Wednesday, 31 August 2016

Teens Increasingly Reported For Indecent Images

The NSPCC is urging parents to talk to their children about the risks of sharing nude pictures with others, after figures revealed more than 2,000 under-18s have been reported to police over the past three years for crimes linked to indecent images.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/more-than-2000-children-reported-for-indecent-image-crimes-10560967

£35m Boost For Car Sector To Create 3,000 Jobs

A pledge by Theresa May to boost economic growth in Britain's regions is to get into gear with a £35m Government investment in the car industry in the West Midlands.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/16335m-boost-for-car-sector-to-create-3000-jobs-in-midlands-10560773

'Tantalising' Hope In Fight Against Alzheimer's

A cure for Alzheimer's could soon become a reality following trials of a drug that fights sticky deposits in the brain linked to the disease.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drug-trials-offer-tantalising-hope-in-fight-against-alzheimers-10560237

UK Coastline 'Will Become More Dangerous'

The UK's coastlines will become even more dangerous because of climate change, an expert has told Sky News.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/climate-change-will-make-uk-coastline-more-dangerous-10560138

England Women's Footballer Fatally Hit By Train

A teenage footballer who played for Manchester City and Everton women's teams has been struck and killed by a train.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/england-womens-under-19-midfielder-zoe-tynan-fatally-struck-by-train-10560189

Mechanisms of Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage

David Poole, PhD, DSc, of Kansas State University, presents information about horses' oxygen transport pathway.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38098

First Cases of WNV for 2016 Reported in Montana

One horse in Petroleum County has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38100

Samsung launches Gear S3 smartwatch - best new features and how it compares to the Apple Watch



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/31/samsung-launches-gear-s3-smartwatch---best-new-features-and-how/

Body At Collapsed Didcot Power Station

A body has been recovered from the site of the Didcot power station which collapsed in February, Thames Valley Police said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/body-found-at-collapsed-didcot-power-station-six-months-on-10559988

Google Sheep View: Tech giant agrees to help to map out Faroe Islands using sheep, ships and wheelbarrows



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/31/google-sheep-view-tech-giant-agrees-to-help-to-map-out-faroe-isl/

Brevard County, Florida, Horse Tests Positive for Rabies

The adult mare had no previous vaccine history and had not been off her home premises in over a year.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38099

Junior Doctors To Stage Further Strikes

Junior doctors are to stage further industrial action in the row over the contract for training medics.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/junior-doctors-to-stage-further-strikes-over-training-contract-10559903

Search For Missing Boy In River Thames

A search operation is under way for a boy spotted in the River Thames, police say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/search-for-missing-boy-in-river-thames-in-walton-on-thames-10559881

Kentucky Downs 2016 Research Day Sponsorships Sold Out

Funds from race sponsorships will support Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation equine research.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38095

Uber unveils a fleet of electric cars



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/31/uber-unveils-a-fleet-of-electric-cars/

Two Dead After Being Hit By Car In Police Chase

Two people have died after they were hit by a car being chased by police in Penge, southeast London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-dead-after-being-hit-by-car-in-police-chase-10559677

Obsessed with Salt

My new 2-year-old filly is obsessively licking and biting her salt block. Does this suggest there's a problem with her diet or health, and can she hurt herself by consuming too much salt?

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/32897

Police in Alabama Probe Horse Shootings

Authorities are seeking whoever fatally shot four horses, a mule, and a dog and wounded another horse.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38093

Missing Turtle May Have Been Stolen By Boy

A missing turtle stolen from an aquarium may have been removed by a young boy, police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-warn-over-turtle-aquarium-theft-10559399

Fatal Attack On Polish Men: Gang 'Like Hyenas'

A witness to a fatal attack on two Polish men in Essex has described seeing a gang of teenagers all over one of the victims "like a pack of hyenas".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boys-held-over-possible-hate-crime-murder-of-polish-man-10559484

New Jersey Horses Contract EEE

A 3-year-old Morris County gelding and a 1-year-old Ocean County mare have been euthanized after testing positive for EEE.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38092

Horses Evacuated From Louisiana Flood Heading Home

Most of the evacuated horses have returned to their owners' farms, but 149 horses are still waiting to go home.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38091

Mayor Who Snorted White Substance Won't Resign

A town mayor says he will not resign after footage emerged of him snorting a white substance in a toilet cubicle.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mayor-who-snorted-white-substance-refuses-to-resign-10559413

iPhone 7 to come with wireless 'AirPods' after Apple ditches headphone jack



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/31/iphone-7-to-come-with-wireless-airpods-after-apple-ditches-headp/

Laminitis, PPID, and Hyperinsulinemia: What's the Link?

Researchers explored whether the degree of hyperinsulinemia correlates with laminitis severity in horses when first diagnosed with PPID.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38088

Dropbox hackers stole 70 million passwords - check if you're affected and how to protect yourself



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/31/dropbox-hackers-stole-70-million-passwords-and-email-addresses/

Knife Attack Hero Nominated For Bravery Award

A British man who died after he was critically injured trying to save another backpacker from a knifeman at an Australian hostel has been nominated for a posthumous bravery award.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/knife-attack-hero-tom-jackson-nominated-for-posthumous-bravery-award-10559189

Junior Doctors Could Walk Out Every Month

Junior doctors could go on strike for a week every month for the rest of the year, as the row over a new contract being imposed by the Government escalates.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/junior-doctors-could-walk-out-every-month-for-rest-of-year-10559218

Challenge To Sir Cliff Abuse Charge Decision

The decision not to press charges in the abuse case against Sir Cliff Richard is being reviewed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-cliff-richard-faces-review-of-no-abuse-charge-decision-10559130

Boy Dies After Getting Into Difficulty In Water

A 17-year-old boy has died after falling from dinghy into the River Wear, Sunderland, Northumbria Police said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boy-dies-after-getting-into-difficulty-in-water-10559182

House Price Growth Picks Up Despite Brexit

House price growth picked up in August despite signs of a slowdown in the market after the Brexit vote, according to lender Nationwide.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/house-price-growth-picks-up-despite-brexit-10559161

Brit Murder Suspect Reconstructs Officer Death

A British man and his Australian girlfriend accused of killing a policeman on the Indonesian island of Bali have taken part in a reconstruction of the murder.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-murder-suspect-and-girlfriend-reconstruct-bali-policeman-death-10559107

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Consumer Confidence Recovers After Brexit Hit

Consumer confidence partly recovered this month as Britons chose to carry on spending rather than saving after the Brexit vote.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/consumer-confidence-recovers-after-brexit-hit-10559082

Amazon Dash: One-click internet shopping buttons launched in UK



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/31/amazon-dash-one-click-internet-shopping-buttons-launched-in-uk/

Pregnancy Discrimination At Work On The Rise

MPs have uncovered a "shocking" increase in discrimination against pregnant women and new mothers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/govt-criticised-as-pregnancy-discrimination-at-work-doubles-10559045

Poll Boost For Corbyn Ahead Of Leadership Vote

Jeremy Corbyn appears to be well ahead of his rival Owen Smith in the first poll of those entitled to vote in the Labour leadership election.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/poll-boost-for-jeremy-corbyn-ahead-of-leadership-vote-10559035

TV Star Back In UK After Malaria Scare In Rio

A TV presenter who "nearly died" after contracting a rare strain of malaria in Brazil has arrived back in the UK for further treatment.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-webster-flown-from-rio-to-uk-for-further-treatment-10559029

Brexit To Dominate Cabinet's Chequers Away Day

Brexit will dominate a special Cabinet away day at Chequers as Theresa May and her ministers meet for the first time since their summer break.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/back-to-school-for-pms-team-with-away-day-to-talk-brexit-10559027

Wednesday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/apples-tax-bill-dominates-wednesdays-newspaper-front-pages-10558983

Tax expert: all the talk from Apple is 'bluster'



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/30/tax-expert-all-the-talk-from-apple-is-bluster/

Boys Held Over Possible 'Hate Crime' Murder

Six teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder after two Polish men were set upon in a "vicious attack" outside an Essex takeaway.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boys-held-over-possible-hate-crime-murder-of-polish-man-10558598

Oklahoma Horse Stabbed to Death

Police are investigating after a horse sustained four stab wounds in the neck.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38087

Why Are Horses Nervous When It's Windy?

Behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell offers reasons horses might be spookier than normal in windy weather.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38086

iPhone 7 specs: Details of new Apple phone's camera and battery emerge



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/30/iphone-7-specs-details-of-new-apple-phones-camera-and-battery-em/

Robber Who Wore Clown Mask In Armed Raids Jailed

A 23-year-old who wore a chilling clown mask while robbing from Beefeater restaurants in Devon has been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/robber-who-wore-clown-mask-in-armed-raids-jailed-10558561

10 of the most brilliant customer service exchanges ever seen on Twitter



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2015/12/010/10-of-the-most-brilliant-customer-service-exchanges-ever-seen-on/

Search For 17-Year-Old Boy Missing In Sea

A search is underway for a 17-year-old boy who has gone missing after a dinghy capsized in Sunderland Harbour.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/search-for-17-year-old-boy-missing-in-sea-off-sunderland-10558474

Do You Have A Question For Corbyn Or Smith?

Do you fancy putting a question to Labour leadership candidates Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith?

