Saturday, 31 March 2018

RAF turns 100: A century of guarding Britain's skies

The Royal Air Force turns 100 today and will celebrate the centenary with a church service in London.

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Salisbury struggling with an unwanted fame

The wet weather seems to reflect the mood in the city of Salisbury in recent weeks.

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Harry and Meghan's Royal wedding florist revealed

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have revealed their wedding day florist and that one of Princess Diana's favourite flowers will feature in the arrangements.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-reveal-royal-wedding-florist-11312270

Joshua takes WBO title with bruising win over Parker

Anthony Joshua has added the WBO belt to his collection of titles with a win over Joseph Parker.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/anthony-joshua-takes-wbo-title-with-bruising-win-over-joseph-parker-11312283

Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker



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Nods to Ant's absence as Dec presents Takeaway solo

Declan Donnelly nodded to longterm co-presenter and friend Ant McPartlin's absence as he hosted Saturday Night Takeaway for the first time on his own.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nods-to-ants-absence-as-dec-presents-saturday-night-takeaway-solo-11311831

Telford authorities 'still failing to tackle child abuse'

Sky News has seen a file of documents given to the Home Office which the local MP claims demonstrates authorities in Telford are still failing to tackle child abuse.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/telford-authorities-still-failing-to-tackle-child-abuse-amid-grooming-investigation-11308688

British SAS soldier killed by IS in Syria named

A British special forces soldier killed during an anti-Islamic State operation in Syria has been described as "daring and fearless".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-sas-soldier-killed-by-is-in-syria-named-as-sergeant-matt-tonroe-11311534

Redmayne leads tributes at Stephen Hawking's funeral

Eddie Redmayne has led the tributes to Professor Stephen Hawking at the world-famous physicist's funeral in Cambridge.

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British SAS soldier killed in Syria is named

The British special forces soldier who was killed in Syria has been named by the Ministry of Defence.

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Your Horse’s Feed: From Field to Feed Bag

Equine nutritionists share details about how your horse's feed is made and what quality controls are in place to ensure he's consuming a safe product.

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Registration Open for 2018 AHC National Issues Forum

The American Horse Council (AHC) 2018 Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum will take place June 10–13 in Washington D.C.

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Dec 'to deliver emotional message' to Ant on TV

Declan Donnelly is expected to deliver an emotional message of support to his friend and erstwhile co-host Ant McPartlin on tonight's Saturday Night Takeaway.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dec-to-deliver-emotional-message-to-partner-ant-on-tv-11310947

Ancient Horses Had Arthritis, Too

Researchers recently found and studied severe arthritis in an 11th-century horse’s front left pastern joint.

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Aussies seek exit from £340m Homebase

The Australian owner of Homebase has begun approaching potential buyers of the DIY chain just two years after completing a disastrous £340m takeover.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/aussie-owners-in-talks-to-sell-homebase-after-163340m-diy-debacle-11310795

IS 'Beatles' pair hit out at losing UK citizenship

Two men accused of being members of the "Beatles" cell in Islamic State say revoking their UK citizenship denies them a fair trial.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/is-beatles-pair-hit-out-at-losing-uk-citizenship-11310174

Russia expels more Britons and claims plane is searched

Russia has told the UK it must send home "just over 50" more of its diplomats in a tit-for-tat row following the nerve agent attack.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/russia-expels-more-uk-diplomats-and-claims-plane-searched-after-nerve-agent-attack-11310461

Lord Sugar tweets picture of Corbyn next to Hitler

Former Labour peer and businessman sir Alan Sugar has sparked a Twitter row after he posted a picture showing Jeremy Corbyn in a car next to Hitler.

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Friday, 30 March 2018

Pippa Middleton's father-in-law 'in rape inquiry'

Pippa Middleton's father-in-law has been placed under formal investigation by French police over a suspected rape of a minor, reports say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pippa-middletons-father-in-law-david-matthews-investigated-over-rape-claim-11310315

Russia: London plane search is 'latest provocation'

Russia claims UK authorities searched one of their planes at a London airport in what they called the "latest provocation".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/russia-say-aeroflot-plane-searched-in-london-by-uk-authorities-11310461

Anthony Joshua drops weight ahead of big fight

The much-anticipated boxing showdown between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker takes place on Saturday night.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/joshua-v-parker-anthony-joshua-drops-weight-ahead-of-big-fight-11309975

Stem Cell Applications in Equine Medicine

Drs. Peter Morresey and James McLeod share regenerative medicine insights from clinical and research perspectives.

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Stansted Airport evacuation after shuttle bus fire

Stansted Airport has been partially evacuated after a huge fire in a bus outside the building broke out.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/easter-travel-disruption-as-fire-prompts-stansted-airport-evacuation-11310173

British soldier killed by explosive device in Syria

A British soldier has been killed in Syria, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

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Woman killed by falling bricks was newly engaged

A woman who was killed after being struck by a pallet of bricks had just become engaged two weeks before, it has emerged.

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Long in the Ears: Caring for Mules and Donkeys as They Age

Aging mules and donkeys need to be managed just as carefully as horses. Here's what you need to know.

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Penn Vet Hosting Lecture on Equine Biosecurity, ‘Bad Bugs’

Drs. Helen Aceto and Rose Nolen-Walston will discuss equine infectious diseases, biosecurity, and more on April 3 at the New Bolton Center.

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Boy hit by lorry died day before 4th birthday

A little boy who died after being hit by a Sainsbury's lorry in Dorset should have celebrated his fourth birthday on Friday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/i-hope-you-get-all-your-presents-in-heaven-boy-hit-by-sainsburys-lorry-died-day-before-4th-birthday-11309613

UK ambassador summoned to Russian foreign ministry

Britain's ambassador to Russia has been summoned to the country's foreign ministry for talks, amid the ongoing diplomatic fallout after the Sailsbury spy poisoning.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-ambassador-summoned-to-russian-foreign-ministry-11309352

Corbyn tells Jewish community: I'm your ally

Jeremy Corbyn has admitted there is a "need to do better" but promised Jewish people he is their "ally" in the fight against anti-Semitism.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-tells-jewish-community-im-your-ally-in-anti-semitism-row-11309430

Researchers Investigate Pre-Race-Day Preventive Therapies for EIPH

If race-day furosemide use is banned in the U.S., researchers found that 0.5 mg/kg of furosemide administered 24 hours before racing, combined with controlled water access, might help reduce EIPH severity.

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Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard dies after fall

Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard has died in hospital at the age of 89 after a recent fall from his mobility scooter.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/heartbeat-actor-bill-maynard-dies-after-fall-11309468

LIVE: Joshua and Parker weigh-in for unification clash



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White Easter: Snow forecast for much of UK

Snow is expected to hit most of the UK on Easter Monday, causing problems on what is expected to be an unusually busy bank holiday on the roads.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/white-easter-snow-forecast-for-much-of-uk-11309260

England to copy Finland in bid to end homelessness

The Government has drafted in experts from Finland in an effort to help meet their commitment to eliminate rough sleeping within the next decade.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/england-to-copy-finland-in-bid-to-end-homelessness-11309268

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Britain's oldest men turn 110 on the same day

Britain's two oldest men have been celebrating their 110th birthdays.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britains-oldest-men-celebrate-their-110th-birthdays-on-the-same-day-11308402

Equine Colic: Early Intervention Saves Lives

Colic is the number one killer of horses. Learn how to spot the signs and give your horse the greatest chance at survival.

