Monday, 31 July 2017

Who is Bill Gates?



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/bill-gates/

Doctors call for school breastfeeding lessons

Schools should teach pupils about the importance of breastfeeding while working mums should be granted breaks to express milk, according to doctors.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/doctors-call-for-pupils-to-be-taught-importance-of-breastfeeding-10969436

Rudd meets internet giants for terror talks

The Home Secretary will urge internet giants to "start turning the tide" against terrorists using their social media sites.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rudd-calls-for-internet-giants-to-turn-tide-against-extremism-10969423

Britain enters deadliest month for swimmers

August is the deadliest month along Britain's coastline and holidaymakers are being warned to take extra care on the beach.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britain-enters-deadliest-month-for-swimmers-10969352

Prison 'riot' ends as staff call for better pay

A disturbance in which prison officers were reported to have lost control at a men's prison in Hertfordshire has been brought under control.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prison-riot-ends-at-the-mount-as-staff-call-for-better-pay-10969369

Brisk trade sees Snapchat close slightly down after lockup expiry



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/brisk-trade-sees-snapchat-close-slightly-afterlockup-expiry/

Bank of England strike goes ahead as talks fail

The Bank of England will be hit by its first strike action in more than 50 years following the failure of talks to resolve a dispute over pay.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bank-of-england-strike-goes-ahead-as-talks-fail-10968998

The Evolution of Equine Infection Control

Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz shares lessons learned from equine disease outbreaks and tactics for avoiding infection spread.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39492

Two men jailed after horsemeat enters food chain

Two men have been sent to prison over a conspiracy to sell 30 tons of horsemeat as beef - most of which entered the food chain.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-men-jailed-after-horsemeat-mixed-with-beef-enters-food-chain-10969069

Teen guilty of killing man with a single punch

A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of the manslaughter of Polish man Arkadiusz Jozwik, who was attacked in Essex in August.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-found-guilty-of-killing-arkadiusz-jozwik-with-a-single-punch-10969068

Cyclist dies part way through RideLondon event

A man died while taking part in Prudential RideLondon over the weekend, the event's organisers have confirmed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cyclist-dies-after-cardiac-arrest-part-way-through-ridelondon-event-10969031

Riot police sent in to Hertfordshire prison

Riot police have been sent in to deal with unrest at a prison in Hertfordshire, amid claims that two wings are "out of control".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/riot-police-sent-in-to-out-of-control-hertfordshire-prison-10969126

Policeman's 'dad dancing' dazzles festival-goers

A police officer has become an internet sensation after showing off his dance moves while patrolling Camp Bestival.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/policemans-dad-dancing-dazzles-festival-goers-at-camp-bestival-10969097

What is social media and how did it grow so quickly? 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/social-media-did-grow-quickly/

Game of Thrones script leaks online after hackers target HBO



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/game-thrones-script-leaks-online-hackers-target-hbo/

iPhone 8 design leaked by Apple's own code



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/iphone-8-design-leaked-apples-code/

Companion Horse Medical Coverage Options Expanding

Owners now have the option of purchasing insurance policies to cover some of companion horses' medical expenses.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39491

Low-Stress Horse Loading and Trailering

Trailering can be unnerving for some horses. Download this special report to learn how to keep your horse's trailering experience safe and stress-free.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39486

EEE Identified in Two West Central Wisconsin Fillies

One of the yearling Quarter Horse fillies died and the other was euthanized.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39490

Child sex doll seizures lead to paedophiles

Dozens of previously unknown suspected paedophiles have been identified through seizures of "anatomically accurate" child-like sex dolls.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/child-sex-doll-seizures-lead-police-to-unknown-paedophiles-10968902

Fears over spike in male eating disorders

Images of "infeasible" body physiques circulated on social media may be behind a 70% rise in the number of men treated in hospital for eating disorders, an expert has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fears-social-media-could-be-contributing-to-spike-in-male-eating-disorders-10968777

Three Michigan Horses Test Positive for WNV

The affected horses resided in Jackson, Livingston, and Missaukee counties. All three were euthanized.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39489

Ex-Royal Marine's bombs 'still in circulation'

A number of bombs made by a former Royal Marine jailed for terrorism offences are likely still in circulation and in the hands of dissident republican groups in Northern Ireland, police have warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ciaran-maxwell-bombs-made-by-former-royal-marine-likely-still-in-circulation-10963557

Late-Cut Hay Questions

The weather can halt early season hay production. Here’s what to remember if you only have access to late-cut hay.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39488

Terrorist Royal Marine jailed for 18 years

Ex-Royal Marine Ciaran Maxwell, who lived a double life as a bomb-maker for dissident Irish republicans, has been jailed for 18 years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/terrorist-royal-marine-ciaran-maxwell-jailed-for-18-years-10968904

Optometrist wins manslaughter appeal

An optometrist who failed to spot a brain condition in an eight-year-old boy who later died has won an appeal against her conviction for gross negligence manslaughter.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/optometrist-who-failed-to-spot-fatal-brain-condition-wins-conviction-appeal-10968840

New Nintendo 2DS XL review: A splendid revision of the best handheld console ever



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/new-nintendo-2ds-xl-review-splendid-revision-best-handheld-console/

Kids Company bosses face six-year boardroom ban

The founder and former trustees of Kids Company are facing company directorship bans of up to six years following a Government investigation into the charity’s collapse.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kids-company-bosses-face-bans-of-up-to-six-years-after-investigation-10968736

Liverpool fans back safe standing areas

Liverpool supporters overwhelmingly back the introduction of safe standing areas in football grounds across the country, according to a new poll.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liverpool-fans-back-safe-standing-areas-in-english-football-grounds-10968682

Millions of people 'stuck' in the wrong job

Millions of workers are "stuck" in jobs where their talents are not being used, a study has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/millions-stuck-in-the-wrong-job-study-finds-10968708

How the Rising Trot Impacts the Horse's Back

Researchers have learned that force distribution changes dramatically when we sit and stand with the rhythm of the stride. Combined with proper saddle fit and structure, that can make a big difference in equine back health--for better, or for worse.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39487

Hackers take control of US voting machines in less than 90 minutes



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/hackers-take-control-us-voting-machines-less-90-minutes/

Number 10: Free movement to end in March 2019

Free movement of EU citizens to Britain will end when the country leaves the EU in March 2019, the PM's spokesman has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/free-movement-of-people-to-end-in-march-2019-pms-spokesman-says-10968663

'Serious injuries' after cabbie sprayed in eyes

A teenager has been arrested after a taxi driver had an unknown substance sprayed in his eyes, causing serious injuries.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-arrested-after-taxi-driver-sprayed-in-eyes-with-unknown-substance-10968523

High Court rejects Iraq general's bid for Blair war prosecution

This is a breaking news story.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/high-court-rejects-iraq-generals-bid-for-blair-war-prosecution-10968585

Charlie Gard to be buried with toy monkeys

Charlie Gard will be buried with his stuffed toy monkeys, his family has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-will-be-buried-with-his-toy-monkeys-10968515

Hammond: UK will not be tax haven after Brexit

The UK's economic model will remain "recognisably European" after Brexit, according to the Chancellor.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-will-not-be-tax-haven-after-brexit-hammond-says-10968530

Call for changes to unarranged overdraft fees

"Maintaining the status quo is not an option" when it comes to banks' unarranged overdraft charges, the UK's City watchdog has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fca-demands-fundamental-changes-to-unarranged-overdraft-fees-10968508

Apple removes VPN apps used to evade China's internet censorship



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/31/apple-removes-vpn-apps-used-evade-chinas-internet-censorship/

What will the iPhone 8 look like?



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/will-iphone-8-look-like/

Sunday, 30 July 2017

Elderly woman strangled with own dog lead

An elderly woman has been seriously injured after being attacked with her own dog lead in the doorway of her home.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/elderly-woman-strangled-with-her-own-dog-lead-in-lambeth-10968421

Mental health plan will see 21,000 new posts

An expansion plan for NHS mental health services will see 21,000 new posts created, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mental-health-plan-will-see-creation-of-21000-posts-says-jeremy-hunt-10968391

Snake bite victims must get treatment faster

British snake bite victims are risking permanent disability because they wait too long to get medical help, researchers say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/snake-bite-victims-must-get-treatment-faster-10968382

HIV tests in high risk areas 'could save lives'

Researchers behind a new study into HIV testing say people in areas with high rates of the virus should be routinely screened for it at their local GP's surgery.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hiv-screening-in-high-risk-areas-could-save-lives-and-money-study-10968371

Coin to remember VC hero of WWI

A new "precious metal" £5 coin is to honour the only person awarded the Victoria Cross twice during World War One.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/coin-to-remember-only-person-awarded-the-vc-twice-during-wwi-10967814

Drivers unworried by phone use penalties

Tougher penalties for drivers using mobile phones could be undermined by a shortage of traffic police officers, road safety experts have warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drivers-unworried-by-tougher-phone-use-penalty-10968373

FT journalists may strike over gender pay gap

Financial Times' journalists could strike over the gender pay gap at the newspaper amid fury that female journalists are being paid 13% less than male colleagues.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ft-journalists-may-strike-over-gender-pay-gap-10968055

Teen charged with attacking police after protest

A teenager has been charged with attacking two police officers during clashes in east London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-charged-with-attacking-police-after-protest-over-rashan-charles-death-10967901

Help Prevent West Nile Virus: It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate

The AAEP recognizes the WNV vaccine as a core vaccine and recommends horses receive at least one dose annually.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39483

Sunday Times sacks columnist and apologises

The Sunday Times has sacked a columnist in Ireland who sparked controversy with comments about high-profile women at the BBC.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sunday-times-sacks-kevin-myers-over-comments-on-jewish-bbc-presenters-10967696

LoveHomeSwap sold to Wyndham in £40m deal

LoveHomeSwap, one of the UK's best-known sharing economy start-ups, is close to being sold to the American hotels giant Wyndham in a £40m deal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lovehomeswap-founder-cashes-in-with-16340m-wyndham-takeover-10967598

Teen double rape: Man charged over first attack

A man has been charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted twice on the same night in Birmingham.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-double-rape-man-charged-over-first-attack-in-birmingham-10967557

UKVDL Map of the Month: R. equi

Rhodococcus equi is the most serious cause of bacterial pneumonia in foals 4 to 6 months old.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39468

New Technique Tests Horse Urine for 100+ Drugs

The automatic test's short run time enables a high throughput with minimal labor requirements, researchers say.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39484

Earl tries to stop Diana tapes being broadcast

Princess Diana's brother has reportedly pleaded with Channel 4 not to broadcast video tapes of his sister speaking about her personal life, for fear of the distress it will cause Princes William and Harry.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/earl-spencer-pleads-with-channel-4-not-to-broadcast-diana-tapes-10967308

Why whisky lovers should worry about Brexit

First it was chlorinated chickens - now there are fears of an influx of sub-standard whisky if the UK strikes a trade deal with the US after Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/why-anyone-who-likes-a-wee-dram-of-whisky-should-be-worried-about-brexit-10967285

House on sale for £1 - but dare you step inside?

