Jeremy Corbyn 'sorry' over anti-Israel speaker

Jeremy Corbyn has apologised for sharing a platform with people "whose views I completely reject".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-sorry-for-sharing-conference-platform-with-anti-zionist-speaker-11455926

Tick bite Lyme Disease cases under-reported

Cases of bacterial infection that can lead to severe mental and physical problems could be much higher than previously thought, according to a new report.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cases-of-debilitating-lyme-disease-could-be-going-undiagnosed-11455874

Funeral firm defends its banned adverts

A funeral price comparison site has said it is breaking the "taboo" around death after its "edgy" adverts were banned by Transport for London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/funeral-firm-claims-its-breaking-the-taboo-around-death-with-banned-adverts-11455864

Brexit plan would cost £500 per person a year

The government's official plan for the post-Brexit economy would leave a major dent in Britain's national income equivalent to about £500 a year per person, a leading think tank has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-mays-brexit-plan-would-cost-163500-per-person-annually-11455638

Universal Credit hands power to abusers

Universal Credit is allowing abusers to take control of family finances, an investigation by a parliamentary committee has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/universal-credit-boosts-risk-to-people-living-with-abusive-partners-11455840

Major incident as man 'storms' children's play centre

Police have responded to a "major incident" at a busy children's play centre in Bradford amid reports a man stormed through the building.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/major-incident-as-man-storms-childrens-play-centre-in-bradford-11455822

Rihanna 'honoured' to front prestigious British Vogue issue

Pop star Rihanna is the cover star of British Vogue's prestigious September issue.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rihanna-honoured-to-be-on-cover-of-british-vogues-prestigious-september-issue-11455753

Corbyn ally apologises after anti-Semitic rant

A senior ally of Jeremy Corbyn has apologised after a recording emerged of him claiming Jewish "Trump fanatics" are behind allegations of anti-Semitism in Labour.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-ally-peter-willsman-apologises-after-anti-semitic-rant-11455692

Thinking With Your Head About Your Helmet

If you like to think with your head, take a moment to consider your head first and wearing proper protection.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159677/thinking-with-your-head-about-your-helmet/

Water firms must 'raise the bar' on tackling leaks

Water companies have been ordered to "raise the bar" on combating leaks at a meeting with Environment Secretary Michael Gove.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michael-gove-water-companies-must-raise-the-bar-on-tackling-leaks-11455679

Neutrophil Apoptosis in Equine Inflammatory Conditions

Horse are especially sensitive to endotoxemia. To address the issue, Dr. Stacy Anderson of Lincoln Memorial University, in Harrogate, Tennessee, presents her research on neutrophil apoptosis (the death of cells that occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism's growth or development) in horses.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159657/neutrophil-apoptosis-in-equine-inflammatory-conditions/

Heatwave to return as UK faces north-south weather divide

The thundery rain sweeping across the country has been a welcome relief for many - but do not put your sunscreen and shorts away just yet, for another heatwave is on the way.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/heatwave-to-return-as-uk-faces-north-south-weather-divide-11455376

'Evil' teen gets 17 years for killing nurse with acid

A 19-year-old man has been jailed for 17 years over the death of a woman who suffered burns as he threatened another man with a bottle of sulphuric acid.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenager-jailed-for-17-years-for-killing-nurse-caught-in-acid-attack-crossfire-11455282

BLM Seeks Comment on Spring Creek Herd Management Area

The BLM is seeking input on an environmental assessment evaluating bait trapping wild horses in the Spring Creek Basin Herd Management Area, southeast of Norwood, Colorado.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159665/blm-seeks-comment-on-spring-creek-herd-management-area/

Sailor Tony Bullimore dies aged 79

Sailor and businessman Tony Bullimore, who famously survived for four days at sea when his boat capsized, has died aged 79, news reports say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tony-bullimore-bristol-sailor-nicknamed-british-bulldog-dies-aged-79-11455301

Lucy McHugh murder: Man held over Facebook password

A man is in custody accused of failing to give his Facebook password to police investigating the murder of Lucy McHugh.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lucy-mchugh-murder-man-held-over-facebook-password-11455442

North Carolina Confirms Fourth EEE Case of 2018

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture has confirmed EEE in an unvaccinated yearling donkey jenny in Duplin County.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159663/north-carolina-confirms-fourth-eee-case-of-2018/

Mustang MM Cody Wins 2018 Haggin Cup at Tevis

MM Cody, a 10-year-old gelding, is the first Mustang to earn the award, presented to the horse deemed to be in superior condition after completing the 100-mile endurance ride.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159658/mustang-mm-cody-wins-2018-haggin-cup-at-tevis/

Missing airman's mum: 'I haven't given up'

The mother of missing airman Corrie McKeague has said she has "not given up" on finding her son, despite his father saying his remains are "essentially irretrievable".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/i-havent-given-up-on-finding-my-son-says-corrie-mckeagues-mother-11455231

Corbyn told to 'expel' ally over anti-Semitism rant

Jeremy Corbyn is under increasing pressure to expel an ally from the Labour Party after they were recorded claiming Jewish "Trump fanatics" are behind recent claims of anti-Semitism.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-told-to-expel-ally-peter-willsman-over-anti-semitism-rant-11455287

Man bailed over Lucy McHugh's murder

A 24-year-old man arrested over Southampton teenager Lucy McHugh's murder has been bailed and told he must not enter the city.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lucy-mchugh-man-arrested-over-southampton-teenagers-murder-is-bailed-11455288

Thomas Cook in profits downgrade as heatwave hits demand

Thomas Cook has warned of a hit to annual earnings after the UK and European heatwave hit demand for last-minute foreign trips.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thomas-cook-in-profits-downgrade-as-heatwave-hits-demand-for-holidays-11455058

Mutation Behind Immune-Mediated Myositis in Horses Identified

Researchers also developed a genetic test to check for the "MYH1 mutation," which can now allow owners and veterinarians to identify susceptible horses and screen breeding stock,

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159656/mutation-behind-immune-mediated-myositis-in-horses-identified/

Long read: Government's 'no deal' Brexit plans lost on M20 motorway

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/long-read-govts-no-deal-brexit-plans-lost-on-m20-11455114

Terror charges dropped against ex-soldier

An ex-soldier accused of attending terror training camps run by militia fighting against IS has had charges against him dropped.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charges-dropped-against-ex-soldier-accused-of-attending-anti-is-terror-camps-11455073

13-mile Brexit lorry park to last 'many years'

The government's "temporary solution" to potential traffic chaos on Kent's roads after Brexit will have to last "many years" as a permanent solution will not be in place until "2023 at the earliest", Sky News can reveal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/13-mile-lorry-park-may-last-many-years-after-brexit-impact-reports-reveal-11454991

Dixons Carphone data breach hit extra 9m customers

Dixons Carphone has apologised to all of its customers after revealing that a 2017 data breach affected personal data held in an additional 8.8 million customer records.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dixons-carphone-data-breach-hit-extra-9m-customers-11454958

Dixons Carphone data breach hit extra 10m customers

Dixons Carphone has revealed that a 2017 data breach affected an additional 10 million customers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dixons-carphone-data-breach-hit-extra-10m-customers-11454958