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/join-sky-news-for-labour-leadership-debate-10550949

Tim Cook says Apple tax decision 'has no basis in fact': Read his letter in full



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/30/tim-cook-says-apple-tax-decision-has-no-basis-in-fact-read-his-l/

Poll Recap: Horse Water Options

Of the 1,413 respondents, 936 (66%) said their horses get water from a trough or bucket that they fill manually.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38084

Appeal Over Librarian's 'Unascertained' Death

The brother of a woman who was found dead months after being reported missing has made an appeal for information on the anniversary of her disappearance.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saima-ahmed-10558099

ARM investors approve £24bn SoftBank takeover



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/30/arm-investors-approve-24bn-softbank-takeover/

EEE Confirmed in Ulster County, New York, Horse

The unvaccinated 11-year-old mare was euthanized after she became recumbent and unresponsive.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38083

West Nile Cases Confirmed in Oregon, Minnesota Horses

Oregon reported its first case of the year, while the case count in Minnesota has reached 11.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38082

BLM Vale District Conducting Emergency Wild Horse Gather

The gather comes in response to the Cherry Road Wildfire, which has burned about 90% of the pasture in which more than half of the herd resides.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38081

Retro gadgets fetching thousands of pounds online



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/05/14/retro-tech-worth-thousands-on-ebay/

Does Skeletal Muscle Inflammation Lead to Hyperinsulinemia?

While this appears true in humans, researchers could not identify a positive relationship between inflammation and obesity or insulin resistance in horses.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38079

Watch:  the world's largest land vehicle, the Bagger 288 bucket-wheel excavator



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/watch--the-worlds-largest-land-vehicle-the-bagger-288-bucket-whe/

Hollande: Brexit Talks Must End By 2019

Talks on Britain leaving the European Union must be finished by 2019, French President Francois Hollande has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/francois-hollande-says-brexit-talks-must-end-by-2019-10558006

Apple told to pay £11bn after European Union tax investigation



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/30/apple-ordered-to-pay-11bn-after-european-union-tax-investigation/

Viva Never! Mel C Turns Down Spice Girls Reunion

Former Spice Girl Melanie C has revealed why she has turned down a lucrative offer to reunite with her bandmates.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mel-c-turns-down-spice-girls-20th-anniversary-reunion-10557974

Seven New Badger Cull Licences Approved

Extra badger culling pilots are being rolled out to additional parts of the country to tackle tuberculosis in cattle.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-badger-cull-pilots-approved-and-under-way-10557897

Facebook 'trending' featuring fake news hours after humans replaced with robots



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/30/facebook-trending-featuring-fake-news-hours-after-humans-replace/

Woman charged £84 for 5 minute trip after falling asleep in an Uber



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/30/woman-charged-84-for-5-minute-trip-after-falling-asleep-in-an-ub/

Apple told to pay £11bn after European Union tax investigation



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/30/apple-ordered-to-pay-11bn-after-european-union-tax-investigation/

Workers 'Could Lose Rights' In Wake Of Brexit

Workers could lose many of their employment rights in the wake of Brexit unless the Government passes new laws to protect them, a senior Labour MP has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/workers-could-lose-rights-in-wake-of-brexit-labour-mp-warns-10557834

Conjoined Twin Girls To Start School In Kent

Twins girls who were given a slim chance of survival after being born conjoined are preparing for their first day at school.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/conjoined-twins-girls-set-to-start-school-10557763

Cameron 'Increased Advisers' Pay By Up To 24%'

David Cameron gave some of his special advisers large pay rises just months before they were handed generous severance packages, according to a report.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/david-cameron-increased-advisers-pay-by-up-to-24-analysis-says-10557797

Apple sued over defective iPhones infected with 'Touch Disease'



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/30/apple-sued-over-defective-iphones-infected-with-touch-disease/

Monday, 29 August 2016

Briton Stabbed In Australia Dies From Injuries

A British man who was stabbed in Australia as he tried to save another backpacker has died from his injuries, police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-backpacker-stabbed-in-australia-dies-from-his-injuries-10557726

Twenty Amputations A Day Linked To Diabetes

The number of diabetes-related amputations in England has reached an all-time high of 20 a day, according to new analysis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/calls-to-improve-diabetes-care-as-amputations-hit-record-high-10557722

Rudd Rejects Calls To Scrap Calais Border Deal

The Home Secretary will bluntly reject calls to scrap the border deal between Britain and France when she meets her French counterpart in Paris later.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/home-secretary-rejects-calls-to-scrap-calais-border-deal-10557690

Brown Urges Senate To Replace House Of Lords

Gordon Brown is calling for the House of Lords to be replaced by an elected senate and for more powers for the Scottish Parliament after the Brexit vote.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gordon-brown-calls-for-elected-senate-to-replace-house-of-lords-10557665

Notting Hill Carnival: More Than 300 Arrests

Four people have been stabbed – and more than 300 arrested – at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/notting-hill-carnival-four-stabbings-and-more-than-300-arrests-10557627

Tuesday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tuesdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10557667

Corbyn Pledges To Tackle UK's Digital Divide

Jeremy Corbyn is to promise a digital revolution to improve broadband and other internet services for the public - as well as reboot Labour's campaigning for the next general election.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-vows-to-rebuild-britain-with-digital-manifesto-10557648

Apple to be hit with multi-million euro tax demand



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/29/apple-to-be-hit-with-multi-million-euro-tax-demand/

Washington State Diagnostic Lab Confirms 10 Equine WNV Cases

The recent cases are located farther north than detections in previous years, Washington State University reported.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38080

Feeding the Horse With Asthma

Recurrent airway obstruction is a medical condition, but feed changes might help your horse breathe better.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38078

The web's domain name revolution has been a missed opportunity



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/29/the-webs-domain-name-revolution-has-been-a-missed-opportunity/

Equinix puts £26m into expanding flagship UK data centre



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/29/equinix-puts-26m-into-expanding-flagship-uk-data-centre/

Scientists Evaluate Equine Blood Compatibility, Typing Tests

Penn Vet researchers tested more efficient ways to identify blood compatibility and type prior to transfusions.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38077

Banker Dies After Being Assaulted In London

Police have begun a murder investigation after a 30-year-old man was assaulted and later died in southeast London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/murder-inquiry-begins-after-banker-dies-following-london-assault-10557266

Fitbit unveils long-awaited successors to Charge and Flex fitness trackers



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/29/fitbit-unveils-long-awaited-successors-to-charge-and-flex-fitnes/

iPhone 7 set to be unveiled on September 7 after Apple announces special event



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/29/iphone-7-set-to-be-unveiled-on-september-7-after-apple-announces/

Police Appeal As Gunman In Dress Robs Adult Shop

Merseyside police are hunting a cross-dressing gunman who robbed an adult shop in Liverpool.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gunman-in-red-dress-and-wig-robs-sex-shop-in-liverpool-10557267

London Bridge 'Won't Meet Demand In 50 Years'

The newly-opened concourse at one of London's busiest railway stations will not meet demand in the long-term, according to the head of Network Rail.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-london-bridge-concourse-wont-meet-demand-in-50-years-10557089

Kentucky Reports First Equine WNV Cases of 2016

Both affected horses--one from Barren County and one from Hardin County--were unvaccinated, but are recovering.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38076

All Horse, Human Drug Tests From Rio Olympics Clean

A total of 60 equine samples--30% of the 200 competing horses--were tested during the Games.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38075

Tidal Turbine System Delivers To National Grid

A Scottish energy company's tidal turbine system has become the first in the world to deliver electricity to the national grid.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tidal-turbine-becomes-first-to-deliver-power-to-national-grid-10556977

Is Selenium Deficiency Deadly to Horses?

Too much selenium in a horse's diet can cause signs of toxicity or even death. But too little selenium can also be life-threatening.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38074

Man Arrested Over Child Abduction Claim

A man who claimed to have seen a young boy being abducted has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-arrested-over-surrey-child-abduction-claim-10556887

'Frightening' Decline Of British Butterfly

One of Britain's best-loved butterflies has suffered a "quite frightening" decline in numbers this summer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/frightening-decline-of-small-tortoiseshell-butterfly-10556854

iPhone 7 faces claims of supply shortages ahead of launch



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/29/iphone-7-faces-claims-of-supply-shortages-ahead-of-launch/

Sunday, 28 August 2016

Test For Parkinson's Disease Moves Step Closer

Scientists say they have identified a molecule in the spinal fluid of Parkinson's disease patients which may open the door to an early-stage test.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/test-for-parkinsons-disease-moves-step-closer-10556704

Asthma Report: '1,000 Needless Deaths A Year'

A charity has called for an overhaul of the way asthma is treated after it was revealed the condition costs the the UK at least £1.1bn a year. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/asthma-report-at-least-1000-deaths-each-year-from-condition-10556415

Ashes Of Backpacker To Be Spread Over World

The mother of stab victim Mia Ayliffe-Chung has told of her plans for her daughter's cremation, as she prepares to head for Australia.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ashes-of-stabbed-backpacker-to-be-spread-over-world-10556686

HMS Daring To Help In Fight Against IS

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that HMS Daring will soon be supporting the military campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hms-daring-to-help-in-fight-against-islamic-state-10556666

'No Fuss' Hen Party Ends In Lifeboat Rescue

A bride-to-be who was on a "no fuss, low key" hen party outing had to be rescued with her three friends after a scenic boat trip went wrong.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/no-fuss-hen-party-ends-in-rescue-by-lifeboat-crew-10556658

Lord Myners criticises Government green light of ARM sale



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/28/lord-myners-criticises-government-green-light-of-arm-sale/

Monday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mondays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10556562

Brussels set to demand years of extra tax payments from Apple



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/28/brussels-set-to-demand-years-of-extra-tax-payments-from-apple/

Four Stabbed At Notting Hill Carnival

Four people have been stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival, with one man fighting for his life in hospital.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-in-critical-condition-after-one-of-four-stabbings-at-notting-hill-carnival-10556445

Swimmer Dies Trying To Cross English Channel

A British man has died while trying to swim across the English Channel.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/swimmer-nick-thomas-dies-trying-to-swim-english-channel-10556185

UK Pasture Evaluation Work Showcased at Rangeland Congress

The UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program has performed 160 evaluations representing more than 30,000 acres in 20 Kentucky counties.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38054

The Grass Guide: Red Clover

Red clover provides excellent forage quality when grazed or harvested before the flower blooms.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38052

Kentucky Downs Schedules Day to Support Research

The third annual Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Day at Kentucky Downs, in Franklin, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38072

