Monday, 31 July 2017
Who is Bill Gates?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/bill-gates/
Doctors call for school breastfeeding lessons
Schools should teach pupils about the importance of breastfeeding while working mums should be granted breaks to express milk, according to doctors.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/doctors-call-for-pupils-to-be-taught-importance-of-breastfeeding-10969436
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/doctors-call-for-pupils-to-be-taught-importance-of-breastfeeding-10969436
Rudd meets internet giants for terror talks
The Home Secretary will urge internet giants to "start turning the tide" against terrorists using their social media sites.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rudd-calls-for-internet-giants-to-turn-tide-against-extremism-10969423
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rudd-calls-for-internet-giants-to-turn-tide-against-extremism-10969423
Britain enters deadliest month for swimmers
August is the deadliest month along Britain's coastline and holidaymakers are being warned to take extra care on the beach.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britain-enters-deadliest-month-for-swimmers-10969352
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britain-enters-deadliest-month-for-swimmers-10969352
Prison 'riot' ends as staff call for better pay
A disturbance in which prison officers were reported to have lost control at a men's prison in Hertfordshire has been brought under control.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prison-riot-ends-at-the-mount-as-staff-call-for-better-pay-10969369
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prison-riot-ends-at-the-mount-as-staff-call-for-better-pay-10969369
Brisk trade sees Snapchat close slightly down after lockup expiry
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/brisk-trade-sees-snapchat-close-slightly-afterlockup-expiry/
Bank of England strike goes ahead as talks fail
The Bank of England will be hit by its first strike action in more than 50 years following the failure of talks to resolve a dispute over pay.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bank-of-england-strike-goes-ahead-as-talks-fail-10968998
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bank-of-england-strike-goes-ahead-as-talks-fail-10968998
The Evolution of Equine Infection Control
Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz shares lessons learned from equine disease outbreaks and tactics for avoiding infection spread.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39492
Two men jailed after horsemeat enters food chain
Two men have been sent to prison over a conspiracy to sell 30 tons of horsemeat as beef - most of which entered the food chain.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-men-jailed-after-horsemeat-mixed-with-beef-enters-food-chain-10969069
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-men-jailed-after-horsemeat-mixed-with-beef-enters-food-chain-10969069
Teen guilty of killing man with a single punch
A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of the manslaughter of Polish man Arkadiusz Jozwik, who was attacked in Essex in August.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-found-guilty-of-killing-arkadiusz-jozwik-with-a-single-punch-10969068
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-found-guilty-of-killing-arkadiusz-jozwik-with-a-single-punch-10969068
Cyclist dies part way through RideLondon event
A man died while taking part in Prudential RideLondon over the weekend, the event's organisers have confirmed.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cyclist-dies-after-cardiac-arrest-part-way-through-ridelondon-event-10969031
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cyclist-dies-after-cardiac-arrest-part-way-through-ridelondon-event-10969031
Riot police sent in to Hertfordshire prison
Riot police have been sent in to deal with unrest at a prison in Hertfordshire, amid claims that two wings are "out of control".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/riot-police-sent-in-to-out-of-control-hertfordshire-prison-10969126
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/riot-police-sent-in-to-out-of-control-hertfordshire-prison-10969126
Policeman's 'dad dancing' dazzles festival-goers
A police officer has become an internet sensation after showing off his dance moves while patrolling Camp Bestival.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/policemans-dad-dancing-dazzles-festival-goers-at-camp-bestival-10969097
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/policemans-dad-dancing-dazzles-festival-goers-at-camp-bestival-10969097
What is social media and how did it grow so quickly?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/social-media-did-grow-quickly/
Game of Thrones script leaks online after hackers target HBO
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/game-thrones-script-leaks-online-hackers-target-hbo/
iPhone 8 design leaked by Apple's own code
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/iphone-8-design-leaked-apples-code/
Companion Horse Medical Coverage Options Expanding
Owners now have the option of purchasing insurance policies to cover some of companion horses' medical expenses.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39491
Low-Stress Horse Loading and Trailering
Trailering can be unnerving for some horses. Download this special report to learn how to keep your horse's trailering experience safe and stress-free.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39486
EEE Identified in Two West Central Wisconsin Fillies
One of the yearling Quarter Horse fillies died and the other was euthanized.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39490
Child sex doll seizures lead to paedophiles
Dozens of previously unknown suspected paedophiles have been identified through seizures of "anatomically accurate" child-like sex dolls.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/child-sex-doll-seizures-lead-police-to-unknown-paedophiles-10968902
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/child-sex-doll-seizures-lead-police-to-unknown-paedophiles-10968902
Fears over spike in male eating disorders
Images of "infeasible" body physiques circulated on social media may be behind a 70% rise in the number of men treated in hospital for eating disorders, an expert has warned.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fears-social-media-could-be-contributing-to-spike-in-male-eating-disorders-10968777
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fears-social-media-could-be-contributing-to-spike-in-male-eating-disorders-10968777
Three Michigan Horses Test Positive for WNV
The affected horses resided in Jackson, Livingston, and Missaukee counties. All three were euthanized.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39489
Ex-Royal Marine's bombs 'still in circulation'
A number of bombs made by a former Royal Marine jailed for terrorism offences are likely still in circulation and in the hands of dissident republican groups in Northern Ireland, police have warned.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ciaran-maxwell-bombs-made-by-former-royal-marine-likely-still-in-circulation-10963557
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ciaran-maxwell-bombs-made-by-former-royal-marine-likely-still-in-circulation-10963557
Late-Cut Hay Questions
The weather can halt early season hay production. Here’s what to remember if you only have access to late-cut hay.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39488
Terrorist Royal Marine jailed for 18 years
Ex-Royal Marine Ciaran Maxwell, who lived a double life as a bomb-maker for dissident Irish republicans, has been jailed for 18 years.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/terrorist-royal-marine-ciaran-maxwell-jailed-for-18-years-10968904
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/terrorist-royal-marine-ciaran-maxwell-jailed-for-18-years-10968904
Optometrist wins manslaughter appeal
An optometrist who failed to spot a brain condition in an eight-year-old boy who later died has won an appeal against her conviction for gross negligence manslaughter.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/optometrist-who-failed-to-spot-fatal-brain-condition-wins-conviction-appeal-10968840
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/optometrist-who-failed-to-spot-fatal-brain-condition-wins-conviction-appeal-10968840
New Nintendo 2DS XL review: A splendid revision of the best handheld console ever
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/new-nintendo-2ds-xl-review-splendid-revision-best-handheld-console/
Kids Company bosses face six-year boardroom ban
The founder and former trustees of Kids Company are facing company directorship bans of up to six years following a Government investigation into the charity’s collapse.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kids-company-bosses-face-bans-of-up-to-six-years-after-investigation-10968736
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kids-company-bosses-face-bans-of-up-to-six-years-after-investigation-10968736
Liverpool fans back safe standing areas
Liverpool supporters overwhelmingly back the introduction of safe standing areas in football grounds across the country, according to a new poll.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liverpool-fans-back-safe-standing-areas-in-english-football-grounds-10968682
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liverpool-fans-back-safe-standing-areas-in-english-football-grounds-10968682
Millions of people 'stuck' in the wrong job
Millions of workers are "stuck" in jobs where their talents are not being used, a study has found.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/millions-stuck-in-the-wrong-job-study-finds-10968708
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/millions-stuck-in-the-wrong-job-study-finds-10968708
How the Rising Trot Impacts the Horse's Back
Researchers have learned that force distribution changes dramatically when we sit and stand with the rhythm of the stride. Combined with proper saddle fit and structure, that can make a big difference in equine back health--for better, or for worse.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39487
Hackers take control of US voting machines in less than 90 minutes
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/hackers-take-control-us-voting-machines-less-90-minutes/
Number 10: Free movement to end in March 2019
Free movement of EU citizens to Britain will end when the country leaves the EU in March 2019, the PM's spokesman has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/free-movement-of-people-to-end-in-march-2019-pms-spokesman-says-10968663
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/free-movement-of-people-to-end-in-march-2019-pms-spokesman-says-10968663
'Serious injuries' after cabbie sprayed in eyes
A teenager has been arrested after a taxi driver had an unknown substance sprayed in his eyes, causing serious injuries.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-arrested-after-taxi-driver-sprayed-in-eyes-with-unknown-substance-10968523
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-arrested-after-taxi-driver-sprayed-in-eyes-with-unknown-substance-10968523
High Court rejects Iraq general's bid for Blair war prosecution
This is a breaking news story.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/high-court-rejects-iraq-generals-bid-for-blair-war-prosecution-10968585
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/high-court-rejects-iraq-generals-bid-for-blair-war-prosecution-10968585
Charlie Gard to be buried with toy monkeys
Charlie Gard will be buried with his stuffed toy monkeys, his family has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-will-be-buried-with-his-toy-monkeys-10968515
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-will-be-buried-with-his-toy-monkeys-10968515
Hammond: UK will not be tax haven after Brexit
The UK's economic model will remain "recognisably European" after Brexit, according to the Chancellor.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-will-not-be-tax-haven-after-brexit-hammond-says-10968530
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-will-not-be-tax-haven-after-brexit-hammond-says-10968530
Call for changes to unarranged overdraft fees
"Maintaining the status quo is not an option" when it comes to banks' unarranged overdraft charges, the UK's City watchdog has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fca-demands-fundamental-changes-to-unarranged-overdraft-fees-10968508
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fca-demands-fundamental-changes-to-unarranged-overdraft-fees-10968508
Apple removes VPN apps used to evade China's internet censorship
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/apple-removes-vpn-apps-used-evade-chinas-internet-censorship/
What will the iPhone 8 look like?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/will-iphone-8-look-like/
Sunday, 30 July 2017
Elderly woman strangled with own dog lead
An elderly woman has been seriously injured after being attacked with her own dog lead in the doorway of her home.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/elderly-woman-strangled-with-her-own-dog-lead-in-lambeth-10968421
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/elderly-woman-strangled-with-her-own-dog-lead-in-lambeth-10968421
Mental health plan will see 21,000 new posts
An expansion plan for NHS mental health services will see 21,000 new posts created, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mental-health-plan-will-see-creation-of-21000-posts-says-jeremy-hunt-10968391
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mental-health-plan-will-see-creation-of-21000-posts-says-jeremy-hunt-10968391
Snake bite victims must get treatment faster
British snake bite victims are risking permanent disability because they wait too long to get medical help, researchers say.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/snake-bite-victims-must-get-treatment-faster-10968382
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/snake-bite-victims-must-get-treatment-faster-10968382
HIV tests in high risk areas 'could save lives'
Researchers behind a new study into HIV testing say people in areas with high rates of the virus should be routinely screened for it at their local GP's surgery.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hiv-screening-in-high-risk-areas-could-save-lives-and-money-study-10968371
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hiv-screening-in-high-risk-areas-could-save-lives-and-money-study-10968371
Coin to remember VC hero of WWI
A new "precious metal" £5 coin is to honour the only person awarded the Victoria Cross twice during World War One.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/coin-to-remember-only-person-awarded-the-vc-twice-during-wwi-10967814
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/coin-to-remember-only-person-awarded-the-vc-twice-during-wwi-10967814
Drivers unworried by phone use penalties
Tougher penalties for drivers using mobile phones could be undermined by a shortage of traffic police officers, road safety experts have warned.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drivers-unworried-by-tougher-phone-use-penalty-10968373
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drivers-unworried-by-tougher-phone-use-penalty-10968373
FT journalists may strike over gender pay gap
Financial Times' journalists could strike over the gender pay gap at the newspaper amid fury that female journalists are being paid 13% less than male colleagues.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ft-journalists-may-strike-over-gender-pay-gap-10968055
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ft-journalists-may-strike-over-gender-pay-gap-10968055
Teen charged with attacking police after protest
A teenager has been charged with attacking two police officers during clashes in east London.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-charged-with-attacking-police-after-protest-over-rashan-charles-death-10967901
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-charged-with-attacking-police-after-protest-over-rashan-charles-death-10967901
Help Prevent West Nile Virus: It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate
The AAEP recognizes the WNV vaccine as a core vaccine and recommends horses receive at least one dose annually.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39483
Sunday Times sacks columnist and apologises
The Sunday Times has sacked a columnist in Ireland who sparked controversy with comments about high-profile women at the BBC.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sunday-times-sacks-kevin-myers-over-comments-on-jewish-bbc-presenters-10967696
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sunday-times-sacks-kevin-myers-over-comments-on-jewish-bbc-presenters-10967696
LoveHomeSwap sold to Wyndham in £40m deal
LoveHomeSwap, one of the UK's best-known sharing economy start-ups, is close to being sold to the American hotels giant Wyndham in a £40m deal.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lovehomeswap-founder-cashes-in-with-16340m-wyndham-takeover-10967598
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lovehomeswap-founder-cashes-in-with-16340m-wyndham-takeover-10967598
Teen double rape: Man charged over first attack
A man has been charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted twice on the same night in Birmingham.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-double-rape-man-charged-over-first-attack-in-birmingham-10967557
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-double-rape-man-charged-over-first-attack-in-birmingham-10967557
UKVDL Map of the Month: R. equi
Rhodococcus equi is the most serious cause of bacterial pneumonia in foals 4 to 6 months old.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39468
New Technique Tests Horse Urine for 100+ Drugs
The automatic test's short run time enables a high throughput with minimal labor requirements, researchers say.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39484
Earl tries to stop Diana tapes being broadcast
Princess Diana's brother has reportedly pleaded with Channel 4 not to broadcast video tapes of his sister speaking about her personal life, for fear of the distress it will cause Princes William and Harry.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/earl-spencer-pleads-with-channel-4-not-to-broadcast-diana-tapes-10967308
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/earl-spencer-pleads-with-channel-4-not-to-broadcast-diana-tapes-10967308
Why whisky lovers should worry about Brexit
First it was chlorinated chickens - now there are fears of an influx of sub-standard whisky if the UK strikes a trade deal with the US after Brexit.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/why-anyone-who-likes-a-wee-dram-of-whisky-should-be-worried-about-brexit-10967285
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/why-anyone-who-likes-a-wee-dram-of-whisky-should-be-worried-about-brexit-10967285
House on sale for £1 - but dare you step inside?