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Ex-parole boss: Govt also to blame for Worboys failures

The Ministry of Justice is also to blame for failures in the John Worboys case, the outgoing head of the Parole Board has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/former-parole-chief-says-the-ministry-of-justice-is-also-to-blame-for-john-worboys-failures-11308292

Melrose claims victory in GKN takeover battle

Takeover specialist Melrose has claimed victory in the £8.1bn battle for control of British engineering giant GKN.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/melrose-claims-victory-in-gkn-takeover-battle-11308460

Brooke Named Official Charity of FEI WEG Tryon 2018

The 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG) will take place Sept. 11-23 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, in North Carolina.

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Woman dies after being hit by falling bricks

A woman who was hit by bricks falling from a crane on a building site in east London has died.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-29-dies-after-being-hit-by-falling-bricks-from-building-site-in-east-london-11308385

Security plan for Royal wedding revealed

Security for the Royal wedding will include barriers to prevent vehicle attacks, armed police patrols and airport style security searches, police have revealed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-wedding-security-plans-for-harry-and-meghans-big-day-revealed-11308023

Salisbury spy daughter's condition 'improving rapidly'

The daughter of the Russian spy targeted in the Salisbury nerve agent attack is no longer in a critical condition and "improving rapidly".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/condition-of-salisbury-spy-daughter-yulia-skripal-improving-rapidly-11308353

Sudden Attack: What Could Cause a Stallion to Become Aggressive?

A reader wants to know about possible reasons behind a 14-year-old stallion's seemingly unprovoked aggressive behavior.

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Best Practices for Moving Down Horses

Whether they're trapped, cast, or dead, down horses can be both difficult and dangerous to move. Here'e how to stay safe.

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Government U-turn on contaminated blood funding

Victims of the contaminated blood scandal will receive legal support ahead of a public inquiry, the Government has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-u-turn-on-contaminated-blood-funding-after-hurtful-grenfell-comparison-11308122

Boy, 3, dies after being hit by Sainsbury's lorry

A three-year-old boy has died after being hit by a Sainsbury's lorry on a pedestrian crossing in Dorset.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boy-3-dies-after-being-hit-by-sainsburys-lorry-on-pedestrian-crossing-11308178

Final Hatton Garden suspect appears in court

A man charged in connection with the Hatton Garden heist has appeared in court almost three years after the burglary.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/final-hatton-garden-suspect-appears-in-court-accused-of-helping-elderly-gang-11308104

Can Horses Tell Us If They’re Happy, Have Good Welfare?

Researchers are still lacking reliable tools to understand what good equine welfare looks like from the horse's point of view, but they're taking steps in the right direction.

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Sergei Scripal's front door removed from house

Former spy Sergei Scripal's front door has been removed from his house in Salisbury, the latest Sky News pictures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sergei-scripals-front-door-removed-from-salisbury-house-11308075

Oklahoma Police Probe Horse-Dragging Incident

Shawnee, Oklahoma, authorities say a horse found dead on a highway was dragged, allegedly while alive, for about five miles.

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Peter Kay breaks silence months after canning tour

Comedian Peter Kay has tweeted for the first time since cancelling all future work projects in December due to "unforeseen family circumstances".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/peter-kay-breaks-twitter-silence-months-after-cancelling-tour-11307969

Corbyn ally quits over anti-Semitism case

A leading Jeremy Corbyn ally has resigned for defending a candidate who posted a Holocaust denial article.

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Wednesday, 28 March 2018

PM to embark on UK-wide tour to mark 'Brexit Day'

The Prime Minister will embark on a daylong tour across the United Kingdom to mark "Brexit Day" - a year before the Article 50 timetable elapses and the UK is scheduled to depart the European Union.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-to-strengthen-bonds-as-she-embarks-on-uk-wide-tour-to-mark-brexit-day-11307662

Plane 'runs over man's foot' at Gatwick Airport

A baggage handler has been seriously injured after a plane reportedly ran over his foot at Gatwick Airport.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/plane-runs-over-mans-foot-at-gatwick-airport-leaving-him-seriously-injured-11307641

Equine Influenza: Protect Your Horse

Download this free fact sheet to learn how to protect your horse from influenza, a highly contagious respiratory disease.

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Sky unveils £25m fund for ideas to cut plastic waste

Sky has announced it is launching a £25m investment scheme to support new ideas, technologies and businesses that tackle the problem of plastic pollution in the world's oceans.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-unveils-16325m-investment-scheme-for-ideas-to-cut-plastic-waste-11307514

Coca-Cola: Plan for bottle return scheme is 'historic'

The world's biggest soft drinks company has told Sky News that plans to introduce a deposit return scheme are a "once-in-a-generation opportunity".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/coca-cola-bottle-return-scheme-is-a-once-in-a-generation-opportunity-11307500

Skripals were poisoned at their home, police believe

Sergei and Yulia Skripal first came into contact with novichok at their home address, detectives believe.

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Worboys case: How Parole Board rules may change

The role of the Parole Board is to decide whether a prisoner is ready for release.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/how-parole-board-rules-may-change-following-worboys-case-11307468

Momentum threatens to sue over 'neo-fascist' slur

A senior government minister has been warned he will face legal action if he repeats his comments that Momentum are "neo-fascist".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/momentum-threatens-to-sue-sajid-javid-over-neo-fascist-slur-11307448

Bargain Booze owner on brink of collapse

The owner of Bargain Booze is on the brink of administration, putting 2,600 jobs at risk, after it failed to raise £125m from an emergency cash call.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/2600-jobs-at-risk-as-bargain-booze-owner-on-the-brink-of-collapse-11307447

Rudd admits no Cabinet agreement on immigration

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has admitted the Government is yet to decide whether the UK's post-Brexit immigration rules will form part of trade negotiations with the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rudd-no-agreement-on-whether-immigration-will-be-part-of-next-phase-of-brexit-talks-11307246

Easter sheep race gets chop over vegan threats

An annual sheep race has been cancelled after vegan activists threatened organisers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/easter-sheep-race-given-the-chop-after-vegan-activists-make-threats-11307315

'Rot in hell' for teen deaths, drink-driver told

A drink-driver was told to "rot in hell" as he was jailed for 13 years for causing the deaths of three teenagers while driving "like a bat out of hell".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drink-driver-jaynesh-chudasama-jailed-for-13-years-for-causing-teens-deaths-11307324

Twitter suspends Tommy Robinson's account

Former English Defence League (EDL) leader Tommy Robinson has been suspended from Twitter.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tommy-robinson-suspended-from-twitter-for-hateful-conduct-11307348

MSP: Outlaw maps that put Shetland in a box

An MSP has tried to ban maps from putting Shetland in a box because it does not "accurately and proportionately" represent its location.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/msp-outlaw-maps-that-put-shetland-in-a-box-11307218

Khan: Labour 'not doing enough' on anti-Semitism

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has admitted Labour is "not doing enough about anti-Semitism", as he criticised both his own party and the Conservatives on race issues.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-labour-not-doing-enough-on-anti-semitism-11307258

Bargain Booze heads for administration

More than 2,500 jobs are at risk as the owner of Bargain Booze heads for administration after failing to raise £135m from an emergency cash call.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/2600-jobs-at-risk-as-bargain-booze-heads-for-administration-11307294

Hundreds attend funeral for Sir Ken Dodd

A funeral has been held for the comedian Sir Ken Dodd, who died recently at the age of 90.

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Michigan Reports First EHM Case of 2018

The EHM-positive 5-year-old Standardbred gelding from Washtenaw County developed acute neurologic signs, including weakness, hind-limb incoordination and difficulty urinating, He is isolated and under veterinary care.

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Windpuffs: Resolving a Common Swelling in Horses

What prevention steps can I take for my horse's rear leg swelling after exercise?

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Farriers React to AVMA’s MVPA Proposal

Farriers believe the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) proposal to eliminate them from a list of exemptions in the latest suggested revision to the Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA) could carry unintended consequences.