Teen Dies After Taking Drugs At Leeds Festival

A teenager has died after taking drugs at Leeds Festival, West Yorkshire Police has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-dies-after-taking-drugs-at-leeds-festival-10555777

Two Pilots Arrested For 'Drinking Before Flight'

Two airline pilots have been arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol before a flight in Glasgow.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-airline-pilots-arrested-on-alcohol-charge-at-glasgow-airport-10555638

Search For Missing Swimmer At Camber Sands Beach

A search is under way at Camber Sands in East Sussex following reports of a missing swimmer, days after five men died there.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/search-for-missing-swimmer-under-way-at-camber-sands-10555657

Ministers Bar Export Of £5m Victoria Coronet

The export of an "iconic" coronet worn by Queen Victoria has been blocked by the Government.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/coronet-10555595

Saturday, 27 August 2016

Dad Of Oz Backpacker Stabbings Victim 'Proud'

The family of a Briton stabbed in Australia while trying to save another backpacker say they are "immensely proud" of him.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/father-of-oz-backpacker-stabbings-victim-tom-jackson-proud-10555509

PM In Push To Gear Up Cabinet For Brexit

The Prime minister has signalled there will be no slowing down with plans for Britain to leave the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prime-minister-in-push-to-gear-up-cabinet-for-brexit-10555497

Last BHS Stores To Bring Down Shutters After 88 Years

The last remaining branches of BHS stores are set to disappear from the high street today, ending 88 years of trading across the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/final-bhs-stores-set-to-vanish-from-high-street-10555493

Youth Services Looking To The Arts To Fill Gaps

Youth services hit by funding cuts are increasingly looking towards arts organisations to fill the gaps.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/arts-organisations-filling-the-gaps-for-cash-strapped-youth-services-10554299

'Urbex' Daredevils Court Sponsorship And Death

Urban exploring, or urbex, has been around for several years now, but it's only recently that it has begun to move from hobby to profession.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/urbex-daredevils-court-sponsorship-and-death-with-risky-stunts-10554384

Smith Slammed Over Pledge To End Homelessness

A pledge to end homelessness within five years has been branded "outlandish" and "insulting" by a group of volunteers who serve meals on the streets.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pledge-to-end-homelessness-outlandish-10555487

Sunday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sundays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10555390

Internet of things struggles as use of smart home gadgets flatlines



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/27/internet-of-things-struggles-as-use-of-smart-home-gadgets-flatli/

Studying Heaves in Horses Could Help Humans With Asthma

Researchers are studying underlying genetic factors that lead some horses to develop heaves while others don't.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38071

Reveller, 26, Dies At Dance Music Festival

A man has died after collapsing at the Creamfields dance music festival, police said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/reveller-26-dies-at-creamfields-dance-music-festival-10554327

Green Wants Deal On BHS Pension Probe

Sir Philip Green is seeking assurances that regulators will abandon a probe into‎ BHS's vast pension deficit if he makes a "voluntary" financial contribution to the retirement pots of thousands of the collapsed chain's former employees.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-philip-green-makes-conditional-offer-to-plug-bhs-pension-hole-10554303

UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Iris Cui

Cui's research focused on understanding more about the pricing of Thoroughbreds at public sales.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38051

Novel Surgery Successful for Treating Clogged Tear Ducts

The standing procedure, in which tubing is temporarily inserted from the tear duct into the sinus cavity, is helping horses' tear ducts return to full function.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38065

At Least One Injured After M20 Bridge Collapses

At least one person has been injured after a pedestrian bridge collapsed on the M20 in Kent.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/at-least-one-person-injured-after-bridge-collapses-on-m20-10553773

Brexit Not Inevitable, Ex Whitehall Chief Says

Former cabinet secretary Gus O'Donnell has said Brexit is not inevitable - especially if the EU undergoes reforms to make it less closely aligned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/former-cabinet-secretary-lord-odonnell-says-brexit-not-inevitable-10553676

Friday, 26 August 2016

McGuinness: 'I Will Deal With' Questions On Past

Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness has told Sky News he's ready to answer any questions about his past if new truth and justice structures are established in Northern Ireland.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/n-irelands-martin-mcguinness-i-will-deal-with-questions-on-past-10552892

Every iPhone ranked: from worst to best



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/every-iphone-ranked-from-worst-to-best/

May: How Does Race Affects Access To Services?

Theresa May has launched an audit of Whitehall departments to find out how people from different races are treated by Britain's public services.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/may-aims-to-find-out-how-race-affect-access-to-public-services-10553536

Ukrainian Teen Fighting 'Scary' Deportation

A Ukrainian teenager whose mother was murdered is due to find out if she will be deported back to Ukraine.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ukrainian-teen-fighting-scary-deportation-10553507

Tombstoning Surge Sparks Call For Action

A summer holiday surge in tombstoning has led to calls for the Government to extend an awareness campaign to schools across the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dont-jump-tombstoning-surge-triggers-warning-10553517

Saturday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saturdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10553303

Forest Service Offers Wild Horse Gather Operation Viewing



from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38073

Bomb Disposal Team Called: Five Terror Arrests

An Army bomb disposal team has been called to the Lee Bank area of Birmingham after five men were arrested on terror charges.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bomb-disposal-team-called-five-terror-arrests-in-west-midlands-10553063

Belgian teacher creates Pokémon Go style game for hunting books



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/26/belgian-teacher-creates-pokemon-go-style-game-for-hunting-books/

Most Britons Confused By Beach Safety Flags

Half of Britons feel poorly informed about beach safety, and three quarters do not know the colour of beach safety flags, a Sky Data Snap Poll reveals.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/three-quarters-of-britons-confused-by-beach-safety-flags-colours-10552901

University of Melbourne Vets Aim to Improve Racehorse Safety

Researchers hope to reduce the risk of racehorse fatalities on the track as part of a $5.25 million funding commitment from the Victorian Government and Racing Victoria.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38070

How to Protect Your Horse from West Nile Virus Infection

Late summer is peak transmission season for West Nile virus (WNV), and confirmed cases are rising among horses in many regions.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38069

Branson Injured In Bike Crash On Caribbean Isle

Virgin boss Richard Branson has said his life "flashed before his eyes" after a dramatic cycle crash in the Caribbean.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/virgins-bransons-life-flashed-before-eyes-after-bike-crash-10552605

Information Commissioner to scrutinise WhatsApp over Facebook data sharing



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/26/information-commissioner-to-scrutinise-whatsapp-over-facebook-da/

Men To Be Charged Over Sale Of Horsemeat

Three men are to be charged with fraud in connection with the sale of mixed beef and horsemeat products, the CPS has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/men-to-be-charged-over-sale-of-mixed-beef-and-horsemeat-10552663

Carter Receives AVMA Veterinary Congress Prize

Dr. Craig Carter received the 2016 AVMA International Veterinary Congress Prize in recognition for his international contributions to veterinary public health.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38053

NYSGC to Host Retired Racehorse Meeting on Aug. 30

The public meeting is part of the commission's efforts to drive attention and resources to racehorse retirement.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38064

WhatsApp met with backlash after giving users' data to Facebook



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/26/whatsapp-met-with-backlash-after-giving-users-data-to-facebook/

Grieving Dad's Warning To Weekend Beachgoers

A grieving father, who lost his son at sea, has urged swimmers planning to head to the beach over the weekend to be cautious.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grieving-dad-who-lost-son-at-sea-urges-caution-ahead-of-bank-holiday-weekend-10552494

Optometrist Sentenced Over Death Of Boy

An optometrist who failed to spot a fatal brain condition during a child's eye test has been given a suspended prison sentence.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/optometrist-honey-rose-sentenced-over-death-of-vincent-barker-10552627

Three Britons Killed In Italy Quake Named

Three Britons who were killed by the Italian earthquake have been named.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/italy-quake-victims-named-10552493

What We're Learning About Senior Horses

Hot topics include digestion, metabolism, soft tissue injuries, and inflamm-aging.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/36479

Hinkley Point 'Not Essential' For UK Energy

A new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point is not needed for the UK to meet its energy and climate change targets, a report claims.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hinkley-point-not-essential-for-uk-energy-10552188

ISS Opposes Ashley’s Sports Direct Role

Mike Ashley faces a major revolt over his leadership of Sports Direct International after one of the world’s leading voting advisors urged the retailer’s investors to oppose his re-election at next month’s annual meeting.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ashley-faces-personal-revolt-over-sports-direct-leadership-10552416

iPhone spying scare: What you need to know about Apple's critical security update



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/26/iphone-spying-scare-what-you-need-to-know-about-apples-critical/

Autistic Boy Gets Thousands Of Birthday Cards

An autistic boy has received thousands of birthday cards from well-wishers from across the world after his mum's online appeal went viral.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/autistic-boy-gets-thousands-of-birthday-cards-after-mums-appeal-10552212

UK Tourism Boosted By Weak Pound After Brexit

The UK tourism industry has been enjoying an increase in people holidaying at home, as the Government unveils plans to make the UK the destination of the moment.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-tourism-boosted-by-weak-pound-after-brexit-10552057

Millions Flock To Bargain Shops For First Time

Bargain stores have boosted their sales by nearly a fifth to £4.9bn as millions of first-time shoppers head to their shops, new research shows.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sales-soar-for-bargain-stores-10552038

NHS Crisis: A&Es And Hospitals Face Closure

The NHS is drawing up plans to close services including A&E departments and district hospitals.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/aes-and-hospitals-face-closure-amid-nhs-funding-crisis-10551991

Thursday, 25 August 2016

Five Who Died At Camber Trapped By Rising Sea

Five men who died at Camber Sands were caught by a rapidly rising tide and were then unable to swim to shore because of the current, the brother of one has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/five-who-died-at-camber-were-trapped-by-rising-sea-10551973