League football club becomes carbon neutral

An English football league team has been declared carbon-neutral by the United Nations.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/league-football-club-forest-green-rovers-becomes-carbon-neutral-11454873

National parks could store nuclear waste

Some of the UK's most beautiful national parks could become burial sites for nuclear waste.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nuclear-waste-could-be-buried-underneath-national-parks-11454879

UK at its wettest and hottest for a century

The UK is hotter and wetter than at any time in the last 100 years, the latest figures from the Met Office show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-wetter-and-hotter-than-at-any-time-in-a-century-11454882

Royal Navy rescued Manchester bomber from Libya

The suicide bomber who killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester in May last year had been rescued from the Libyan civil war by the Royal Navy.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-navy-rescued-manchester-bomber-from-the-libyan-civil-war-11454899

Report: Aid charities still ignoring sex abuse

Sexual predators are still working for international aid organisations where they can abuse children, young girls and women from vulnerable communities. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charities-still-ignoring-sex-abuse-of-young-girls-and-women-by-aid-workers-11454893

Durex recalls condoms over split fears

Durex has recalled some batches of its Real Feel and latex-free condoms over fears they could split.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/durex-recalls-batches-of-condoms-over-split-fears-11454813

Multiple Potomac Horse Fever Cases at Liberty University

One horse has died and several more are recovering after developing signs of Potomac horse fever (PHF) at the Liberty University Equestrian Center, in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159653/multiple-potomac-horse-fever-cases-at-liberty-university/

72 pigs have bacon saved in NI's biggest animal rescue

Firefighters in Northern Ireland have carried out their largest ever animal rescue, removing 72 pigs from a slurry pit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/72-pigs-have-bacon-saved-in-northern-ireland-fire-services-largest-animal-rescue-11454712

House of Fraser in 'rescue deal' talks with Ashley

Advisers to House of Fraser (HoF) are courting Mike Ashley, the Sports Direct tycoon, to fund an emergency £50m deal to stave off the ailing department store chain's collapse.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ailing-house-of-fraser-in-talks-with-ashley-over-16350m-rescue-deal-11454679

Vulnerable woman covered in flour and eggs asks 'why me?'

A vulnerable woman who was covered in flour and eggs and photographed in front of four teenage boys says she wants to know why she was targeted.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/why-me-asks-vulnerable-woman-covered-in-flour-and-eggs-11454406

Corrie McKeague no longer missing and 'in waste disposal system', family say

An airman who has not been seen for nearly two years is "no longer missing" and "somewhere in the Suffolk waste disposal system", his father has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/raf-gunner-corrie-mckeague-no-longer-missing-and-in-waste-disposal-system-family-say-11454586

'Very emotional' funeral held for novichok victim

A "very emotional" funeral service has been held for novichok victim Dawn Sturgess.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/amesbury-poisoning-very-emotional-funeral-held-for-novichok-victim-dawn-sturgess-11454543

Boris Johnson moves out taxpayer-funded home

Boris Johnson appears to have moved out of the grace and favour home he enjoyed as foreign secretary - three weeks after quitting the role.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-moves-out-taxpayer-funded-home-three-weeks-after-resigning-11454531

Beano turns 80: How comic's characters have changed

The Beano – Britain’s most rebellious children's comic - is turning 80 today.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-beano-turns-80-how-the-characters-look-now-and-then-11454458

Twitter turns to Oxford academics over hate speech

Twitter is turning to academics, including from Oxford's department for experimental psychology, to tackle hate speech and promote "healthy conversations".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/twitter-turns-to-oxford-experimental-psychologists-over-hate-speech-11454439

Boy told Grenfell firefighter rest of family 'all dead'

A young boy told a firefighter the rest of his family had died after he was rescued from the Grenfell Tower blaze, an inquiry has heard.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-tragedy-young-boy-told-firefighter-rest-of-his-family-had-all-died-11454308

European scorcher: British tourists warned

Holidaymakers heading to southwestern Europe are being warned to take extra care as record-breaking temperatures are predicted for later this week.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-holidaymakers-warned-as-southwestern-europe-temperatures-could-break-records-11454207

Lidl plans to build more than 3,000 homes

Lidl is planning to develop 3,000 homes as a sweetener to local councils as it pursues planning permission to build more stores.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lidl-plans-to-build-more-than-3000-homes-to-cement-planning-permission-for-stores-11454084

Why Does My Horse Chew Wood?

Our equine nutrition expert offers advice to keep horses from chewing on barn wood and fenceposts.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/19560/why-does-my-horse-chew-wood/

Botulism: Deadly to Horses

Fact: It takes less botulism toxin to kill a horse than a mouse. Yet, it might lurk in your horse's hay. Find out why horses are at risk and how to protect them. Sponsored by BotVax B.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159608/botulism-deadly-to-horses/

Carr Fire Forces Equine Evacuations in California

An undisclosed number of horses have been evacuated due to a wildfire that has incinerated nearly 100,000 acres in two California counties.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159643/carr-fire-forces-equine-evacuations-in-california/

Mum of stabbed teen calls for end to violent threats

The grieving mother of a schoolgirl found stabbed to death has called for an end to threats of violence allegedly made towards relatives of a man arrested on suspicion of her murder.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lucy-mchughs-mother-calls-for-end-to-violent-threats-after-arrest-of-murder-suspect-11454261

PM rejects second Brexit vote in face of poll result

No second Brexit referendum will be held "in any circumstances", Downing Street said after a Sky Data poll showed most people would like to see another vote on Britain's exit from the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-dismisses-calls-for-second-brexit-referendum-in-wake-of-sky-data-poll-11454299

Utah Wild Horse Gather to Begin Aug. 1

The BLM plans to remove approximately 200 wild horses from within and outside the Bible Springs Complex and Sulphur Herd Management Area in Iron and Beaver Counties, Utah.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159642/utah-wild-horse-gather-to-begin-aug-1/

Owyhee County, Idaho, Horse Tests Positive for WNV

The 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly is recovering with supportive care.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159640/owyhee-county-idaho-horse-tests-positive-for-wnv/

Regenerative Medicine Therapy Now Available for Horses at Veterinary Health Center

The Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University is now offering regenerative medicine therapy, including platelet-rich plasma and animal stem cell therapies, for equine patients.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159639/regenerative-medicine-therapy-now-available-for-horses-at-veterinary-health-center/

Mirror publisher Reach suffers £113m loss

The Mirror and Express publisher has suffered a half-year loss after a slowdown in local advertising forced it to cut the value of its regional titles.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mirror-publisher-reach-suffers-163113m-loss-as-regional-titles-take-a-hit-11453977

5 Tips for Feeding Weanlings

Don't wait until your foal is weaned to plan a diet that meets his increased energy, protein, and mineral requirements.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/117563/5-tips-for-feeding-weanlings/

Landmark court ruling on end-of-life decisions

Families of patients in a vegetative state will no longer have to consult a judge when deciding to stop their end-of-life care following a landmark court decision.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/landmark-ruling-on-end-of-life-decisions-for-patients-in-a-vegetative-state-11454152

Hunt: 'My wife is Japanese - my wife is Chinese'

Jeremy Hunt may have replaced Boris Johnson as the UK's top diplomat, but it seems the sight of a gaffe-prone British foreign secretary isn't about to disappear any time soon.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-hunt-tells-chinese-hosts-his-wife-is-japanese-when-shes-actually-from-china-11454017