Fancy snapping up a house with three bedrooms and a bathroom for just £1?
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/house-on-sale-for-1631-but-dare-you-step-inside-10967290
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/house-on-sale-for-1631-but-dare-you-step-inside-10967290
Saturday, 29 July 2017
Bride to be given away by lung donor's stepdad
A mother whose life was saved by a double lung transplant has struck up a deep and emotional friendship with the family of her donor - and is to be given away at her forthcoming wedding by her donor's stepfather.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bride-to-be-given-away-by-her-lung-donors-stepdad-10967193
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bride-to-be-given-away-by-her-lung-donors-stepdad-10967193
What is cryptocurrency?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/cryptocurrency/
10 of the most affordable and reliable external hard drives of 2017
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/10-affordable-reliable-external-hard-drives-2017/
Cabinet rift over free movement post-Brexit
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has caused a fresh Cabinet rift over Brexit by dismissing claims a consensus had been reached on free movement of people.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cabinet-rift-over-free-movement-deal-post-brexit-10967163
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cabinet-rift-over-free-movement-deal-post-brexit-10967163
'The fire is still raging' - Grenfell family in limbo
Maher Khoudair settles with a little effort into his chair. He puts his crutches nearby. They stay within easy reach.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/disabled-grenfell-father-its-no-life-in-a-four-star-hotel-10967165
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/disabled-grenfell-father-its-no-life-in-a-four-star-hotel-10967165
Rashan Charles vigil told police seen as a 'gang'
Young people unable to get justice for deaths in custody will begin to retaliate as they see police as acting like a "gang", according to a campaigner at a protest for Rashan Charles.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rashan-charles-campaigner-police-seen-as-a-gang-10966679
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rashan-charles-campaigner-police-seen-as-a-gang-10966679
Q&A: Controlling Parasites in Horses
Learn when to deworm horses, why fecal egg counts are recommended, and more.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39480
Crane collapses into former Primark building
Shops and homes have been evacuated after a crane collapsed into a former Primark store.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crane-collapses-into-former-primark-building-in-reading-10966535
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crane-collapses-into-former-primark-building-in-reading-10966535
Woman airlifted by Prince William's crew dies
A woman who was taken to hospital by an air ambulance crew that included Prince William has died.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-airlifted-by-prince-williams-air-ambulance-crew-dies-in-hospital-after-police-van-crash-10966262
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-airlifted-by-prince-williams-air-ambulance-crew-dies-in-hospital-after-police-van-crash-10966262
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Veronica Bill
Veronica Bill is studying the relationship between forage chemical composition and equine digestion and nutrition.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39470
Quick Fixes to Improve Horse Pastures
While substantial improvements are long-term endeavors, some quick fixes can improve pastures in six weeks or less.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39467
Howzat! England stars take Tube to Test match
England's cricketers have posted pictures of themselves travelling by Tube to their Test match on social media.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/england-cricket-stars-travel-by-tube-to-south-africa-test-match-10966072
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/england-cricket-stars-travel-by-tube-to-south-africa-test-match-10966072
London Mayor: Labour should be anti-Brexit
Labour should adopt an anti-Brexit position in its next manifesto, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-should-adopt-anti-brexit-manifesto-says-london-mayor-sadiq-khan-10966040
Two men arrested over rapes of 14-year-old girl
Two men have been arrested in connection with two separate rape attacks on a 14-year-old girl in Birmingham.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-men-arrested-over-separate-rapes-of-14-year-old-girl-in-birmingham-10966096
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-men-arrested-over-separate-rapes-of-14-year-old-girl-in-birmingham-10966096
Missing girl, 5, believed to be with wanted father
A five-year-old girl who has been reported missing is believed to be with her father, who is wanted by police for failing to appear in court.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/missing-five-year-old-molly-owens-believed-to-be-with-wanted-father-10965999
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Friday, 28 July 2017
British hacker Lauri Love: I'd rather kill myself than go to a US prison
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/29/british-hacker-lauri-love-rather-kill-go-us-prison/
Brit soldier who fought IS arrested in Turkey
A former British soldier who went to Syria to fight Islamic State has been arrested in Turkey.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-soldier-joe-robinson-arrested-in-turkey-for-battling-is-10965975
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-soldier-joe-robinson-arrested-in-turkey-for-battling-is-10965975
Protesters clash with police over man's death
A protest over the death of Rashan Charles who died after being chased by police erupted into violent clashes last night.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/protesters-clash-with-police-over-death-of-rashan-charles-10965963
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Six UK festivals to set up free drug tests
Festivalgoers who want to take drugs with them can have their substances tested as part of a controversial new scheme being run this summer.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-festivals-set-up-free-drug-tests-to-reduce-deaths-10965957
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-festivals-set-up-free-drug-tests-to-reduce-deaths-10965957
Man charged over acid attack in east London
A man has been charged following an acid attack in east London which left two people with "life-changing" injuries.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-charged-over-acid-attack-in-east-london-10965954
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-charged-over-acid-attack-in-east-london-10965954
Diversity star Rob Anker dies in 'car crash'
Former Diversity dancer and Britain's Got Talent winner Rob Anker has died after reportedly being involved in a car crash in Canada.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/diversity-star-rob-anker-dies-in-car-collision-in-canada-10965951
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/diversity-star-rob-anker-dies-in-car-collision-in-canada-10965951
Gang jailed for £400,000 raid on Terry's mansion
Four men who raided John Terry's mansion and stole over £400,000 of designer goods have been jailed for a total of nearly 28 years.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gang-jailed-for-163400000-raid-on-john-terrys-mansion-10965516
USEF Board Approves Strict Horse Welfare Penalties
These guidelines are designed to advise the USEF Hearing Committee in the types and ranges of penalties to render in horse welfare and safety cases.
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CCTV images after girl raped twice in one night
Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after a girl was raped twice in separate attacks within the space of a few hours.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-release-cctv-images-after-girl-was-raped-twice-in-birmingham-10965674
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-release-cctv-images-after-girl-was-raped-twice-in-birmingham-10965674
Bad spelling gives away officer's smear campaign
A police officer who made false reports against an innocent man has been jailed for more than three years after being caught out by his bad spelling.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bad-spelling-gives-away-dyslexic-police-officers-dirty-tricks-campaign-10965495
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bad-spelling-gives-away-dyslexic-police-officers-dirty-tricks-campaign-10965495
Terminally ill Charlie Gard dies in hospice
Charlie Gard has died following his near year-long battle with a rare genetic disease.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/terminally-ill-charlie-gard-dies-in-hospice-10965654
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/terminally-ill-charlie-gard-dies-in-hospice-10965654
How to delete your Twitter account
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/delete-twitter-account/
What is Bitcoin, what affects its price and what is it used for?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/bitcoin-everything-need-know/
Grenfell: 82 tower blocks fail new fire checks
The Government has ordered an independent review into building regulations after 82 tower blocks failed new fire safety checks.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-82-tower-blocks-fail-new-fire-safety-checks-10965572
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-82-tower-blocks-fail-new-fire-safety-checks-10965572
The biceps billionaire: Why it doesn't matter to Amazon's Jeff Bezos that's he not the world's richest man any more
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/28/biceps-billionaire-doesnt-matter-jeff-bezos-not-worlds-richest/
New HBLB Equine Science Research, Education Awards in 2017
Also, the HBLB announced that the application round for awards to start in 2018 is now open.
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BLM Seeks Comment on Eastern Nevada Horse Gather EA
The BLM plans to gather and remove wild horses from within and outside the Antelope and Triple B wild horse complexes in Eastern Nevada.
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Diamond rings worth over £2m stolen in Chelsea
A manhunt is under way for two men believed to have stolen three diamond rings with a collective value of over £2m from a Chelsea art fair.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/daylight-robbery-diamond-rings-worth-over-1632m-stolen-from-chelsea-art-fair-10965387
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/daylight-robbery-diamond-rings-worth-over-1632m-stolen-from-chelsea-art-fair-10965387
Briton convicted in Germany of major cyberattack
A British man has been convicted of carrying out a mercenary cyberattack on Deutsche Telekom last year.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-convicted-in-germany-of-deutsche-telekom-cyberattack-10965297
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-convicted-in-germany-of-deutsche-telekom-cyberattack-10965297
Ireland will not 'design border for Brexiteers'
Ireland is opposed to an "economic border" with Northern Ireland and will not help Britain design one, PM Leo Varadkar has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ireland-will-not-design-border-for-brexiteers-leo-varadkar-says-10965405
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ireland-will-not-design-border-for-brexiteers-leo-varadkar-says-10965405
Utah Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Salt Lake County. Officials are encouraging owners to vaccinate horses.
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Police seize fake IT equipment worth up to £1m
Police have seized more than 1,000 counterfeit items of computer hardware, which could potentially have fetched almost £1m.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-seize-fake-it-equipment-worth-up-to-1631m-10965166
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-seize-fake-it-equipment-worth-up-to-1631m-10965166
William's crew airlifts woman hit by police van
Prince William has taken part in the rescue of a woman in her 50s who was hit by a marked police van on his last shift as an air ambulance pilot.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-williams-crew-airlifts-woman-hit-by-police-van-on-royals-final-shift-10965179
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-williams-crew-airlifts-woman-hit-by-police-van-on-royals-final-shift-10965179
Serial robber jailed after DNA found on beer can
A "bully" who carried out a series of knifepoint robberies in Birmingham has been jailed after police tracked him down through saliva found on a beer can.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/serial-robber-tyrone-dorsett-jailed-after-dna-found-on-beer-can-10965199
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/serial-robber-tyrone-dorsett-jailed-after-dna-found-on-beer-can-10965199
Man denies Grenfell Tower fire fraud
A man accused of pretending his family died in the Grenfell Tower disaster to get compensation has pleaded not guilty.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fraud-suspect-anh-nhu-nguyen-denies-charges-at-crown-court-hearing-10965107
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fraud-suspect-anh-nhu-nguyen-denies-charges-at-crown-court-hearing-10965107
Forage-Only Diet a 'Win' for Standardbred Racehorses
The key is to ensure the hay, haylage, or grass has enough high-energy nutrient value to cover the horse's needs, researchers say.