Hospital Services Face Closure - NHS Chief

A glut of hospital services could be forced to shut down because of the huge financial strain on the NHS, a health expert has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-hospital-services-face-closure-health-chief-warns-10551991

Often-Misdiagnosed Kidney Condition Sparks Alert

The NHS has issued a patient safety alert warning doctors to spot and stop a potentially fatal kidney condition, Sky News has learned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/aki-doctors-warned-about-kidney-condition-10551935

Police Appeal After 'Boy Bundled Into Van'

An urgent appeal has been launched following reports a boy was bundled into a van and abducted in Surrey.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-launch-appeal-after-bike-boy-taken-into-van-10551967

Friday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fridays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10551831

Apple issues urgent iPhone software update after attempted hack with 'most sophisticated spyware' ever seen



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/25/apple-issues-urgent-global-iphone-software-update-after-attempte/

Push For Lifeguards At Camber Sands After Deaths

Concerns about the safety of the beach at Camber Sands have been raised after five young men died while on a visit to the seaside.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/push-for-lifeguards-at-camber-sands-after-deaths-of-five-young-men-10551558

Labour Conference 'In Peril' Over Security Row

Security firm G4S says it has rejected an approach by Labour to cover its conference, sparking fears it could be cancelled.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fears-for-labour-conference-as-security-firm-g4s-rejects-approach-10551627

The Horse Launches New Program for College Students

Through the Schoolmasters program, students will receive complimentary digital access to The Horse while enrolled at partner schools.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38067

Maryland Owners Urged to Keep Horses' Vaccinations Updated

Preventing disease is less expensive than treating it, so officials are encouraging horse owners to be proactive.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38066

Behind the Scenes at the Rio 2016 Olympics Equestrian Events

While you watched world-class horses jump and passage on your favorite streaming device, farriers, vets, and grooms kept busy back in the barns.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38059

Man And Woman Die As Car Crashes Into Lake

A man and a woman have died after their car crashed into a lake in Plymouth, police said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-and-woman-die-as-car-crashes-into-lake-in-plymouth-10551653

Health Alert: West Nile Virus

Josie Traub-Dargatz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Colorado State University shares what owners need to know about West Nile virus, its clinical signs in horses, and treatment and prevention methods.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/33339

Hillsborough Freemason 'Line Of Inquiry'

The Independent Police Complaints Commission is to pursue a "further line of inquiry" over claims Freemasons held sway on decisions at the time of the Hillsborough disaster.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-watchdog-probes-freemasonry-claim-in-hillsborough-cover-up-10551394

Windows 10 anniversary update keeps breaking PCs



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/25/windows-10-anniversary-update-keeps-breaking-pcs/

Corbyn Back On Train - But Did He Find A Seat?

His smile looks a little unconvincing, but there is no denying that Jeremy Corbyn appears happier than he did two weeks ago.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-back-on-virgin-train-but-did-he-find-a-seat-10551254

Suspected Migrants Found In English Channel

Six suspected migrants have been discovered in a small boat in the English Channel.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/six-suspected-migrants-found-in-boat-in-english-channel-10551176

Understanding Equine Insurance Policies

Need some help choosing the right equine insurance policy for your horses? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the types and stipulations of equine insurance.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38048

10 Anxious Horse Resources on TheHorse.com

Get tips on steps you can take to help soothe your horse's nerves and create a safer environment for everyone involved.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38058

EIPH Research a Fundraising Priority for AAEP Foundation

Up to 68% of Thoroughbred racehorses have evidence of EIPH post-exercise.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38063

Utah Confirms First Equine WNV Cases of 2016

Both cases were confirmed in unvaccinated horses from Uintah County.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38062

Old Friends Hosts Field Day, Highlights Pasture Improvements

Old Friends worked with Scott County Extension agent Michelle Simon and the UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program to evaluate and develop plans for improving all the paddocks on the farm.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38055

First Camber Sands Victim Named

One of the five men who died in the sea at Camber Sands has been named by Sky sources as Nitharsan Ravi.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/first-camber-sands-victim-named-as-nitharsan-ravi-10551088

Noseband Tightness in Competition Evaluated

Researchers found that 44% of nosebands examined were so tight that even the tip of the gauge could not fit under at the frontal nasal plane.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38061

Tax And Benefit Shock For Unlocked Pensions

One in eight of those raiding their retirement savings under new pension freedoms were caught out by unexpected taxes and lower benefits, new figures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tax-and-benefit-shock-for-unlocked-pensions-10550846

WhatsApp’s new privacy policy lets it share your phone number with Facebook



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/25/whatsapps-new-privacy-policy-lets-it-share-your-phone-number-wit/

Uber will now let you book a car in advance in London



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/25/uber-will-now-let-you-book-a-car-in-advance-in-london/

ITV Abandons £1bn Offer For Peppa Pig Owner

ITV has abandoned its £1bn attempt to take over Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/itv-abandons-1631bn-offer-for-peppa-pig-owner-10550923

Fans Fund Lemmy Statue At His Favourite Bar

Fans of Motorhead frontman Lemmy have raised more than $22,000 (£16,600) for a life-size statue at his favourite bar in Los Angeles.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lemmy-statue-props-up-favourite-bar-in-world-10550810

Children's A&E Services Suspended At Hospital

Children's A&E services at County Hospital in Stafford have been suspended because "the service is not currently clinically safe".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/childrens-ae-services-suspended-at-hospital-in-stafford-10550878

Camber Sands Victims 'On Day Out From London'

Five men who died in the sea at Camber Sands were in their late teens and early 20s and from Greater London, police believe.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/camber-sands-victims-were-from-london-10550855

Net Migration Remains Close To Record Levels

Net long-term migration to the UK has fallen slightly, but remains close to record levels, official figures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/net-long-term-migration-remains-close-to-record-levels-10550813

Singapore starts trial of world's first self-driving taxis



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/25/singapore-starts-trial-of-worlds-first-self-driving-taxis/

Net Long-Term Migration Falls By 9,000

Net long-term migration to the UK was 327,000 in the year ending in March - a fall of 9,000 compared with the previous year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/net-long-term-migration-falls-by-9000-10550813

GCSE Results Show Fall In Grades

GCSE grades have fallen across the country, newly released results show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gcse-results-10550805

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Man Charged With UK Backpacker's Murder

Police have charged a Frenchman with murder following the death of British backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung in Australia.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/frenchman-charged-over-britons-murder-in-oz-10550667

Nigel Farage Appears On Stage With Trump

Outgoing UKIP leader Nigel Farage has appeared alongside Donald Trump to give a speech at a rally in Mississippi.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nigel-farage-appears-on-stage-with-donald-trump-10550595

Social Networks 'Failing' To Tackle Terrorists

Social media giants are "passing the buck" and not doing enough to tackle people who use their networks to promote terrorism, MPs say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/social-networks-are-failing-to-tackle-terrorists-mps-10550590

Thursday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thursdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10550458

Two More Bodies Recovered At Camber Sands

Two more bodies have been found at Camber Sands, taking the number to five in total, the RNLI has confirmed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-more-bodies-recovered-at-camber-sands-10550484

Scotland Yard Spied On 'Sick Leave' Detective

Scotland Yard has admitted lying and spying on one of its own officers after she went on holiday while she was on sick leave.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/scotland-yard-admits-spying-on-sick-leave-detective-on-holidays-10550417

£14trn City Group To Slam Sports Direct

A powerful City group whose members manage assets worth a staggering £14trillion‎ will on Thursday take the unprecedented step of publicly criticising corporate governance and working practices at Sports Direct International.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/16314trn-investor-body-to8206-mount-attack-on-ashleys-sports-direct-10550385

Will GCSE Grade Shake-Up Leave Kids Worse Off?

As this year's GCSE pupils prepare to receive their results in the morning, next year's are worried that a change to the grading system will leave them at a disadvantage.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/will-gcse-grade-shake-up-leave-kids-worse-off-10550402

Brexit Triggers Stampede For UK Citizenship

The number of eastern Europeans seeking UK citizenship post-Brexit has gone up, according to a London advice centre.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-sparks-uk-citizenship-stampede-among-eastern-europeans-10550228

US attacks Brussels tax investigations amid Apple probe



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/24/us-attacks-brussels-tax-investigations-amid-apple-probe/

Tennessee Piroplasmosis: 19 Horses Now Confirmed Positive

All the positive cases are connected to two locations in Rutherford County and Bedford County.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38060

UberEats drivers to strike in London in bid for higher wages



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/24/ubereats-drivers-to-strike-in-london-in-bid-for-higher-wages/

Four Pulled From Sea At Camber Sands

Four people have been pulled from the water at a popular beach in East Sussex.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/three-people-pulled-from-sea-at-camber-sands-beach-10550094

Steve Wozniak tells Apple: Don't kill the headphone jack in the iPhone 7



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/24/steve-wozniak-tells-apple-dont-kill-the-iphone-7s-headphone-jack/

When is a Young Horse Ready to Ride?

I have a fine-boned 3-year-old Welsh/Quarter Horse cross that I would like to start in regular work and training, but I'm reluctant for fear of placing too much stress on her young spine. When is it safe to start and ride her on a regular basis?