Fugitive speedboat killer warned: 'Justice is coming'

The father of a woman who died in a speedboat crash during a late-night ride on the River Thames has warned its fugitive owner that "justice is coming".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/speedboat-killer-jack-shepherd-warned-justice-is-coming-by-victims-father-11453978

GVC confirms $200m MGM Resorts joint venture

GVC Holdings, the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, has confirmed its $200m (£153m) tie-up with the world's biggest casino operator.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gvc-and-mgm-resorts-confirm-200m-joint-venture-11453929

Sky Data poll: Sharp shift in public opinion on Brexit

British public opinion has shifted sharply against Brexit, according to a new Sky Data poll.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/public-opinion-is-shifting-sharply-against-brexit-sky-data-poll-reveals-11453220

Woman 'ordered out of home by loyalist paramilitaries'

A "very distraught" mother was ordered to leave her house in Northern Ireland by loyalist paramilitaries as she waited to bring her dead son's body home, Sinn Fein has claimed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grieving-mother-ordered-out-of-home-by-loyalist-paramilitaries-in-northern-ireland-11453867

Northern Rail reinstates 75% of cancelled trains

Northern Rail has announced it is reinstating 75% of the services that were cancelled as part of an emergency timetable that sparked prolonged travel chaos.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/back-on-track-northern-rail-reinstates-75-of-cancelled-trains-11453846

England's forgotten and little-known memorials

Members of the public have been nominating their favourite little-known memorials in England.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/englands-forgotten-and-little-known-memorials-celebrated-by-new-project-11452979

Fears more crops will rot as workers move abroad

British farmers and growers are facing the "soul destroying" prospect of leaving more crops to rot in the fields unless a post-Brexit visa scheme for seasonal workers is announced soon.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-farmers-fear-more-crops-will-rot-in-fields-as-eu-workers-move-abroad-11453766

Search for sharp object used to stab girl to death

Police have confirmed that a 13-year-old girl whose body was found in woodland in Southampton was stabbed to death.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lucy-mchugh-murder-search-for-sharp-object-used-to-stab-13-year-old-to-death-11453814

Thomas Cook axes trips to SeaWorld and Loro Parque

Thomas Cook will stop selling trips to animal parks where killer whales are kept captive, such as SeaWorld and Loro Parque.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thomas-cook-cancels-trips-to-seaworld-and-other-captive-killer-whale-attractions-11453088

A long road: Thomas’s journey to Tour glory

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/a-long-road-thomas8217s-journey-to-tour-glory-11453643

'Despicable' break-ins at fire and ambulance stations

Lifesaving equipment has been stolen in "two despicable burglaries" after a fire and ambulance station were targeted in Devon.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/burglars-steal-lifesaving-equipment-in-two-despicable-break-ins-at-fire-and-ambulance-stations-11453767

Heathrow Hub's legal fight over runway takes off

The sponsor of a rival project to expand capacity at Heathrow Airport has kicked off a legal challenge to thwart last month's move by Chris Grayling, the embattled Transport Secretary, to approve its £14bn third runway.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/heathrow-runway-rival-launches-legal-battle-over-16314bn-project-11453718

Corbyn is 'militant opponent of anti-Semitism'

Jeremy Corbyn is a "militant opponent of anti-Semitism" and is "committed" to tackling it, says the Labour leader's spokesperson.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-is-militant-opponent-of-anti-semitism-says-labour-leaders-spokesperson-11453606

Team Sky's Geraint Thomas wins Tour de France

Team Sky's Geraint Thomas has won the Tour de France, becoming the first Welshman - and third Briton - to triumph in the race.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-skys-geraint-thomas-becomes-first-welshman-to-win-tour-de-france-11453385

Special health measures for novichok victim's funeral

Special health measures are in place to protect mourners at the funeral of the Amesbury novichok victim Dawn Sturgess.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/special-health-measure-for-novichok-victims-funeral-11453423

Heather Reynolds and Cayucos Win 2018 Tevis Cup

Reynolds and Cayucos, a 10-year-old 15.1 hand chestnut Arabian gelding, crossed the finish line at 10:00 p.m. on July 28 to claim her third Tevis Cup victory.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159636/heather-reynolds-and-cayucos-win-2018-tevis-cup/

Zara Tindall reveals second miscarriage

Zara Tindall has revealed she had a second miscarriage before falling pregnant with her daughter Lena, who was born in June.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/zara-tindall-reveals-she-had-a-second-miscarriage-11453111

Child dies after being hit by car: Two arrested

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a six-year-old girl died after being hit by a car.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-6-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-two-people-arrested-11453252

LIVE: Geraint Thomas set to win Tour de France

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/live-geraint-thomas-set-to-win-tour-de-france-11453301

UKVDL Adjusts Fees, Adds New Tests and Panels

The UKVDL has adjusted fees and added new tests and panels for the new fiscal year, which began July 1.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159585/ukvdl-adjusts-fees-adds-new-tests-and-panels/

Poison Hemlock: Toxic to Horses and Other Animals

Although poison hemlock is often seen along roadways and in other nonagricultural sites, in recent years it has expanded into grazed pasture lands and hay fields. Here's how to keep your horses and other livestock safe.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/159566/poison-hemlock-toxic-to-horses-and-other-animals/

Police officer catches suspect on his own bike

A fleeing suspect unwittingly gave police a helping hand by abandoning his bike - only for a quick-thinking officer to give chase on it and catch him.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/suspect-caught-after-officer-chases-him-with-own-bike-11452994

Prototype Ionization Device Doesn’t Reduce Dust in Horse Stables

However, researchers did observe an 86% reduction in inhalable dust concentrations when horses were fed haylage instead of hay and stalls were bedded with wood shavings instead of straw.

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Online trolls face ban from public office

Online trolls convicted of intimidating election candidates face being barred from standing for public office themselves, under a government crackdown.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/online-trolls-could-be-banned-from-public-office-under-government-plans-11452993

Heavy rain and high winds post-heatwave 'a blip'

More torrential rain and high winds battering parts of the UK following the prolonged heatwave are a "blip" in the hot summer weather, according to forecasters.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/heavy-rain-and-high-winds-post-heatwave-a-blip-11452923

Girl, six, dies after struggling in sea in Margate

A six-year-old girl has died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea at Margate Harbour.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-six-dies-after-struggling-in-sea-in-margate-harbour-11452953

Second Labour MP faces action in anti-Semitism row

A second senior Labour MP has been threatened with disciplinary action after a clash with a Jeremy Corbyn ally over anti-Semitism.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/second-labour-mp-faces-disciplinary-action-in-anti-semitism-row-11452907

Blue badge permits extended to 'hidden disabilities'

People with "hidden disabilities" such as autism and mental health conditions will be able to get blue badge parking permits under an overhaul of the system.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/blue-badge-parking-permits-extended-to-hidden-disabilities-11452880

Music festivals in concert to get drastic on plastic

Over the next few weeks, summer music festival season in the UK will reach its peak.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/music-festivals-in-concert-to-get-drastic-on-plastic-11452856