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More Than 80 Horses Seized in Oregon

Veterinarians euthanized eight of the horses due complications from severe hoof neglect, including arthritis and laminitis, officials said.

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Ex-Catalan minister Ponsati arrested in Scotland

A former Catalan minister facing extradition to Spain has handed herself in to police in Scotland.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-catalan-minister-clara-ponsati-arrested-in-scotland-11307074

Decision to free black cab rapist Worboys overturned

Victims of black cab rapist John Worboys have succeeded in forcing the Parole Board to rethink its decision to free him from jail.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/decision-to-free-black-cab-rapist-worboys-overturned-11307067

Former Weinstein PA 'tried to stop him 20 years ago'

A former assistant to disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein says she left his company 20 years ago after he "sexually assaulted and attempted to rape a colleague of mine".

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Researchers Validate Portable Device for Measuring Equine Postural Stability

Lameness and neurologic disorders can impact equine postural stability—how a horse holds himself up in a standing position—and measuring it can help veterinarians diagnose certain disorders.

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Irish rugby internationals cleared of rape

Ireland rugby internationals Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have been cleared of rape following a trial in Belfast.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/irish-rugby-internationals-cleared-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-charges-11307059

FA kicks off hunt for successor to CEO Glenn

The Football Association (FA) has kicked off a secret search for a successor to Martin Glenn, its chief executive, amid concern in its boardroom that he may quit after this summer's World Cup in Russia.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fa-kicks-off-search-for-successor-to-chief-executive-glenn-11307045

Police make new arrest over Hatton Garden raid

Detectives investigating the Hatton Garden raid have arrested a 57-year-old man on suspicion of burglary, police say.

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Average council tax in England increases by 5.1%

The average household's council tax in England will increase by 5.1% this year, the Government has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/average-council-tax-in-england-increases-by-51-as-adult-social-care-costs-rise-11306907

Blethyn: Celebrities vital to charity appeals

Brenda Blethyn has defended the use of celebrities for charity appeals, following a backlash against what has been described as "poverty tourism".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brenda-blethyn-celebrities-vital-to-raising-awareness-of-charity-appeals-11306870

Scale of Brexit exodus from City eases – survey

The scale of the Brexit jobs exodus from the City of London has eased over the past six months, according to the findings of a survey of financial services firms.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/forecast-of-brexit-job-losses-from-city-of-london-drops-by-half-11306851

£1 Megabus ticket adverts banned by watchdog

Megabus adverts offering fares "from £1" have been banned by the advertising watchdog.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/1631-megabus-ticket-ads-banned-after-customers-struggled-to-find-seats-11306847

Police officer helps deliver baby on motorway

A panicking couple were saved by a police officer who helped safely deliver their baby boy on the side of a motorway.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-officer-helps-deliver-baby-boy-on-m62-11306866

Kremlin says UK must prove it did not poison spy

Russia has said Britain most prove it did not poison former spy Sergei Skripal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kremlin-says-uk-must-prove-it-did-not-poison-spy-11306940

Over-40 mums bucking trend of falling pregnancy rates

Pregnancy rates have fallen to an 11-year low across all ages - except for women aged 40 and over who are bucking the trend for the first time.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/over-40-mums-bucking-trend-of-falling-pregnancy-rates-11306881

General Sir Nicholas Carter new head of military

General Sir Nicholas Carter has been appointed the new Chief of the Defence Staff - the professional head of the British military.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/general-sir-nicholas-carter-appointed-head-of-military-11306867

DFS profits slump 58% but sales 'strengthening'

DFS has reported a 58% fall in pre-tax profits for the first half of its financial year but pointed to a pick-up in sales as retailers battle tough trading conditions.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dfs-profits-slump-58-but-sales-strengthening-11306760

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

FTSE adds £29bn in value as trade fears ease

The FTSE 100 has rebounded from 15-month lows as it rallied on signs that a global trade war could be averted.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ftse-adds-16329bn-in-value-as-trade-fears-ease-but-remains-in-doldrums-11306088

Blood scandal victims attack funding decision

Victims of a blood contamination scandal have been refused legal funding to help them prepare for a public inquiry.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/blood-contamination-scandal-insulting-decision-to-refuse-victims-legal-funding-11306458

Govt to launch deposit return scheme in England

A deposit return scheme for single-use bottles is going to be introduced in England subject to consultation, the Government has confirmed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/govt-to-launch-deposit-return-scheme-for-single-use-bottles-in-england-11306448

Bottle return scheme is 'a victory for the seas'

Some ugly truths have washed up on our shores and been fished out from our seas.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-ocean-rescue-bottle-return-scheme-is-a-victory-for-the-seas-11306379

Bottle deposits: A small price to pay for clean seas

A deposit on plastic bottles is a big win for the ocean.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/deposit-return-schemes-a-small-price-to-pay-for-clean-seas-11306316

PM wants 'long-term' NHS funding plan this year

Theresa May wants a "long-term" health funding plan in order to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the NHS this year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-wants-to-mark-nhs-anniversary-with-long-term-nhs-funding-plan-this-year-11306267

NATO and 26 countries expel Russian diplomats

NATO expelled seven Russian diplomats and vowed to reject accreditation requests from three others as countries around the world united against Moscow.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/strong-signal-to-kremlin-as-nato-and-26-countries-expel-russian-diplomats-11306409

Great Ormond St keeps Presidents Club cash

The UK's best-known children's hospital charity has rubber-stamped a decision to retain hundreds of thousands of pounds from a scandal-hit fundraising event.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/great-ormond-street-keeps-163530000-presidents-club-cash-11306096

Lack of migration 'could see firms out of business'

Businesses fear they could be forced to move abroad if they have difficulty hiring European workers after Brexit, a study commissioned by the Government has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lack-of-migration-may-push-businesses-overseas-report-warns-11305877

Zuckerberg's refusal to face MPs is 'astonishing'

Mark Zuckerberg's refusal to appear in front of a parliamentary inquiry into the alleged abuse of Facebook users' data has been described as "absolutely astonishing" by MPs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mark-zuckerbergs-refusal-to-face-mps-is-absolutely-astonishing-11305563

25 years for 'teacher' who groomed kids for terror

A man who groomed children as young as 11 for terrorist attacks has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 25 years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/25-years-in-jail-for-teacher-umar-haque-who-groomed-kids-for-terror-11305843

Man jailed for life for 'revenge' attack on Muslims

A man has been jailed for life for trying to run over a Muslim woman and a 12-year-old girl as revenge for the 7/7 bombings and the Parsons Green Tube attack.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-jailed-for-life-for-revenge-attack-on-muslims-11305772

FEI: Four Endurance Horses Test Positive for Prohibited Substances

Also, the FEI Tribunal issued its final decision in a case against an Italian jumper whose horse tested positive for stanozolol and ketoprofen.