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/31175

GoFundMe Page Benefits Louisiana Animal Shelters

Contributions will be used to provide supplies and equipment necessary to care for horses and other animals.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38057

Several Horses Found Deceased at Pickens' Sanctuary

While an investigation continues, Madeleine Pickens is offering a $100,000 reward in connection with the incident.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38056

Scotland's North Sea Revenues Collapse By 97%

The Scottish government's revenues from North Sea oil and gas collapsed by 97% to just £60m in the last financial year, according to new figures that have been seized on by pro-union politicians.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/scotlands-north-sea-revenues-collapse-by-97-10549884

Doctors Fought To Save Dalian Atkinson

Doctors fought for more than half an hour to save the life of ex-Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson , after he was shot with a taser by police.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/doctors-battled-in-vain-to-save-dalian-atkinson-inquest-hears-10549768

UK Serviceman Arrested In NI Terror Probe

A serving member of the British armed forces has been arrested on suspicion of Northern Ireland-related terrorism offences.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/soldier-held-on-suspicion-of-ni-terror-offences-10549907

Pensioner Sentenced For Killing Wife At Care Home

A man who shot dead his 81-year-old wife at a care home in Essex has been sentenced to six years in a psychiatric hospital.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/husband-sentenced-to-six-years-for-essex-care-home-shooting-10549889

'Flying Bum' Crashes On Second Flight

Airlander 10, the world's largest aircraft, has crashed during its second test flight.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/flying-bum-10549841

10 Early Warning Signs of Laminitis

Your horse's best chance of overcoming this hoof disease might lie in your ability to catch it early. Here's what to watch for.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/35322

iPhone 6 phones infected with 'Touch Disease' that makes screens useless



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/24/iphone-6-and-6-plus-phones-infected-with-touch-disease-that-make/

Employers Avoid Knee-Jerk Brexit Reaction

Employers have avoided a "knee-jerk" response to the Brexit vote with hiring intentions still strong despite the result knocking confidence, new figures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/employers-avoid-knee-jerk-brexit-reaction-10549553

Girl Swept Into Sea With Her Dad Has Died

A two-year-old who was swept into the sea at Newquay with her father last week has died.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-year-old-girl-who-was-swept-into-the-sea-with-her-dad-dies-10549826

2016 UK Equine Research Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Drs. Norm Ducharme, Sue Dyson, and Susan Stover will be inducted into the UK Equine Research Hall of Fame in October.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38050

Train Row: Angry Corbyn Clashes With Reporter

A visibly angry Jeremy Corbyn has clashed with a Sky News reporter who asked him questions about his row with Virgin Trains.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/angry-corbyn-clashes-with-sky-news-reporter-over-train-row-10549755

Zola Budd Citizenship Row Split Government

A campaign to fast-track British citizenship for South African runner Zola Budd triggered a major Government rift, previously unseen files reveal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/zola-budd-fast-tracked-citizenship-row-split-government-10549670

Wikileaks exposing data of sick children and abuse victims, investigation finds



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/24/wikileaks-exposing-data-of-sick-children-and-abuse-victims-inves/

British Backpacker Killed At Oz Hostel Named

A British backpacker stabbed to death in a hostel in Queensland has been named as 21-year-old Mia Ayliffe-Chung.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-backpacker-stabbed-to-death-at-queensland-hostel-10549504

Ad Boss Warns Uncertainty Will Kill Growth

Advertising mogul Sir Martin Sorrell has urged ministers to move quickly to resolve the UK's future after the Brexit vote, warning that uncertainty facing business could spell "death to growth".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ad-boss-warns-uncertainty-will-kill-growth-10549649

The best art made using Microsoft Paint 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/best-art-made-using-microsoft-paint/

Smith Denies Calling Corbyn A 'Lunatic'

Labour leadership contender Owen Smith has denied calling rival Jeremy Corbyn a "lunatic".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/owen-smith-denies-calling-jeremy-corbyn-a-lunatic-10549583

Lloyds Boss: My Regret Over Affair Claims

Lloyds boss Antonio Horta-Osorio has broken his silence over allegations about his private life in a memo to staff expressing his deep regret for any "damage done to the group's reputation".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lloyds-boss-my-regret-over-affair-claims-10549574

Ban Microbeads In Shower And Beauty Products - MPs

Cosmetic companies should be banned from using plastic microbeads in their products to protect marine wildlife and the human food chain, a new report has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/plastic-microbeads-mps-call-for-total-ban-on-use-in-products-10549243

Tuesday, 23 August 2016

Hillsborough Police Appeal To Find 19 Witnesses

Police leading a criminal investigation into the Hillsborough disaster are trying to trace 19 people seen in CCTV footage at the stadium.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hillsborough-police-release-images-of-19-witnesses-in-new-appeal-10549494

Corbyn: NHS Money For Patients Not Contractors

Jeremy Corbyn is to pledge cash for "patients not contractors" as he sets out plans to "renationalise" the NHS and end "privatisation" on Wednesday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-nhs-money-for-patients-not-contractors-10549181

California Racehorse Drug Testing Moving Forward

Researchers will be studying the use of biomarkers drug testing.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38049

How Tim Cook has changed Apple in five years



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/23/how-tim-cook-has-changed-apple-in-five-years/

Midweek Sizzler: Heatwave Alerts For Parts Of UK

Britons have been warned to take extra care in the warm weather as heatwave alerts are issued for parts of the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hot-weather-heatwave-alerts-for-parts-of-uk-10548790

Virgin Casts Doubt On Corbyn's Train Claim

CCTV has been released appearing to show Jeremy Corbyn walking past empty train seats before he was filmed sitting on the floor complaining about the "completely ram-packed" carriages.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/virgin-casts-doubt-on-jeremy-corbyns-packed-train-claim-10548675

Poll Recap: Horse Camping Options

Of the 669 respondents, 415 (62%) said they would choose to take a living-quarters trailer when camping with horses.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38047

Watch: the 580-ton monster machine constructing bridges in China



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/watch-the-580-ton-monster-machine-constructing-bridges-in-china/

Southern Rail Staff To Stage 48-Hour Strike

Workers at Southern Railway are going to stage a 48-hour walkout next month in the long-running row over train guards.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/southern-rail-staff-to-stage-48-hour-strike-in-september-10548696

Briton Admits Striking Victim With Beer Bottle

A British man accused of murdering a policeman on the Indonesian island of Bali has confessed to hitting the victim with a beer bottle and leaving him unconscious, police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-accused-of-murdering-policeman-in-bali-hit-victim-with-binoculars-10548306

Soldier Dies During Live Fire Training Exercise

A soldier has died while taking part in a night-time live firing exercise at a training facility in Northumberland.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/soldier-dies-during-live-fire-exercise-in-northumberland-10548652

New York Horse Owners Urged to Minimize West Nile Virus Risk

There has been one confirmed equine WNV case in the state so far this year.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38046

Pennsylvania Track Groom Accused of Fixing Horse Races

Several horses had allegedly received clenbuterol, and groom Marian Vega was found to be in possession of the drug.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38045

People will lie to robots to avoid hurting their feelings, study says



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/23/people-will-lie-to-robots-to-avoid-hurting-their-feelings-study/

Slump In Sterling Boosts UK Export Orders

UK export orders reached a two-year high in August after goods became cheaper for overseas buyers thanks to the slump in the value of the pound, new figures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/slump-in-sterling-boosts-uk-export-orders-10548542

Ex-BHS Boss Banned From Driving For Speeding

The man who oversaw the collapse of BHS has said he "feels sorry" for the failed high street chain's workers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-bhs-boss-chappell-banned-from-driving-10548545

Oxfam Hits Out At UK Govt Over Saudi Arms Sales

Oxfam will today accuse the Government of being in "denial and disarray" over weapons sales to Saudi Arabia.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/oxfam-hits-out-at-government-over-arms-sales-to-saudi-arabia-10548535

Study Confirms Demonstrator Horses Can Have Calming Effect

Horses that watched another horse perform a scary task were less spooked when it was their turn, researchers found.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38044

How 25 popular websites looked when they launched



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/how-25-popular-websites-looked-when-they-launched/

Musicians Warned After Mouldy Bagpipes Death

Musicians who play wind instruments are being warned to clean their equipment thoroughly, following the death of a bagpipe player.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/musicians-in-wind-instrument-health-warning-10548353

Ofsted Chair Quits In Wake Of 'Ghetto' Comments

The chairman of education watchdog Ofsted has resigned after calling the Isle of Wight a "ghetto" where there was "inbreeding".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ofsted-chair-david-hoare-quits-in-wake-of-ghetto-comments-10548475

Internaut day: The world's first public website went online 25 years ago today



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/06/the-worlds-first-website-went-online-25-years-ago-today/

Team GB: Where The Medals Were Won

Rio 2016 was Team GB's most successful Olympics for a century.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-gb-where-the-medals-were-won-10548315

iPhone blitzes Samsung's new Note 7 in speed test



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/23/iphone-blitzes-samsungs-new-note-7-in-speed-test/

MPs To Quiz Chancellor Over Help To Buy ISAs

Philip Hammond will be asked to justify the terms of the Government's controversial Help to Buy ISAs, the chairman of the Treasury Select Committee has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mps-to-question-chancellor-philip-hammond-over-help-to-buy-isas-10548375

Man Stabbed In Car Park 'Sword Attack'

A person reportedly armed with a sword has stabbed a man in a Liverpool shopping centre car park.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-arrested-over-car-park-sword-attack-10548310

Monday, 22 August 2016

Pension Pot Raiders Fail To Plan For Future

More than half of those who have raided their retirement savings under pension freedoms have no plan for how to pay for their future care, according to new figures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pension-pot-raiders-fail-to-plan-for-future-10548309

Heart Donation Gag Takes Top Fringe Award

A joke about heart donation has been voted the funniest at the the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - an award previously won by Tim Vine, Zoe Lyons and Rob Auton.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/heart-donation-gag-takes-edinburgh-festival-fringe-award-10548277

Tuesday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tuesdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10548195

Women With Children Face Wider Gender Pay Gap

Women with children face a widening gender pay gap - leaving them 33% worse off than men by the time their first child is 12, a report has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gender-pay-gap-hits-women-with-children-hardest-10548274

Reports Cite Fears Over Seven-Day NHS Plan

The NHS may not have enough skilled staff to deliver the Government's high-profile seven-day service plan, according to a number of reports.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/leaked-reports-cite-fears-over-seven-day-nhs-plan-10548267

One Million Families Facing 'Problem Debt'

More than 1.6 million households are in "extreme problem debt" and wage stagnation is making the problem worse, according to a report by TUC and UNISON.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/over-a-million-families-struggle-with-extreme-debt-tuc-10548147

Stricken 17,000-Tonne Oil Rig Towed Off Rocks

A 17,000-tonne oil rig that ran aground in the Outer Hebrides has been safely towed off the rocks by two tug boats.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/oil-rig-towed-off-rocks-in-outer-hebrides-10548260

Returning Team GB Set For Heroes' Welcome

Team GB's athletes are on their way back to the UK in a gold-nosed jumbo jet following their best Olympics in more than a century.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-gb-set-for-heroes-welcome-after-historic-rio-olympics-10548262

Birmingham Boy Killed By Grenade In Sweden

An eight-year-old boy who died when a grenade exploded in an apartment in Sweden was from Birmingham, it is believed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boy-8-from-birmingham-killed-by-hand-grenade-blast-in-sweden-10548194

Which Sports Will Get Money For Next Olympics?