Young girl killed in West Midlands collision

A young girl has died after a collision between a car and two pedestrians in the West Midlands.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/young-girl-killed-in-collision-between-car-and-pedestrians-in-west-midlands-11452873

I was told I weighed too much to be anorexic

Hope Virgo was diagnosed with anorexia as a teenager, and recovered after years of support and treatment.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/i-was-told-i-weighed-too-much-to-be-anorexic-11452827

GPs turn away anorexics for being 'healthy weight'

Doctors are turning away patients with eating disorders because they appear to be a healthy weight, a campaigner has claimed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/not-thin-enough-for-help-gps-turn-away-anorexics-for-being-a-healthy-weight-11452714

Farmers to hold summit over 'crippling' heatwave

Emergency talks on tackling the "tinderbox conditions" of the drought and water shortages are to be held in Whitehall, involving ministers, farmers' leaders and water company bosses.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/farmers-to-hold-urget-summit-over-crippling-impact-of-heatwave-11452716

Divers recover body from Bedfordshire river

A man's body has been found in the River Great Ouse, Bedfordshire Police has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/specialist-divers-recover-mans-body-from-bedfordshire-river-11452769

Attempted murder charges after police 'gunfight'

Four men have been charged with three attempted murders after police in London were shot at and returned fire.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/four-men-charged-with-attempted-murder-of-police-after-london-gunfight-11452640

Prepare for a united Ireland, says ex-DUP leader

Former Northern Ireland first minister Peter Robinson has said people should be prepared for a united Ireland.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prepare-for-a-united-ireland-says-ex-dup-leader-peter-robinson-11452266

Airports disrupted as a month of rain falls in hours

More than a month's-worth of rain fell at Belfast Airport on Saturday afternoon as severe weather caused disruption for travellers across the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/belfast-deluged-by-a-month-of-rain-as-uk-airports-hit-by-storm-disruption-11452385

Geraint Thomas looks certain to win Tour de France

Team Sky's Geraint Thomas looks certain to win the Tour de France after keeping the yellow jersey in the race's penultimate stage.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/geraint-thomas-looks-certain-to-win-tour-de-france-after-keeping-yellow-jersey-11452354

Creating an Equine Evacuation Plan

Do you have a plan in place to evacuate your horses in case of fire or another emergency? Dr. Rebecca Gimenez of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue and Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water tell you how to get started.

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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Mariano Carossino, DVM, PhD

Carossino's main research interest was identifying host genetic factors associated with persistent equine arteritis virus infection in the stallion’s reproductive tract.

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Woman wakes up with 3ft python in her bed

A woman got the "fright of her life" when she woke up to find a 3ft snake snuggled up next to her in bed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-wakes-up-with-3ft-python-in-her-bed-11452093

Mineral of the Month: Chromium

As an essential trace element for horses, chromium plays roles in the communication between insulin and insulin receptors, lipid metabolism, and immune function.

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Congestion crisis warning as vehicle numbers soar

The number of vehicles on the country's roads has soared by nearly 2.5 million during the last five years, sparking warnings of a growing congestion crisis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/congestion-crisis-warning-as-vehicle-numbers-soar-by-25-million-11451965

Body of missing boy, 15, found near Clacton Pier

The body of a teenager who went missing near Clacton Pier in Essex on Thursday has been found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/body-of-missing-boy-15-found-near-clacton-pier-11451991

Eurotunnel five-hour delays due to 'extreme weather'

Passengers are experiencing five hour delays at Eurotunnel amid extreme weather conditions.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/five-hour-delays-at-eurotunnel-due-to-extreme-weather-11451889

'Stark contrast' ahead as weather warnings issued

After heavy thunderstorms brought a dramatic end to the UK's heatwave, the Met Office has issued a series of weather warnings as conditions turn wet and windy.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-stark-contrast-ahead-as-wet-and-windy-weekend-looms-11451867

Price turns in to police after breaking driving ban

Katie Price has turned herself in to police after driving her son to a hospital appointment despite being banned from the road.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/katie-price-reports-herself-to-police-for-breaking-driving-ban-11451850

UK heatwave may be over, but train disruption is not

After days of delays on the railways caused by the weather, passengers on two networks are facing fresh disruption because of strikes.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-heatwave-may-be-over-but-strikes-mean-train-disruption-continues-11451855

Fake news 'a crisis in our democracy', report warns

Voters are being manipulated by "fake news" on social media, according to a new report from MPs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fake-news-is-a-crisis-in-our-democracy-report-by-mps-warns-11451824

Six held after 'kidnapping' leaves man seriously hurt

Six people have been arrested after a suspected kidnapping in Merseyside left a man seriously injured.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/six-held-after-kidnapping-leaves-man-seriously-hurt-in-merseyside-11451848

Man held on suspicion of murdering girl, 13

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and sexual activity with a child following the death of a 13-year-old girl.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-held-on-suspicion-of-murder-and-sexual-activity-with-a-13-year-old-girl-11451813

Rare blood moon stuns worldwide - but not in UK

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rare-blood-moon-stuns-worldwide-but-not-in-uk-11451812

Wisconsin Confirms First EEE Case for 2018

The affected 6-year-old unvaccinated Belgian mare from Washburn County did not survive.

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Heatwave goes out with a bang as thunderstorms hit UK

The heatwave has "gone out with a bang" as prolonged sweltering conditions gave way to hail, flooding and thunderstorms.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-heatwave-goes-out-with-a-bang-as-thunderstorms-hit-11451537

Seven EEE Cases Confirmed in Florida Horses in July

The EEE-positive horses came from Clay, Jackson, Okeechobee, Osceola, Polk, Suwannee, and Union counties.

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FDA Probing Horse Deaths Allegedly Linked to Monensin Contaminatination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the deaths of six horses in Minnesota allegedly due to horse feed contaminated with monensin.

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UK Veterinary Medicines Directorate Suspends Injectable Flunixin Sales

The VMD suspended sales in the United Kingdom of products for food-producing animals that contain the excipient diethanolamine (or DEA) including injectable flunixin, an analgesic commonly used in equine veterinary medicine.

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Ed Westwick not prosecuted over sex assault claims

British actor Ed Westwick will not be prosecuted over sexual assault allegations, the Los Angeles Country District has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-actor-ed-westwick-not-prosecuted-over-sexual-assault-allegations-11451477

Most wanted child abuse suspect arrested in Spain

A suspected child abuser from Wales who was one of Europe's most wanted fugitives has been arrested in the south of Spain.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/david-daniel-hayes-most-wanted-child-abuse-suspect-arrested-in-spain-11451475

Readers by region: UK's favourite book genres

The UK is divided up into regions with distinct dialects, traditions and local histories.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/readers-by-region-the-uks-favourite-book-genres-11451471

Labour suspends councillor over Jew execution post

A councillor accused of calling for Jews to be "executed" has been suspend by the Labour party.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-suspends-councillor-over-jew-execution-post-11451400

Sixth man arrested over suspected acid attack on boy

Police have arrested a sixth man in connection with an apparent acid attack on a three-year-old boy in Worcester.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sixth-man-arrested-over-suspected-acid-attack-on-three-year-old-boy-in-worcester-11451383

Plastic bag sales fall dramatically since 5p charge

The country's biggest supermarkets have reported a large fall in the sale of plastic bags following the government's 5p charge per bag in 2015.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/plastic-bag-sales-fall-dramatically-since-5p-charge-11451326

Briton is first person to unicycle around world

A British man is celebrating after becoming the first person to unicycle around the world.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ed-pratt-is-first-person-to-unicycle-around-the-world-as-he-passes-finishing-line-in-somerset-11451320

Second Onslow County, N.C., Horse Tests Positive for EEE

The 5-year-old mare, reported to have been recently vaccinated, was euthanized, officials said.