Fancy snapping up a house with three bedrooms and a bathroom for just £1?

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/house-on-sale-for-1631-but-dare-you-step-inside-10967290

Saturday, 29 July 2017

Bride to be given away by lung donor's stepdad

A mother whose life was saved by a double lung transplant has struck up a deep and emotional friendship with the family of her donor - and is to be given away at her forthcoming wedding by her donor's stepfather.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bride-to-be-given-away-by-her-lung-donors-stepdad-10967193

What is cryptocurrency?



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/cryptocurrency/

10 of the most affordable and reliable external hard drives of 2017



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/10-affordable-reliable-external-hard-drives-2017/

Cabinet rift over free movement post-Brexit

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has caused a fresh Cabinet rift over Brexit by dismissing claims a consensus had been reached on free movement of people.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cabinet-rift-over-free-movement-deal-post-brexit-10967163

'The fire is still raging' - Grenfell family in limbo

Maher Khoudair settles with a little effort into his chair. He puts his crutches nearby. They stay within easy reach.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/disabled-grenfell-father-its-no-life-in-a-four-star-hotel-10967165

Rashan Charles vigil told police seen as a 'gang'

Young people unable to get justice for deaths in custody will begin to retaliate as they see police as acting like a "gang", according to a campaigner at a protest for Rashan Charles.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rashan-charles-campaigner-police-seen-as-a-gang-10966679

Q&A: Controlling Parasites in Horses

Learn when to deworm horses, why fecal egg counts are recommended, and more.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39480

Crane collapses into former Primark building

Shops and homes have been evacuated after a crane collapsed into a former Primark store.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crane-collapses-into-former-primark-building-in-reading-10966535

Woman airlifted by Prince William's crew dies

A woman who was taken to hospital by an air ambulance crew that included Prince William has died.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-airlifted-by-prince-williams-air-ambulance-crew-dies-in-hospital-after-police-van-crash-10966262

UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Veronica Bill

Veronica Bill is studying the relationship between forage chemical composition and equine digestion and nutrition.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39470

Quick Fixes to Improve Horse Pastures

While substantial improvements are long-term endeavors, some quick fixes can improve pastures in six weeks or less.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39467

Howzat! England stars take Tube to Test match

England's cricketers have posted pictures of themselves travelling by Tube to their Test match on social media.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/england-cricket-stars-travel-by-tube-to-south-africa-test-match-10966072

London Mayor: Labour should be anti-Brexit

Labour should adopt an anti-Brexit position in its next manifesto, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-should-adopt-anti-brexit-manifesto-says-london-mayor-sadiq-khan-10966040

Two men arrested over rapes of 14-year-old girl

Two men have been arrested in connection with two separate rape attacks on a 14-year-old girl in Birmingham.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-men-arrested-over-separate-rapes-of-14-year-old-girl-in-birmingham-10966096

Missing girl, 5, believed to be with wanted father

A five-year-old girl who has been reported missing is believed to be with her father, who is wanted by police for failing to appear in court.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/missing-five-year-old-molly-owens-believed-to-be-with-wanted-father-10965999

Friday, 28 July 2017

British hacker Lauri Love: I'd rather kill myself than go to a US prison



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/29/british-hacker-lauri-love-rather-kill-go-us-prison/

Brit soldier who fought IS arrested in Turkey

A former British soldier who went to Syria to fight Islamic State has been arrested in Turkey.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-soldier-joe-robinson-arrested-in-turkey-for-battling-is-10965975

Protesters clash with police over man's death

A protest over the death of Rashan Charles who died after being chased by police erupted into violent clashes last night.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/protesters-clash-with-police-over-death-of-rashan-charles-10965963

Six UK festivals to set up free drug tests

Festivalgoers who want to take drugs with them can have their substances tested as part of a controversial new scheme being run this summer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-festivals-set-up-free-drug-tests-to-reduce-deaths-10965957

Man charged over acid attack in east London

A man has been charged following an acid attack in east London which left two people with "life-changing" injuries.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-charged-over-acid-attack-in-east-london-10965954

Diversity star Rob Anker dies in 'car crash'

Former Diversity dancer and Britain's Got Talent winner Rob Anker has died after reportedly being involved in a car crash in Canada.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/diversity-star-rob-anker-dies-in-car-collision-in-canada-10965951

Gang jailed for £400,000 raid on Terry's mansion

Four men who raided John Terry's mansion and stole over £400,000 of designer goods have been jailed for a total of nearly 28 years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gang-jailed-for-163400000-raid-on-john-terrys-mansion-10965516

USEF Board Approves Strict Horse Welfare Penalties

These guidelines are designed to advise the USEF Hearing Committee in the types and ranges of penalties to render in horse welfare and safety cases.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39485

CCTV images after girl raped twice in one night

Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after a girl was raped twice in separate attacks within the space of a few hours.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-release-cctv-images-after-girl-was-raped-twice-in-birmingham-10965674

Bad spelling gives away officer's smear campaign

A police officer who made false reports against an innocent man has been jailed for more than three years after being caught out by his bad spelling.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bad-spelling-gives-away-dyslexic-police-officers-dirty-tricks-campaign-10965495

Terminally ill Charlie Gard dies in hospice

Charlie Gard has died following his near year-long battle with a rare genetic disease.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/terminally-ill-charlie-gard-dies-in-hospice-10965654

How to delete your Twitter account



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/delete-twitter-account/

What is Bitcoin, what affects its price and what is it used for? 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/bitcoin-everything-need-know/

Grenfell: 82 tower blocks fail new fire checks

The Government has ordered an independent review into building regulations after 82 tower blocks failed new fire safety checks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-82-tower-blocks-fail-new-fire-safety-checks-10965572

The biceps billionaire: Why it doesn't matter to Amazon's Jeff Bezos that's he not the world's richest man any more



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/28/biceps-billionaire-doesnt-matter-jeff-bezos-not-worlds-richest/

New HBLB Equine Science Research, Education Awards in 2017

Also, the HBLB announced that the application round for awards to start in 2018 is now open.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39481

BLM Seeks Comment on Eastern Nevada Horse Gather EA

The BLM plans to gather and remove wild horses from within and outside the Antelope and Triple B wild horse complexes in Eastern Nevada.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39482

Diamond rings worth over £2m stolen in Chelsea

A manhunt is under way for two men believed to have stolen three diamond rings with a collective value of over £2m from a Chelsea art fair.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/daylight-robbery-diamond-rings-worth-over-1632m-stolen-from-chelsea-art-fair-10965387

Briton convicted in Germany of major cyberattack

A British man has been convicted of carrying out a mercenary cyberattack on Deutsche Telekom last year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-convicted-in-germany-of-deutsche-telekom-cyberattack-10965297

Ireland will not 'design border for Brexiteers'

Ireland is opposed to an "economic border" with Northern Ireland and will not help Britain design one, PM Leo Varadkar has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ireland-will-not-design-border-for-brexiteers-leo-varadkar-says-10965405

Utah Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Salt Lake County. Officials are encouraging owners to vaccinate horses.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39479

Police seize fake IT equipment worth up to £1m

Police have seized more than 1,000 counterfeit items of computer hardware, which could potentially have fetched almost £1m.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-seize-fake-it-equipment-worth-up-to-1631m-10965166

William's crew airlifts woman hit by police van

Prince William has taken part in the rescue of a woman in her 50s who was hit by a marked police van on his last shift as an air ambulance pilot.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-williams-crew-airlifts-woman-hit-by-police-van-on-royals-final-shift-10965179

Serial robber jailed after DNA found on beer can

A "bully" who carried out a series of knifepoint robberies in Birmingham has been jailed after police tracked him down through saliva found on a beer can.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/serial-robber-tyrone-dorsett-jailed-after-dna-found-on-beer-can-10965199

Man denies Grenfell Tower fire fraud

A man accused of pretending his family died in the Grenfell Tower disaster to get compensation has pleaded not guilty.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fraud-suspect-anh-nhu-nguyen-denies-charges-at-crown-court-hearing-10965107

Forage-Only Diet a 'Win' for Standardbred Racehorses

The key is to ensure the hay, haylage, or grass has enough high-energy nutrient value to cover the horse's needs, researchers say.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39477