Speak to any coach and they will say you cannot buy success, but proper funding can make a big difference.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/where-will-the-olympic-funding-go-ahead-of-tokyo-2020-10548139

Wonga To Name Jordan To Top UK Job

The overhaul of senior management at Britain's most prominent payday lender will continue this week when a former Travelex executive is appointed to run its British operations.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wonga-shake-up-goes-on-as-jordan-takes-top-uk-job-10548010

Contactless Payment Accounts For 18% Of Sales

Figures have revealed contactless payments now account for 18% of sales - up from 7% a year ago.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/contactless-payment-gains-popularity-10548039

iPhone 7: The top 11 possible new features and how likely they are



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/22/iphone-7-the-top-11-possible-new-features-and-how-likely-they-ar/

Android Nougat: What's new in Google's new operating system and how to get it



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/22/android-nougat-whats-new-in-googles-new-operating-system-and-how/

Fats: Not Just a Fad

Fats serve many important functions for your horse, from increasing calorie consumption to reducing gastric ulcer severity.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38034

New Jersey, South Carolina Confirm New Equine EEE Cases

This is New Jersey's first case of 2016. Two new cases bring South Carolina's total to 14 for the year.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38043

Woman ‘Locked Up In Saudi' Yet To Return To UK

A daughter who won a freedom ruling after claiming her father imprisoned her hasn't arrived back in Britain yet, according to her lawyer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-8216locked-up-in-saudi-yet-to-return-to-uk-10547825

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Contracts Rabies

The 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Caddo County presented with a fever, ataxia, and depression. The horse was not current on vaccinations and died.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38042

New Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in California, Minnesota

California has confirmed eight and Minnesota has reported seven WNV cases in horses thus far in 2016.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38041

Is There Such Thing as Too Many Horse Treats?

Is your horse is getting too much sugar? Drs. Clair Thunes and Erin Denney-Jones offer advice for "treating" your horse.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38018

Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Washington

The 18-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Newport was euthanized at the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38040

Pound's Brexit Slump Boosts UK Tourist Spending

The UK experienced a boost in spending by foreign tourists in the month following the Brexit vote, with the weaker pound likely to be the cause, according to new figures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/weak-pound-following-brexit-boosts-uk-tourism-10547520

Number Of Slavery Victims Helped Is Up Fivefold

There has been a big rise in the number of slavery victims in England and Wales being identified and then given support.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/number-of-slavery-victims-helped-is-up-fivefold-10547622

Smith Pledges More Power For Labour Members

Labour leadership contender Owen Smith has pledged to give more power to party members and allow them to have final sign-off on manifesto pledges.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/owen-smith-pledges-to-give-more-power-to-labour-members-10547629

Two Women Suspected Of Trying To Reach Syria

Two people are being held by police, suspected of trying to travel to Syria to join a banned organisation.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-and-girl-accused-of-trying-to-join-group-in-syria-10547672

Creating an Equine Diet: What to Remember

Don't panic over formulating a balanced diet for your horse. Here are some important tips to remember.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/35113

Minute's Silence For Shoreham Crash Victims

The victims of the Shoreham air crash are set to be remembered with a minute’s silence, exactly one year on from the disaster.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shoreham-10547536

Windows 10 update is breaking millions of webcams - how to fix it



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/22/windows-10-update-is-breaking-millions-of-webcams---how-to-fix-i/

No Cap On Honours For Team GB's Rio Heroes

There is no formal cap on the number of honours available for Team GB's Olympic athletes and coaches, Downing Street has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/no-cap-on-honours-for-team-gbs-rio-olympics-heroes-10547546

DJ Chris Denning Admits 21 Child Sex Offences

Former Radio 1 DJ Chris Denning has pleaded guilty to 21 child sex offences committed between 1969 and 1986.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dj-chris-denning-admits-21-child-sex-offences-10547548

Warning To 'Respect The Water' After Sea Deaths

Britons have been urged not to take risks if they head to the seaside this week after a series of tragedies over the weekend.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/warning-of-sea-dangers-after-six-coastal-deaths-10547451

Dugdale Backs Smith For Labour Leadership

Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has endorsed Owen Smith in the party's leadership contest.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kezia-dugdale-backs-owen-smith-in-labour-leadership-contest-10547418

Facebook's new app is for teenagers only - but it has already sparked safety fears



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/22/facebooks-new-app-lifestage-is-for-teenagers-only---but-has-alre/

Catholic Priest Charged Over Child Sex Claims

A Catholic priest accused of historical sex offences against teenage boys has been returned to Britain from Kosovo after a five-year police hunt.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/catholic-cleric-charged-10547342

BAME Workers More Likely To Be Underemployed

Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) workers are a third more likely to be underemployed than their white peers, according to new research from the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bame-workers-more-likely-to-be-underemployed-10547323

House Prices Predicted To Fall 1% In 2017

House prices in the UK are expected to fall by 1% in 2017, according to property group Countrywide.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/house-prices-predicted-to-fall-1-in-2017-10547335

Drone Caught Smuggling Drugs And Phones To Jail

Police have stopped a drone carrying a large quantity of drugs and two mobile phones into Pentonville Prison in north London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drone-caught-smuggling-drugs-and-mobile-phones-into-pentonville-prison-10547343

Apple's iPhone: a definitive history in pictures



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/02/25/apples-iphone-a-definitive-history-in-pictures/

Sunday, 21 August 2016

Team GB Celebrate Making History In Rio

Team GB's athletes have been celebrating after making history with a second place finish in the Rio Olympics.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-gb-celebrate-making-history-in-rio-10547264

Corbyn's Power Pledge As Ballot Papers Sent Out

Jeremy Corbyn has called for the "magic circle" of Westminster to be broken and the views of "ordinary people" to be heard, as the first ballot papers in the leadership contest are due to go out.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/corbyn-wants-magic-circle-to-be-broken-10547247

Extremist Inmates To Be Held In Separate Units

Convicted extremists who promote terror and violence will be isolated from the rest of the prison population under new plans to be announced by the Government.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/convicted-extremists-to-be-held-in-separate-units-10547234

Race Hate Crimes On Railways Rise Sharply

New figures show there was a sharp increase in suspected race hate crimes on UK railways following the vote to leave the European Union.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/race-hate-crimes-soar-after-brexit-vote-10547236

It's time to stop tying up Uber in red tape



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/21/its-time-to-stop-tying-up-uber-in-red-tape/

Monday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mondays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10547071

Architects Guitarist Dies Aged 28 From Cancer

The guitarist with the British band Architects has died aged 28 from cancer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/architects-guitarist-tom-searle-dies-aged-28-from-cancer-10546664

Niall Brennan Stables Contributes to Ocala Initiative

The Ocala Initiative is a $200,000 undertaking designed to advance equine research in Florida.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38038

New Test to Detect Toxic Blue-Green Algae in Water

Blue-green algae can produce toxins that cause health problems and even death in animals, including horses.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38037

Can Alpha-Fetoprotein Help Diagnose Neonatal Disease?

Researchers found that AFP could be a useful biomarker to help assess neonatal health soon after birth.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38031

Five Die In Separate Sea Deaths Off UK Coast

A female swimmer has died after getting into difficulty in Jersey waters - the fifth death off the UK coast during strong winds this weekend.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/five-die-in-separate-sea-deaths-off-uk-coast-10546331

Fire Rages At School Amid Reports Of Explosions

Firefighters are battling a major blaze at a secondary school, amid reports of loud explosions.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fire-rages-at-selsey-school-amid-reports-of-explosions-10546306

Saturday, 20 August 2016

Mum: My Son's False Diagnosis Can't Happen Again

A toddler had to have both his legs and seven of his fingers amputated after doctors failed to spot the warning signs of toxic shock syndrome.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/x-10545969

Mo Does It Again With 'Double Double' Win In Rio

Mo Farah has stormed to victory in the men’s 5,000m, adding a second gold medal to his 10,000m Rio Olympics triumph.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mo-farah-clinches-second-rio-gold-for-team-gb-10546156

Burnley Striker Sorry For Homophobic Tweets

Premier League footballer Andre Gray has been forced to apologise after homophobic tweets he posted in 2012 were shared on social media.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/burnley-striker-andre-gray-apologises-for-homophobic-tweets-10546137

Sadiq Khan Calls On Labour To Ditch Corbyn

London's Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on fellow party members to replace Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-calls-on-labour-to-replace-jeremy-corbyn-10546030

Sunday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sundays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10545960

Mother And Son Die After Aberdeen Beach Rescue

A mother and son have died after a rescue operation to recover five people off the coast in Aberdeen.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/one-dead-after-four-recovered-from-aberdeen-beach-10545822

UberEats to launch in Birmingham in expansion of food delivery efforts



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/20/ubereats-to-launch-in-birmingham-in-expansion-of-food-delivery-e/

Man Dies After Being Swept Out To Sea

A man has died after being swept out to sea amid large waves and high winds in Cornwall.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-dies-after-being-swept-out-to-sea-in-cornwall-10544908

The Grass is Always Greener: Quick Pasture Management Tips

Basic pasture management is relatively simple, but requires diligence and understanding.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38035