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Government rejects Irish Sea border proposal
The Government will not accept a border between Northern Ireland and Great Britain after Brexit, the Chancellor has said, rejecting a Dublin proposal for a border in the Irish Sea.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hammond-rejects-dublins-plan-for-irish-sea-border-after-brexit-10965110
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hammond-rejects-dublins-plan-for-irish-sea-border-after-brexit-10965110
Apple's iPod through the ages - in pictures
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/apples-ipod-ages-pictures/
Crossrail contractors fined £1m over death
Contractors working on Crossrail have been fined more than £1m over the death of a worker and two other incidents.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crossrail-contractors-fined-1631m-over-death-of-worker-10965145
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crossrail-contractors-fined-1631m-over-death-of-worker-10965145
Apple kills iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/28/apple-kills-ipod-nano-ipod-shuffle/
The Jump dropped for one year by Channel 4
Channel 4 has announced its winter sports TV contest The Jump will be taking a break in 2018.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-jump-dropped-for-one-year-by-channel-4-10964915
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-jump-dropped-for-one-year-by-channel-4-10964915
British diver dies exploring sunken ocean liner
Tributes have been paid to a "hugely respected and well-liked" British scuba diver who died off the US coast.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-diver-steven-slater-dies-exploring-sunken-ocean-liner-10964904
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-diver-steven-slater-dies-exploring-sunken-ocean-liner-10964904
Govt 'dragging heels' over post-Brexit funding
Council leaders say the Government is dragging its heels over a promise to replace billions of pounds of European funding after Brexit.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-dragging-its-heels-over-post-brexit-funding-say-council-leaders-10964848
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-dragging-its-heels-over-post-brexit-funding-say-council-leaders-10964848
Thursday, 27 July 2017
Fire safety flaws 'in hundreds of tower blocks'
Hundreds of tower blocks across England have fire safety flaws including broken fire doors and holes, new figures show in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hundreds-of-tower-blocks-fail-fire-safety-checks-investigation-reveals-10964772
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hundreds-of-tower-blocks-fail-fire-safety-checks-investigation-reveals-10964772
Tories pressure Corbyn over student debt
The Tories are stepping up their campaign to discredit Jeremy Corbyn's pre-election pledge to "deal with" student debt.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tories-keep-up-pressure-on-corbyn-over-student-debt-promise-10964683
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tories-keep-up-pressure-on-corbyn-over-student-debt-promise-10964683
Consumer confidence back at Brexit vote low
Consumer confidence has returned to a level not seen since the immediate aftermath of the shock Brexit vote, according to a closely-watched survey.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/consumer-confidence-back-at-brexit-vote-low-gfk-survey-10964049
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/consumer-confidence-back-at-brexit-vote-low-gfk-survey-10964049
Gone in 60 minutes: From Ferrari to fireball
A driver has narrowly escaped after catastrophically crashing his £200,000 Ferrari - just an hour after he bought the luxury car.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/driver-turns-new-ferrari-into-fireball-in-60-minutes-10964769
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/driver-turns-new-ferrari-into-fireball-in-60-minutes-10964769
Amazon's Jeff Bezos briefly overtakes Bill Gates as richest man in the world
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/amazons-jeff-bezos-briefly-overtakes-bill-gates-richest-man/
Man with knife and crossbow tasered by police
A man armed with a crossbow and knife has been tasered by police in Manchester city centre.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-with-knife-and-crossbow-tasered-by-police-in-manchester-10964491
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-with-knife-and-crossbow-tasered-by-police-in-manchester-10964491
Kentucky Confirms Second Equine WNV Case for 2017
The unvaccinated 18-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Franklin County is recovering.
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Timeline: Parents' battle to save Charlie Gard
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/timeline-parents-battle-to-save-charlie-gard-10964506
Time-Saving Tips: Horse Barn Chores
Our staff and sources share ways you can save time and reduce the hassle of barn chores.
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Manslaughter charges possible over Grenfell fire
Police investigating the Grenfell Tower fire say there are grounds to suspect corporate manslaughter may have been committed.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fire-grounds-for-corporate-manslaughter-charges-10964307
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fire-grounds-for-corporate-manslaughter-charges-10964307
Teenager raped twice in separate attacks
A 15-year-old girl who flagged down a car for help after she was raped in Birmingham was raped again by the driver who pulled over.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenage-rape-victim-raped-again-by-driver-she-flagged-down-for-help-10964128
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenage-rape-victim-raped-again-by-driver-she-flagged-down-for-help-10964128
How Do Horses Learn Differently Than Humans?
Dr. Camie Heleski offers insight on how horse and human brains differ.
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7 things you didn't know about Jeff Bezos, now the world's richest person
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Help for the Herd Bound Horse
The University of Kentucky's Dr. Camie Heleski offers advice for handling buddy-sour horses.
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First Mercury Prize nomination for Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is up against acts including Stormzy and Alt-J in the battle for this year's Mercury Prize.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mercury-prize-ed-sheeran-faces-acts-including-stormzy-and-the-xx-for-album-award-10963800
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mercury-prize-ed-sheeran-faces-acts-including-stormzy-and-the-xx-for-album-award-10963800
Charlie to 'inevitably' die shortly in hospice
A judge has approved a plan to withdraw Charlie Gard's life support and let him "inevitably" die shortly.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-to-inevitably-die-shortly-10964114
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-to-inevitably-die-shortly-10964114
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos overtakes Bill Gates as world's richest person
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/amazon-boss-jeff-bezos-overtakes-bill-gates-worlds-richest-person/
Premier League lands 'game-changing' court order in war on illegal streaming
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/premier-league-lands-game-changing-court-order-war-illegal-streaming/
Mother jailed for killing two-year-old daughter
A young mother who murdered her two-year-old daughter in a "wicked and appalling" act has been ordered to serve at least 16 years in prison.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cody-anne-jackson-jailed-for-murdering-her-two-year-old-daughter-10963923
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cody-anne-jackson-jailed-for-murdering-her-two-year-old-daughter-10963923
Agencies missed radicalisation of teen boys
Opportunities were missed to prevent the radicalisation of two boys who went to Syria to fight with jihadists and died, a report says.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/agencies-missed-radicalisation-of-abdullah-and-jaffar-deghayes-10963842
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/agencies-missed-radicalisation-of-abdullah-and-jaffar-deghayes-10963842
Minnesota Horse Tests Positive for Rabies
The horse from Benton County is the state's first equine rabies case of 2017.
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'Team deviant' blamed for helicopter sex video
A police officer who was in a force helicopter while a couple were filmed having sex has denied knowing it was happening and blamed a colleague known as the "team deviant".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-officer-blames-team-deviant-for-helicopter-sex-video-10963962
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-officer-blames-team-deviant-for-helicopter-sex-video-10963962
PM: Tories 'wrong' in the past on gay rights
The Conservative Party has been "wrong" on gay rights in the past, but has "come a long way" on the issue, Theresa May has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tories-wrong-in-the-past-on-gay-rights-theresa-may-says-10963912
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tories-wrong-in-the-past-on-gay-rights-theresa-may-says-10963912
Teen accused of deadly punch: 'I was scared'
A teenage boy accused of killing a drunk Polish man with a "superman punch" has told a jury he hit him to "defend my friend".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenager-accused-of-deadly-punch-i-was-scared-and-defending-friend-10963838
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenager-accused-of-deadly-punch-i-was-scared-and-defending-friend-10963838
Twitter revenue drops further as user growth stalls
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/twitter-revenue-drops-user-growth-stalls/
100th Equine Diagnostic, Research Seminar is Sept. 27
A mini-symposium will focus on "Ensuring the Golden Years: Problems and Care of Old Horses."
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Humans Might Be to Blame for Some Horse-Related Injuries
Of the so-called human-generated injuries, 63% were considered preventable by riding safety experts.
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Rush hour crush: The UK’s most overcrowded trains
Few people relish the rush hour commute.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/do-you-travel-on-one-of-the-uks-most-overcrowded-trains-10963560
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/do-you-travel-on-one-of-the-uks-most-overcrowded-trains-10963560
Cyber criminal who laundered £3bn in bitcoin arrested in Greece
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/cyber-criminal-laundered-3bn-bitcoin-arrested-greece/
Walkie Talkie building sold for record £1.3bn
A Hong Kong firm has snapped up London's landmark Walkie Talkie skyscraper for a record £1.3bn.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/walkie-talkie-building-sold-to-hong-kong-firm-for-a-record-16313bn-10963767
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/walkie-talkie-building-sold-to-hong-kong-firm-for-a-record-16313bn-10963767
Man shot and stabbed to death for his Rolex
Robbers have shot and stabbed to death a man as they stole his Rolex watch in southeast London, police say.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-shot-and-stabbed-to-death-for-his-rolex-in-greenwich-10963687
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-shot-and-stabbed-to-death-for-his-rolex-in-greenwich-10963687
Govt defends Brexit migration study timing
The Government has insisted six months is "plenty of time" to consider the results of a major immigration study before new post-Brexit policies are put into place.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/govt-insists-it-has-plenty-of-time-to-consider-brexit-migration-study-10963694
Samsung to overtake Apple with record profits despite scandals
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/samsung-overtake-apple-record-profits-despite-scandals/
AstraZeneca's Mystic lung cancer drug trial falters
AstraZeneca's share price plunged after the drugmaker reported a major setback in trials of a new lung cancer treatment.
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Google trials autoplay videos in search results
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/google-trials-autoplay-videos-search-results/
Violence in prisons surges to new high
Violence across prisons in England and Wales has surged to a new high, Ministry of Justice figures show.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prison-violence-hits-new-high-as-71-inmates-are-freed-in-error-10963650
Firms clamour for clarity from migration study
Unrestricted immigration from the European Union was a driving factor in the Brexit vote, so one might ask why the Government is only now commissioning a report into its impact on the UK economy.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/businesses-clamour-for-clarity-from-long-overdue-migration-study-10963569
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/businesses-clamour-for-clarity-from-long-overdue-migration-study-10963569
Lloyds stung £1bn by PPI and mortgage arrears
Lloyds has taken a near £1bn hit - revealing it has set aside another £700m for PPI claims and £283m over mortgage arrears errors.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lloyds-stung-1631bn-by-ppi-and-mortgage-arrears-10963521
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lloyds-stung-1631bn-by-ppi-and-mortgage-arrears-10963521
Revenue soars, profits dip at Sky News owner
Sky has announced plans to create hundreds of technology jobs as it reported a dip in full-year profits prompted by a spike in the cost of broadcasting live Premier League football.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-unveils-plan-to-create-300-tech-jobs-as-annual-profits-slip-10963494
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-unveils-plan-to-create-300-tech-jobs-as-annual-profits-slip-10963494
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Prince pens letter as he leaves Air Ambulance
Prince William has written a newspaper article to thank his colleagues at the East Anglian Air Ambulance as he prepares to clock on for his final shift.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-william-writes-tribute-to-colleagues-as-he-leaves-air-ambulance-10963394
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-william-writes-tribute-to-colleagues-as-he-leaves-air-ambulance-10963394
Noon deadline for deciding where Charlie dies
Charlie Gard's parents have until noon today to come to an arrangement with their son's doctors over his care, or else he will be taken to a hospice to die.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-noon-deadline-for-deciding-where-baby-dies-10962991
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-noon-deadline-for-deciding-where-baby-dies-10962991
Tests mean personalised breast cancer care
A new blood test that can detect changes to tumour DNA could lead to life-extending treatments for women with late stage breast cancer.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-tests-offer-personalised-treatment-for-late-stage-breast-cancer-patients-10963418
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-tests-offer-personalised-treatment-for-late-stage-breast-cancer-patients-10963418
Should we really complete course of antibiotics?
