-by-21st-century-fox-10696997
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-agrees-to-takeover-by-21st-century-fox-10696997
BoE forecasts milder increase for inflation
The Bank of England has scaled back its outlook for rising inflation over the next few years after a recent upturn for the pound.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boe-forecasts-milder-increase-for-inflation-as-interest-rates-left-on-hold-10696936
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boe-forecasts-milder-increase-for-inflation-as-interest-rates-left-on-hold-10696936
Tech bosses scowl as Trump grins during awkward-looking summit at Trump Tower
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/15/tech-bosses-scowl-trump-grins-awkward-looking-summit-trump-tower/
Cats die after being poisoned with antifreeze
An investigation is under way after five cats in the same town died after being poisoned with antifreeze.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cats-die-from-antifreeze-poisoning-in-melton-mowbray-10696897
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cats-die-from-antifreeze-poisoning-in-melton-mowbray-10696897
BoE leaves interest rates on hold at 0.25%
The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at the historic low of 0.25%.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bank-of-england-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged-at-025-10696936
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bank-of-england-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged-at-025-10696936
Yahoo hack: What you need to know about the biggest data breach in history
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/15/yahoo-hack-need-know-biggest-data-breach-history/
Go ahead for 'three-parent baby' treatment
Britain's fertility regulator has given the green light to so-called 'three-parent baby' treatment for potentially fatal diseases.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fertility-regulator-gives-go-ahead-for-three-parent-baby-treatment-10696906
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fertility-regulator-gives-go-ahead-for-three-parent-baby-treatment-10696906
Woman and boy found dead at house in Ruislip
Murder detectives are investigating the deaths of a woman and a seven-year-old boy whose bodies were found in a house.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-and-seven-year-old-boy-found-dead-at-house-in-ruislip-10696797
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-and-seven-year-old-boy-found-dead-at-house-in-ruislip-10696797
All police recruits to need a degree in future
All new police officers in England and Wales will need a degree in future, the College of Policing has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/all-police-recruits-to-need-a-degree-in-future-10696654
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/all-police-recruits-to-need-a-degree-in-future-10696654
'Wrong baby' warning after hospital inspection
Europe's biggest hospital has been told to improve security or risk mothers leaving with the wrong baby.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wrong-baby-security-fears-raised-by-inspection-at-royal-london-hospital-10696655
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wrong-baby-security-fears-raised-by-inspection-at-royal-london-hospital-10696655
'Major' fire at motorway services restaurant
At least 50 firefighters have been dealing with a "major" fire at a motorway service station in Hampshire.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/major-fire-in-restaurant-at-m3-motorway-service-station-in-hampshire-10696699
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/major-fire-in-restaurant-at-m3-motorway-service-station-in-hampshire-10696699
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Twitter 'bounced' from tech meeting with Donald Trump over anti-Clinton emoji
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/15/twitter-bounced-tech-meeting-donald-trump-anti-clinton-emoji/
JD Sports to investigate warehouse conditions
Retailer JD Sports is to launch an investigation into working conditions at its Rochdale warehouse after claims aired in a documentary.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jd-sports-to-probe-warehouse-conditions-after-documentary-claims-10696640
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jd-sports-to-probe-warehouse-conditions-after-documentary-claims-10696640
Uber told to stop rides in self-driving cars in San Francisco
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/15/uber-told-stop-rides-self-driving-cars-california-regulators/
Uber told to stop rides in self-driving cars in San Francisco
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/15/uber-told-stop-rides-self-driving-cars-california-regulators/
Terrorists 'hiding in plain sight among migrants'
Islamic State terrorists are “moving in migrant flows, hiding in plain sight”, the head of the Armed Forces has warned.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/islamic-state-terrorists-hiding-in-plain-sight-among-migrants-10696556
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/islamic-state-terrorists-hiding-in-plain-sight-among-migrants-10696556
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