Smith: Manchester Olympic Parade 'Tokenistic'

Labour leadership contender Owen Smith has described the decision to hold an Olympic parade in Manchester as "tokenistic".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/smith-manchester-olympic-parade-tokenistic-10545098

Hockey Captain's Pride At Thrilling Medal Win

The captain of Britain's gold medal-winning hockey team has spoken to Sky News of her delight at how they battled for their Olympic title.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hockey-captains-pride-at-thrilling-olympic-gold-medal-win-10544622

British Delight At Burgeoning Rio Medal Haul

Jubilant Team GB Olympians have spoken of their delight at their latest haul of medals in Rio.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-gb-delight-over-burgeoning-medal-haul-at-rio-olympics-10544622

Actor Lord Brian Rix Dies Aged 92

The actor and mental health campaigner Lord Brian Rix has died aged 92, a spokesman for Mencap has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/actor-and-mental-health-campaigner-lord-rix-dies-aged-92-10544966

Horses Impacted by Floods in Louisiana in Need

Find out how you can assist with the rescue and care of horses impacted by the flooding in Louisiana.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38036

These new-fangled 'books' are enslaving our brains



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/20/these-new-fangled-books-are-enslaving-our-brains/

Team GB Wins 25th Gold With Kayak Victory

Great Britain's Liam Heath has won the men's single kayak 200m final, taking Team GB's gold medal tally to 25.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-gb-wins-25th-gold-with-kayak-victory-10544495

Treating Biofilms and Latent Infections in Mares

Vets should suspect a biofilm or latent infection if a mare is treated for bacterial endometritis appropriately, but the infection persists.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38032

Family 'Devastated' After Boy Killed By Dog

The uncle of a three-year-old boy who died after being attacked by a dog says the family has suffered "an absolutely devastating loss".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dexter-neal-family-devastated-after-boy-killed-by-dog-in-essex-10542742

Friday, 19 August 2016

We might finally be getting emoji for the English, Welsh and Scottish flags



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/20/we-might-finally-be-getting-emoji-for-the-english-welsh-and-scot/

All Aboard The Night Tube For The Very First Time

The London Underground has begun its Night Tube service.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/london-undergrounds-night-tube-service-begins-10544226

Hate Cleric's Followers Still Posting Videos

Followers of hate preacher Anjem Choudary are still posting online videos promoting Islamic extremism.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/choudarys-followers-still-posting-online-videos-10544212

Man Charged With Murder Of Carer In Hyde Park

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in London's Hyde Park.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-charged-with-murder-of-jairo-medina-in-hyde-park-10544205

Mo Farah 'Needs Record' To Become All-Time Great

Mo Farah needs to add a world record to his Olympic titles to be considered among the very greatest distance runners, double Olympic champion Haile Gebrselassie has told Sky News.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/x-10544177

Marie Stopes Halts Abortions Over Safety Fears

Marie Stopes clinics have suspended terminations under general anaesthetic, and to under-18s and vulnerable women, after safety concerns were raised by watchdogs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/marie-stopes-suspends-surgical-abortions-10544200

Private Landlords Pocket £9.3bn In Housing Benefit

Record levels of taxpayers' money are being paid to private landlords, new figures show, with the bill for accommodating social tenants in the private rental sector having doubled in a decade.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/x-10544172

Comeback King Skelton Takes Individual Gold in Jumping

Nick Skelton made Olympic history when becoming the first ever British rider to win individual jumping gold at Deodoro Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro today.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38039

GB Wins Gold In Hockey After Nail-Biting Final

Team GB has won an Olympic gold on penalties after a nail-biting women’s final against the Netherlands in Rio.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-gb-wins-olympic-gold-in-hockey-after-nail-biting-final-10544075

Manchester To Host Olympics Homecoming Parade

Manchester has been chosen to stage a homecoming parade "fit for heroes" for Team GB's triumphant Olympic and Paralympic stars.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/x-10543982

Saturday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/newspapers-10543844

GB's Nick Skelton Wins Show Jumping Gold

Team GB's Nick Skelton has won a gold medal in the individual Olympic show jumping final after a six-way jump off.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gbs-nick-shelton-wins-show-jumping-gold-10543767

TV Presenter 'Stable' After Contracting Malaria

Former Sky Sports News presenter Charlie Webster is "conscious and stable" after being brought out of a medically-induced coma in Rio.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tv-presenter-charlie-webster-stable-after-contracting-malaria-10543725

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Two Idaho Horses

The two unvaccinated horses from Boundary County died as a result of the disease.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38033

Post Office Workers Vote To Go On Strike

Post Office staff have voted to go on strike in a row over cuts to jobs, services and pensions, the Communication and Workers Union (CWU) has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/post-office-workers-vote-to-go-on-strike-over-job-cuts-10543304

Call To Hold Team GB Parade Outside London

Celebrations to mark Team GB's spectacular medals haul in Rio should be held outside the capital rather than with "a bloody parade around London for American tourists", a former sports minister has argued.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-gb-parade-should-be-outside-london-urges-former-minister-10543284

Stallion Reproduction Symposium Schedule Released

The International Symposium on Stallion Reproduction will take place Aug. 27-29 at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/37199

Virginia Confirms Fifth, Sixth Cases of Equine EEE for 2016

Both horses--a male Paint horse and an Arabian filly--were from Suffolk and both were euthanized. Neither had up-to-date vaccinations.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38030

Coverdale Honored with 2016 Equine Science Award

Dr. Josie Coverdale was an associate professor and equine science section leader at Texas A&M University before her death in February.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38029

Briton Arrested After Bali Beach Police Murder

A British man and an Australian woman are being held after a policeman was found brutally murdered in his uniform on a Bali beach.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-man-arrested-after-policeman-murdered-on-bali-beach-10543120

Double Killer From Albania Facing Extradition

A double killer from Albania who posed as a Kosovan refugee to enter the UK is facing extradition back to his native country.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/double-killer-from-albania-loses-extradition-fight-10543047

What Does AMH Say About Your Stallion or Mare?

Anti-Mullerian hormone has proved to a reliable marker for cryptorchidism, granulosa-cell tumors in mares, and, possibly, mare fertility.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38028

Bulk Data Interception 'Vital', Review Finds

Controversial powers for the bulk collection of data are crucial to the nation's security, an independent review has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bulk-data-interception-vital-review-finds-10543020

IT Consultant Bids To Get Sex Order Lifted

A man has begun a challenge to an order which requires him to give police 24 hours notice before he has sex with a new partner.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/it-consultant-bids-to-get-sex-restriction-order-lifted-10542793

Labour Must Woo Voters 'Tempted' By Tories

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has admitted the party will have to win over "some people that have been tempted to vote Tory" to have a chance of gaining power.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-must-woo-voters-tempted-by-tories-10542721

Screams Heard As Boy, 3, Killed By Dog

A three-year-old boy has died after being bitten by a dog in Halstead, Essex, police said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/screams-heard-as-boy-3-killed-by-dog-in-halstead-essex-10542742

Why you can’t trust website password checkers to keep you safe



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/19/why-you-cant-trust-website-password-checkers-to-keep-you-safe/

Corbyn Allies Slammed Over 'Intolerable' Attacks

Tom Watson has expressed concerns that Labour Party staff are being "publicly attacked and undermined" by allies of Jeremy Corbyn.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/corbyn-allies-slammed-over-intolerable-attacks-on-party-staff-10542727

Boy, 3, Is Killed By 'Out-Of-Control' Dog

A three-year-old boy has died after being bitten by a dog in Halstead, Essex, police said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boy-3-dies-after-being-bitten-by-dog-in-halstead-essex-10542742

Boy Is Killed By 'Out-Of-Control' Dog In Essex

A boy has died after being bitten by a dog in Halstead, Essex, police said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boy-dies-after-being-bitten-by-dog-in-halstead-essex-10542742

Oil Firm Not Ready To Refloat Stranded Rig

An oil firm whose rig ran aground off the Isle of Lewis more than a week ago has apologised after admitting it is not ready to refloat the platform.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/oil-firm-not-yet-ready-to-refloat-stranded-rig-near-isle-of-lewis-10542695

Thursday, 18 August 2016

All-Night Tube Begins Tonight After Long Delay

London's long-awaited all-night Tube service starts on two lines on Friday night after a year-long delay.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/night-tube-begins-tonight-on-central-and-victoria-lines-after-delay-10542669

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review: The most beautiful phone of 2016



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/19/samsung-galaxy-note-7-review-the-most-beautiful-phone-of-2016/

Energy Customers 'Getting Fleeced' By Suppliers

Energy companies are being overpaid some £5.4bn a year by customers who stay loyal to the same supplier, a new study has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/x-10542633

Jade Jones Retains Olympic Gold In Taekwondo

Jade Jones has won Great Britain's 22nd gold medal at the Rio Olympics in the women's 57kg Taekwondo.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jade-jones-retains-olympic-gold-in-taekwondo-10542585

Half Of Parents Let U14s Drink Alcohol At Home

Half of parents let under 14s drink alcohol at home, new research suggests.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/x-10542447

Councils Attack UK Response To Child Refugees

Ministers and party leaders have been criticised for not doing enough to help unaccompanied refugee children stranded in Calais.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/x-10542565

Friday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fridays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10542426

West Nile Confirmed in Two Nevada Horses

A horse in Churchill County and another in Clark County have tested positive for West Nile virus.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38027

Police Probed Over Ex-Footballer's Taser Death

Two police officers are under criminal investigation over the death of former Premier League footballer Dalian Atkinson.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-police-investigated-over-dalian-atkinson-taser-death-10542199

Manchester A 'Better Place To Live Than London'

Manchester is a better place to live than London, according to an annual ranking of cities around the world.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/manchester-tops-london-as-better-place-to-live-10541896