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Three Alabama Horses Test Positive for EEE

The positive results came from horses in Houston, Mobile, and Geneva Counties.

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Labour Brexiteer MPs face deselection threat

Two Brexit-supporting Labour MPs are facing the wrath of their local parties over a crunch vote in parliament that Theresa May only narrowly survived.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-mps-face-members-wrath-for-narrow-vote-on-brexit-11451290

UKVDL Map of the Month: Potomac Horse Fever

As of July 23, the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) had seen five positive PHF cases this month.

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2018 Tevis Cup Competitors Ready to Ride

The 2018 Tevis Cup endurance ride will start before dawn at 5:15 a.m. on July 28 from Robie Equestrian Park south of Truckee, California. Officials expect more than 150 horses and riders to set out on the 100-mile trail.

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How does 2018 heatwave compare with 1976 scorcher?

As people continue to battle through this year's enduring heatwave, many are drawing comparisons with the scorching summer of 1976.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-heatwave-how-does-2018-compare-with-the-record-breaking-summer-of-1976-11451162

Get summer jobs to 'complement' education, teens told

More teenagers should take summer jobs and focus less on education and training, the work and pensions secretary has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenagers-told-to-get-a-summer-job-to-complement-their-education-11451116

Javid hailed as 'king of hearts' for new cannabis law

A severely epileptic boy's mother who campaigned for him to be allowed cannabis treatment has hailed the Home Secretary the "king of hearts" for changing the law.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mum-of-epileptic-boy-hails-sajid-javid-as-king-of-hearts-for-medicinal-cannabis-law-change-11450959

Can a Biomarker Test Reveal Young Horses’ Future Fertility?

Researchers are working to develop a fertility predictor test for colts and fillies to help breeders and buyers make informed decisions and potentially even help improve evaluations during breed inspections.

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Speedboat killer not in court due to 'cowardice'

A speedboat owner due to be sentenced after his date was killed in a crash has failed to show up in court due to "cowardice".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/speedboat-killer-not-in-court-due-to-cowardice-defence-barrister-says-11451092

Supermarkets hit back at Brexit stockpiling claims

Supermarkets have lined up to criticise the government's suggestion they should be stockpiling food in the event of a "no deal" Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/supermarkets-criticise-food-stockpiling-suggestion-in-event-of-no-deal-brexit-11451049

Charles denies bid to influence inquiry into bishop

Prince Charles has denied that he tried to influence a police investigation into disgraced bishop Peter Ball.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/charles-denies-trying-to-influence-inquiry-into-sex-abuse-bishop-11451079

Boy, six, dies after being 'shot with pellet gun'

A six-year-old boy - thought to have been shot with a pellet gun - has died in East Yorkshire.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/east-yorkshire-boy-six-dies-after-being-shot-with-pellet-gun-11451054

Assange must leave embassy eventually, says Ecuador

Wikileaks fugitive Julian Assange must eventually leave Ecuador's embassy in London, the country's president has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/julian-assange-must-eventually-leave-london-embassy-says-ecuador-11450983

More than two million 'cheated' out of holiday

Research shows more than two million UK workers are not getting the time off they are entitled to, prompting calls for enforcement action to stop firms cheating staff out of holiday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/more-than-two-million-workers-cheated-out-of-holiday-11450810

TSB makes £107.4m loss over notorious IT meltdown

TSB has said it made a loss of £107.4m in the first six months following its notorious IT meltdown. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tsb-makes-1631074m-loss-over-notorious-it-meltdown-11450822

Hot weather: Man dies in river and two boys missing

A man has died in Slough and two teenagers are missing in separate incidents after they went swimming in the hot weather.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-dies-and-two-boys-missing-after-swimming-in-hot-weather-11450817

Five dead as minibus and car collide

Five people have been killed and another five injured in a collision between a minibus and a car on a road in Scotland.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/five-dead-in-minibus-and-car-crash-in-scotland-11450815

Speedboat killer in hiding on day of his sentencing

A man found guilty of manslaughter after his date died in a speedboat crash is due to be sentenced - but is in hiding after skipping his trial.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/speedboat-killer-in-hiding-on-day-of-sentencing-for-death-of-woman-on-date-11450768

Sky Data poll: Social media worsens bullying

A Sky Data poll has revealed that 91% believe social media makes bullying worse - with the mother of one victim describing some of the survey's results as worrying.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-data-poll-91-say-social-media-is-making-bullying-worse-11450764

Two summer holidays for PM after political turmoil

Theresa May has announced that she will spend her summer holidays in Italy and Switzerland this year. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-to-go-on-two-summer-holidays-after-year-of-political-turmoil-11450684

Private probation deals scrapped at £170m cost

The government is to tear up its heavily criticised private probation contracts at a cost of £170m after admitting some had made "very substantial losses" due to failures in a major reform programme.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/controversial-private-probation-contracts-scrapped-at-a-cost-of-163170m-11450709

Rare 'blood moon' eclipse to be visible in UK tonight

A spectacular red moon will rise on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the longest total lunar eclipse that the Earth will see this century - and it will be visible in the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lunar-eclipse-rare-blood-moon-will-be-visible-in-the-uk-tonight-11449716

Storm warning as heatwave could top all-time record

The UK heatwave is set to dial up a notch on Friday, with the Met Office forecasting 37C (98.6F) and issuing a yellow warning for "severe thunderstorms".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/storm-warning-as-uk-heatwave-could-top-all-time-record-11450598

Jail 'on lockdown' amid ongoing incident

A prison in Nottinghamshire is reportedly on lockdown amid "concerted indiscipline" among some of its detainees.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nottinghamshire-prison-on-lockdown-amid-ongoing-incident-11450613

Govt agrees 'pause' over IS 'Beatles' amid outcry

The government has agreed to a "short-term pause" in cooperation with the US over two members of an Islamic State murder squad dubbed "the Beatles".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-agrees-to-pause-us-cooperation-over-islamic-state-beatles-amid-outcry-11450295

Brexit blow for PM as EU shoots down Chequers plan

Theresa May has seen the EU reject a key part of her Brexit strategy, with Brussels mounting strong opposition to the prime minister's customs proposals.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-blow-for-theresa-may-as-eu-negotiator-michel-barnier-shoots-down-chequers-plan-11450068

Team GB snowboarder Ellie Soutter dies aged 18

Team GB snowboarder Ellie Soutter has died at the age of 18, the British Olympic Association (BOA) has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-gb-snowboarder-ellie-soutter-dies-aged-18-11450198

Taxi driver drags unconscious passenger into road

Police are hunting a taxi driver who was caught on camera dragging an unconscious passenger from the car and leaving him in the middle of the road.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/taxi-driver-drags-unconscious-passenger-out-of-cab-and-leaves-him-in-middle-of-road-11449872

Sun safety tips as UK's temperatures soar

Sun worshippers may be enjoying Britain's heatwave but the high temperatures pose a series of health risks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-heatwave-how-to-treat-sunburn-heat-stroke-and-dehydration-11449771

Pucker up: Meghan surprises Harry at the polo

The Duchess of Sussex grabbed a kiss from her husband during a surprise appearance to cheer him on at a charity polo match.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pucker-up-meghan-surprises-harry-at-the-polo-11449882

Speedboat killer in hiding after skipping trial

A man has been found guilty of killing his date in a speedboat accident on the Thames - but is now in hiding after skipping his trial, it has emerged.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/speedboat-killer-jack-shepherd-in-hiding-after-skipping-trial-for-thames-death-11449765

Mercury nominations: Where are all the newcomers?