For years patients have been told to "complete the course" of antibiotics or risk resistance but some experts are now saying that the opposite is true.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/should-we-really-complete-course-of-antibiotics-10963397
Car industry: 'growth stalling' as Brexit looms
The UK car sector has issued a fresh plea for Brexit trade clarity, warning that "growth is stalling" with long-term production targets and investment at risk.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/car-industry-warns-growth-is-stalling-as-output-falls-ahead-of-brexit-10962938
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/car-industry-warns-growth-is-stalling-as-output-falls-ahead-of-brexit-10962938
Govt to look at impact of ending free movement
A major study has been ordered by the Government to look at the economic impact of ending free movement of EU workers.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/govt-orders-study-looking-at-impact-of-ending-free-movement-from-eu-10963348
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/govt-orders-study-looking-at-impact-of-ending-free-movement-from-eu-10963348
'Unacceptable risk' of post-Brexit arrest warrant gap
Britain needs an arrangement on the European Arrest Warrant in place for Brexit if it wants to avoid an "unacceptable risk", a Lords report has warned.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/arrest-warrant-gap-after-brexit-would-pose-unacceptable-risk-10963082
Saliva-Based Tapeworm Test Available to U.S. Horse Owners
The test is designed to detect evidence of tapeworms in horses’ saliva and help guide dewormings.
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Facebook revenue soars as mobile advertising sales boom
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/26/facebook-revenue-soars-mobile-advertising-sales-boom/
Girl, 16, found dead on railway track in Kent
A 16-year-old girl whose body was found on railway tracks in Kent is thought to have been electrocuted.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-16-found-dead-on-railway-tracks-in-kent-10963140
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-16-found-dead-on-railway-tracks-in-kent-10963140
Health Alert: EEE, WEE, VEE
Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., shares what owners need to know about Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan equine encephalitis, their clinical signs, and treatment and prevention methods.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/33331
'Not enough support' for Grenfell children
The trauma being experienced by many children living near Grenfell Tower is immense - and those supporting them say their families are not getting enough help.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/not-enough-support-for-children-affected-by-grenfell-tower-fire-10963166
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/not-enough-support-for-children-affected-by-grenfell-tower-fire-10963166
Stalemate over care for Charlie's final days
Charlie Gard's parents have been given a deadline over his end of life care, after they failed to reach an agreement with Great Ormond Street Hospital.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/stalemate-over-care-for-charlie-gards-final-days-10962991
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/stalemate-over-care-for-charlie-gards-final-days-10962991
USEF Approves Further Investigation Into Depo-Provera Use
The board also approved a ban on injectable magnesium sulfate and will assess pergolide use for PPID horses.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39466
Lloyds to repay £300m in mortgage arrears
Lloyds Banking Group is to repay nearly £300m to about 600,000 customers over failings in the way it applied mortgage arrears policies, in the latest scandal to hit the UK’s biggest high street lender.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lloyds-to-repay-163300m-to-customers-over-mortgage-arrears-errors-10963057
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lloyds-to-repay-163300m-to-customers-over-mortgage-arrears-errors-10963057
Etheridge drops out of UKIP leadership race
UKIP MEP Bill Etheridge has dropped out of the leadership race, warning against the risk of extremism within the party and what he called an obsession with Islam among some members.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ukip-mep-bill-etheridge-drops-out-of-leadership-race-10962909
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ukip-mep-bill-etheridge-drops-out-of-leadership-race-10962909
Love lives of the rich and the famous: verified Twitter users have their own dating app
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/26/love-lives-rich-famous-verified-twitter-users-have-dating-app/
New AHS Vaccine Design Showing Promise
Researchers tested a vaccine created with "reverse genetics" with positive results.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39465
Travel safe to most of Tunisia - Foreign Office
Britain is no longer advising against travel to most of Tunisia, including Tunis and other major tourist destinations, the Foreign Office has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/holiday-makers-can-return-to-tunisia-after-travel-advice-change-10962733
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/holiday-makers-can-return-to-tunisia-after-travel-advice-change-10962733
How To Pick a Horse's Hoof
New to horses? Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to safely clean a horse's hoof.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/37463
Nintendo's Switch console returns company to profit
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/26/nintendos-switch-console-returns-company-profit/
Moment pair fought off robbers as husband shot
A wife whose husband was shot three times as they fought off robbers during a violent attack says she feared for her life.
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How Can I Keep My Senior Horse With PPID Cool?
An owner seeks advice on managing a senior horse with Cushing's disease during a heat wave.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39464
Google's Waze launches navigation app for car dashboards
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/26/googles-waze-launches-navigation-app-car-dashboards/
Funeral for youngest Manchester bomb victim
The funeral of Saffie Rose Roussos, the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena bombing, is taking place at the city's cathedral.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saffie-roussos-funeral-of-youngest-victim-of-manchester-bombing-10962700
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saffie-roussos-funeral-of-youngest-victim-of-manchester-bombing-10962700
Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The affected horse was not vaccinated against EEE.
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Inventing electric cars is just the easy part
When the automotive revolution kicked off at the beginning of the 20th century, the dominant technology wasn't petrol - it was electric.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/inventing-electric-cars-is-easy-now-uk-needs-to-reshape-itself-10962584
Gove rules out imports of US chlorine chicken
Britain will not accept imports of chlorine-washed chicken in pursuit of a trade deal with the US after Brexit, Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gove-rules-out-imports-of-us-chlorine-chicken-in-post-brexit-trade-deal-10962562
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gove-rules-out-imports-of-us-chlorine-chicken-in-post-brexit-trade-deal-10962562
Condition Friesians With Unique Physical Challenges in Mind
Researchers found that Friesians benefit from different exercise regimens and warmup durations based on their anaerobic thresholds.
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Brexit spurs JP Morgan to merge private bank
The Wall Street banking giant JP Morgan is drawing up plans to merge its UK-based private banking arm into its wider European wealth operation ahead of the UK's departure from the EU.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-spurs-jp-morgan-to-merge-private-bank-10962301
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-spurs-jp-morgan-to-merge-private-bank-10962301
Uber to charge riders for returning lost phones and wallets
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/26/uber-charge-riders-returning-lost-phones-wallets/
Sally Anne Bowman killer admits another rape
A former chef already serving a life sentence for the brutal rape and murder of Sally Anne Bowman has admitted raping another woman.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sally-anne-bowman-killer-mark-dixie-admits-another-rape-13-years-before-10962306
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sally-anne-bowman-killer-mark-dixie-admits-another-rape-13-years-before-10962306
Retro technology the smartphone made obsolete
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/05/21/retro-objects-the-smartphone-made-obsolete/
Mike Ashley wins High Court fight over £15m deal
Mike Ashley has won a High Court battle against an investment banker who claimed he was owed £14m by the Sports Direct tycoon.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sports-direct-boss-mike-ashley-wins-high-court-fight-over-16315m-deal-10962282
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sports-direct-boss-mike-ashley-wins-high-court-fight-over-16315m-deal-10962282
Employment tribunal fees unlawful
Unison has won a "landmark" court victory against the Government over fees for taking claims to an employment tribunal.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/employment-tribunal-fees-unlawful-court-rules-10962273
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/employment-tribunal-fees-unlawful-court-rules-10962273
What is SpaceX and is it the future of space exploration?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/spacex-future-space-exploration/
Teen girl 'tried to get weapons for UK attack'
A 17-year-old girl has been charged with terror offences after allegedly arranging to receive weapons in order to conduct an attack in the UK.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenage-girl-tried-to-get-weapons-for-uk-terror-attack-10962242
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenage-girl-tried-to-get-weapons-for-uk-terror-attack-10962242
Slight improvement as UK economy grows 0.3%
The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the three months to June - up from 0.2% in the previous quarter, official figures show.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/slight-improvement-as-uk-economy-grows-03-10962239
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/slight-improvement-as-uk-economy-grows-03-10962239
When you need to spend your old £1 coins by
Consumers have less than three months to spend, bank or donate their old £1 coins before shops can refuse them.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/deadline-looms-for-when-you-need-to-spend-your-old-1631-coin-by-10962132
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/deadline-looms-for-when-you-need-to-spend-your-old-1631-coin-by-10962132
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
The best Chromebooks to buy in 2017
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/best-chromebooks-buy-2017/
Revealed: UK's most annoying office buzzwords
If you've ever worked in an office, you'll likely be familiar with at least some of the vacuous phrases on this list.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/what-are-the-10-most-irritating-office-buzzwords-in-the-uk-10962099
New 'acid attack' targets two men in London
Two men have been taken to hospital after a "suspected acid attack" in east London.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-acid-attack-targets-two-men-in-bethnal-green-east-london-10962097
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-acid-attack-targets-two-men-in-bethnal-green-east-london-10962097
Petrol and diesel cars banned from 2040
Diesel drivers on congested highways are to face new pollution taxes from 2020 - as the Government signals the end of the road for diesel and petrol cars by 2040.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/petrol-and-diesel-cars-banned-from-uk-roads-by-2040-10962075
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/petrol-and-diesel-cars-banned-from-uk-roads-by-2040-10962075
US doctor in Charlie Gard case speaks out
The US doctor at the heart of legal arguments over Charlie Gard has spoken publicly for the first time since the case ended.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/us-doctor-dr-michio-hirano-speaks-out-in-charlie-gard-case-10962056
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/us-doctor-dr-michio-hirano-speaks-out-in-charlie-gard-case-10962056
US doctor: Unlikely therapy would help Charlie
The US doctor at the heart of legal arguments over Charlie Gard has spoken publicly for the first time since the case ended.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dr-michio-hirano-says-therapy-unlikely-to-help-charlie-gard-10962056
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dr-michio-hirano-says-therapy-unlikely-to-help-charlie-gard-10962056
Grenfell residents tell judge 'we need someone real'
Angry Grenfell residents have told the inquiry chair they "need someone real" and questioned his ability to "do them justice" in the final meeting ahead of the investigation.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/angry-grenfell-residents-tell-judge-we-need-someone-real-10961933
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/angry-grenfell-residents-tell-judge-we-need-someone-real-10961933
Charlie Gard's parents in urgent plea for help
The parents of terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard have pleaded for help from doctors to take him home to die.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-in-urgent-plea-for-help-to-take-son-home-to-die-10962006
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-in-urgent-plea-for-help-to-take-son-home-to-die-10962006
Water-Wise Tips for Horse Owners
In most parts of North America it’s that rare time of year when we stop thinking there is too much rain and start worrying that we aren’t getting enough. Here are some tips for horse owners on how you can use water wisely throughout the summer.
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Why Do Horses Have to Learn Tasks on Both Sides?