Government rejects Irish Sea border proposal

The Government will not accept a border between Northern Ireland and Great Britain after Brexit, the Chancellor has said, rejecting a Dublin proposal for a border in the Irish Sea.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hammond-rejects-dublins-plan-for-irish-sea-border-after-brexit-10965110

Apple's iPod through the ages - in pictures



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/apples-ipod-ages-pictures/

Crossrail contractors fined £1m over death

Contractors working on Crossrail have been fined more than £1m over the death of a worker and two other incidents.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crossrail-contractors-fined-1631m-over-death-of-worker-10965145

Apple kills iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/28/apple-kills-ipod-nano-ipod-shuffle/

The Jump dropped for one year by Channel 4

Channel 4 has announced its winter sports TV contest The Jump will be taking a break in 2018.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-jump-dropped-for-one-year-by-channel-4-10964915

British diver dies exploring sunken ocean liner

Tributes have been paid to a "hugely respected and well-liked" British scuba diver who died off the US coast.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-diver-steven-slater-dies-exploring-sunken-ocean-liner-10964904

Govt 'dragging heels' over post-Brexit funding

Council leaders say the Government is dragging its heels over a promise to replace billions of pounds of European funding after Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-dragging-its-heels-over-post-brexit-funding-say-council-leaders-10964848

Thursday, 27 July 2017

Fire safety flaws 'in hundreds of tower blocks'

Hundreds of tower blocks across England have fire safety flaws including broken fire doors and holes, new figures show in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hundreds-of-tower-blocks-fail-fire-safety-checks-investigation-reveals-10964772

Tories pressure Corbyn over student debt

The Tories are stepping up their campaign to discredit Jeremy Corbyn's pre-election pledge to "deal with" student debt.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tories-keep-up-pressure-on-corbyn-over-student-debt-promise-10964683

Consumer confidence back at Brexit vote low

Consumer confidence has returned to a level not seen since the immediate aftermath of the shock Brexit vote, according to a closely-watched survey.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/consumer-confidence-back-at-brexit-vote-low-gfk-survey-10964049

Gone in 60 minutes: From Ferrari to fireball

A driver has narrowly escaped after catastrophically crashing his £200,000 Ferrari - just an hour after he bought the luxury car.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/driver-turns-new-ferrari-into-fireball-in-60-minutes-10964769

Amazon's Jeff Bezos briefly overtakes Bill Gates as richest man in the world



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/amazons-jeff-bezos-briefly-overtakes-bill-gates-richest-man/

Man with knife and crossbow tasered by police

A man armed with a crossbow and knife has been tasered by police in Manchester city centre.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-with-knife-and-crossbow-tasered-by-police-in-manchester-10964491

Kentucky Confirms Second Equine WNV Case for 2017

The unvaccinated 18-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Franklin County is recovering.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39478

Timeline: Parents' battle to save Charlie Gard



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/timeline-parents-battle-to-save-charlie-gard-10964506

Time-Saving Tips: Horse Barn Chores

Our staff and sources share ways you can save time and reduce the hassle of barn chores.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39473

Manslaughter charges possible over Grenfell fire

Police investigating the Grenfell Tower fire say there are grounds to suspect corporate manslaughter may have been committed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fire-grounds-for-corporate-manslaughter-charges-10964307

Teenager raped twice in separate attacks

A 15-year-old girl who flagged down a car for help after she was raped in Birmingham was raped again by the driver who pulled over.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenage-rape-victim-raped-again-by-driver-she-flagged-down-for-help-10964128

How Do Horses Learn Differently Than Humans?

Dr. Camie Heleski offers insight on how horse and human brains differ.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39476

7 things you didn't know about Jeff Bezos, now the world's richest person



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/7-things-didnt-know-jeff-bezos-now-worlds-richest-person/

Help for the Herd Bound Horse

The University of Kentucky's Dr. Camie Heleski offers advice for handling buddy-sour horses.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39475

First Mercury Prize nomination for Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is up against acts including Stormzy and Alt-J in the battle for this year's Mercury Prize.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mercury-prize-ed-sheeran-faces-acts-including-stormzy-and-the-xx-for-album-award-10963800

Charlie to 'inevitably' die shortly in hospice

A judge has approved a plan to withdraw Charlie Gard's life support and let him "inevitably" die shortly.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-to-inevitably-die-shortly-10964114

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos overtakes Bill Gates as world's richest person



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/amazon-boss-jeff-bezos-overtakes-bill-gates-worlds-richest-person/

Premier League lands 'game-changing' court order in war on illegal streaming



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/premier-league-lands-game-changing-court-order-war-illegal-streaming/

Mother jailed for killing two-year-old daughter

A young mother who murdered her two-year-old daughter in a "wicked and appalling" act has been ordered to serve at least 16 years in prison.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cody-anne-jackson-jailed-for-murdering-her-two-year-old-daughter-10963923

Agencies missed radicalisation of teen boys

Opportunities were missed to prevent the radicalisation of two boys who went to Syria to fight with jihadists and died, a report says.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/agencies-missed-radicalisation-of-abdullah-and-jaffar-deghayes-10963842

Minnesota Horse Tests Positive for Rabies

The horse from Benton County is the state's first equine rabies case of 2017.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39474

'Team deviant' blamed for helicopter sex video

A police officer who was in a force helicopter while a couple were filmed having sex has denied knowing it was happening and blamed a colleague known as the "team deviant".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-officer-blames-team-deviant-for-helicopter-sex-video-10963962

PM: Tories 'wrong' in the past on gay rights

The Conservative Party has been "wrong" on gay rights in the past, but has "come a long way" on the issue, Theresa May has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tories-wrong-in-the-past-on-gay-rights-theresa-may-says-10963912

Teen accused of deadly punch: 'I was scared'

A teenage boy accused of killing a drunk Polish man with a "superman punch" has told a jury he hit him to "defend my friend".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenager-accused-of-deadly-punch-i-was-scared-and-defending-friend-10963838

Twitter revenue drops further as user growth stalls



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/twitter-revenue-drops-user-growth-stalls/

100th Equine Diagnostic, Research Seminar is Sept. 27

A mini-symposium will focus on "Ensuring the Golden Years: Problems and Care of Old Horses."

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39469

Humans Might Be to Blame for Some Horse-Related Injuries

Of the so-called human-generated injuries, 63% were considered preventable by riding safety experts.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39472

Rush hour crush: The UK’s most overcrowded trains

Few people relish the rush hour commute.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/do-you-travel-on-one-of-the-uks-most-overcrowded-trains-10963560

Cyber criminal who laundered £3bn in bitcoin arrested in Greece



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/cyber-criminal-laundered-3bn-bitcoin-arrested-greece/

Walkie Talkie building sold for record £1.3bn

A Hong Kong firm has snapped up London's landmark Walkie Talkie skyscraper for a record £1.3bn.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/walkie-talkie-building-sold-to-hong-kong-firm-for-a-record-16313bn-10963767

Man shot and stabbed to death for his Rolex

Robbers have shot and stabbed to death a man as they stole his Rolex watch in southeast London, police say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-shot-and-stabbed-to-death-for-his-rolex-in-greenwich-10963687

Govt defends Brexit migration study timing

The Government has insisted six months is "plenty of time" to consider the results of a major immigration study before new post-Brexit policies are put into place.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/govt-insists-it-has-plenty-of-time-to-consider-brexit-migration-study-10963694

Samsung to overtake Apple with record profits despite scandals



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/samsung-overtake-apple-record-profits-despite-scandals/

AstraZeneca's Mystic lung cancer drug trial falters

AstraZeneca's share price plunged after the drugmaker reported a major setback in trials of a new lung cancer treatment.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/astrazeneca-shares-fall-as-its-mystic-lung-cancer-drug-trial-falters-10963657

Google trials autoplay videos in search results



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/27/google-trials-autoplay-videos-search-results/

Violence in prisons surges to new high

Violence across prisons in England and Wales has surged to a new high, Ministry of Justice figures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prison-violence-hits-new-high-as-71-inmates-are-freed-in-error-10963650

Firms clamour for clarity from migration study

Unrestricted immigration from the European Union was a driving factor in the Brexit vote, so one might ask why the Government is only now commissioning a report into its impact on the UK economy.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/businesses-clamour-for-clarity-from-long-overdue-migration-study-10963569

Lloyds stung £1bn by PPI and mortgage arrears

Lloyds has taken a near £1bn hit - revealing it has set aside another £700m for PPI claims and £283m over mortgage arrears errors.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lloyds-stung-1631bn-by-ppi-and-mortgage-arrears-10963521

Revenue soars, profits dip at Sky News owner

Sky has announced plans to create hundreds of technology jobs as it reported a dip in full-year profits prompted by a spike in the cost of broadcasting live Premier League football.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-unveils-plan-to-create-300-tech-jobs-as-annual-profits-slip-10963494

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Prince pens letter as he leaves Air Ambulance

Prince William has written a newspaper article to thank his colleagues at the East Anglian Air Ambulance as he prepares to clock on for his final shift.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-william-writes-tribute-to-colleagues-as-he-leaves-air-ambulance-10963394

Noon deadline for deciding where Charlie dies

Charlie Gard's parents have until noon today to come to an arrangement with their son's doctors over his care, or else he will be taken to a hospice to die.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-noon-deadline-for-deciding-where-baby-dies-10962991

Tests mean personalised breast cancer care

A new blood test that can detect changes to tumour DNA could lead to life-extending treatments for women with late stage breast cancer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-tests-offer-personalised-treatment-for-late-stage-breast-cancer-patients-10963418

Should we really complete course of antibiotics?