The Mercury Prize has announced this year's nominees, but despite the prize's reputation for championing emerging artists, only three debut albums make the cut.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mercury-prize-nominations-where-are-all-the-newcomers-11449731

Trace Mineral Basics: Selenium

Selenium is required in very small amounts in the equine diet, but it has an important role in maintaining horse health.

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Medicinal cannabis to be legalised on prescription

Senior doctors will be able to prescribe cannabis-based medicines in the UK later this year after the government agreed to ease a ban.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/medical-cannabis-to-be-legalised-on-prescription-in-uk-11449687

Killer with 'born to raise hell' tattoo back in custody

A convicted killer with a "born to raise hell" tattoo on his neck has been taken back into custody after he absconded from prison.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/killer-with-born-to-raise-hell-tattoo-back-in-custody-11449708

Girl, 10, dies after farmland quad bike crash

A 10-year-old girl has died in hospital after being thrown from a quad bike that overturned on farmland in Cornwall, police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ten-year-old-girl-dies-after-being-thrown-from-quad-bike-in-cornwall-11449742

Eleven injured in double-decker bus crash

Eleven people have been hurt, including two with life-threatening injuries, after a collision involving a double-decker bus.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eleven-injured-in-double-decker-bus-crash-in-oakley-hampshire-11449677

2018 Tevis Cup Provides Equine Research Opportunities

The 100-mile ride has long provided a unique opportunity to conduct research on well-conditioned endurance horses working in extreme conditions and this year is no exception.

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'Leave means leave!' Protesters offer to help Johnson move

Boris Johnson has been offered help to move out of the government mansion reserved for foreign secretaries he still occupies, two weeks after quitting the post.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/leave-means-leave-boris-johnson-offered-help-with-house-move-from-pro-eu-protesters-11449534

Veterinarians Probe Hawaiian Horse Deaths

Veterinarians in Hawaii are hoping necropsies will reveal what caused the deaths of several wild horses and illness in several others on the Big Island.

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Sir Alex Ferguson thanks medics for saving his life

Sir Alex Ferguson has thanked medical staff for saving his life in his first public appearance since his brain haemorrhage.

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Second Edition of Equine Parasite Control Handbook Published

The updated edition includes five additional sections, new information on computer simulation methods maps to show the spread of anthelmintic resistance, and more.

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Twitch Efficacy and Endorphin Levels

Learn about applying a lip twitch and the endorphin release that occurs during application.

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Horses Associate Places With Positive, Negative Experiences

Researchers determined that, even in a short time span, a horse can associate a place with positive or negative experiences and consequently present different emotions when he returns to that place.

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Tributes as WWII Spitfire pilot dies aged 101

Tributes have been paid to Mary Ellis, one of the last surviving female pilots from the Second World War, who has died aged 101.

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UK Ag Equine Programs Recognized for Excellence by AHP

The University of Kentucky’s Ag Equine Programs was recognized with the winning e-newsletter in the business division for its Bluegrass Equine Digest at the American Horse Publications Equine Media Awards

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RAF Typhoons scrambled to intercept Russian jet

RAF Typhoon jets have been scrambled to intercept a Russian military plane flying near NATO airspace over the Black Sea.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/raf-typhoons-sent-to-intercept-russian-jet-over-black-sea-11449377

More than a third think Corbyn tolerates anti-Semitism

More than a third of people think Jeremy Corbyn tolerates anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, according to a Sky Data poll.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-data-poll-more-than-a-third-think-jeremy-corbyn-tolerates-anti-semitism-11449308

Sir Cliff Richard case: BBC to pay £850k costs

The BBC has agreed to pay Sir Cliff Richard £850,000 in costs, a substantial increase on the £210,000 damages already awarded to the singer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-cliff-richard-case-bbc-to-pay-additional-163850000-costs-11449327

Hunt for moped driver after teen stabbed to death

Police are hunting a moped driver following the death of a teenager who suffered stab injuries in south London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hunt-for-moped-driver-after-teen-stabbed-to-death-in-lambeth-south-london-11449282

Positive drug tests in prisons rise by 20.4%

Positive drug tests in prisons across England and Wales have risen by 20.4% in the last year, Ministry of Justice figures reveal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/positive-drug-tests-in-prisons-across-england-and-wales-rise-by-more-than-20-11449259

Police firearms operations at highest level since 2011

The number of police firearms operations in England and Wales soared by 19% last year - the highest number since 2010-11.

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Javid orders research into ethnicity of grooming gangs

Research into the ethnic origin of grooming gangs has been ordered by the home secretary.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sajid-javid-orders-research-into-ethnicity-of-grooming-gangs-and-victims-11449198

Ryanair refuses to compensate passengers for axed flights

Ryanair is on a collision course with the airline's regulator over its decision to reject compensation claims amid a pilots' strike.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ryanair-refuses-to-compensate-passengers-for-cancelled-flights-amid-pilots-strike-11449174

Sky profits up as takeover battle rages

Sky has reported a rise in annual revenues, profits and customer numbers, and sought to underline its growth prospects as a £26bn bidding war between two American suitors approaches its conclusion.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-reports-rise-in-revenue-and-profits-amid-16326bn-bidding-war-11449113

Kids' drone ban plan over safety fears

Children will only be allowed to own lightweight drones under proposals being considered by the Department for Transport (DfT).

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/children-could-be-banned-from-owning-heavier-drones-because-of-safety-fears-11449008

Water companies' shareholder payments slammed

Water companies have been criticised for paying more than £6.5bn to shareholders in the past five years.

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MPs urge help with household debt and savings

MPs have called for greater support to help UK households that struggle financially, to help them deal with debt and encourage saving.

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Drug Recovery Prison helping addicted inmates

A County Durham prison is spearheading a ground-breaking multi-million pounds initiative to stem the flow of drug abuse behind bars.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/multi-million-initiative-to-stop-the-flow-of-drugs-in-prisons-11448597

Dozens flee flames as fire breaks out in London flats

Around 50 people had to flee a block of flats after a large fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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Heat-related deaths set to treble by 2050

Heat-related deaths are set to treble in less than 35 years unless the government takes urgent action to prepare the country for extreme heatwaves, according to the Environmental Audit Committee. 

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All-time heat record could be set on Friday

Temperatures in the remaining days of this week could break all-time records, with the mercury set to soar to 37C (98.6F).

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/all-time-heat-record-could-be-set-on-friday-11449003

Around 100 firefighters tackle blaze in London

Around 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a block of flats in north west London.