Have you taught a horse a task on his left but had him be clueless about it on his right? Dr. Camie Heleski explains.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39460
Armed man in hostage situation near Oldham
An armed man is believed to be locked inside a property, along with a woman and two children, Greater Manchester Police say.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/armed-man-in-hostage-situation-in-shaw-near-oldham-10961902
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/armed-man-in-hostage-situation-in-shaw-near-oldham-10961902
Top cricket ground aims to go plastic-free
In the time it takes England fast bowler Stuart Broad to bowl an over, the equivalent of four rubbish trucks' worth of plastic is dumped into the ocean.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kia-oval-cricket-ground-aims-to-go-plastic-free-in-three-years-10961701
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kia-oval-cricket-ground-aims-to-go-plastic-free-in-three-years-10961701
Dog Food Blamed for Assateague Pony Death
The mare reportedly consumed a large quantities dog food, which caused an impaction and deadly ruptured intestine.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39459
The 'key obstacle' stopping Charlie going home
Charlie Gard's parents have accused Great Ormond Street Hospital of putting "obstacles in the way" of him going home to die.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-great-ormond-street-on-the-key-obstacle-stopping-him-going-home-to-die-10961542
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-great-ormond-street-on-the-key-obstacle-stopping-him-going-home-to-die-10961542
Google launches SOS alerts to help users during crises
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/25/google-launches-sos-alerts-help-users-crises/
Eight penguins killed by fox at Chessington zoo
Eight penguins have been killed by a fox in their water enclosure at Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eight-penguins-killed-by-fox-at-chessington-world-of-adventures-10961426
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eight-penguins-killed-by-fox-at-chessington-world-of-adventures-10961426
Poll Recap: Beating the Heat in Horse Barns
Of the 630 respondents, 323 (51%) said they use fans to keep horse barns cool during the summer.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39456
Palace announces Prince Philip's last engagement
The Duke of Edinburgh's final official royal engagement before retirement has been announced.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-philips-final-official-engagement-announced-10961517
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-philips-final-official-engagement-announced-10961517
iPhone 8: Rumours, release date and everything you need to know
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/iphone-8-release-date-rumours-everything-need-know/
Trump working on 'major trade deal' with UK
Donald Trump is working on a "major" post-Brexit trade deal with the UK that could be "very big", the US President has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/trump-says-he-is-working-on-major-trade-deal-with-uk-10961334
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/trump-says-he-is-working-on-major-trade-deal-with-uk-10961334
NHS England vacancies rise by 10% in a year
The number of vacant full-time positions in the NHS has risen 10% in the last year, fuelling concerns that a burgeoning recruitment crisis could impact on patient safety.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-england-vacancies-rise-by-10-in-a-year-10960284
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-england-vacancies-rise-by-10-in-a-year-10960284
South Carolina Confirms First Equine EEE Case of 2017
The affected horse from Dillon County was not known to have been vaccinated and did not survive.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39458
Wisconsin Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2017
The unvaccinated yearling Standardbred-cross gelding from Clark County was euthanized.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39457
Who owns Snapchat and when was it created?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/owns-snapchat-created/
Amazon optimistic over Brexit amid UK expansion
Amazon is doubling the number of research and development (R&D) specialists it is looking to recruit in London, saying it is "very optimistic" Brexit will not hamper access to talent.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/amazons-brexit-optimism-amid-uk-expansion-at-new-hq-10961293
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/amazons-brexit-optimism-amid-uk-expansion-at-new-hq-10961293
Edmonds raises Lloyds compensation bid to £300m
TV star Noel Edmonds has increased his compensation claim against Lloyds Banking Group to £300m for a fraud carried out by HBOS staff.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/deal-or-no-deal-noel-edmonds-raises-lloyds-compensation-claim-to-163300m-10961279
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/deal-or-no-deal-noel-edmonds-raises-lloyds-compensation-claim-to-163300m-10961279
Fatal shootings by police highest for 13 years
Six people were fatally shot by police in England and Wales last year - the highest number since the IPCC watchdog began collecting data 13 years ago.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fatal-shootings-by-police-highest-for-13-years-says-ipcc-report-10961249
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fatal-shootings-by-police-highest-for-13-years-says-ipcc-report-10961249
Fully electric Mini to be built at UK plant
A fully electric version of the Mini is to be built at BMW's plant in Cowley, near Oxford, the carmaker has announced.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fully-electric-mini-to-be-built-at-uk-plant-says-bmw-10961345
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fully-electric-mini-to-be-built-at-uk-plant-says-bmw-10961345
How Does Transport Impact Senior Horse Immune Function?
Senior horses experienced decreased immune function and elevated stress hormones after transport, and these changes could take more than a month to return to normal, researchers found.
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Charlie Gard's parents head back to court
The parents of Charlie Gard will return to the High Court later today to request permission to take him home to die.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-head-back-to-court-10961299
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-head-back-to-court-10961299
Grocery price inflation eases amid sales boost
Grocery price rises are no longer spiralling upwards one year on from the Brexit vote, industry data suggests.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grocery-price-inflation-eases-as-hot-spell-boosts-supermarket-sales-10961200
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grocery-price-inflation-eases-as-hot-spell-boosts-supermarket-sales-10961200
China to launch unhackable quantum messaging service
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/25/china-launch-unhackable-quantum-messaging-service/
Robot vacuum cleaner plans to sell maps of people's homes
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/25/robot-vacuum-cleaner-plans-sell-maps-peoples-homes/
Man who killed boy over lost shoe jailed for life
A man who battered his girlfriend's five-year-old son to death for losing a trainer has been jailed for life.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/marvyn-iheanacho-jailed-for-life-after-killing-girlfriends-son-for-losing-shoe-10961127
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/marvyn-iheanacho-jailed-for-life-after-killing-girlfriends-son-for-losing-shoe-10961127
Johnson: Voters don't want 'kerfuffle' of new PM
Boris Johnson has dismissed talk of a leadership bid, claiming British voters "see no need for any more political kerfuffle".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-voters-dont-want-political-kerfuffle-of-new-pm-10961089
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-voters-dont-want-political-kerfuffle-of-new-pm-10961089
NHS has more than 30,000 unfilled jobs
Figures show the NHS in England has more than 30,000 unfilled jobs, nearly 40% of them in nursing roles.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-england-has-more-than-30000-unfilled-jobs-10961076
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-england-has-more-than-30000-unfilled-jobs-10961076
Monday, 24 July 2017
Microsoft Paint is 'here to stay' after reports of its demise greatly exaggerated
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/25/microsoft-paint-stay-reports-demise-greatly-exaggerated/
The 10 best virtual reality apps
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/10-best-virtual-reality-apps/
Highway Code stopping distances 'woefully' wrong
The Highway Code's stopping distances for drivers are "woefully short", according to road safety campaigners Brake.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/highway-code-stopping-distances-woefully-wrong-10960892
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/highway-code-stopping-distances-woefully-wrong-10960892
Trade deals 'may lower animal welfare standards'
The row over chlorinated chicken is set to intensify with a warning that cheap imported food could threaten farm animal welfare standards after Brexit.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/post-brexit-trade-deals-may-lower-uk-animal-welfare-standards-10960894
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/post-brexit-trade-deals-may-lower-uk-animal-welfare-standards-10960894
Charlie Gard's parents prepare to say goodbye
The parents of terminally ill baby Charlie Gard are preparing to say goodbye to their "absolute warrior".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-prepare-to-say-goodbye-to-their-absolute-warrior-son-10960895
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-prepare-to-say-goodbye-to-their-absolute-warrior-son-10960895
Leaseholds could be banned for new houses
Developers could be banned from selling new-build houses as leaseholds to prevent homeowners being left with extortionate fees.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/leasehold-could-be-banned-for-new-homes-10960296
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/leasehold-could-be-banned-for-new-homes-10960296
US doctor's experimental treatment 'saved my son'
The father of a boy with a similar condition to Charlie Gard has defended the US doctor who offered to treat him.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-case-us-father-says-professor-michio-hiranos-experimental-treatment-saved-my-son-10960272
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-case-us-father-says-professor-michio-hiranos-experimental-treatment-saved-my-son-10960272
NHS recruiting from India to solve staff shortages
A London hospital is recruiting doctors directly from India to avoid getting into a bidding war over staff that is being driven by the NHS recruitment crisis.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-recruiting-from-india-to-solve-staff-shortages-10960284
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-recruiting-from-india-to-solve-staff-shortages-10960284
Alphabet profits dragged down by Google's £2.1bn EU fine
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/24/alphabet-profits-dragged-googles-21bn-eu-fine/
Bug Off: Controlling Flies in Horse Barn
While flies might be a fact of life, we can limit population their numbers, allowing us to enjoy the time that we spend in the barn even more.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39454
Corrie McKeague's mother threatens injunction
The mother of missing RAF gunner Corrie McKeague has said she is considering taking out an injunction to stop police filling in a landfill site where they have been searching for her son's body.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/corrie-mckeagues-mother-criticises-ridiculous-decision-to-halt-search-10959976
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/corrie-mckeagues-mother-criticises-ridiculous-decision-to-halt-search-10959976
Charlie Gard's hospital hits out at US doctor
Great Ormond Street Hospital has accused an American doctor of giving the parents of Charlie Gard false hope in their fight over treatment of their terminally ill baby.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/great-ormond-street-hits-out-at-us-doctor-over-charlie-gard-10960025
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/great-ormond-street-hits-out-at-us-doctor-over-charlie-gard-10960025
Northern mayors angry over Crossrail 2 funding
The Transport Secretary has come under fire for backing London's Crossrail 2 scheme after cutting plans for rail electrification in Wales and northern England.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crossrail-funding-anger-after-northern-england-electrification-cuts-10959829
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crossrail-funding-anger-after-northern-england-electrification-cuts-10959829
Timeline: Parents' battle to save Charlie Gard
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/timeline-parents-battle-to-save-charlie-gard-10959961
Police warn criminals could hack your kettle
Police are warning that cyber criminals will hack new smart home gadgets as a 'back door' into personal internet bank accounts.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/smart-home-gadgets-could-give-hackers-access-to-bank-accounts-10959903
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/smart-home-gadgets-could-give-hackers-access-to-bank-accounts-10959903
The best art made using Microsoft Paint
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/best-art-made-using-microsoft-paint/
Avoiding Dehydration in Sport Horses During Summer
Keeping competition horses well-hydrated isn't always easy. Our nutritionist offers tips to help prevent dehydration.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39453
Do Horses Learn From Each Other?
Dr. Camie Heleski shares scientific information about how much horses might learn from watching each other.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39452
What You Need to Know About Equine Stomach Acid
Common feeding practices could be causing your horse's stomach acid levels to rise.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39451
Chlorinated chicken imports not ruled out
The Government has refused to rule out lifting the ban on chlorinated chicken as part of a future US-UK trade deal after Brexit.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/chlorinated-chicken-imports-not-ruled-out-under-us-uk-trade-deal-10959688
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/chlorinated-chicken-imports-not-ruled-out-under-us-uk-trade-deal-10959688
Parents end legal fight to treat Charlie Gard
Charlie Gard's parents have withdrawn their application to take their terminally ill son to the US for treatment.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/parents-end-legal-fight-to-treat-charlie-gard-in-the-us-10959824
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/parents-end-legal-fight-to-treat-charlie-gard-in-the-us-10959824
Wildfire Near Yosemite Displace Horses
More than 100 horses were evacuated to several locations after Detweiler Fire destroyed their pastures and polluted the air.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39450
Microsoft is killing legendary Paint after 32 years
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/24/microsoft-killing-legendary-paint-32-years/
2,529 products are smaller but cost the same
More than 2,500 products have shrunk in size over the past five years, but are being sold for the same price, official new figures show.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shrinkflation-2529-products-are-now-smaller-but-cost-the-same-10959646
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shrinkflation-2529-products-are-now-smaller-but-cost-the-same-10959646
Samsung to unveil €1,000 Galaxy Note 8 next month
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/24/samsung-unveil-1000-galaxy-note-8-next-month/
£246m to make UK leader in battery technology
The first phase of a four-year £246m Government investment into battery technology is being launched to make batteries more accessible and affordable.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/163246m-government-drive-to-make-uk-leader-in-battery-technology-10959431
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/163246m-government-drive-to-make-uk-leader-in-battery-technology-10959431
Quorn to invest £150m in UK and create 300 jobs
Meat substitute firm Quorn Foods plans to create 300 jobs and invest £150m over the next five years to boost production at its plant in Billingham, Teesside.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/quorn-to-invest-163150m-in-uk-and-create-300-jobs-at-teesside-plant-over-next-five-years-10959385
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/quorn-to-invest-163150m-in-uk-and-create-300-jobs-at-teesside-plant-over-next-five-years-10959385
Sunday, 23 July 2017
Passengers told to avoid Waterloo over delays
Commuters are being urged to avoid London Waterloo because a signal failure is causing delays and last-minute cancellations.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/passengers-urged-to-avoid-london-waterloo-as-signal-failure-causes-chaos-10959400
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/passengers-urged-to-avoid-london-waterloo-as-signal-failure-causes-chaos-10959400
IMF downgrades UK growth while Europe surges
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its growth forecast for the UK to 1.7% for 2017.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/imf-downgrades-uk-growth-while-european-countries-surge-10959353
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/imf-downgrades-uk-growth-while-european-countries-surge-10959353
Anger grows over young dad's police chase death
A vigil will take place as anger grows over the death of a young father who was being chased by police.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/anger-grows-over-young-dad-rashan-charles-police-chase-death-10959303
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/anger-grows-over-young-dad-rashan-charles-police-chase-death-10959303
Fox 'open' to importing US chlorinated chicken
Trade Secretary Liam Fox is reportedly open to importing chlorine-washed chickens from the US in order to secure a post-Brexit trade deal.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liam-fox-open-to-importing-us-chlorinated-chicken-10959270
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liam-fox-open-to-importing-us-chlorinated-chicken-10959270
Charlie's parents back in court after 'backlash'
Charlie Gard's parents are heading back to the High Court after experiencing a "backlash" over death threats sent to Great Ormond Street Hospital staff.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-back-in-court-after-backlash-over-hospital-death-threats-10959267
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-back-in-court-after-backlash-over-hospital-death-threats-10959267
Centre Parcs evacuated over 'suspect device'
Visitors to Centre Parcs in Elveden have been evacuated from communal areas and told not to leave their lodges.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/centre-parcs-in-elveden-evacuated-over-suspect-device-10959292
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/centre-parcs-in-elveden-evacuated-over-suspect-device-10959292
Girl, 8, dies after getting trapped under logs
An eight-year-old girl has died after becoming trapped under logs in an Argyll forest.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-8-dies-after-getting-trapped-under-logs-in-benderloch-forest-10959190
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-8-dies-after-getting-trapped-under-logs-in-benderloch-forest-10959190
Fox: Brexit transition should end by 2022
A senior Cabinet minister has said it is "not a huge deal" if a transition period before Brexit takes full effect lasts up until 2022.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liam-fox-any-brexit-transition-should-end-by-2022-10958831
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liam-fox-any-brexit-transition-should-end-by-2022-10958831
England win women's cricket World Cup at Lord's
England have won the women's cricket World Cup after beating India by nine runs in the final at Lord's.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/england-win-womens-cricket-world-cup-10958932
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/england-win-womens-cricket-world-cup-10958932
TCA Awards 2017 Grants
Seventy-one Thoroughbred industry-related nonprofits received grants totaling $462,139 in 2017.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39446
Briton shot by robbers days before his wedding
A British man has been shot in the Philippines just days before his wedding.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-shot-by-robbers-in-the-philippines-days-before-wedding-10958720
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-shot-by-robbers-in-the-philippines-days-before-wedding-10958720
Cable: There's an appetite for altering Brexit
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable has said he is working with Conservative and Labour MPs to change the Government's approach to Brexit.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-vince-cable-says-theres-an-appetite-for-altering-brexit-approach-10958702
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-vince-cable-says-theres-an-appetite-for-altering-brexit-approach-10958702
Transpeople to be able to choose sex more easily
Transgender people will be able to choose their sex more easily as part of equalities reforms announced by the Government.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/transpeople-will-be-able-to-choose-their-sex-more-easily-under-equalities-reforms-10958527
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/transpeople-will-be-able-to-choose-their-sex-more-easily-under-equalities-reforms-10958527
Charlie parents upset by death threats 'backlash'
Charlie Gard's parents say they are "extremely upset by the backlash" they experienced after it was revealed hospital staff had received death threats.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-parents-upset-by-backlash-over-great-ormond-street-death-threats-10958807
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-parents-upset-by-backlash-over-great-ormond-street-death-threats-10958807
Work-Life Balance Focus of 2017 AAEP Convention as Keynote
Nigel Marsh will explore how equine veterinarians can learn to balance their career, family time, personal time, and productivity to rediscover overall wellness and personal balance.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39443
BBC gender pay gap can't be tackled 'overnight'
The BBC has said tackling its controversial gender pay gap is complex and cannot be achieved "overnight" following demands by high-profile TV female personalities for immediate action.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bbc-gender-pay-gap-cannot-be-tackled-overnight-warns-corporation-10958530
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bbc-gender-pay-gap-cannot-be-tackled-overnight-warns-corporation-10958530
Sugars and Starches: They're Not All Bad!