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Police inspector jailed for murdering wife

Police inspector Darren McKie has been jailed for at least 19 years for the murder of his wife Leanne.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-inspector-darren-mckie-jailed-for-19-years-over-the-murder-of-his-wife-11305886

Joshua to Parker: 'I'll definitely knock you out'

Boxer Anthony Joshua has promised he will "knock (Joseph) Parker out for sure" when the pair meet in their heavyweight unification fight on Saturday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/anthony-joshua-ill-definitely-knock-out-parker-in-heavyweight-bout-11305766

Boris Johnson branded 'sexist' in Commons row

Boris Johnson has been accused of being "sexist" in a furious dressing-down by House of Commons Speaker John Bercow.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-branded-sexist-in-house-of-commons-dressing-down-11305776

Freezing temperatures and snow over Easter weekend

Anyone wishing to avoid Easter traffic should stay off the roads on Good Friday - during an unsettled bank holiday weekend with below average temperatures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/freezing-temperatures-and-snow-over-easter-weekend-11305756

What We Know About Immune-Mediated Myositis in Horses

Horses with myositis experience rapid, widespread gluteal and epaxial muscle atrophy. Here's what veterinarians know about about this immune-mediated condition.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/156707/what-we-know-about-immune-mediated-myositis-in-horses/

New Zealand 'Can't find Russian spies to expel'

New Zealand has said it wants to join the chorus of voices against Vladimir Putin by removing Russian spies - but it can't find any to kick out.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern-says-we-cant-find-russian-spies-to-expel-11305709

Chappell faces ban as Green cleared over BHS

Dominic Chappell, the former owner of BHS, faces a lengthy ban from serving as a company director following a Government-sanctioned probe into the retailer’s collapse.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-bhs-owner-chappell-faces-directorship-ban-after-bhs-demise-11305767

BLM Pilot Plan Would Reduce Long-Term Holding Herd Size

The BLM will offer 10 professionally gentled, off-the-range Mustangs in hopes that more people will purchase them if they've already started training.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/156683/blm-pilot-plan-would-reduce-long-term-holding-herd-size/

Tram attack: Teens charged with attempted murder

Two teenagers have been charged with attempted murder after a man was attacked and left unconscious on a tram station platform.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/oldham-tram-stop-attack-teens-charged-with-attempted-murder-11305703

Heavy discounting sees H&M profits slump

H&M has reported a 44% drop in first quarter profits, with heavy discounting and bad weather combining to hit its bottom line.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hm-latest-retailer-to-feel-chill-from-cold-winter-11305597

Oral Glucose Tests Could Predict Laminitis Risk in Ponies

Researchers identified a link between glucose and insulin concentrations measured using an oral glucose test and laminitis risk and onset speed. 

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/156686/oral-glucose-tests-could-predict-laminitis-risk-in-ponies/

'Labour members need educating on anti-Semitism'

Labour needs to roll out an education programme for members after Jewish leaders staged a protest against anti-Semitism within the party, a senior MP has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-members-need-educating-on-anti-semitism-says-shadow-minister-11305697

Uber seeks licence from Dutch central bank

Uber Technologies has submitted an application for a European payments processing licence as it seeks to accelerate its diversification into a broad range of consumer-facing services.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uber-seeks-dutch-payments-licence-in-drive-to-diversify-11305691

Manchester Arena attack: Fire service 'failed'

Manchester's fire service took more than two hours to respond to the bomb attack on the city's arena, a report has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/manchester-arena-attack-fire-service-failed-11305637

Govt seeks assurances on hostile bid for GKN

Melrose, the company behind a hostile takeover bid for engineering firm GKN, is facing Government demands for a series of commitments on the engineering group's future.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/melrose-in-series-of-pledges-ahead-of-gkn-investor-takeover-vote-11305488

Monday, 26 March 2018

Madeleine McCann hunt: Police get more funds

Police have been granted further funds to continue their search for Madeleine McCann, almost 11 years after she went missing.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/madeleine-mccann-search-police-granted-more-funds-to-look-for-girl-11305388

Driver arrested after car crashes into living room

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after two people were hurt when a car crashed into their living room.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/driver-arrested-after-car-crashes-into-living-room-in-worcester-11305341

Yachtsman missing at sea after falling overboard

A British yachtsman is missing at sea after he fell overboard during a gruelling round-the-world race.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-yachtsman-missing-at-sea-after-falling-overboard-during-round-the-world-race-11305313

'Haunting' call for action on male suicide

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among men in Britain - and yet it is rarely talked about by the country's leaders.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/project-84-charity-calm-calls-for-action-on-male-suicide-11305108

Delivery firm improves workers' rights after driver death

Delivery firm DPD is to offer holiday and sick pay to thousands of drivers after it was criticised following the death of a worker who was fined for attending a medical appointment to treat his diabetes.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dpd-improves-conditions-for-workers-after-driver-death-11305138

Work Level and Feeding Horses

Make sure your horse’s diet supports his regular exercise program with these tips.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/156680/work-level-and-feeding-horses/

Budget Bill Nixes Horse Slaughter, Boosts HPA Enforcement

The 2018 Omnibus Spending Bill will impact the horse industry in several ways.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/156678/budget-bill-nixes-horse-slaughter-boosts-hpa-enforcement/

BLM Seeking Data for Flanigan HMA Draft Evaluation

The BLM is requesting data, photos, or other information pertaining to wild horse condition, vegetation, utilization levels, and riparian condition in the Flanigan Herd Management Area.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/156670/blm-seeking-data-for-flanigan-hma-draft-evaluation/

How EPM Parasite Could Spread from Land to Sea

Could the causative parasite S. neurona reach faraway intermediate hosts via streams and rivers?

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/156675/how-epm-parasite-could-spread-from-land-to-sea/

Salisbury public areas to be decontaminated

Buildings in public areas in Salisbury are to be decontaminated late this week, sources have told Sky News.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/poisoned-spy-salisbury-public-areas-to-be-decontaminated-later-this-week-11305043

Hacker told to repay £69,000 or face more jail

A hacker who rented out a tool which could force websites offline has been told to repay £69,000 or face two years in jail.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jailed-hacker-told-to-repay-16369000-or-face-two-more-years-in-prison-11304923

Sex abuse inquiry to hear from Telford victims

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) will send a team of specialists to Telford to talk to grooming victims and survivors.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/child-sexual-abuse-inquiry-to-hear-from-telford-victims-11304987

Bloom returns to West End as cop-turned-killer

Lord Of The Rings star Orlando Bloom is returning to the West End stage for the first time since his debut 11 years ago.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/orlando-bloom-returns-to-west-end-stage-as-corrupt-cop-in-killer-joe-11304946

Rent-to-own firms face call for tighter rules

The UK's 400,000 rent-to-own customers need protecting from high interest rates and late payment fees, according to a leading charity.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/citizens-advice-calls-for-tighter-rules-for-rent-to-own-firms-11304836

PM backs aide accused of 'outing' ex-partner

The Prime Minister retains full confidence in a key aide despite calls for him to resign for allegedly "outing" a former partner.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-backs-aide-stephen-parkinson-accused-of-outing-ex-partner-11304882

Ferrari driver jailed over death of teenager

A Ferrari driver has been jailed for 18 months for causing the death of a 13-year-old boy while "showing off" in the £1.2m supercar.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ferrari-driver-jailed-for-18-months-for-causing-death-of-teenager-while-showing-off-11304833

Spring Horse Feeding Considerations

Consider your horse's diet when helping him make a smooth transition from winter to spring.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/115685/spring-horse-feeding-considerations/

Hackers made ATMs across Europe spray out cash

A cybercrime mastermind who remotely instructed ATMs across Europe to dispense cash to waiting gang members has been arrested.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/arrests-after-hackers-make-atms-across-europe-spray-out-cash-11304788

NHS fine over patient deaths after failures

Southern Health NHS Foundation has been fined £2m for failures that resulted in the deaths of two patients.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/patient-deaths-southern-health-nhs-foundation-fined-over-failures-11304790

Guilty plea over brother's hit and run deaths

A man has pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of brothers Corey and Casper Platt-May by dangerous driving in Coventry.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/coventry-hit-and-run-robert-brown-pleads-guilty-to-killing-brothers-corey-and-casper-platt-may-11304711

Corbyn 'figurehead of anti-Semitic culture'

Jeremy Corbyn is the "figurehead of an anti-Semitic political culture" and there are "no safe spaces" for British Jews within the Labour Party, a top community leader has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-figurehead-of-anti-semitic-culture-jewish-leaders-11304618