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Gary Lineker joins campaign for second EU vote

England legend Gary Lineker is backing a campaign for a second Brexit referendum by declaring: "Some things in life are more important than football."

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Jewish papers unite against Corbyn 'threat'

Jeremy Corbyn is facing a blistering new onslaught on anti-Semitism, with three Jewish newspapers declaring on their front pages: "United we stand."

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Undefeated Triple Crown Winner Justify Retired From Racing

Trainer Bob Baffert said Justify had some filling in his fetlock and is not responding quick enough to prepare for a fall campaign. The colt will parade at Del Mar on July 28, before traveling to WinStar Farm, in Kentucky.

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Father in court over suspected acid attack on son, 3

The father of a three-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm after a suspected acid attack on his son.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/father-in-court-over-suspected-acid-attack-on-son-3-11448624

Neck tattoo killer on the run after fleeing prison

A convicted killer with a "born to raise hell" tattoo on his neck is being hunted by police after fleeing prison.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/killer-with-born-to-raise-hell-tattoo-on-neck-flees-prison-in-derbyshire-11448534

Sky invests in biodegradable plastic bottles

A plastic bottle which biodegrades in two to three weeks is being supported by investment from Sky's Ocean Rescue campaign.

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Lord Carey 'could have helped sex abuse probe'

Letters withheld by a former Archbishop of Canterbury could have helped the investigation into disgraced bishop Peter Ball, an inquiry has heard.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/letters-withheld-by-ex-archbishop-of-canterbury-could-have-helped-sex-abuse-probe-11448398

New Supplements That Are Smart, Simple, and In-Demand

SmartPak is proud to introduce its updated line of supplements now known as Smart & Simple™.

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'Extreme EU loyalty' amounts to treason - Tory MEP

People who "undermine" the UK with "extreme EU loyalty" should be tried for treason, a Conservative MEP has said.

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Commentary: Are Equine Insect Bite Hypersensitivity Immunotherapies on the Horizon?

An immunotherapeutics approach could represent a new generation in therapies for treating chronic immune diseases and could mean new treatment options are on the horizon for horses suffering from IBH.

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At a Glance: Caring for Senior Horses

Caring for the older horse can require special attention to his needs. Download this free guide to find out what health issues to watch for and how to keep your senior horse happy and healthy. Sponsored by Back on Track.

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Endocrinopathic Laminitis Likelihood

Are horses that develop sepsis-related, supporting-limb, or idiopathic laminitis at a higher risk of developing endocrinopathic laminitis down the road?

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Ex-GP cleared of trying to hire hitman to kill adviser

A retired GP has been cleared of attempting to hire a hitman to kill his financial adviser, whom he held partially responsible for losing £1m of his pension fund.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/retired-gp-david-crichton-cleared-of-trying-to-hire-hitman-to-kill-financial-adviser-11448368

Boy arrested after girl dies taking 'controlled' drugs

A teenage boy has been arrested after a 14-year-old girl, who is believed to have taken controlled drugs, died in Wirral.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boy-14-arrested-after-teenage-girl-dies-taking-controlled-drugs-11448456

Banks could be forced to pay minimum savings rates

Banks could be forced to pay a minimum interest rate to all customers with cash saving accounts, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has suggested.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/city-watchdog-may-force-banks-to-pay-minimum-interest-rates-11448313

The unanswered questions on novichok poisonings

New details have shed light on the novichok poisoning of a couple in Wiltshire, but crucial questions remain unanswered.

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Britons among injured after coach overturns in Belgium

Britons are among 21 people injured after a coach overturned in Belgium as it travelled from Amsterdam to London.

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How Healthy Horse Hooves Help Arthritic Joints

Learn how smart trimming and shoeing techniques can help arthritic horses.

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Woman in 'loveless' marriage denied divorce by court

A wife who says she is trapped in a "loveless" marriage must stay with her husband because he will not divorce her, a court has ruled.

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Extra security for MP over criticism of sex gangs

An MP who said British Pakistani men were raping and exploiting white girls has reportedly received increased security from Scotland Yard's counter terrorism unit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extra-security-for-mp-who-said-british-pakistani-men-are-raping-white-girls-11448106

No break for Kit Kat in four-finger trademark battle

After nearly a decade of trying to trademark its four-finger Kit Kat shape in the UK, Nestle has not been given a break.

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Doctor 'would have been questioned' over child abuse claims

A police investigation into allegations of sexual and physical abuse by a doctor at a former psychiatric hospital for children has concluded there was sufficient evidence to interview him.

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Hospital patients passing out and vomiting amid heatwave

Hospital wards have have seen temperatures rise to more than 30C amid the heatwave gripping Britain, with some patients and relatives passing out or vomiting in the heat.

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Man and woman held over death of baby found in woods

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of a baby girl whose body was found in woodland.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-and-woman-held-over-death-of-baby-found-in-woods-in-heywood-11448149

Deaths in police custody rise to highest in decade

The number of deaths in police custody in England and Wales has risen to 23 - the highest in a decade, new figures show.

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Ryanair warns of job losses amid row with pilots

Ryanair has threatened to cut 300 jobs among its Irish pilots and crews as a dispute over pay and conditions continues.

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Money, cars and girls: Why I joined a gang

The Woolwich Boys have a violent reputation and are believed to supply much of the drugs sold in southeast London.

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Gang warfare killing London's young black men

Young black men in London are being murdered at a rate unlike anywhere else in the UK, as gang wars rage on in the capital.

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Use more sunscreen or higher SPF say scientists

Spreading your sunscreen too thinly could give you less than half the intended level of protection, according to a study.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/slap-on-more-sunscreen-or-increase-your-spf-scientists-warn-11447967

Heinz Beanz advert banned again

A Heinz baked beans advert has been banned for a second time for comparing their nutritional value to that of a protein shake.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/heinz-beanz-advert-banned-for-a-second-time-over-nutrition-claims-11447968

Sexual harassment commonplace in UK industry

Sexual comments, unwanted touching, groping and assault are still "widespread and commonplace" in British industry, according to new report by MPs.

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Call to update treason laws for UK jihadists

A former lord chief justice has joined an ex-counter terror chief and top MPs in calling for ancient treason laws to be updated in order to jail British jihadis for life.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ancient-treason-laws-should-be-updated-to-prosecute-british-jihadists-say-mps-and-ex-top-judge-11447934

Down's boy death doctor wants to work again

A doctor convicted of gross negligence manslaughter following the death of a six-year-old boy should never be able to practise again, the child's mother has told Sky News.

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Five men charged over acid attack on toddler

Five men have been charged over a suspected acid attack on a three-year-old boy in Worcester.

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Novichok victim: Poison was in sealed perfume bottle

Police have said they cannot guarantee there is no more novichok "out there" in Wiltshire - on a day when Charlie Rowley revealed what happened in the hours before he and his partner were poisoned.

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The most overcrowded trains in England revealed

Some of the busiest rail services in major cities across England last autumn carried more than twice as many passengers as they had seats available, according to new figures.

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Dame Judi helps Camilla clean up her ice cream

Dame Judi Dench offered a helping hand to the Duchess of Cornwall after the royal made a bit of a mess of her ice cream during a trip to a sunny Isle of Wight.