Although we frequently warn against the consequences of feeding these carbohydrates, horses do need them in their diets.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/37223
Van driver smashes into police station
A van has crashed into the entrance of a police station, causing extensive damage.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/van-driver-smashes-into-ayr-police-station-10958515
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/van-driver-smashes-into-ayr-police-station-10958515
Corbyn: I never promised to abolish student debt
Jeremy Corbyn has said he "never promised" to write off student debt during the General Election campaign.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-i-never-promised-to-abolish-student-debt-10958430
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-i-never-promised-to-abolish-student-debt-10958430
Suspect dies after 'trying to swallow an object'
A 20-year-old man has died after being chased by police and detained in a shop.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-dies-after-trying-to-swallow-an-object-during-police-chase-in-east-london-10958341
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-dies-after-trying-to-swallow-an-object-during-police-chase-in-east-london-10958341
Saturday, 22 July 2017
Tory members favour Davis if PM goes - poll
David Davis has come top in a survey asking Tory members who they would favour as a candidate to replace Theresa May.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/poll-reveals-tory-members-favour-david-davis-if-theresa-may-is-ousted-10958296
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/poll-reveals-tory-members-favour-david-davis-if-theresa-may-is-ousted-10958296
'Rolling resistance' leads to clashes at fracking site
An intensification of protests at fracking sites has led to concerns about rising levels of violence.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rolling-resistance-leads-to-clashes-at-lancashire-fracking-site-10958278
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rolling-resistance-leads-to-clashes-at-lancashire-fracking-site-10958278
'Tornado' riot squad storms prison after unrest
A 'tornado' riot squad was drafted in to deal with unrest at a Worcestershire prison on Saturday night.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tornado-riot-squad-storms-hmp-hewell-after-unrest-10958284
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tornado-riot-squad-storms-hmp-hewell-after-unrest-10958284
Rules on gay men donating blood to be relaxed
Gay men will be allowed to donate blood in England three months after having sex under wide-ranging equality reforms by the Government.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rules-on-gay-men-donating-blood-to-be-relaxed-10958261
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rules-on-gay-men-donating-blood-to-be-relaxed-10958261
Top BBC women demand pay gap closed 'now'
Top female personalities at the BBC have written an open letter to director general Tony Hall calling on him to act immediately to tackle the gender pay divide.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/top-bbc-women-write-letter-demanding-tony-hall-closes-gender-pay-gap-now-10958225
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/top-bbc-women-write-letter-demanding-tony-hall-closes-gender-pay-gap-now-10958225
Princes admit regret over rushed final call to Diana
Princes William and Harry have spoken of their regret over a rushed final phone call with their mother, Princess Diana, on the night she died.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/william-and-harry-admit-regret-over-rushed-final-call-to-diana-10958253
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/william-and-harry-admit-regret-over-rushed-final-call-to-diana-10958253
Fireworks, jazz clubs and Arsenal: The debts of ex unicorn Ve Interactive
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/22/fireworks-jazz-clubs-arsenal-debts-ex-unicorn-ve-interactive/
Snapchat under renewed pressure as share lock-up ends
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/22/snapchat-renewed-pressure-share-lock-up-ends/
Charlie Gard hospital staff get death threats
Staff at the hospital treating terminally ill boy Charlie Gard have received death threats, it has emerged.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/great-ormond-street-staff-receive-death-threats-over-charlie-gard-case-10957933
BLM Wyoming Holds Hearing on Vehicle Use In Horse Management
Interested parties are invited to share comments regarding the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in the management of wild horses throughout Wyoming.
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The Open: Grace fires historic 62 at major
Branden Grace has become the first man in history to shoot a round of 62 in a major during a record-breaking third round at The 146th Open.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-open-branden-grace-first-man-in-major-history-to-shoot-62-round-10957678
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-open-branden-grace-first-man-in-major-history-to-shoot-62-round-10957678
Man who kicked Gascoigne down stairs is jailed
A man has been jailed for assaulting Paul Gascoigne at a hotel in east London.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lewis-beard-jailed-for-assaulting-paul-gascoigne-in-hotel-row-10957365
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lewis-beard-jailed-for-assaulting-paul-gascoigne-in-hotel-row-10957365
TransferWise eyes £1bn value as float looms
The British payments start-up TransferWise has kicked off talks about a new fundraising that will see its valuation soar past £1bn for the first time.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/transferwise-to-smash-through-1631bn-barrier-as-founder-eyes-float-10957478
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/transferwise-to-smash-through-1631bn-barrier-as-founder-eyes-float-10957478
Does Parade Participation Stress Horses?
Horses' stress levels remained within the range of stress levels often seen during routine work and management. For example, galloping, jumping, and short-term social isolation cause similar cardiac changes.
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Pudsey's death 'hardest decision of my life'
The owner of Britain's Got Talent dog Pudsey has said putting him down was the "hardest decision" of her life.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pudseys-death-was-hardest-decision-of-my-life-10957212
Friday, 21 July 2017
The BBC pay gap is bad, its class gap is worse
To educate, to inform and entertain is the BBC's motto.
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from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-bbc-pay-gap-is-bad-its-class-gap-is-worse-10957166
Drones must soon be registered in the UK
All drones weighing more than 250g will now have to be registered in the UK, the Government has announced.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drones-will-have-to-be-registered-in-the-uk-government-says-10957190
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drones-will-have-to-be-registered-in-the-uk-government-says-10957190
Pain and scarring: Black henna tattoo warning
Holidaymakers are being warned about the nasty side effects and long-term scarring that can be caused from black henna tattoos.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pain-and-scarring-warning-over-chemical-filled-black-henna-tattoos-10957085
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pain-and-scarring-warning-over-chemical-filled-black-henna-tattoos-10957085
Safety fears remain for Camden tower residents
Camden Council has insisted it is safe for residents to return to their flats in the Chalcots Estate, after four weeks of urgent safety works.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/camden-tower-block-residents-fear-for-safety-of-tower-block-homes-10957081
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/camden-tower-block-residents-fear-for-safety-of-tower-block-homes-10957081
Boots' apology after morning-after pill row
Boots has said it is "truly sorry" for the way it responded to a campaign calling for it to cut the price of emergency contraception.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boots-truly-sorry-after-morning-after-pill-cost-row-10957163
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boots-truly-sorry-after-morning-after-pill-cost-row-10957163
Royals unveil Prince George's birthday portrait
A new photograph of Prince George has been released to mark his fourth birthday.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-georges-fourth-birthday-marked-with-formal-portrait-photo-10956978
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-georges-fourth-birthday-marked-with-formal-portrait-photo-10956978
Stalls handler run over at horse racing course
A stalls handler has died in an accident at one of the UK's most well-known racecourses.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tragedy-as-stalls-handler-dies-at-haydock-park-horse-racing-course-10956988
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tragedy-as-stalls-handler-dies-at-haydock-park-horse-racing-course-10956988
Cabinet 'pragmatic' on free movement, Gove says
Michael Gove has confirmed that the Cabinet supports a transition period after Britain leaves the EU, in which free movement may continue for several years.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cabinet-pragmatic-on-free-movement-during-brexit-transition-gove-says-10956896
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cabinet-pragmatic-on-free-movement-during-brexit-transition-gove-says-10956896
Fetlock Injuries in Racehorses
Learn about the signs, diagnosis, and management of repetitive stress-related fetlock injuries in racehorses.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39447
West Nile Cases Confirmed in California, Wyoming Horses
The California horse died while the Wyoming horse is recovering.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39448
Landfill hunt for missing Corrie McKeague ends
Police have ended a five-month search of a landfill site after finding "no trace" of missing RAF gunner Corrie McKeague.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/no-trace-of-missing-corrie-mckeague-as-police-end-landfill-search-10956689
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/no-trace-of-missing-corrie-mckeague-as-police-end-landfill-search-10956689
Modern Przewalski's Horses Eat Different Diet Than Ancestors
Wild Przewalski's horses currently eat high-quality grass year-round. Previously, they ate less nutritious bushes along with grass.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39444
Boots under fire over cost of contraceptive
Boots has been criticised for refusing to cut the cost of the 'morning after' emergency contraceptive pills.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boots-attacked-over-cost-of-morning-after-contraceptive-pill-levonelle-10956595
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boots-attacked-over-cost-of-morning-after-contraceptive-pill-levonelle-10956595
New Charlie Gard scan makes for 'sad reading'
A new scan on Charlie Gard makes for "sad reading", a lawyer representing Great Ormond Street Hospital has said.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-charlie-gard-scan-makes-for-sad-reading-10956597
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-charlie-gard-scan-makes-for-sad-reading-10956597
Senate Committee Nixes Horsemeat Inspections
This comes after the House of Representatives declined forbid the USDA from using funds to conduct horsemeat inspections.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39441
First woman president for Supreme Court
Baroness Hale will be the first female president of the Supreme Court, Downing Street has announced.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/baroness-hale-named-as-first-female-president-of-supreme-court-10956312
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/baroness-hale-named-as-first-female-president-of-supreme-court-10956312
Top Tweets & Take-Homes from the AAEP Equine Colic Symposium
The AAEP Focus on Colic and International Equine Colic Symposium recently took place in Lexington, Kentucky. Here are some of the top tweets and take-home messages presented.