'Last chance saloon' for firms on gender pay

Firms yet to publish their gender pay gap by next week's deadline are being warned they are entering the "last chance saloon".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/last-chance-saloon-for-firms-on-reporting-gender-pay-gap-11304521

'World's patience wearing thin with Putin'

Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to divide Britain from its allies, according to Britain's defence secretary.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/worlds-patience-wearing-thin-with-putin-says-british-defence-secretary-gavin-williamson-11304621

Sue Perkins to return as TV BAFTAs host

Sue Perkins will return to host the BAFTA TV awards for a second time.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sue-perkins-to-return-as-host-of-the-tv-baftas-ceremony-11304543

Sunday, 25 March 2018

Children in the North 'being left behind'

The Children's Commissioner for England says the Government must put youngsters at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse project after a report has shown that children in the North are falling behind their southern counterparts.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/children-in-the-north-left-behind-by-southern-counterparts-childrens-commissioner-11304420

Declan Donnelly and wife expecting first child

Declan Donnelly and his wife Ali Astall have announced that they are expecting their first child.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/declan-donnelly-and-wife-ali-astall-expecting-first-child-11304329

Corbyn sorry for 'pockets' of anti-Semitism in Labour

Jeremy Corbyn said he is "sincerely sorry" for pain caused by anti-Semitism which occurred in "pockets" within the Labour Party.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-apologises-for-pockets-of-anti-semitism-within-labour-party-11304273

'Beast of Wombwell' dies after rape conviction

A pensioner and child killer dubbed the "Beast of Wombwell" has died just five days after being convicted of raping a teenage girl in 1972.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/beast-of-wombwell-peter-pickering-dies-days-after-rape-conviction-11304235

Police officer attacked with sword

A police officer has been left with "serious injuries" after being slashed with a sword in Manchester on Sunday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-officer-with-serious-injures-after-sword-attack-11304166

Jockey Club TIP Announces 2017 Performance Awards Winners

The Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) received applications for 562 Thoroughbreds competing in more than 11,000 classes and divisions during the 2017 award year, up nearly 150 horses from 2016.

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Tory MP cleared of 'scurrilous' allegations

A Conservative MP has been cleared of "false and scurrilous" claims of inappropriate behaviour.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/conservative-mp-dan-poulter-cleared-of-scurrilous-allegations-11304032

Senior Labour figures defend Corbyn over mural row

Senior Labour figures have defended Jeremy Corbyn amid a row over his apparent support for an anti-Semitic mural.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/senior-labour-figures-defend-jeremy-corbyn-over-anti-semitic-mural-row-11303966

Car 'deliberately' driven into group of children

A car has been deliberately driven into a group of children in broad daylight in Glasgow, leaving a teenager in a serious condition, police say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/car-deliberately-driven-into-group-of-children-in-glasgow-police-say-11303902

Horse Farms: Complete USDA Agriculture Census

The USDA NASS needs a Census of Agriculture response from all U.S. farms, including Kentucky horse farms.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/156585/horse-farms-complete-usda-agriculture-census/

Watson not ruling out Labour backing second EU vote

Labour's deputy leader has not explicitly ruled out the party backing a second Brexit referendum in the future.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-deputy-tom-watson-doesnt-rule-out-party-backing-second-eu-referendum-11303866

Australia-UK: First direct flight takes 17 hours

The first non-stop flight between Australia and the UK has landed at London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/first-direct-flight-from-australia-to-london-heathrow-takes-17-hours-11303554

How to survive an ultra long-haul flight

The first-ever direct Australia to London flight landed on Sunday morning - here are some tips to surviving 17-hours on a plane.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/how-to-survive-17-hour-direct-flight-from-australia-to-uk-11303932

'Beast from the East Mark 3' may hit for Easter

Snow and freezing temperatures could return to parts of the UK in time for Easter if the "Beast from the East" strikes for a third time.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/easter-weather-warning-beast-from-the-east-mark-3-may-hit-uk-next-week-11303831

Monitor Heart Rate to Optimize Racehorse Training

Recent study results suggest heart rate monitoring can allow trainers to assess workloads and adjust training for improved conditioning and race outcomes.

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Public backs special tax for NHS - Hunt

A ring-fenced tax solely for the NHS and social care has the backing of the public, Jeremy Hunt has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/public-backs-special-tax-for-nhs-health-secretary-jeremy-hunt-says-11303800

Saturday, 24 March 2018

Thousands of new midwives to be announced

Three thousand extra midwives are to be trained over the next four years in the largest-ever increase of maternity staff in England.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thousands-of-new-midwives-to-be-announced-11303509

Cambridge Analytica: Academics 'snubbed' firm

Two Cambridge University academics who pioneered the use of Facebook data for science say they were approached by Cambridge Analytica to carry out work for the consultancy firm but refused on ethical grounds.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cambridge-analytica-academics-refused-to-carry-out-unethical-research-11303320

Whistleblower: Vote Leave 'cheated' in Brexit campaign

The official Brexit campaign "cheated" by breaching spending limits ahead of the EU referendum, a whistleblower has claimed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/whistleblower-claims-vote-leave-cheated-during-brexit-campaign-11303263

Kremlin denies Skripal wrote to Putin for pardon

The Kremlin has denied that poisoned former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal wrote to Vladimir Putin asking to be pardoned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/moscow-rejects-claim-sergei-skripal-wrote-to-vladmir-putin-asking-to-be-pardoned-11303120

'Appalling' England fans arrested in Amsterdam

Police chiefs have condemned the "appalling" behaviour of a "large number" of England football fans after dozens were arrested in Amsterdam.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/appalling-england-fans-criticised-after-more-than-100-arrests-in-amsterdam-11302765

Study: Polyparasitism An Unlikely EPM Player in the Eastern U.S.

Scientists don’t know why some horses develop EPM and others don’t, but it's probably not due to infection with multiple protozoal parasites, researchers found.

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Horse Allegedly Abused in Mardi Gras Parade Ready For Adoption

The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seized "Buddy" after a video surfaced of his rider hitting and kicking during the Krewe of Oshun parade.

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Mineral of the Month: Manganese

While an average 1,100-pound adult horse at rest or lightly exercised requires only 400 milligrams per day, this mineral is important to bone and cartilage development.

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Smith: Most of Labour want second Brexit vote

Owen Smith has told Sky News he was sacked from the shadow cabinet for voicing views on Brexit that were shared by the "overwhelming majority" of Labour members.

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Friday, 23 March 2018

'It wasn't Russia': Ambassador writes to Salisbury cop

Russia's ambassador has written to the police officer treated in hospital after the Salisbury attack, wishing him a "full recovery" and assuring him Russia had "nothing to do with this reckless incident".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/it-wasnt-russia-ambassador-writes-letter-to-salisbury-officer-nick-bailey-11302105

Epilepsy drug behind birth defects banned

An epilepsy drug linked to birth defects in thousands of children will not be given to women of child bearing age unless they are on a pregnancy prevention plan.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/epilepsy-drug-behind-birth-defects-banned-for-women-without-pregnancy-prevention-plan-11301931

'Perfect storm' for retailers, warns McDonald's boss

Britain's retailers are facing "a perfect storm" that will see businesses squeezed and more corporate failures, according to the UK boss of McDonald's.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/perfect-storm-for-retailers-warns-mcdonalds-boss-11301756

Corbyn slammed over stance on anti-Semitic mural

Jeremy Corbyn has been criticised by his own MPs over his apparent support for an anti-Semitic mural on a street in east London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-slammed-by-labour-mps-for-criticising-removal-of-anti-semitic-mural-11301595