For years patients have been told to "complete the course" of antibiotics or risk resistance but some experts are now saying that the opposite is true.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/should-we-really-complete-course-of-antibiotics-10963397

Car industry: 'growth stalling' as Brexit looms

The UK car sector has issued a fresh plea for Brexit trade clarity, warning that "growth is stalling" with long-term production targets and investment at risk.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/car-industry-warns-growth-is-stalling-as-output-falls-ahead-of-brexit-10962938

Govt to look at impact of ending free movement

A major study has been ordered by the Government to look at the economic impact of ending free movement of EU workers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/govt-orders-study-looking-at-impact-of-ending-free-movement-from-eu-10963348

'Unacceptable risk' of post-Brexit arrest warrant gap

Britain needs an arrangement on the European Arrest Warrant in place for Brexit if it wants to avoid an "unacceptable risk", a Lords report has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/arrest-warrant-gap-after-brexit-would-pose-unacceptable-risk-10963082

Saliva-Based Tapeworm Test Available to U.S. Horse Owners

The test is designed to detect evidence of tapeworms in horses’ saliva and help guide dewormings.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39471

Facebook revenue soars as mobile advertising sales boom



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/26/facebook-revenue-soars-mobile-advertising-sales-boom/

Girl, 16, found dead on railway track in Kent

A 16-year-old girl whose body was found on railway tracks in Kent is thought to have been electrocuted.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-16-found-dead-on-railway-tracks-in-kent-10963140

Health Alert: EEE, WEE, VEE

Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., shares what owners need to know about Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan equine encephalitis, their clinical signs, and treatment and prevention methods.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/33331

'Not enough support' for Grenfell children

The trauma being experienced by many children living near Grenfell Tower is immense - and those supporting them say their families are not getting enough help.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/not-enough-support-for-children-affected-by-grenfell-tower-fire-10963166

Stalemate over care for Charlie's final days

Charlie Gard's parents have been given a deadline over his end of life care, after they failed to reach an agreement with Great Ormond Street Hospital.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/stalemate-over-care-for-charlie-gards-final-days-10962991

USEF Approves Further Investigation Into Depo-Provera Use

The board also approved a ban on injectable magnesium sulfate and will assess pergolide use for PPID horses.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39466

Lloyds to repay £300m in mortgage arrears

Lloyds Banking Group is to repay nearly £300m to about 600,000 customers over failings in the way it applied mortgage arrears policies, in the latest scandal to hit the UK’s biggest high street lender.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lloyds-to-repay-163300m-to-customers-over-mortgage-arrears-errors-10963057

Etheridge drops out of UKIP leadership race

UKIP MEP Bill Etheridge has dropped out of the leadership race, warning against the risk of extremism within the party and what he called an obsession with Islam among some members.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ukip-mep-bill-etheridge-drops-out-of-leadership-race-10962909

Love lives of the rich and the famous: verified Twitter users have their own dating app



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/26/love-lives-rich-famous-verified-twitter-users-have-dating-app/

New AHS Vaccine Design Showing Promise

Researchers tested a vaccine created with "reverse genetics" with positive results.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39465

Travel safe to most of Tunisia - Foreign Office

Britain is no longer advising against travel to most of Tunisia, including Tunis and other major tourist destinations, the Foreign Office has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/holiday-makers-can-return-to-tunisia-after-travel-advice-change-10962733

How To Pick a Horse's Hoof

New to horses? Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to safely clean a horse's hoof.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/37463

Nintendo's Switch console returns company to profit



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/26/nintendos-switch-console-returns-company-profit/

Moment pair fought off robbers as husband shot

A wife whose husband was shot three times as they fought off robbers during a violent attack says she feared for her life.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wife-who-fought-off-robbers-as-husband-was-shot-says-she-feared-for-their-lives-10962429

How Can I Keep My Senior Horse With PPID Cool?

An owner seeks advice on managing a senior horse with Cushing's disease during a heat wave.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39464

Google's Waze launches navigation app for car dashboards



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/26/googles-waze-launches-navigation-app-car-dashboards/

Funeral for youngest Manchester bomb victim

The funeral of Saffie Rose Roussos, the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena bombing, is taking place at the city's cathedral.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saffie-roussos-funeral-of-youngest-victim-of-manchester-bombing-10962700

Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Horse Tests Positive for EEE

The affected horse was not vaccinated against EEE.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39463

Inventing electric cars is just the easy part

When the automotive revolution kicked off at the beginning of the 20th century, the dominant technology wasn't petrol - it was electric.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/inventing-electric-cars-is-easy-now-uk-needs-to-reshape-itself-10962584

Gove rules out imports of US chlorine chicken

Britain will not accept imports of chlorine-washed chicken in pursuit of a trade deal with the US after Brexit, Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gove-rules-out-imports-of-us-chlorine-chicken-in-post-brexit-trade-deal-10962562

Condition Friesians With Unique Physical Challenges in Mind

Researchers found that Friesians benefit from different exercise regimens and warmup durations based on their anaerobic thresholds.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39462

Brexit spurs JP Morgan to merge private bank

The Wall Street banking giant JP Morgan is drawing up plans to merge its UK-based private banking arm into its wider European wealth operation ahead of the UK's departure from the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-spurs-jp-morgan-to-merge-private-bank-10962301

Uber to charge riders for returning lost phones and wallets



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/26/uber-charge-riders-returning-lost-phones-wallets/

Sally Anne Bowman killer admits another rape

A former chef already serving a life sentence for the brutal rape and murder of Sally Anne Bowman has admitted raping another woman.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sally-anne-bowman-killer-mark-dixie-admits-another-rape-13-years-before-10962306

Retro technology the smartphone made obsolete



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/05/21/retro-objects-the-smartphone-made-obsolete/

Mike Ashley wins High Court fight over £15m deal

Mike Ashley has won a High Court battle against an investment banker who claimed he was owed £14m by the Sports Direct tycoon.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sports-direct-boss-mike-ashley-wins-high-court-fight-over-16315m-deal-10962282

Employment tribunal fees unlawful

Unison has won a "landmark" court victory against the Government over fees for taking claims to an employment tribunal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/employment-tribunal-fees-unlawful-court-rules-10962273

What is SpaceX and is it the future of space exploration?



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/spacex-future-space-exploration/

Teen girl 'tried to get weapons for UK attack'

A 17-year-old girl has been charged with terror offences after allegedly arranging to receive weapons in order to conduct an attack in the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenage-girl-tried-to-get-weapons-for-uk-terror-attack-10962242

Slight improvement as UK economy grows 0.3%

The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the three months to June - up from 0.2% in the previous quarter, official figures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/slight-improvement-as-uk-economy-grows-03-10962239

When you need to spend your old £1 coins by

Consumers have less than three months to spend, bank or donate their old £1 coins before shops can refuse them.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/deadline-looms-for-when-you-need-to-spend-your-old-1631-coin-by-10962132

Tuesday, 25 July 2017

The best Chromebooks to buy in 2017



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/best-chromebooks-buy-2017/

Revealed: UK's most annoying office buzzwords

If you've ever worked in an office, you'll likely be familiar with at least some of the vacuous phrases on this list.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/what-are-the-10-most-irritating-office-buzzwords-in-the-uk-10962099

New 'acid attack' targets two men in London

Two men have been taken to hospital after a "suspected acid attack" in east London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-acid-attack-targets-two-men-in-bethnal-green-east-london-10962097

Petrol and diesel cars banned from 2040

Diesel drivers on congested highways are to face new pollution taxes from 2020 - as the Government signals the end of the road for diesel and petrol cars by 2040.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/petrol-and-diesel-cars-banned-from-uk-roads-by-2040-10962075

US doctor in Charlie Gard case speaks out

The US doctor at the heart of legal arguments over Charlie Gard has spoken publicly for the first time since the case ended.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/us-doctor-dr-michio-hirano-speaks-out-in-charlie-gard-case-10962056

US doctor: Unlikely therapy would help Charlie

The US doctor at the heart of legal arguments over Charlie Gard has spoken publicly for the first time since the case ended.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dr-michio-hirano-says-therapy-unlikely-to-help-charlie-gard-10962056

Grenfell residents tell judge 'we need someone real'

Angry Grenfell residents have told the inquiry chair they "need someone real" and questioned his ability to "do them justice" in the final meeting ahead of the investigation.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/angry-grenfell-residents-tell-judge-we-need-someone-real-10961933

Charlie Gard's parents in urgent plea for help

The parents of terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard have pleaded for help from doctors to take him home to die.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-in-urgent-plea-for-help-to-take-son-home-to-die-10962006

Water-Wise Tips for Horse Owners

In most parts of North America it’s that rare time of year when we stop thinking there is too much rain and start worrying that we aren’t getting enough. Here are some tips for horse owners on how you can use water wisely throughout the summer.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39461

Why Do Horses Have to Learn Tasks on Both Sides?