Alistair Brownlee Wins Olympic Triathlon Gold

Britain's Alistair Brownlee has become the first person to successfully defend his Olympic triathlon title.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/alistair-brownlee-wins-second-olympic-triathlon-gold-10542068

Ebola Nurse Faces Disciplinary Action

Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey faces disciplinary action over claims she gave dishonest answers to medical staff after returning from Africa.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ebola-nurse-pauline-cafferkey-faces-disciplinary-action-10541934

Two Young Children Caught Up In 125mph Car Chase

A video of a teenage driver reaching speeds of 125mph with a baby and a girl in the back of his car has been released by Gloucester Police.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/video-shows-teenager-in-125mph-police-chase-10541944

Behind The Scenes at the Olympic Farriery Forge

A team of British and Brazilian farriers are working around the clock to keep the equine athletes well-shod at the Olympic Equestrian Center.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38026

Operation Gelding Receives Grant to Expand Program

The AAEP Foundation provided $10,000 toward the UHC's $50,000 goal to geld 500 horses.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38025

BLM Concludes Nevada Burro Gather

The BLM gathered 42 burros utilizing the temporary bait traps consisting of a series of corral panels stocked with hay and water.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38024

'Child Kidnap' Teen Refuses To Appear In Court

A teenager accused of stealing a car with two children inside, including a baby, has refused to appear in court.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-who-stole-car-with-baby-inside-refuses-to-appear-in-court-10541724

Penn Vet Lecture to Focus on Equine Neurologic Exams

Dr. Amy Johnson will conduct live equine neurologic exam demonstrations as part of the lecture.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38023

Asda Sales Slump To New Low In Second Quarter

Sales at supermarket chain Asda have plunged 7.5% as the company reported its worst ever quarterly performance.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/asda-sales-slump-to-new-low-in-second-quarter-10541693

Battery breakthrough could double your phone's life



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/18/battery-breakthrough-could-double-your-phones-life/

Can We Objectively Monitor Ridden Horses' Stress Levels?

Researchers developed a system that determines horses' heart rate changes due to stress and "subtracts" changes due to physical activity.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38022

Obesity: How Action Plan Was 'Watered Down'

Charity Action On Sugar says the obesity action plan is "doomed to fail" amid claims that lobbying has led to the strategy being "watered down".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/obesity-action-plan-watered-down-10541528

Warning That Degree Premium Likely To Fall

New research warns that future graduates are less likely to enjoy significantly higher wages than those without a degree, according to research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/graduate-wages-premium-likely-to-fall-report-warns-10541653

Cadaver Dogs Used To Solve Severed Foot Puzzle

Trained search dogs are being used to try and solve the mystery of three human feet discovered in the same area in Bath.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-use-tracker-dogs-to-try-and-solve-mystery-of-severed-feet-10541548

Shops Boost As Spending Rises After Brexit Vote

Shoppers have shrugged off post-Brexit fears as retail sales increased by more than expected in July, according to official figures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/retailers-boosted-as-spending-rises-after-brexit-vote-10541496

Team GB Athlete 'Robbed At Gunpoint' In Rio

A Team GB athlete has been robbed as they returned to their accommodation during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, according to reports.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-gb-athlete-robbed-at-gunpoint-at-rio-olympics-10541479

A-levels: What To Do If You Don't Get Grades

Thousands of students will fall short of the grades they need for their first choice university - so what are the options?

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/a-levels-what-to-do-if-you-dont-get-the-grades-you-need-10541491

Retail Sales Rise As Spending Jumps In July

Shoppers have shrugged off post-Brexit fears as retail sales increased by more than expected in July, according to official figures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/retail-sales-rise-as-spending-jumps-in-july-10541496

Sir Philip Urged To Stop 'Swanning About'

Sir Philip Green has been urged to stop "swanning about" on his yacht, get on a private plane and sort out the BHS crisis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-bhs-worker-sir-philip-needs-to-get-on-plane-and-sort-out-bhs-mess-10541439

Theft Involving Team GB Athlete Confirmed

The British Olympic Association has confirmed there has been an incident of theft involving a Team GB athlete at the Olympics.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theft-involving-team-gb-athlete-confirmed-10541479

Wednesday, 17 August 2016

Cisco To Lay Off Up To 5,500 Workers - Report

Cisco Systems is reportedly planning to lay off up to 5,500 employees, in what would be the largest job cull in the company's history.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fears-for-uk-staff-as-cisco-systems-prepares-to-cut-14000-jobs-10540574

Charlie Webster Seriously Ill In Rio Hospital

Television sports presenter Charlie Webster is seriously ill in a Rio hospital after contracting an infection.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-webster-seriously-ill-in-rio-hospital-after-charity-ride-10541376

Homeless Given 'Meaningless Advice' Say MPs

Local councils have come under fire for too often giving homeless people "ineffectual and meaningless advice", according to MPs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/homeless-given-ineffectual-and-meaningless-advice-say-mps-10541329

'Flying Bum' Takes To The Skies Over UK

The world's largest aircraft has taken to the skies over the UK for its successful maiden voyage.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/airlander-flying-bum-takes-to-the-skies-over-uk-10541319

A-Level Results 'Volatility' Warning

Thousands of students are preparing to collect their A-level results amid warnings of "greater volatility" in this year's marks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/a-level-top-grade-rise-predicted-amid-volatility-warning-10541290

Thursday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thursdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-10541119

British Skydiver Dies As Parachute Fails To Open

The girlfriend of a British skydiver who died when his parachute failed to open during a base jump has paid tribute to "the most incredible human being I ever met".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-skydiver-dies-in-mont-blanc-base-jump-10541077

Govt 'Missed Opportunity' With Obesity Plan

Health campaigners have accused the Government of an "unforgivable missed opportunity" to curb childhood obesity.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/govt-missed-opportunity-with-obesity-plan-10541003

University Gender Gap Reaches Record High

The gender gap between female and male students attending university is at a record level and "needs addressing", according to the head of the university admissions body. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/record-high-university-gender-gap-needs-addressing-10541018

Fighting French Fly to Victory in Olympic Team Jumping Final

Team USA finished in silver medal position while Germany won a jump-off for the bronze.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38021

Inside Team GB's Manchester 'Medals Factory'

There was more than a healthy dose of scepticism when the Manchester velodrome opened in a depressed corner of east Manchester in 1994.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/inside-british-cyclings-manchester-medals-factory-10540898

Uber Takes Legal Action Over New London Rules

Uber has launched legal action against Transport for London over new rules for private hire companies which are designed to improve passenger safety.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uber-takes-legal-action-against-tough-new-london-regulations-10540895

Go Away! Sir Philip Green's Anger At BHS Questions

Sir Philip Green has reacted angrily to attempts by Sky News to question him about the closure of BHS and the loss of thousands of jobs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/philip-green-10540903

Managing Your Horse's Back Pain

Two veterinarians share how they diagnose, treat, and rehab back-sore horses.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38004

The Tolerable Club Foot

Is it worth taking a chance on a horse with a "clubby" foot and how can you manage one to keep him sound?

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38012

Sadie Hartley Murder: 'A Crime Of Pure Evil'

A judge has described the murder of businesswoman Sadie Hartley as a "crime of pure evil" committed by a jealous, barbaric and scorned former lover.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sadie-hartley-murder-a-crime-of-pure-evil-10540777

Oklahoma Confirms Second Equine WNV Case for 2016

The 9-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Muskogee County was euthanized. Her vaccination history is unknown.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38017

Bullying Report: Tory Activist Had 13 Victims

Thirteen people have been identified as being victims of bullying or inappropriate conduct by former Tory activist Mark Clarke.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tory-activist-bullied-13-people-report-10540678

Golden Couple Eye Up Tokyo Games After Marriage

Britain's golden cycling couple have told Sky News they will work hard to get back in Team GB after taking a few months off to get married.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/golden-couple-trott-and-kenny-eye-up-tokyo-games-after-wedding-10540597

BIVI Seeking Proposals for Equine Research Awards

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica will give $75,000 in five individual $15,000 awards to fund selected studies.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38016

Tube Passenger Risks Life To Save Man On Tracks

London Underground is trying to track down a brave passenger who risked his life to pull a man to safety from the tracks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tube-passenger-puts-life-on-line-at-rescue-10540561

How Can I Tell if My Horse Needs Stitches?

If my horse gets a cut, how can I tell if it's severe enough to require a veterinarian's attention and stitches?

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38011

Germany Hints At EU 'Special Status' For UK

The UK could retain "special status" with the European Union when it negotiates a post-Brexit deal, a German minister has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-could-keep-special-status-with-eu-10540387

Madden, Cortes 'C' Withdrawn from Olympic Jumping

Cortes 'C' sustained an injury during the first round of the team competition on Aug. 16.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38015

Flooding Challenges Humans, Horses in Louisiana

As waters begin to subside, owners are working to locate animals displaced by the flood and evaluate damage to their properties.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38013

Researchers Study Method to Detect Equine Arthritis Early

Molecular changes to an in-joint protein layer called lubricin could indicate osteoarthritis development, scientists found.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/38009

Two Women Guilty Of Sadie Hartley's Murder

Two women have been found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Sadie Hartley in Lancashire in January.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-women-found-guilty-of-sadie-hartleys-murder-10540526

Unemployment At Lowest Level In Eight Years

Unemployment continued to fall in the run-up to Britain's vote to leave the European Union, official figures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/unemployment-at-lowest-level-in-eight-years-10540290

North Korea Diplomat In London Defects To South

North Korea's deputy ambassador in London has defected to South Korea, according to officials in Seoul.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/north-koreas-deputy-ambassador-in-london-defects-to-south-10540459

Olympic Cycling Star Skinner Snubs Leave.EU

Cycling double Olympic medallist Callum Skinner has asked Leave EU not to use a picture of his medal-winning moment to promote the Brexit campaign.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/olympic-cycling-star-skinner-tells-leaveeu-dont-use-my-picture-10540354