Cambridge Analytica search warrant granted

The High Court has granted an application by the Information Commissioner's Office for a warrant to search Cambridge Analytica's office.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/court-grants-warrant-to-search-cambridge-analyticas-office-11301691

Men smash through patio door in 'terrifying' burglary

CCTV has been released of a gang breaking into a house in a terrifying burglary where they dragged around the family's children and squirted an 81-year-old in the face with liquid.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cctv-shows-men-smashing-through-patio-door-in-terrifying-burglary-11301568

Corbyn sacks Owen Smith over second referendum call

Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Smith has been sacked by Jeremy Corbyn over his call for a second EU referendum.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/corbyn-sacks-owen-smith-over-second-eu-referendum-call-11301620

Would-be mayor Dan Jarvis must now quit as MP

Labour MP Dan Jarvis, once seen as a rising star and tipped as a potential party leader, will have to quit Parliament within weeks after being selected as a mayoral candidate in South Yorkshire.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/would-be-mayor-dan-jarvis-must-now-quit-as-mp-11301536

HIV patient can be tricked into having treatment

A judge has ruled that doctors can deceive a mentally-ill woman with HIV into taking treatment drugs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/judge-rules-mentally-ill-hiv-patient-can-be-tricked-into-taking-drugs-she-does-not-want-11301449

Two lorry drivers jailed over fatal M1 crash

Two lorry drivers have been jailed for their roles in a crash last year that resulted in the deaths of eight people on the M1.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-lorry-drivers-jailed-over-fatal-m1-crash-11301486

'Devious' Parsons Green bomber jailed for life

A teenage asylum-seeker who detonated a bomb on a rush hour Tube train has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 34 years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/devious-parsons-green-bomber-ahmed-hassan-jailed-for-life-11301392

Police inspector found guilty of wife's murder

A police inspector who strangled his wife before dumping her body in a lake has been found guilty of murder.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-inspector-darren-mckie-found-guilty-of-wifes-murder-11301399

Nerve agent attack bench being removed

The bench that Sergei and Yulia Skripal were sitting on when they were discovered unresponsive is being removed by police.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/salisbury-nerve-agent-attack-bench-being-removed-11301383

Does Shock Wave Therapy Enhance PRP’s Effects in Horses?

Applying shock wave therapy immediately following PRP injection into injured soft-tissue structures might help increase the concentrations of growth factors released from the platelets, researchers found.

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Ant and Dec dropped by Suzuki after drink-driving charge

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been dropped by car company Suzuki over McPartlin's drink-driving charge.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ant-and-dec-dropped-by-suzuki-after-drink-driving-charge-11301372

FEI Policy on Provisional Equine Suspensions Upheld

The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favor of the FEI's policy of two-month equine provisional suspensions in banned substance cases.

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Teacher is fastest woman to row across Atlantic

A former teacher who had two tumours and a life-threatening illness has rowed across the Atlantic solo.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-teacher-who-beat-life-threatening-illness-is-fastest-woman-to-row-across-atlantic-11301218

Prezzo agrees deal to shut 94 restaurants

Restaurant chain Prezzo has won agreement from creditors on a rescue deal that will see it close 94 restaurants.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prezzo-agrees-deal-to-shut-94-restaurants-11301282

Fever-Tree co-founder toasts £82.5m windfall

Fever-Tree co-founder Charles Rolls is toasting an £82.5m payday after cashing in on the mixer-maker's dizzying share price rise.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fever-tree-co-founder-toasts-163825m-windfall-on-share-placing-11301147

Bid to stop Salvador Dali lobster phone leaving UK

A Government minister has stepped in to stop one of Salvador Dali's iconic white lobster telephones from leaving the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/temporary-export-ban-slapped-on-lobster-phone-to-stop-salvador-dali-artwork-leaving-uk-11301187

UKVDL Map of the Month: EHV-1 Abortions

Equine herpesvirus-1, or EHV-1, infection can result in late-term abortion in pregnant mares.

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HSUS Sues USDA Over Soring Data Access

The Humane Society of the United States claims the USDA is preventing the public from accessing Horse Protection Act violation records on the agency's website.

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CPS refuses to review Worboys rape case

Prosecutors have refused to review the case of a woman who was attacked by Black Cab rapist John Worboys.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cps-refuses-to-review-rape-case-of-woman-attacked-by-john-worboys-11301035

Mind the Gap: Feeding the Toothless Horse

If your senior horse has few to no teeth, he might not be chewing and digesting the nutrients he needs to maintain his health.

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Rod Stewart: Elton John's tour is 'dishonest'

Rod Stewart has criticised Elton John's planned Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour for being "dishonest" and "not rock'n'roll".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rod-stewart-elton-johns-tour-stinks-of-selling-tickets-11301068

EU green light for Brexit trade negotiations

European Union leaders have adopted negotiating guidelines for talks on the bloc's future relationship with Britain.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eu-gives-green-light-for-brexit-trade-negotiations-to-begin-11301023

Next profits fall 8% after 'challenging' year

Fashion chain Next has reported an 8% fall in annual profits after what its boss said was the toughest period in 25 years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/next-profits-fall-8-after-most-challenging-period-in-25-years-11300915

Asian markets routed on US-China trade war fear

Asian markets have fallen sharply overnight on increasing fears of a damaging trade war between China and the US, the world's largest two economies.

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Thursday, 22 March 2018

Obesity could overtake smoking in cancer risk

Obesity could soon be the new smoking, health professionals have warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/obesity-could-soon-be-the-new-smoking-cancer-risk-study-shows-11300817

8 deaths in a week prompt anti-knife campaign

A campaign is aiming to encourage young people to put down their knives, after a week in which eight people were stabbed to death in London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/london-deaths-prompt-anti-knife-campaign-11300775

Camilla warns of hidden signs of domestic abuse

The Duchess of Cornwall is backing a series of animated videos designed to highlight the often hidden signs of domestic abuse.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/duchess-of-cornwall-backs-domestic-violence-campaign-11300634

Why Britain's first black officer deserves Military Cross

As many as 127 MPs have written to the Prime Minister calling for a posthumous Military Cross to be awarded to Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British Army and one of the first black professional footballers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/why-britains-first-black-officer-who-gave-up-tottenham-football-career-to-fight-deserves-military-cross-11300828

'I helped make nerve agent novichok'

Russia has denied involvement in the nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter in Salisbury.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/russias-novichok-programme-exists-i-worked-on-it-scientist-tells-sky-news-11300710

Labour's Harriet Harman eyes up Speaker role

Long-serving MP Harriet Harman will consider standing to become the next Speaker of the House of Commons.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-mp-harriet-harman-to-consider-speaker-role-after-john-bercow-departs-11300737

Family who died miles apart named by police

A woman who was found stabbed to death at her home in London and her husband and children who subsequently died in East Sussex have been officially named by police.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/family-of-four-who-died-miles-apart-named-by-police-11300667

Specialist team to assess Telford sex abuse

A specialist hit team will arrive in Telford "as soon as possible" to make an urgent assessment of 46 live child sexual exploitation cases, Sky News can reveal. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/specialist-team-to-assess-scale-of-telford-sex-abuse-cases-11300382

Nanny trial suspect 'betrayed over Cruise film'

A woman accused of murdering her 21-year-old nanny claimed the au pair betrayed her over a chance to star in a Tom Cruise movie.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/murder-suspect-claims-torched-nanny-betrayed-her-to-win-tom-cruise-film-role-11300473

Government to toughen laws over Facebook scandal

Moves to toughen data protection laws are to be fast-tracked by the Government in response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-to-toughen-data-protection-laws-in-response-to-facebook-scandal-11300405