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Gove calls for plastic bottle deposit scheme
Environment Secretary Michael Gove says he would like the Government to introduce a plastic bottle deposit scheme "as soon as possible".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michael-gove-calls-for-government-to-implement-plastic-bottle-deposit-scheme-10956300
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michael-gove-calls-for-government-to-implement-plastic-bottle-deposit-scheme-10956300
A Facebook phone? Curious patent reveals blueprint for modular device
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/21/facebook-phone-curious-patent-reveals-blueprint-modular-device/
Weak pound drives tourist spending 'surge'
An 18% surge in the amount of money spent by overseas tourists in the UK last month is being credited to the collapse in the value of the pound since the Brexit vote.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/weak-pound-drives-tourist-spending-surge-on-uks-high-streets-10955953
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/weak-pound-drives-tourist-spending-surge-on-uks-high-streets-10955953
Plane crazy: Record 8,800 flights in UK skies today
Today is expected to be the busiest day in history for Britain's skies - with 8,800 planes to be handled by air traffic controllers over the next 24 hours.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/plane-crazy-record-8800-flights-expected-in-uk-skies-today-10956066
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/plane-crazy-record-8800-flights-expected-in-uk-skies-today-10956066
Girl, 5, fined £150 for running lemonade stand
A five-year-old girl was reduced to tears after being handed a £150 fine for selling cups of lemonade to festival-goers.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-5-fined-163150-by-tower-hamlets-council-for-running-lemonade-stand-10956138
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-5-fined-163150-by-tower-hamlets-council-for-running-lemonade-stand-10956138
Brother admits murder over Glasgow house fire
A 27-year-old man has admitted murdering his brother and attempting to murder his brother's girlfriend in a house fire.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brother-admits-murder-over-glasgow-house-fire-10956135
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brother-admits-murder-over-glasgow-house-fire-10956135
Elon Musk claims approval for 30-minute hyperloop between New York and Washington DC
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/21/elon-musk-claims-approval-30-minute-hyperloop-new-york-washington/
Thursday, 20 July 2017
Grenfell inquiry boss told: You're not one of us
The judge leading the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster has been urged to resign after a heated meeting with residents who said "you're not one of us".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-inquiry-boss-told-youre-not-one-of-us-10955894
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-inquiry-boss-told-youre-not-one-of-us-10955894
Father heads for 100th round of chemotherapy
Ben Lindon is about to undergo his 100th round of chemotherapy as part of a long fight with brain cancer. He tells us his story:
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/father-ben-lindon-to-have-100th-round-of-chemotherapy-for-brain-tumour-10955881
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/father-ben-lindon-to-have-100th-round-of-chemotherapy-for-brain-tumour-10955881
What sort of gift does one buy for the Queen?
It's the ultimate challenge when it comes to gift-buying - what would you buy the Queen?
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-gifts-on-display-at-buckingham-palace-exhibition-10955834
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-gifts-on-display-at-buckingham-palace-exhibition-10955834
Microsoft beats expectations as it shifts to focus on cloud
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/20/microsoft-beats-expectations-shifts-focus-cloud/
Ed Sheeran's promoter demands Viagogo answers
Ed Sheeran's promoter and two MPs have been turned away from the London offices of the ticket resale site Viagogo after demanding answers about their business practices.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ed-sheerans-promoter-and-two-mps-demand-viagogo-answers-10955707
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ed-sheerans-promoter-and-two-mps-demand-viagogo-answers-10955707
Woman who duped friend into sex jailed after retrial
A woman who pretended to be a man and duped a blindfolded female friend into having sex has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-who-posed-as-a-man-and-duped-friend-into-sex-jailed-after-retrial-10955420
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-who-posed-as-a-man-and-duped-friend-into-sex-jailed-after-retrial-10955420
When the Herd Moves, Who Leads and Who Follows?
Contrary to conventional wisdom, horse herds are likely egalitarian and don't have a dominant stallion and "alpha" mare.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39440
Minister casts doubt on meeting Brexit deadline
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has told Sky News that he "doesn't have a problem" with a Brexit implementation period.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liam-fox-casts-doubt-on-meeting-2019-brexit-deal-deadline-10955574
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liam-fox-casts-doubt-on-meeting-2019-brexit-deal-deadline-10955574
AHC Economic Impact Survey Deadline Extended
The horse owner and supplier survey in the National Economic Impact Study will remain open until Aug. 18.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39439
AlphaBay: US Government shuts down world's largest dark web market
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/20/alphabay-us-government-shuts-worlds-largest-dark-web-market/
Who was Marshall McLuhan and how did he predict the internet?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/marshall-mcluhan-did-predict-internet/
New warship shows Navy 'on the rise again'
Britain's Navy has been declared "on the rise again" as the first steel was cut for a new fleet of warships.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hms-glasgow-warship-historic-milestone-for-royal-navy-10955255
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hms-glasgow-warship-historic-milestone-for-royal-navy-10955255
Pound falls to eight-month low against euro
The pound has tumbled to an eight-month low against the euro spelling higher costs for British holidaymakers getting ready for summer breaks.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pound-tumbles-to-eight-month-low-against-the-euro-10955383
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pound-tumbles-to-eight-month-low-against-the-euro-10955383
'Concerning' crime surge as police numbers fall
Crime in England and Wales has surged as police officer numbers hit the lowest level in more than 30 years, new figures show.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-numbers-hit-30-year-low-as-crime-sees-highest-annual-rise-in-a-decade-10955205
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-numbers-hit-30-year-low-as-crime-sees-highest-annual-rise-in-a-decade-10955205
AI is trained to generate incredibly British place names
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/20/ai-trained-generate-incredibly-british-place-names/
EU calls for 'clarity' from UK in Brexit talks
"Fundamental" differences over EU citizens' rights and the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice have emerged between the UK and Brussels after the first substantive week of Brexit negotiations.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eu-calls-for-clarity-from-uk-as-second-round-of-brexit-talks-end-10955245
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eu-calls-for-clarity-from-uk-as-second-round-of-brexit-talks-end-10955245
New Grooms Working Group Meets with FEI President
The working group was created to improve communications and interaction with grooms about what the FEI can do to help them.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39438
Jet with flap issue forced to circle Manchester
A passenger jet was forced to circle over Manchester Airport for four hours due to a technical problem.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saudia-jet-with-flap-problem-forced-to-circle-manchester-airport-for-four-hours-10955163
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saudia-jet-with-flap-problem-forced-to-circle-manchester-airport-for-four-hours-10955163
Swiss Barn Fire Kills More Than 20 Horses
Authorities believe the fires that incinerated two stables at the Swiss National Institute of Equitation could be arson-related.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39437
Sky disappointed by 'delay' in Fox takeover
Sky, the owner of Sky News, today reacted with disappointment following a further delay to its proposed takeover by the US media giant 21st Century Fox.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-says-decision-on-fox-takeover-of-sky-within-weeks-10954968
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-says-decision-on-fox-takeover-of-sky-within-weeks-10954968
Study Confirms Horses Read Other Horses' Facial Expressions
Researchers found horses reacted to facial expressions in the absence of any other cues, such as body movements, vocal sounds, or odors.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39436
Grenfell: 9/11 experts to help identify victims
Experts from the 9/11 terror attack have been brought in to help police identify victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fire-911-experts-to-help-identify-victims-10954927
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fire-911-experts-to-help-identify-victims-10954927
MP: Fine facebook for prescription drugs sites
Facebook should be fined if it doesn't take down illegal and inappropriate material, the chair of a parliamentary committee has told Sky News.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/facebook-should-be-fined-if-it-fails-to-remove-prescription-drugs-accounts-mp-10955041
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/facebook-should-be-fined-if-it-fails-to-remove-prescription-drugs-accounts-mp-10955041
Churchill tried to suppress Edward VIII Nazi plot
Winston Churchill attempted to suppress documents which showed the Nazis planned to reinstate Edward VIII as king, according to newly released Government files.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/winston-churchill-tried-to-suppress-nazi-plot-to-restore-edward-viii-to-british-throne-10954902
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/winston-churchill-tried-to-suppress-nazi-plot-to-restore-edward-viii-to-british-throne-10954902
The best iPhone and iOS apps to download right now
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/best-iphone-ios-apps-download-right-now/
Update your iPhone to fix this Wi-Fi security flaw
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/20/update-iphone-fix-wi-fi-security-flaw/
Chris Evans: I phoned mum over BBC pay backlash
Chris Evans has said he phoned his 91-year-old mother for advice after he was revealed as the BBC's highest earner.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/chris-evans-asked-91-year-old-mum-for-advice-over-bbc-pay-backlash-10954884
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/chris-evans-asked-91-year-old-mum-for-advice-over-bbc-pay-backlash-10954884
British Gas faces £1.1m compensation bill
British Gas is to pay out £1.1m to compensate customers for breaching rules governing missed appointments.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-gas-faces-16311m-compensation-bill-for-missed-appointments-10954801
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-gas-faces-16311m-compensation-bill-for-missed-appointments-10954801
Sun shines for retailers as sales jump in June
Sunny weather is being credited for a better-than-expected leap in retail sales last month that boosted economic growth.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sun-shines-for-retailers-as-sales-jump-06-in-june-10954862
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sun-shines-for-retailers-as-sales-jump-06-in-june-10954862
Traffic chaos as chocolate lorry goes up in flames
Motorists were told they faced hours of delays after a lorry carrying 25 tonnes of chocolate bars went up in flames on a major road.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/traffic-chaos-in-kent-as-lorry-carrying-chocolate-bars-goes-up-in-flames-10954820
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/traffic-chaos-in-kent-as-lorry-carrying-chocolate-bars-goes-up-in-flames-10954820
Facebook to test charging users to read subscription news stories
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/20/facebook-test-charging-users-read-subscription-news-stories/
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
The 15 best language apps
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/15-best-language-apps/
Mental health patients in '21st century asylums'
Thousands of mental health patients are being detained in locked rehabilitation wards that resemble "old-style asylums", the largest ever inspection of UK mental health services has found.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mental-health-patients-detained-in-21st-century-asylums-10954694
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mental-health-patients-detained-in-21st-century-asylums-10954694
PM urged to give businesses Brexit clarity
The head of a leading business organisation is pressing Theresa May for more clarity over the Brexit process to avoid firms "upping sticks" and leaving the country.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/may-pressed-to-give-brexit-clarity-at-business-summit-10954556
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/may-pressed-to-give-brexit-clarity-at-business-summit-10954556
Prescription drugs sold illegally on Facebook
Powerful and addictive prescription drugs are illegally being offered for sale on Facebook, a Sky News investigation has discovered.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-news-investigation-prescription-drugs-sold-illegally-on-facebook-10954575
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-news-investigation-prescription-drugs-sold-illegally-on-facebook-10954575
Govt's legal battle over Brexit cost £1.2m
The Government spent £1.2m on legal costs in its effort to stop MPs from voting on Brexit, figures have revealed.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/governments-legal-battle-to-stop-mps-voting-on-brexit-cost-16312m-10954584
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/governments-legal-battle-to-stop-mps-voting-on-brexit-cost-16312m-10954584
House Committee Passes BLM Funding Bill
The bill would allow the BLM to transfer horses and burros from holding facilities to other government agencies for use as work animals.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39434
Grenfell heckler calls new council boss 'murderer'
The newly-elected leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council has been heckled by angry Grenfell Tower residents.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-heckler-calls-new-council-boss-murderer-10954447
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-heckler-calls-new-council-boss-murderer-10954447
Stars defend BBC pay amid gender gap scandal
The Prime Minister has criticised the BBC for "paying women less for doing the same job as men" after the salaries of the broadcaster's biggest stars were publicly released.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/stars-defend-bbc-salaries-as-theresa-may-criticises-gender-pay-gap-10954340
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/stars-defend-bbc-salaries-as-theresa-may-criticises-gender-pay-gap-10954340
What is Virgin Galactic and how much will it cost to travel to space?