Have you taught a horse a task on his left but had him be clueless about it on his right? Dr. Camie Heleski explains.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39460

Armed man in hostage situation near Oldham

An armed man is believed to be locked inside a property, along with a woman and two children, Greater Manchester Police say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/armed-man-in-hostage-situation-in-shaw-near-oldham-10961902

Top cricket ground aims to go plastic-free

In the time it takes England fast bowler Stuart Broad to bowl an over, the equivalent of four rubbish trucks' worth of plastic is dumped into the ocean.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kia-oval-cricket-ground-aims-to-go-plastic-free-in-three-years-10961701

Dog Food Blamed for Assateague Pony Death

The mare reportedly consumed a large quantities dog food, which caused an impaction and deadly ruptured intestine.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39459

The 'key obstacle' stopping Charlie going home

Charlie Gard's parents have accused Great Ormond Street Hospital of putting "obstacles in the way" of him going home to die.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-great-ormond-street-on-the-key-obstacle-stopping-him-going-home-to-die-10961542

Google launches SOS alerts to help users during crises 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/25/google-launches-sos-alerts-help-users-crises/

Eight penguins killed by fox at Chessington zoo

Eight penguins have been killed by a fox in their water enclosure at Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eight-penguins-killed-by-fox-at-chessington-world-of-adventures-10961426

Poll Recap: Beating the Heat in Horse Barns

Of the 630 respondents, 323 (51%) said they use fans to keep horse barns cool during the summer.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39456

Palace announces Prince Philip's last engagement

The Duke of Edinburgh's final official royal engagement before retirement has been announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-philips-final-official-engagement-announced-10961517

iPhone 8: Rumours, release date and everything you need to know



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/iphone-8-release-date-rumours-everything-need-know/

Trump working on 'major trade deal' with UK

Donald Trump is working on a "major" post-Brexit trade deal with the UK that could be "very big", the US President has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/trump-says-he-is-working-on-major-trade-deal-with-uk-10961334

NHS England vacancies rise by 10% in a year

The number of vacant full-time positions in the NHS has risen 10% in the last year, fuelling concerns that a burgeoning recruitment crisis could impact on patient safety.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-england-vacancies-rise-by-10-in-a-year-10960284

South Carolina Confirms First Equine EEE Case of 2017

The affected horse from Dillon County was not known to have been vaccinated and did not survive.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39458

Wisconsin Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2017

The unvaccinated yearling Standardbred-cross gelding from Clark County was euthanized.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39457

Who owns Snapchat and when was it created? 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/owns-snapchat-created/

Amazon optimistic over Brexit amid UK expansion

Amazon is doubling the number of research and development (R&D) specialists it is looking to recruit in London, saying it is "very optimistic" Brexit will not hamper access to talent.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/amazons-brexit-optimism-amid-uk-expansion-at-new-hq-10961293

Edmonds raises Lloyds compensation bid to £300m

TV star Noel Edmonds has increased his compensation claim against Lloyds Banking Group to £300m for a fraud carried out by HBOS staff.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/deal-or-no-deal-noel-edmonds-raises-lloyds-compensation-claim-to-163300m-10961279

Fatal shootings by police highest for 13 years

Six people were fatally shot by police in England and Wales last year - the highest number since the IPCC watchdog began collecting data 13 years ago.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fatal-shootings-by-police-highest-for-13-years-says-ipcc-report-10961249

Fully electric Mini to be built at UK plant

A fully electric version of the Mini is to be built at BMW's plant in Cowley, near Oxford, the carmaker has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fully-electric-mini-to-be-built-at-uk-plant-says-bmw-10961345

How Does Transport Impact Senior Horse Immune Function?

Senior horses experienced decreased immune function and elevated stress hormones after transport, and these changes could take more than a month to return to normal, researchers found.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39455

Charlie Gard's parents head back to court

The parents of Charlie Gard will return to the High Court later today to request permission to take him home to die.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-head-back-to-court-10961299

Grocery price inflation eases amid sales boost

Grocery price rises are no longer spiralling upwards one year on from the Brexit vote, industry data suggests.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grocery-price-inflation-eases-as-hot-spell-boosts-supermarket-sales-10961200

China to launch unhackable quantum messaging service



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/25/china-launch-unhackable-quantum-messaging-service/

Robot vacuum cleaner plans to sell maps of people's homes 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/25/robot-vacuum-cleaner-plans-sell-maps-peoples-homes/

Man who killed boy over lost shoe jailed for life

A man who battered his girlfriend's five-year-old son to death for losing a trainer has been jailed for life.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/marvyn-iheanacho-jailed-for-life-after-killing-girlfriends-son-for-losing-shoe-10961127

Johnson: Voters don't want 'kerfuffle' of new PM

Boris Johnson has dismissed talk of a leadership bid, claiming British voters "see no need for any more political kerfuffle".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-voters-dont-want-political-kerfuffle-of-new-pm-10961089

NHS has more than 30,000 unfilled jobs

Figures show the NHS in England has more than 30,000 unfilled jobs, nearly 40% of them in nursing roles.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-england-has-more-than-30000-unfilled-jobs-10961076

Monday, 24 July 2017

Microsoft Paint is 'here to stay' after reports of its demise greatly exaggerated 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/25/microsoft-paint-stay-reports-demise-greatly-exaggerated/

The 10 best virtual reality apps



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/10-best-virtual-reality-apps/

Highway Code stopping distances 'woefully' wrong

The Highway Code's stopping distances for drivers are "woefully short", according to road safety campaigners Brake.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/highway-code-stopping-distances-woefully-wrong-10960892

Trade deals 'may lower animal welfare standards'

The row over chlorinated chicken is set to intensify with a warning that cheap imported food could threaten farm animal welfare standards after Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/post-brexit-trade-deals-may-lower-uk-animal-welfare-standards-10960894

Charlie Gard's parents prepare to say goodbye

The parents of terminally ill baby Charlie Gard are preparing to say goodbye to their "absolute warrior".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-prepare-to-say-goodbye-to-their-absolute-warrior-son-10960895

Leaseholds could be banned for new houses

Developers could be banned from selling new-build houses as leaseholds to prevent homeowners being left with extortionate fees.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/leasehold-could-be-banned-for-new-homes-10960296

US doctor's experimental treatment 'saved my son'

The father of a boy with a similar condition to Charlie Gard has defended the US doctor who offered to treat him.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-case-us-father-says-professor-michio-hiranos-experimental-treatment-saved-my-son-10960272

NHS recruiting from India to solve staff shortages

A London hospital is recruiting doctors directly from India to avoid getting into a bidding war over staff that is being driven by the NHS recruitment crisis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-recruiting-from-india-to-solve-staff-shortages-10960284

Alphabet profits dragged down by Google's £2.1bn EU fine



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/24/alphabet-profits-dragged-googles-21bn-eu-fine/

Bug Off: Controlling Flies in Horse Barn

While flies might be a fact of life, we can limit population their numbers, allowing us to enjoy the time that we spend in the barn even more.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39454

Corrie McKeague's mother threatens injunction

The mother of missing RAF gunner Corrie McKeague has said she is considering taking out an injunction to stop police filling in a landfill site where they have been searching for her son's body.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/corrie-mckeagues-mother-criticises-ridiculous-decision-to-halt-search-10959976

Charlie Gard's hospital hits out at US doctor

Great Ormond Street Hospital has accused an American doctor of giving the parents of Charlie Gard false hope in their fight over treatment of their terminally ill baby.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/great-ormond-street-hits-out-at-us-doctor-over-charlie-gard-10960025

Northern mayors angry over Crossrail 2 funding

The Transport Secretary has come under fire for backing London's Crossrail 2 scheme after cutting plans for rail electrification in Wales and northern England.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crossrail-funding-anger-after-northern-england-electrification-cuts-10959829

Timeline: Parents' battle to save Charlie Gard



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/timeline-parents-battle-to-save-charlie-gard-10959961

Police warn criminals could hack your kettle

Police are warning that cyber criminals will hack new smart home gadgets as a 'back door' into personal internet bank accounts.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/smart-home-gadgets-could-give-hackers-access-to-bank-accounts-10959903

The best art made using Microsoft Paint



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

Avoiding Dehydration in Sport Horses During Summer

Keeping competition horses well-hydrated isn't always easy. Our nutritionist offers tips to help prevent dehydration.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39453

Do Horses Learn From Each Other?

Dr. Camie Heleski shares scientific information about how much horses might learn from watching each other.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39452

What You Need to Know About Equine Stomach Acid

Common feeding practices could be causing your horse's stomach acid levels to rise.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39451

Chlorinated chicken imports not ruled out

The Government has refused to rule out lifting the ban on chlorinated chicken as part of a future US-UK trade deal after Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/chlorinated-chicken-imports-not-ruled-out-under-us-uk-trade-deal-10959688

Parents end legal fight to treat Charlie Gard

Charlie Gard's parents have withdrawn their application to take their terminally ill son to the US for treatment.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/parents-end-legal-fight-to-treat-charlie-gard-in-the-us-10959824

Wildfire Near Yosemite Displace Horses

More than 100 horses were evacuated to several locations after Detweiler Fire destroyed their pastures and polluted the air.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39450

Microsoft is killing legendary Paint after 32 years



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/24/microsoft-killing-legendary-paint-32-years/

2,529 products are smaller but cost the same

More than 2,500 products have shrunk in size over the past five years, but are being sold for the same price, official new figures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shrinkflation-2529-products-are-now-smaller-but-cost-the-same-10959646

Samsung to unveil €1,000 Galaxy Note 8 next month 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/24/samsung-unveil-1000-galaxy-note-8-next-month/

£246m to make UK leader in battery technology

The first phase of a four-year £246m Government investment into battery technology is being launched to make batteries more accessible and affordable.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/163246m-government-drive-to-make-uk-leader-in-battery-technology-10959431

Quorn to invest £150m in UK and create 300 jobs

Meat substitute firm Quorn Foods plans to create 300 jobs and invest £150m over the next five years to boost production at its plant in Billingham, Teesside.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/quorn-to-invest-163150m-in-uk-and-create-300-jobs-at-teesside-plant-over-next-five-years-10959385

Sunday, 23 July 2017

Passengers told to avoid Waterloo over delays

Commuters are being urged to avoid London Waterloo because a signal failure is causing delays and last-minute cancellations.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/passengers-urged-to-avoid-london-waterloo-as-signal-failure-causes-chaos-10959400

IMF downgrades UK growth while Europe surges

The International Monetary Fund has lowered its growth forecast for the UK to 1.7% for 2017.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/imf-downgrades-uk-growth-while-european-countries-surge-10959353

Anger grows over young dad's police chase death

A vigil will take place as anger grows over the death of a young father who was being chased by police.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/anger-grows-over-young-dad-rashan-charles-police-chase-death-10959303