Ousted Pakistan PM blocked from visiting London

Ousted Pakistani leader Nawaz Sharif cannot visit London to see his sick wife, a court has ruled.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ousted-pakistani-prime-minister-nawaz-sharif-blocked-from-visiting-london-11300401

Teens hunted after 'sickening' murder attempt

Brutal CCTV footage has been released of a man being kicked and stamped on in an unprovoked assault as he lay in a pool of blood on a tram platform.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenagers-hunted-after-sickening-attempted-murder-on-tram-platform-in-greater-manchester-11300228

Shot of cognac sells in London bar for £10k

A shot of cognac has sold in a London bar for £10,014, setting a new world record.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shot-of-cognac-sells-in-london-bar-for-16310k-11300307

Skripals' mental capacity 'may be compromised'

The mental capacity of the Russians poisoned by a nerve agent may be compromised to an unknown degree, a UK court says.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/skripals-mental-capacity-may-be-compromised-after-nerve-agent-attack-says-court-11300358

Ellie Butler's killer dad says he can prove innocence

A father convicted of murdering his six-year-old daughter has told an inquest into her death he will prove he did not kill her.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ellie-butler-inquest-father-convicted-of-murder-claims-he-can-prove-his-innocence-11300076

World markets sink on Trump trade war fears

World stock markets have tumbled as investors fret over the prospect of a damaging trade war between the globe's two largest economies.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/world-markets-sink-on-fears-of-trump-trade-war-11300262

New Zealand Issues Horse and Donkey Welfare Code

The document outlines new minimum standards and best practice guidelines for managing and maintaining good welfare for all domestic horses and donkeys.

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TV Times owner plots £300m Viz merger

The new owner of dozens of well-known British magazines including Marie Claire and TV Times is plotting a potential merger with the company that publishes titles such as Viz and The Week.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tv-times-owner-plots-163300m-merger-with-viz-publisher-dennis-11300153

First look: Harry and Meghan's invitations

Pictures of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding invitations have been released by Kensington Palace.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pictures-of-harry-and-meghans-wedding-invitations-revealed-11300169

UK 'turned a blind eye' towards money-laundering

One of Russia's leading dissidents has accused the UK of "turning a blind eye" towards money-laundering and corruption.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-has-turned-a-blind-eye-towards-money-laundering-11300102

Things to Remember When Working With Mules

Mules are extremely quick learners. Here are a few things to remember when working with them.

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120 firefighters tackle 'massive' Glasgow blaze

More than 120 firefighters are tackling a "massive" blaze on one of Glasgow's main shopping thoroughfares - Sauchiehall Street.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/120-firefighters-tackle-massive-blaze-on-glasgows-sauchiehall-street-11300048

Horse-Related Injuries and Concussions in Equestrians

As researchers and doctors are learning more about concussions and other horse-related injuries, they're passing that knowledge on to the riders and trainers that need it.

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PM 'must explain why' France will make UK passports

Theresa May has been urged to visit the factory of a UK security firm and explain why a French company is taking over their contract to make British passports.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-passport-firm-demands-theresa-may-explain-moving-manufacture-to-france-11299774

Tongue Ties Could Cause Stress for Horses

Tongue ties might help some racehorses breathe better, but study results suggest they can also cause stress, even in horses that have been tied regularly in the past.

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Bank of England leaves rates on hold at 0.5%

The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold after a split vote by policy makers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bank-of-england-leaves-rates-on-hold-at-05-in-split-vote-11299962

Man Utd applies to establish women's team

The only Premier League men's side not to have a senior women's team - Manchester United - has announced plans to form one.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/manchester-united-applies-to-establish-professional-womens-team-11299773

Hoarder's remains found 'four years after she died'

An elderly woman whose remains were found in the heavily-cluttered home she shared with her daughter may have died four years ago, according to reports.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/remains-of-elderly-hoarder-found-four-years-after-she-died-11299816

Westminster attack: #LondonUnited a year on

One year after the Westminster attack, memorials will take place to remember the victims and survivors of the four terrorist attacks which took place across London last year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/westminster-terror-attack-londonunited-one-year-on-11299615

Are these the Royals you were looking for?

Princes William and Harry were rumoured to have been cut out of the latest Star Wars movie for being too tall for stormtroopers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/star-wars-deleted-scene-are-these-the-royals-you-were-looking-for-11299728

Post-Brexit passports 'to be made in France'

Britain's new post-Brexit blue passports will be made in France, according to the current British manufacturer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-post-brexit-passports-to-be-made-in-france-by-gemalto-11299774

Strikes cause UK-France travel disruption

Travel to and from Paris will be severely disrupted today as French public sector workers stage widespread industrial action.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/strikes-cause-uk-france-travel-disruption-11299667

Ted Baker sees 'Beast from the East' impact

Ted Baker has become the latest retailer to reveal that sales were buffeted by the "Beast from the East" as it warned of tough trading conditions in the months ahead.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ted-baker-hit-by-beast-from-the-east-and-warns-of-tough-months-ahead-11299701

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

PM to tell EU: 'United we succeed against Russia'

Theresa May will tell EU leaders they will succeed in the face of Russia's threat if they remain united.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-to-tell-eu-leaders-united-we-succeed-against-russia-11299360

Facebook had 'wild west' approach to data security

A former Facebook manager has said he warned the company about its lax data security but was ignored.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/facebook-had-wild-west-approach-to-data-security-11299273

Shoreham pilot to be charged with manslaughter

A pilot whose aircraft crashed during the Shoreham Airshow and killed 11 people will be charged with manslaughter, according to the CPS. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shoreham-airshow-disaster-pilot-andy-hill-to-be-charged-with-manslaughter-11299230

Ex-Chelsea player: Racial abuse 'destroyed me'

A former Chelsea footballer has spoken out about the life-changing racial abuse he claims he suffered as a teenager with the club in the early 1980s.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-chelsea-player-says-racial-abuse-destroyed-me-as-a-person-11299071

Ant McPartlin charged with drink-driving

TV presenter Ant McPartlin has been charged with drink-driving after his arrest on Sunday, police have confirmed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tv-presenter-ant-mcpartlin-charged-with-drink-driving-11299195

Engineer killed in Red Arrows crash named

The Red Arrows engineer who died when a Hawk T1 aircraft crashed at RAF Valley on Tuesday has been named as Corporal Jonathan Bayliss.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/red-arrows-crash-corporal-jonathan-bayliss-named-as-raf-valley-victim-11299169

New Look wins support for 60 store closures

New Look's plan to close 60 stores and cut up to 980 staff as part of a rescue package has received overwhelming support from its creditors.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-look-wins-support-for-store-closure-plan-11299103

Ed Sheeran and his battles with nature

This week, Ed Sheeran has found himself in the epicentre of an ancient fight - between man and beast.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/newts-and-crocs-ed-sheeran-and-his-battles-with-nature-11298698

School apologises after pupil left behind on trip

A school in Newcastle has apologised after a teenage student on a field trip to London was left behind while the rest of the group caught a train home.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/newcastle-school-apologises-after-student-left-behind-on-trip-to-london-11299032

Malicious posts warning after toddler river death

Detectives say they are investigating a series of remarks made on social media about the death of toddler Kiara Moore, as they warned people not to post malicious comments.

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Which PSD Horses are Good Hind-Limb Neurectomy Candidates?

When cases are selected appropriately, the complication rate is very low and the prognosis for a full return to work is very good, one veterinarian says.

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Russia slams UK's 'island mentality' in spy rant

Moscow has accused Britain of "Russophobia" and having an "island mentality" in a remarkable escalation of the war of words over the Salisbury spy poisoning.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/russia-slams-britains-island-mentality-in-salisbury-poisoning-rant-11298747

Second Union County, N.J., Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1

The second horse developed a fever and respiratory signs of disease, but has not yet exhibited any neurologic deficits.