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/virgin-galactic-much-will-cost-travel-space/
May warns ministers: None of you are unsackable
Prime Minister Theresa May has warned her warring Cabinet ministers that none of them are "unsackable".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-there-is-no-such-thing-as-an-unsackable-minister-10954235
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-there-is-no-such-thing-as-an-unsackable-minister-10954235
Best photo editing apps
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/best-photo-editing-apps/
As Summer Heats Up, Keep Horses Cool
Keep your horse happy, healthy, and in the game with these health and management tips.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39433
Study Confirms Diet Can Help Manage Equine Gastric Ulcers
A low-starch, fiber-based diet can help manage equine gastric ulcer syndrome after medical treatment is stopped.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39432
Why Can't You Kill Equine Internal Parasites in the Field?
Are there any parasite-killing products I can apply to pastures after I rotate my horses to a different one?
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39431
State pension age increase brought forward
The increase in the state pension age from 67 to 68 will be brought forward, the Work and Pensions Secretary has announced
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/state-pension-age-increase-from-67-to-68-brought-forward-10954020
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/state-pension-age-increase-from-67-to-68-brought-forward-10954020
Woman caught smuggling 102 iPhones strapped to her body into China
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/19/woman-caught-smuggling-102-iphones-strapped-body-china/
FBI tells parents: beware of toys spying on your children
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/19/fbi-tells-parents-beware-toys-spying-children/
Hunt: Holistic NHS could remove council house damp
The NHS could pay to remove damp from council houses in order to improve the health of residents, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has suggested.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/health-secretary-suggests-nhs-could-remove-council-house-damp-10953902
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/health-secretary-suggests-nhs-could-remove-council-house-damp-10953902
Conditioning Young Horses
Before your equine athlete begins full-scale training, he can benefit greatly from preparatory physical conditioning. Yes, he's still growing and his joints and tendons are still developing, but a fair amount of exercise will do him good.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/29430
Water firm admits supplying contaminated water
Water firm United Utilities has pleaded guilty to supplying water that was unfit for human consumption.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/united-utilities-pleads-guilty-to-supplying-water-unfit-for-human-consumption-10953862
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/united-utilities-pleads-guilty-to-supplying-water-unfit-for-human-consumption-10953862
Protesters in wheelchairs block Commons entrance
Protesters in wheelchairs have blocked the MPs' entrance to the Commons chamber in a demonstration over benefits cuts.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/protesters-in-wheelchairs-block-mps-entrance-to-the-commons-10953908
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/protesters-in-wheelchairs-block-mps-entrance-to-the-commons-10953908
Grenfell fire: Funeral held for stillborn baby
A funeral has been held for a baby who was stillborn after his mother escaped from the Grenfell tower fire.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/funeral-held-for-baby-stillborn-after-grenfell-tower-fire-10953873
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/funeral-held-for-baby-stillborn-after-grenfell-tower-fire-10953873
The best, funny and creative Instagram bios
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/best-funny-creative-instagram-bios/
How to permanently delete your Snapchat account
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/permanently-delete-snapchat-account/
Google brings back much-maligned Google Glass headset
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/19/google-brings-back-much-maligned-google-glass-headset/
Evans top BBC earner as list reveals gender gap
Chris Evans has been revealed as the highest earner at the BBC after the corporation was forced by the Government to disclose stars' salaries.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/chris-evans-top-bbc-earner-as-pay-list-reveals-gender-gap-10953611
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/chris-evans-top-bbc-earner-as-pay-list-reveals-gender-gap-10953611
OnePlus 5 glitch sees phone shut itself down when calling 999
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/19/oneplus-5-glitch-sees-phone-shut-calling-999/
Govt wins court bid to ban prison officer strikes
The Government has won its High Court bid to obtain a permanent ban on industrial action by prison officers.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-wins-court-bid-to-ban-prison-officer-strikes-10953690
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-wins-court-bid-to-ban-prison-officer-strikes-10953690
Catch of the day! Cod is back on the menu
Cod lovers can now enjoy a guilt-free trip to the chippy thanks to a successful cod recovery plan.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thank-cod-for-that-your-favourite-fish-is-back-on-the-menu-10953556
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thank-cod-for-that-your-favourite-fish-is-back-on-the-menu-10953556
Midlands' pay 'same as South East in the 1990s'
Falling incomes for top earners and rising employment have helped narrow inequality, though some UK regions are being left behind, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fall-in-income-inequality-since-recession-ifs-report-10953540
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fall-in-income-inequality-since-recession-ifs-report-10953540
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Fallon wants 'military discipline' to stop Corbyn
The Cabinet must confront "the dangerous enemy" of Jeremy Corbyn to prevent him from getting into Downing Street, the Defence Secretary has warned.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fallon-wants-military-discipline-to-stop-jeremy-corbyn-10953520
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fallon-wants-military-discipline-to-stop-jeremy-corbyn-10953520
More arts programmes needed to help the ill
The arts can play a significant role in physical and mental well-being, especially for those who are lonely or suffer from mental health issues.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/more-arts-programmes-needed-to-help-the-ill-report-10953503
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/more-arts-programmes-needed-to-help-the-ill-report-10953503
BBC top earnings expected to show gender gap
Two thirds of the on-screen talent at the BBC earning more than £150,000 per year are men, BBC figures are expected to reveal.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bbc-top-earnings-expected-to-show-gender-gap-10953475
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bbc-top-earnings-expected-to-show-gender-gap-10953475
'Rip-off' £473m card surcharges will be banned
Extra charges for customers who pay for goods or services with credit or debit cards are to be outlawed from next year.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rip-off-163473m-credit-and-debit-card-surcharges-will-be-banned-10953421
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rip-off-163473m-credit-and-debit-card-surcharges-will-be-banned-10953421
Plea for abandoned baby's mum to name her
Police have appealed to the mother of a baby girl found abandoned at a bus shelter to come forward and give her daughter a name.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-appeal-to-abandoned-babys-mother-to-name-her-daughter-10953223
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-appeal-to-abandoned-babys-mother-to-name-her-daughter-10953223
MP urges people to smoke cannabis at Parliament
An MP has urged people to use cannabis at the Houses of Parliament in order to send a message about drugs policy to the Government.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-mp-urges-people-to-smoke-cannabis-at-parliament-10953128
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-mp-urges-people-to-smoke-cannabis-at-parliament-10953128
Two rescued after major flooding in Cornwall
Two people have been rescued by helicopter after heavy thunderstorms led to "major flooding" in a coastal village in Cornwall.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-people-rescued-after-major-flooding-hits-cornwall-coastal-village-10953368
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-people-rescued-after-major-flooding-hits-cornwall-coastal-village-10953368
Govt's fire safety advisers 'are not neutral'
The company testing cladding and insulation for the Government after the Grenfell Tower fire has a conflict of interest and is not neutral, according to a respected academic.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fire-governments-safety-advisers-are-not-neutral-says-academic-10953192
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fire-governments-safety-advisers-are-not-neutral-says-academic-10953192
Royals 'intensely moved' by visit to Nazi camp
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met Holocaust survivors and visited a concentration camp on an emotional second day of their visit to Poland.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-william-and-kate-intensely-moved-by-visit-to-holocaust-camp-10952904
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-william-and-kate-intensely-moved-by-visit-to-holocaust-camp-10952904
'Zip it': Cabinet plotters put on notice
Cabinet plotters angling for Theresa May's job have been told to "zip it" - or else the Conservatives will "skip a generation" when it comes to picking the Prime Minister's successor.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/plotters-warned-tories-could-skip-a-generation-on-mays-successor-10952973
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/plotters-warned-tories-could-skip-a-generation-on-mays-successor-10952973
Retired Met officers asked to return to work
Britain's biggest police force is asking retired detectives to go back to their jobs to help solve a staffing crisis.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/met-police-asks-retired-detectives-to-return-amid-staffing-crisis-10953026
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/met-police-asks-retired-detectives-to-return-amid-staffing-crisis-10953026
Search for worker after old church collapses
A search is underway for a missing construction worker after an old church collapsed next to a railway line in Cardiff.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/firefighters-search-for-worker-after-old-church-collapses-in-cardiff-10953054
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/firefighters-search-for-worker-after-old-church-collapses-in-cardiff-10953054
Poll Recap: Free Horses
Of the 502 respondents, 348 (69%) said they have acquired a horse for free.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39430
EU: No problem with Davis' swift Brussels exit
The European Commission has said it has no problem with David Davis leaving EU negotiations early, after the Brexit Secretary was accused of "skulking" away.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eu-no-problem-with-davis-swift-exit-from-brexit-negotiations-10952892
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eu-no-problem-with-davis-swift-exit-from-brexit-negotiations-10952892
Clemson Offering Master Equine Manager Certification Course
The course will cover horse welfare, nutrition, health care, and selection, as well as practical skills and more.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39426
Drivers warned of weekend travel 'chaos'
Drivers are being warned to expect delays this weekend as about nine million vehicles descend on the roads and motorways for the start of the summer getaway.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drivers-warned-of-weekend-travel-chaos-as-summer-getaway-begins-10952715
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drivers-warned-of-weekend-travel-chaos-as-summer-getaway-begins-10952715
Prisons watchdog warns of staff shortages
Inmates in many jails are being kept in "appalling" conditions with not enough staff to maintain order, the prisons watchdog has warned.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prisons-watchdog-warns-of-staff-shortages-and-appalling-conditions-10952786
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prisons-watchdog-warns-of-staff-shortages-and-appalling-conditions-10952786
Article 50 author calls for Brexit to be stopped
The author of Article 50 has called for Brexit to be halted as its "disastrous consequences" become clear.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/article-50-author-says-country-needs-to-think-again-about-brexit-10952539
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/article-50-author-says-country-needs-to-think-again-about-brexit-10952539
Meet a Horse in Washington, D.C. on July 21
The AHC and partners hope to introduce new people to the world of horses on July 21 during the USDA's Farmers Market.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39425
Coming soon to your wallet: The new £10 note
The next generation £10 note has been shown off by the governor of the Bank of England, to a certain degree of controversy.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/coming-soon-to-your-wallet-new-16310-note-unveiled-10952602
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/coming-soon-to-your-wallet-new-16310-note-unveiled-10952602
WhatsApp censorship fears as app features blocked in China
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/18/whatsapp-censorship-fears-app-features-blocked-china/
The Ark at JFK Opens Quarantine Facilities
The Ark’s facilities are designed to eliminate the introduction of disease to the United States from imported horses.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39427
Academics doubt value of online porn age checks
The government's plans to introduce mandatory age verification for people visiting pornography websites could backfire and expose the UK to more cybercrime, experts have warned.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/academics-doubt-value-of-online-porn-age-checks-10952614
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/academics-doubt-value-of-online-porn-age-checks-10952614
Taking Care of the Mature Pony Club Mount
Join us live from the United States Pony Club 2017 Festival and learn how to take care of your experienced Pony Club mount!
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39429
Hackers targeting UK energy grid, GCHQ warns
from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/18/hackers-targeting-uk-energy-grid-gchq-warns/
How Well do Horse Owners Recognize Laminitis?
Owners did not recognize laminitis in 42 out of 93 cases; rather, they cited undefined lameness, hoof abscess, or colic.
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from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39428
May: Cabinet needs to show 'strength and unity'
Theresa May has told her warring Cabinet ministers they need to show "strength and unity" after a series of damaging leaks.
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-tells-cabinet-they-need-to-show-strength-and-unity-10952661
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-tells-cabinet-they-need-to-show-strength-and-unity-10952661
Noxious substance thrown in paramedic's face
A paramedic who had a noxious substance thrown in her face as she rushed to a 999 call has called her masked attackers "cowards".
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/noxious-substance-thrown-at-paramedic-after-men-flag-her-down-on-999-call-10952596
from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/noxious-substance-thrown-at-paramedic-after-men-flag-her-down-on-999-call-10952596
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