Fox 'open' to importing US chlorinated chicken

Trade Secretary Liam Fox is reportedly open to importing chlorine-washed chickens from the US in order to secure a post-Brexit trade deal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liam-fox-open-to-importing-us-chlorinated-chicken-10959270

Charlie's parents back in court after 'backlash'

Charlie Gard's parents are heading back to the High Court after experiencing a "backlash" over death threats sent to Great Ormond Street Hospital staff.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gards-parents-back-in-court-after-backlash-over-hospital-death-threats-10959267

Centre Parcs evacuated over 'suspect device'

Visitors to Centre Parcs in Elveden have been evacuated from communal areas and told not to leave their lodges.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/centre-parcs-in-elveden-evacuated-over-suspect-device-10959292

Girl, 8, dies after getting trapped under logs

An eight-year-old girl has died after becoming trapped under logs in an Argyll forest.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-8-dies-after-getting-trapped-under-logs-in-benderloch-forest-10959190

Fox: Brexit transition should end by 2022

A senior Cabinet minister has said it is "not a huge deal" if a transition period before Brexit takes full effect lasts up until 2022.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liam-fox-any-brexit-transition-should-end-by-2022-10958831

England win women's cricket World Cup at Lord's

England have won the women's cricket World Cup after beating India by nine runs in the final at Lord's.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/england-win-womens-cricket-world-cup-10958932

TCA Awards 2017 Grants

Seventy-one Thoroughbred industry-related nonprofits received grants totaling $462,139 in 2017.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39446

Briton shot by robbers days before his wedding

A British man has been shot in the Philippines just days before his wedding.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-shot-by-robbers-in-the-philippines-days-before-wedding-10958720

Cable: There's an appetite for altering Brexit

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable has said he is working with Conservative and Labour MPs to change the Government's approach to Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-vince-cable-says-theres-an-appetite-for-altering-brexit-approach-10958702

Transpeople to be able to choose sex more easily

Transgender people will be able to choose their sex more easily as part of equalities reforms announced by the Government.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/transpeople-will-be-able-to-choose-their-sex-more-easily-under-equalities-reforms-10958527

Charlie parents upset by death threats 'backlash'

Charlie Gard's parents say they are "extremely upset by the backlash" they experienced after it was revealed hospital staff had received death threats.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charlie-gard-parents-upset-by-backlash-over-great-ormond-street-death-threats-10958807

Work-Life Balance Focus of 2017 AAEP Convention as Keynote

Nigel Marsh will explore how equine veterinarians can learn to balance their career, family time, personal time, and productivity to rediscover overall wellness and personal balance.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39443

BBC gender pay gap can't be tackled 'overnight'

The BBC has said tackling its controversial gender pay gap is complex and cannot be achieved "overnight" following demands by high-profile TV female personalities for immediate action.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bbc-gender-pay-gap-cannot-be-tackled-overnight-warns-corporation-10958530

Sugars and Starches: They're Not All Bad!

Although we frequently warn against the consequences of feeding these carbohydrates, horses do need them in their diets.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/37223

Van driver smashes into police station

A van has crashed into the entrance of a police station, causing extensive damage.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/van-driver-smashes-into-ayr-police-station-10958515

Corbyn: I never promised to abolish student debt

Jeremy Corbyn has said he "never promised" to write off student debt during the General Election campaign.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-i-never-promised-to-abolish-student-debt-10958430

Suspect dies after 'trying to swallow an object'

A 20-year-old man has died after being chased by police and detained in a shop.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-dies-after-trying-to-swallow-an-object-during-police-chase-in-east-london-10958341

Saturday, 22 July 2017

Tory members favour Davis if PM goes - poll

David Davis has come top in a survey asking Tory members who they would favour as a candidate to replace Theresa May.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/poll-reveals-tory-members-favour-david-davis-if-theresa-may-is-ousted-10958296

'Rolling resistance' leads to clashes at fracking site

An intensification of protests at fracking sites has led to concerns about rising levels of violence.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rolling-resistance-leads-to-clashes-at-lancashire-fracking-site-10958278

'Tornado' riot squad storms prison after unrest

A 'tornado' riot squad was drafted in to deal with unrest at a Worcestershire prison on Saturday night.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tornado-riot-squad-storms-hmp-hewell-after-unrest-10958284

Rules on gay men donating blood to be relaxed

Gay men will be allowed to donate blood in England three months after having sex under wide-ranging equality reforms by the Government.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rules-on-gay-men-donating-blood-to-be-relaxed-10958261

Top BBC women demand pay gap closed 'now'

Top female personalities at the BBC have written an open letter to director general Tony Hall calling on him to act immediately to tackle the gender pay divide.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/top-bbc-women-write-letter-demanding-tony-hall-closes-gender-pay-gap-now-10958225

Princes admit regret over rushed final call to Diana

Princes William and Harry have spoken of their regret over a rushed final phone call with their mother, Princess Diana, on the night she died.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/william-and-harry-admit-regret-over-rushed-final-call-to-diana-10958253

Fireworks, jazz clubs and Arsenal: The debts of ex unicorn Ve Interactive



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/22/fireworks-jazz-clubs-arsenal-debts-ex-unicorn-ve-interactive/

Snapchat under renewed pressure as share lock-up ends



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/22/snapchat-renewed-pressure-share-lock-up-ends/

Charlie Gard hospital staff get death threats

Staff at the hospital treating terminally ill boy Charlie Gard have received death threats, it has emerged.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/great-ormond-street-staff-receive-death-threats-over-charlie-gard-case-10957933

BLM Wyoming Holds Hearing on Vehicle Use In Horse Management

Interested parties are invited to share comments regarding the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in the management of wild horses throughout Wyoming.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39445

The Open: Grace fires historic 62 at major

Branden Grace has become the first man in history to shoot a round of 62 in a major during a record-breaking third round at The 146th Open.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-open-branden-grace-first-man-in-major-history-to-shoot-62-round-10957678

Man who kicked Gascoigne down stairs is jailed

A man has been jailed for assaulting Paul Gascoigne at a hotel in east London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lewis-beard-jailed-for-assaulting-paul-gascoigne-in-hotel-row-10957365

TransferWise eyes £1bn value as float looms

The British payments start-up TransferWise has kicked off talks about a new fundraising that will see its valuation soar past £1bn for the first time.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/transferwise-to-smash-through-1631bn-barrier-as-founder-eyes-float-10957478

Does Parade Participation Stress Horses?

Horses' stress levels remained within the range of stress levels often seen during routine work and management. For example, galloping, jumping, and short-term social isolation cause similar cardiac changes.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39449

Pudsey's death 'hardest decision of my life'

The owner of Britain's Got Talent dog Pudsey has said putting him down was the "hardest decision" of her life.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pudseys-death-was-hardest-decision-of-my-life-10957212

Friday, 21 July 2017

The BBC pay gap is bad, its class gap is worse

To educate, to inform and entertain is the BBC's motto.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-bbc-pay-gap-is-bad-its-class-gap-is-worse-10957166

Drones must soon be registered in the UK

All drones weighing more than 250g will now have to be registered in the UK, the Government has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drones-will-have-to-be-registered-in-the-uk-government-says-10957190

Pain and scarring: Black henna tattoo warning

Holidaymakers are being warned about the nasty side effects and long-term scarring that can be caused from black henna tattoos.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pain-and-scarring-warning-over-chemical-filled-black-henna-tattoos-10957085

Safety fears remain for Camden tower residents

Camden Council has insisted it is safe for residents to return to their flats in the Chalcots Estate, after four weeks of urgent safety works.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/camden-tower-block-residents-fear-for-safety-of-tower-block-homes-10957081

Boots' apology after morning-after pill row

Boots has said it is "truly sorry" for the way it responded to a campaign calling for it to cut the price of emergency contraception.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boots-truly-sorry-after-morning-after-pill-cost-row-10957163

Royals unveil Prince George's birthday portrait

A new photograph of Prince George has been released to mark his fourth birthday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-georges-fourth-birthday-marked-with-formal-portrait-photo-10956978

Stalls handler run over at horse racing course

A stalls handler has died in an accident at one of the UK's most well-known racecourses.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tragedy-as-stalls-handler-dies-at-haydock-park-horse-racing-course-10956988

Cabinet 'pragmatic' on free movement, Gove says

Michael Gove has confirmed that the Cabinet supports a transition period after Britain leaves the EU, in which free movement may continue for several years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cabinet-pragmatic-on-free-movement-during-brexit-transition-gove-says-10956896

Fetlock Injuries in Racehorses

Learn about the signs, diagnosis, and management of repetitive stress-related fetlock injuries in racehorses.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39447

West Nile Cases Confirmed in California, Wyoming Horses

The California horse died while the Wyoming horse is recovering.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39448

Landfill hunt for missing Corrie McKeague ends

Police have ended a five-month search of a landfill site after finding "no trace" of missing RAF gunner Corrie McKeague.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/no-trace-of-missing-corrie-mckeague-as-police-end-landfill-search-10956689

Modern Przewalski's Horses Eat Different Diet Than Ancestors

Wild Przewalski's horses currently eat high-quality grass year-round. Previously, they ate less nutritious bushes along with grass.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39444

Boots under fire over cost of contraceptive

Boots has been criticised for refusing to cut the cost of the 'morning after' emergency contraceptive pills.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boots-attacked-over-cost-of-morning-after-contraceptive-pill-levonelle-10956595

New Charlie Gard scan makes for 'sad reading'

A new scan on Charlie Gard makes for "sad reading", a lawyer representing Great Ormond Street Hospital has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-charlie-gard-scan-makes-for-sad-reading-10956597