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Dec to host without Ant after drink-drive arrest

Saturday Night Takeaway will continue with Dec presenting the show alone, after co-host Ant McPartlin's arrest for suspected drink-driving.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dec-to-host-saturday-night-takeaway-without-ant-after-drink-drive-arrest-11298944

Trouble’s Afoot: Signs Your Horse Has a Hoof Problem Brewing

Find out what hoof problems you can safely manage yourself and when to call in your farrier and/or veterinarian.

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Unions to recommend NHS pay rise

Health workers are being urged to accept a pay deal for NHS staff worth up to 6.5% over three years after unions reached agreement with the Government.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/unions-to-recommend-65-nhs-pay-rise-11298838

Farage dumps dead fish in Brexit deal protest

Nigel Farage dumped dead fish into the Thames as he led a protest against the Government's Brexit transition deal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nigel-farage-dumps-dead-fish-in-thames-in-protest-over-brexit-transition-deal-11298733

Russia slams UK for skipping poisoning briefing

Moscow has condemned Britain's decision to skip a Russian foreign ministry briefing on the Salisbury poisoning.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/russia-condemns-british-decision-to-skip-salisbury-spy-poisoning-briefing-11298747

Unemployment grows but wage growth improves

Unemployment rose by 24,000 to 1.45 million in the three months to January but wage growth improved, official figures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/unemployment-grows-but-wage-growth-improves-11298696

I have Down's syndrome - don't pity me

Today is World Down's Syndrome Day, a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.

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Carpetright plan to close stores in rescue deal

Carpetright is exploring a rescue plan which would allow it to speed up the closure of underperforming stores.

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Tuesday, 20 March 2018

PM rapped over £450m police funding claim

Theresa May risked misleading the public by claiming the Government is boosting police funding by £450m, according to the UK's official statistics watchdog.

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Carpetright in race for new funding

Carpetright is racing to secure emergency funding to pave the way for a longer-term restructuring plan in the latest sign of the crisis engulfing Britain's high streets.

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University investigates students' racist texts

Claims that racist messages have been posted by law students from the University of Exeter are being formally investigated.

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Corbyn boosted as ally scoops top Labour role

Labour have appointed their second-ever female general secretary in the party's history as trade unionist Jennie Formby took on the top role.

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Nanny 'murdered after torture over Boyzone claims'

A couple accused of murdering their 21-year-old nanny allegedly forced her to confess to bizarre claims that a former Boyzone member drugged and sexually abused their household.

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Facebook row tech firm suspends its CEO

Facebook row tech firm Cambridge Analytica has suspended its CEO Alexander Nix in the wake of a series of allegations.

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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Eggs Hatching Soon in Central Kentucky

The Eastern tent caterpillar eggs will begin hatching soon after spending about nine months as eggs in masses on twigs of wild cherry and related trees.

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Gove admits Brexit transition deal 'sub-optimal'

Michael Gove has admitted the Government accepted a "sub-optimal outcome" for the UK's fishing industry in negotiations over a Brexit transition period.

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RAF engineer has died after Red Arrows crash

An RAF engineer has died after a Red Arrows jet crashed at RAF Valley in Anglesey in Wales.

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Hunt reinstates cap on social care bills

A cap on "punitive" costs will form part of the Government's social care reforms, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.

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Man dies after 'getting head stuck in cinema seat'

A man has died after reportedly getting his head stuck under a cinema seat.

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Miami Beach Lounge Where Horse Made Appearance to Reopen

The club's owners admitted to municipal violations, agreed to pay $12,150, and will make a $10,000 donation to an area horse rescue.

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Sara Payne blames cuts for missing sex offender rise

The mother of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne has blamed Government cuts for the sharp rise in registered sex offenders going missing across Britain.

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Poll: Horses With PSSM

Have you owned or managed a horse with polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM)?

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NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance Reaccredits Turfway Park

The alliance was formed to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.

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MPs formally request Zuckerberg appearance

Mark Zuckerberg has been sent a formal request to appear before MPs and answer questions regarding a growing scandal about user data.

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EU's Juncker criticised for Putin congratulations

European Union boss Jean-Claude Juncker has been criticised after his "nauseating" letter of congratulations to Russia's Vladimir Putin failed to mention the Salisbury nerve agent attack.

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Researchers Narrow Down Equine Coronavirus Risk Factors

Draft horses, horses from the Midwest, and those used for farming and ranching or breeding are most at-risk of contracting coronavirus, researchers found.

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Hawk aircraft 'crashes' at Wales RAF base

A Hawk aircraft has reportedly crashed in Wales at an RAF base, with the Ministry of Defence saying it is "aware of an incident".

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Non-Drug Treatments for Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Drs. Vern Dryden and Amanda Adams offer advice for managing EMS horses and selecting supplements.

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Presenters: 'Bullying BBC put us through hell'

The BBC has been branded a "bullying employer" after presenters confessed they contemplated suicide and felt forced to work through cancer treatment.

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Scientists Test Quarter Horse Personality Scoring System

The ability to select Quarter Horse breeding stock for behavior traits might improve equine welfare and human safety, researchers said.

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'Beast from the East' hits sales figures at Ocado

Ocado has revealed its sales were blown off course by the so-called "Beast from the East".

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Can you buy chemical weapons on the dark web?

The economy of the dark web is driven by its ability to resist the enforcement of laws prohibiting the trade of particular items.

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Revealed: Harry and Meghan's wedding cake

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding cake will be made by London-based pastry chef Claire Ptak, Kensington Palace has announced.

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Inflation falls to seven-month low, says ONS

Inflation fell to 2.7% last month from 3% in January, the Office for National Statistics said.

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Plans for crackdown on reckless company bosses

Plans to crack down on irresponsible bosses of failed companies - and give increased protection to affected workers and suppliers – have been announced by the Government.

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Two women dead and girl, 10, hurt in M25 crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two women were killed in a crash on the M25.

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Monday, 19 March 2018

Child dies after car found in Welsh river

A toddler has died just hours after she was rescued from a car found in a Welsh river, police have said.

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Weapons inspectors examine Salisbury poison

Inspectors from the world's chemical weapons watchdog have begun examining the nerve agent used to poison ex Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.

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Father of UK woman killed in Syria 'desolate'

The grieving father of a young woman killed by a Turkish airstrike in Syria has told Sky News how proud he is of his "principled" daughter.

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UKIP's 'battle to survive' over £175k costs

UKIP is facing a "real, real battle just to survive" after being ordered to pay £175,000 in legal costs, according to the party's former leader Nigel Farage.

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Patients regain vision after stem cell treatment

Two patients with the most common form of sight-loss have regained their reading vision after ground-breaking treatment.

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Aurora Pharmaceutical Receives FDA Approval on 150 mL Packaged Altren™

The FDA has approved the packaging of 150 mL packaged Altren™, an altrenogest oral progestin solution for horses.

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FTSE 100 at lowest level since December 2016

The FTSE 100 is trading at levels not seen since December 2016 after a rally in the pound's value - a reaction to Brexit progress - added to a tough day for shares worldwide.

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Horses Seized After Dozens Found Dead at Maryland Farm

More than 80 allegedly maltreated horses are being removed from a Maryland farm after authorities found the remains of 25 others on the same property.

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School bomb hoaxes sent as part of gamer feud

A feud between rival Minecraft gamers is the reason why 24,000 threatening emails were sent to schools and colleges in the UK, Sky News has learned.

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Feeding the Laid-Up Horse: How Much Protein is Too Much?

A ration balancer might offer the best balance of nutrients and protein for your horse during stall rest.

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