Senate Committee Nixes Horsemeat Inspections

This comes after the House of Representatives declined forbid the USDA from using funds to conduct horsemeat inspections.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39441

First woman president for Supreme Court

Baroness Hale will be the first female president of the Supreme Court, Downing Street has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/baroness-hale-named-as-first-female-president-of-supreme-court-10956312

Top Tweets & Take-Homes from the AAEP Equine Colic Symposium

The AAEP Focus on Colic and International Equine Colic Symposium recently took place in Lexington, Kentucky. Here are some of the top tweets and take-home messages presented.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39435

Gove calls for plastic bottle deposit scheme

Environment Secretary Michael Gove says he would like the Government to introduce a plastic bottle deposit scheme "as soon as possible".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michael-gove-calls-for-government-to-implement-plastic-bottle-deposit-scheme-10956300

A Facebook phone? Curious patent reveals blueprint for modular device



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/21/facebook-phone-curious-patent-reveals-blueprint-modular-device/

Weak pound drives tourist spending 'surge'

An 18% surge in the amount of money spent by overseas tourists in the UK last month is being credited to the collapse in the value of the pound since the Brexit vote.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/weak-pound-drives-tourist-spending-surge-on-uks-high-streets-10955953

Plane crazy: Record 8,800 flights in UK skies today

Today is expected to be the busiest day in history for Britain's skies - with 8,800 planes to be handled by air traffic controllers over the next 24 hours.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/plane-crazy-record-8800-flights-expected-in-uk-skies-today-10956066

Girl, 5, fined £150 for running lemonade stand

A five-year-old girl was reduced to tears after being handed a £150 fine for selling cups of lemonade to festival-goers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-5-fined-163150-by-tower-hamlets-council-for-running-lemonade-stand-10956138

Brother admits murder over Glasgow house fire

A 27-year-old man has admitted murdering his brother and attempting to murder his brother's girlfriend in a house fire.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brother-admits-murder-over-glasgow-house-fire-10956135

Elon Musk claims approval for 30-minute hyperloop between New York and Washington DC



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/21/elon-musk-claims-approval-30-minute-hyperloop-new-york-washington/

Thursday, 20 July 2017

Grenfell inquiry boss told: You're not one of us

The judge leading the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster has been urged to resign after a heated meeting with residents who said "you're not one of us".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-inquiry-boss-told-youre-not-one-of-us-10955894

Father heads for 100th round of chemotherapy

Ben Lindon is about to undergo his 100th round of chemotherapy as part of a long fight with brain cancer. He tells us his story:

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/father-ben-lindon-to-have-100th-round-of-chemotherapy-for-brain-tumour-10955881

What sort of gift does one buy for the Queen?

It's the ultimate challenge when it comes to gift-buying - what would you buy the Queen?

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-gifts-on-display-at-buckingham-palace-exhibition-10955834

Microsoft beats expectations as it shifts to focus on cloud



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/20/microsoft-beats-expectations-shifts-focus-cloud/

Ed Sheeran's promoter demands Viagogo answers

Ed Sheeran's promoter and two MPs have been turned away from the London offices of the ticket resale site Viagogo after demanding answers about their business practices.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ed-sheerans-promoter-and-two-mps-demand-viagogo-answers-10955707

Woman who duped friend into sex jailed after retrial

A woman who pretended to be a man and duped a blindfolded female friend into having sex has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-who-posed-as-a-man-and-duped-friend-into-sex-jailed-after-retrial-10955420

When the Herd Moves, Who Leads and Who Follows?

Contrary to conventional wisdom, horse herds are likely egalitarian and don't have a dominant stallion and "alpha" mare.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39440

Minister casts doubt on meeting Brexit deadline

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has told Sky News that he "doesn't have a problem" with a Brexit implementation period.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liam-fox-casts-doubt-on-meeting-2019-brexit-deal-deadline-10955574

AHC Economic Impact Survey Deadline Extended

The horse owner and supplier survey in the National Economic Impact Study will remain open until Aug. 18.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39439

AlphaBay: US Government shuts down world's largest dark web market 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/20/alphabay-us-government-shuts-worlds-largest-dark-web-market/

Who was Marshall McLuhan and how did he predict the internet?



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/marshall-mcluhan-did-predict-internet/

New warship shows Navy 'on the rise again'

Britain's Navy has been declared "on the rise again" as the first steel was cut for a new fleet of warships.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hms-glasgow-warship-historic-milestone-for-royal-navy-10955255

Pound falls to eight-month low against euro

The pound has tumbled to an eight-month low against the euro spelling higher costs for British holidaymakers getting ready for summer breaks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pound-tumbles-to-eight-month-low-against-the-euro-10955383

'Concerning' crime surge as police numbers fall

Crime in England and Wales has surged as police officer numbers hit the lowest level in more than 30 years, new figures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-numbers-hit-30-year-low-as-crime-sees-highest-annual-rise-in-a-decade-10955205

AI is trained to generate incredibly British place names



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/20/ai-trained-generate-incredibly-british-place-names/

EU calls for 'clarity' from UK in Brexit talks

"Fundamental" differences over EU citizens' rights and the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice have emerged between the UK and Brussels after the first substantive week of Brexit negotiations.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eu-calls-for-clarity-from-uk-as-second-round-of-brexit-talks-end-10955245

New Grooms Working Group Meets with FEI President

The working group was created to improve communications and interaction with grooms about what the FEI can do to help them.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39438

Jet with flap issue forced to circle Manchester

A passenger jet was forced to circle over Manchester Airport for four hours due to a technical problem.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saudia-jet-with-flap-problem-forced-to-circle-manchester-airport-for-four-hours-10955163

Swiss Barn Fire Kills More Than 20 Horses

Authorities believe the fires that incinerated two stables at the Swiss National Institute of Equitation could be arson-related.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39437

Sky disappointed by 'delay' in Fox takeover

Sky, the owner of Sky News, today reacted with disappointment following a further delay to its proposed takeover by the US media giant 21st Century Fox.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-says-decision-on-fox-takeover-of-sky-within-weeks-10954968

Study Confirms Horses Read Other Horses' Facial Expressions

Researchers found horses reacted to facial expressions in the absence of any other cues, such as body movements, vocal sounds, or odors.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39436

Grenfell: 9/11 experts to help identify victims

Experts from the 9/11 terror attack have been brought in to help police identify victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fire-911-experts-to-help-identify-victims-10954927

MP: Fine facebook for prescription drugs sites

Facebook should be fined if it doesn't take down illegal and inappropriate material, the chair of a parliamentary committee has told Sky News.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/facebook-should-be-fined-if-it-fails-to-remove-prescription-drugs-accounts-mp-10955041

Churchill tried to suppress Edward VIII Nazi plot

Winston Churchill attempted to suppress documents which showed the Nazis planned to reinstate Edward VIII as king, according to newly released Government files.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/winston-churchill-tried-to-suppress-nazi-plot-to-restore-edward-viii-to-british-throne-10954902

The best iPhone and iOS apps to download right now



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/best-iphone-ios-apps-download-right-now/

Update your iPhone to fix this Wi-Fi security flaw



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/20/update-iphone-fix-wi-fi-security-flaw/

Chris Evans: I phoned mum over BBC pay backlash

Chris Evans has said he phoned his 91-year-old mother for advice after he was revealed as the BBC's highest earner.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/chris-evans-asked-91-year-old-mum-for-advice-over-bbc-pay-backlash-10954884

British Gas faces £1.1m compensation bill

British Gas is to pay out £1.1m to compensate customers for breaching rules governing missed appointments.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-gas-faces-16311m-compensation-bill-for-missed-appointments-10954801

Sun shines for retailers as sales jump in June

Sunny weather is being credited for a better-than-expected leap in retail sales last month that boosted economic growth.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sun-shines-for-retailers-as-sales-jump-06-in-june-10954862

Traffic chaos as chocolate lorry goes up in flames

Motorists were told they faced hours of delays after a lorry carrying 25 tonnes of chocolate bars went up in flames on a major road.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/traffic-chaos-in-kent-as-lorry-carrying-chocolate-bars-goes-up-in-flames-10954820

Facebook to test charging users to read subscription news stories



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/20/facebook-test-charging-users-read-subscription-news-stories/

Wednesday, 19 July 2017

The 15 best language apps



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/15-best-language-apps/

Mental health patients in '21st century asylums'

Thousands of mental health patients are being detained in locked rehabilitation wards that resemble "old-style asylums", the largest ever inspection of UK mental health services has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mental-health-patients-detained-in-21st-century-asylums-10954694

PM urged to give businesses Brexit clarity

The head of a leading business organisation is pressing Theresa May for more clarity over the Brexit process to avoid firms "upping sticks" and leaving the country.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/may-pressed-to-give-brexit-clarity-at-business-summit-10954556

Prescription drugs sold illegally on Facebook

Powerful and addictive prescription drugs are illegally being offered for sale on Facebook, a Sky News investigation has discovered.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-news-investigation-prescription-drugs-sold-illegally-on-facebook-10954575

Govt's legal battle over Brexit cost £1.2m

The Government spent £1.2m on legal costs in its effort to stop MPs from voting on Brexit, figures have revealed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/governments-legal-battle-to-stop-mps-voting-on-brexit-cost-16312m-10954584

House Committee Passes BLM Funding Bill

The bill would allow the BLM to transfer horses and burros from holding facilities to other government agencies for use as work animals.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39434

Grenfell heckler calls new council boss 'murderer'

The newly-elected leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council has been heckled by angry Grenfell Tower residents.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-heckler-calls-new-council-boss-murderer-10954447

Stars defend BBC pay amid gender gap scandal

The Prime Minister has criticised the BBC for "paying women less for doing the same job as men" after the salaries of the broadcaster's biggest stars were publicly released.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/stars-defend-bbc-salaries-as-theresa-may-criticises-gender-pay-gap-10954340

What is Virgin Galactic and how much will it cost to travel to space? 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/virgin-galactic-much-will-cost-travel-space/

May warns ministers: None of you are unsackable

Prime Minister Theresa May has warned her warring Cabinet ministers that none of them are "unsackable".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-there-is-no-such-thing-as-an-unsackable-minister-10954235

Best photo editing apps 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/best-photo-editing-apps/

As Summer Heats Up, Keep Horses Cool

Keep your horse happy, healthy, and in the game with these health and management tips.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39433

Study Confirms Diet Can Help Manage Equine Gastric Ulcers

A low-starch, fiber-based diet can help manage equine gastric ulcer syndrome after medical treatment is stopped.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39432

Why Can't You Kill Equine Internal Parasites in the Field?

Are there any parasite-killing products I can apply to pastures after I rotate my horses to a different one?

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39431

State pension age increase brought forward

The increase in the state pension age from 67 to 68 will be brought forward, the Work and Pensions Secretary has announced

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/state-pension-age-increase-from-67-to-68-brought-forward-10954020

Woman caught smuggling 102 iPhones strapped to her body into China  



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/19/woman-caught-smuggling-102-iphones-strapped-body-china/

FBI tells parents: beware of toys spying on your children



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/19/fbi-tells-parents-beware-toys-spying-children/

Hunt: Holistic NHS could remove council house damp

The NHS could pay to remove damp from council houses in order to improve the health of residents, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has suggested.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/health-secretary-suggests-nhs-could-remove-council-house-damp-10953902

Conditioning Young Horses

Before your equine athlete begins full-scale training, he can benefit greatly from preparatory physical conditioning. Yes, he's still growing and his joints and tendons are still developing, but a fair amount of exercise will do him good.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/29430

Water firm admits supplying contaminated water

Water firm United Utilities has pleaded guilty to supplying water that was unfit for human consumption.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/united-utilities-pleads-guilty-to-supplying-water-unfit-for-human-consumption-10953862

Protesters in wheelchairs block Commons entrance

Protesters in wheelchairs have blocked the MPs' entrance to the Commons chamber in a demonstration over benefits cuts.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/protesters-in-wheelchairs-block-mps-entrance-to-the-commons-10953908

Grenfell fire: Funeral held for stillborn baby

A funeral has been held for a baby who was stillborn after his mother escaped from the Grenfell tower fire.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/funeral-held-for-baby-stillborn-after-grenfell-tower-fire-10953873

The best, funny and creative Instagram bios 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/best-funny-creative-instagram-bios/

How to permanently delete your Snapchat account 



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/permanently-delete-snapchat-account/

Google brings back much-maligned Google Glass headset



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/19/google-brings-back-much-maligned-google-glass-headset/

Evans top BBC earner as list reveals gender gap

Chris Evans has been revealed as the highest earner at the BBC after the corporation was forced by the Government to disclose stars' salaries.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/chris-evans-top-bbc-earner-as-pay-list-reveals-gender-gap-10953611

OnePlus 5 glitch sees phone shut itself down when calling 999



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/19/oneplus-5-glitch-sees-phone-shut-calling-999/

Govt wins court bid to ban prison officer strikes

The Government has won its High Court bid to obtain a permanent ban on industrial action by prison officers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-wins-court-bid-to-ban-prison-officer-strikes-10953690

Catch of the day! Cod is back on the menu

Cod lovers can now enjoy a guilt-free trip to the chippy thanks to a successful cod recovery plan.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thank-cod-for-that-your-favourite-fish-is-back-on-the-menu-10953556

Midlands' pay 'same as South East in the 1990s'

Falling incomes for top earners and rising employment have helped narrow inequality, though some UK regions are being left behind, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fall-in-income-inequality-since-recession-ifs-report-10953540

Tuesday, 18 July 2017

Fallon wants 'military discipline' to stop Corbyn

The Cabinet must confront "the dangerous enemy" of Jeremy Corbyn to prevent him from getting into Downing Street, the Defence Secretary has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fallon-wants-military-discipline-to-stop-jeremy-corbyn-10953520

More arts programmes needed to help the ill

The arts can play a significant role in physical and mental well-being, especially for those who are lonely or suffer from mental health issues.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/more-arts-programmes-needed-to-help-the-ill-report-10953503

BBC top earnings expected to show gender gap

Two thirds of the on-screen talent at the BBC earning more than £150,000 per year are men, BBC figures are expected to reveal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bbc-top-earnings-expected-to-show-gender-gap-10953475

'Rip-off' £473m card surcharges will be banned

Extra charges for customers who pay for goods or services with credit or debit cards are to be outlawed from next year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rip-off-163473m-credit-and-debit-card-surcharges-will-be-banned-10953421

Plea for abandoned baby's mum to name her

Police have appealed to the mother of a baby girl found abandoned at a bus shelter to come forward and give her daughter a name.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-appeal-to-abandoned-babys-mother-to-name-her-daughter-10953223

MP urges people to smoke cannabis at Parliament

An MP has urged people to use cannabis at the Houses of Parliament in order to send a message about drugs policy to the Government.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-mp-urges-people-to-smoke-cannabis-at-parliament-10953128

Two rescued after major flooding in Cornwall

Two people have been rescued by helicopter after heavy thunderstorms led to "major flooding" in a coastal village in Cornwall.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-people-rescued-after-major-flooding-hits-cornwall-coastal-village-10953368

Govt's fire safety advisers 'are not neutral'

The company testing cladding and insulation for the Government after the Grenfell Tower fire has a conflict of interest and is not neutral, according to a respected academic.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fire-governments-safety-advisers-are-not-neutral-says-academic-10953192

Royals 'intensely moved' by visit to Nazi camp

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met Holocaust survivors and visited a concentration camp on an emotional second day of their visit to Poland.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-william-and-kate-intensely-moved-by-visit-to-holocaust-camp-10952904

'Zip it': Cabinet plotters put on notice

Cabinet plotters angling for Theresa May's job have been told to "zip it" - or else the Conservatives will "skip a generation" when it comes to picking the Prime Minister's successor.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/plotters-warned-tories-could-skip-a-generation-on-mays-successor-10952973

Retired Met officers asked to return to work

Britain's biggest police force is asking retired detectives to go back to their jobs to help solve a staffing crisis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/met-police-asks-retired-detectives-to-return-amid-staffing-crisis-10953026

Search for worker after old church collapses

A search is underway for a missing construction worker after an old church collapsed next to a railway line in Cardiff.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/firefighters-search-for-worker-after-old-church-collapses-in-cardiff-10953054

Poll Recap: Free Horses

Of the 502 respondents, 348 (69%) said they have acquired a horse for free.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39430

EU: No problem with Davis' swift Brussels exit

The European Commission has said it has no problem with David Davis leaving EU negotiations early, after the Brexit Secretary was accused of "skulking" away.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eu-no-problem-with-davis-swift-exit-from-brexit-negotiations-10952892

Clemson Offering Master Equine Manager Certification Course

The course will cover horse welfare, nutrition, health care, and selection, as well as practical skills and more.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39426

Drivers warned of weekend travel 'chaos'

Drivers are being warned to expect delays this weekend as about nine million vehicles descend on the roads and motorways for the start of the summer getaway.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drivers-warned-of-weekend-travel-chaos-as-summer-getaway-begins-10952715

Prisons watchdog warns of staff shortages

Inmates in many jails are being kept in "appalling" conditions with not enough staff to maintain order, the prisons watchdog has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prisons-watchdog-warns-of-staff-shortages-and-appalling-conditions-10952786

Article 50 author calls for Brexit to be stopped

The author of Article 50 has called for Brexit to be halted as its "disastrous consequences" become clear.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/article-50-author-says-country-needs-to-think-again-about-brexit-10952539

Meet a Horse in Washington, D.C. on July 21

The AHC and partners hope to introduce new people to the world of horses on July 21 during the USDA's Farmers Market.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39425

Coming soon to your wallet: The new £10 note

The next generation £10 note has been shown off by the governor of the Bank of England, to a certain degree of controversy.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/coming-soon-to-your-wallet-new-16310-note-unveiled-10952602

WhatsApp censorship fears as app features blocked in China



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/18/whatsapp-censorship-fears-app-features-blocked-china/

The Ark at JFK Opens Quarantine Facilities

The Ark’s facilities are designed to eliminate the introduction of disease to the United States from imported horses.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39427

Academics doubt value of online porn age checks

The government's plans to introduce mandatory age verification for people visiting pornography websites could backfire and expose the UK to more cybercrime, experts have warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/academics-doubt-value-of-online-porn-age-checks-10952614

Taking Care of the Mature Pony Club Mount

Join us live from the United States Pony Club 2017 Festival and learn how to take care of your experienced Pony Club mount!

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39429

Hackers targeting UK energy grid, GCHQ warns



from Technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/07/18/hackers-targeting-uk-energy-grid-gchq-warns/

How Well do Horse Owners Recognize Laminitis?

Owners did not recognize laminitis in 42 out of 93 cases; rather, they cited undefined lameness, hoof abscess, or colic.

from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39428

May: Cabinet needs to show 'strength and unity'

Theresa May has told her warring Cabinet ministers they need to show "strength and unity" after a series of damaging leaks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-tells-cabinet-they-need-to-show-strength-and-unity-10952661

Noxious substance thrown in paramedic's face

A paramedic who had a noxious substance thrown in her face as she rushed to a 999 call has called her masked attackers "cowards".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/noxious-substance-thrown-at-paramedic-after-men-flag-her-down-on-999-call-10952596