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Dawn Sturgess 'sprayed novichok on her wrists'

Police have said they cannot guarantee there is no more novichok "out there" in Wiltshire - on a day when Charlie Rowley revealed what happened in the hours before he and his partner were poisoned.

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Whitehall 'coup' claims as PM sidelines Brexit secretary

Theresa May's top Europe adviser faced claims of a "coup d'etat" after the prime minister announced the Brexit department will no longer be responsible for negotiating the country's EU divorce.

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'Snapchat queen' guilty over boyfriend's killing

A woman who posted a Snapchat video of her boyfriend dying in a pool of blood has been found guilty of helping to arrange his killing.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/snapchat-queen-who-posted-video-of-dying-boyfriend-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-11447533

Cat killer hunted after 'brutal' shootings

A spate of shootings targeting cats in a Merseyside neighbourhood is "very concerning", the RSPCA has told Sky News.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cat-killer-hunted-after-brutal-shootings-in-merseyside-11447431

Graphic novel on Man Booker list for first time

For the first time a graphic novel features on the Man Booker Prize longlist.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/graphic-novel-sabrina-makes-man-booker-prize-2018-longlist-11447349

Ex-archbishop admits church failed abuse victims

Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has admitted he feels "deeply ashamed" that the Church of England failed to act on sexual abuse claims made against disgraced bishop Peter Ball.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/former-archbishop-of-canterbury-lord-carey-admits-church-failed-abuse-victims-11447370

Social workers on 'high alert' over heatwave

Social workers are on high alert and councils are urging people to check on vulnerable neighbours as the UK swelters in temperatures that could top 34C (93F) by the end of the week.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-social-workers-on-high-alert-as-heatwave-could-top-34c-11447414

HPV vaccination to be offered to boys

The human papilloma virus (HPV) jab that protects against cervical cancer will be offered to boys, the government has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hpv-vaccination-to-be-given-to-boys-government-announces-11447386

Cars to breathalyse drivers with built-in device

Durham Police is going to offer drink-driving offenders new devices which will breathalyse them before their car starts.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cars-to-breathalyse-drink-driving-offenders-with-built-in-device-11447223

Owners Put Quality of Life First in Senior Horse Vet Care

Survey respondents said a geriatric horse's ability to lead a comfortable life ranked highest in their veterinary care decisions, and many owners said they’d made numerous accommodations for their animals' needs.

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Saskatchewan Horse Tests Positive for EIA

The affected horse underwent testing to satisfy a pre-entry requirement for a particular premises. Initial reports indicate the horse has traveled extensively within Saskatchewan for training and competition.

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Is this England's worst motorway services?

A motorway service area described as "gloriously ugly" has been named the worst in England.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/best-and-worst-motorway-service-stations-in-england-revealed-11447085

'Same-roof' rule denying victim compensation is overturned

A sexual abuse victim has won her battle to claim compensation after judges overturned the "same-roof" rule in a landmark decision.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/same-roof-rule-overturned-as-abuse-victim-wins-right-to-claim-compensation-11447033

Vitafloor Expands Their Footprint in the United States

As demand grows stateside, Vitafloor recently added sales talent in key equestrian markets to better address the growing demand for equine performance and wellness therapies.

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Woman suffers 'serious injuries' in acid attack

Police say a 47-year-old woman has suffered "serious injuries" after a corrosive substance was thrown in her face in Birmingham.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-suffers-serious-injuries-in-acid-attack-in-birmingham-11447278

BLM Conducting Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Nevada

The BLM will gather 250 horses from the Deer Spring area in Nevada's Antelope Valley Herd Management Area because there is not enough water to support all the horses residing in the area.

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Fifth man arrested over 'acid attack' on boy, 3

A fifth man has been arrested over a suspected acid attack on a three-year-old boy in Worcester, police say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fifth-man-arrested-over-acid-attack-on-three-year-old-boy-in-worcester-11447252

Police ask for help in identifying mystery man

A man who was found dead earlier this month has still not been identified - and police are appealing for the public's help in solving the mystery.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-ask-for-help-in-identifying-mystery-man-with-distinctive-tattoo-11447160

Law keeping UK in EU will continue to apply after Brexit

Theresa May has set herself on collision course with Brexiteer MPs after plans were published for the key law keeping Britain in the EU to apply after exit day.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/law-keeping-uk-in-eu-will-continue-to-apply-after-brexit-11447180

Building Your Horse’s Health Care Dream Team

Horse health care often requires teamwork. Use these tips to find the right equine health professionals for your team.

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August KENA Meeting: Mitigating Risk for Farm, Horse Owners

The event will take place Aug. 21 at The Red Mile Clubhouse, in Lexington, Kentucky. A networking reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the lecture at 6:00.

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Prince Harry and Sir Elton John launch AIDS project

Prince Harry and Sir Elton John have joined forces to launch a global organisation aimed at targeting HIV infections in men.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-joins-sir-elton-john-to-launch-aids-initiative-in-amsterdam-11447009

Grape news! Vintage year for wine after heatwave

The UK's bizarre weather could ripen fruit quicker, create a vintage year for wine and bring autumn leaves out early.

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London cabbies plot £1bn lawsuit against Uber

London's army of black cab drivers are drawing up a stunning plot to sue Uber for more than £1bn weeks after the ride-hailing app won a 15-month extension to its licence to operate in the capital.

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Teachers and soldiers get biggest pay rise in a decade

Around one million public service workers will get their biggest pay rise in a decade, the government has announced.

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Harry and Meghan's wedding choir sign record deal

The gospel choir who sang at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a record deal with Sony.

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Brexit plans ramp up amid fears of gridlocked ports

Contingency plans are being drawn up to prevent lorries being stopped at the border as they make their way into the UK from Europe.

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'Stay out of sun' warning angers tourism bosses

Warnings to stay out of the sun during the heatwave have been criticised by tourism bosses.

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Elderly woman murdered at home in Woolwich

Police have opened a murder investigation after an elderly woman was found dead at a house in southeast London.

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Usmanov 'exploring sale of his Arsenal stake'

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov is exploring the sale of his stake in Arsenal to majority stakeholder Stan Kroenke, the Financial Times has reported.

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Novichok victim: I survived but lost so much

Novichok victim Charlie Rowley has said that, despite surviving his exposure to the nerve agent, he has lost so much.

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Public sector wage rise as pay cap is scrapped

A million public sector workers are to get a pay rise believed to be between 1.5% and 3.5%.

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Record number of obese primary school children

The number of children leaving primary school severely obese has hit record levels as the government battles to slash childhood obesity.

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Female offenders failed by the prison system

Women convicted of minor offences are too often being sent to prison to serve short sentences, which have long lasting impacts on their lives, according to a report.

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'Rush hour prowler' jailed for sex attacks

A sex attacker known as the 'rush hour prowler' has been jailed for six years after carrying out a string of "shocking" and "disturbing" assaults.

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Corbyn skips meeting as he faces fresh anti-Semitism clash

Labour MPs are heading for a new confrontation with Jeremy Corbyn over anti-Semitism, after backing a move to endorse an internationally-accepted definition in full.

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First-known Bowie recording found in bread basket

The earliest-known David Bowie recording is expected to fetch £10,000 at auction after his former bandmate found it in a bread basket.

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Ministers update powers to block foreign takeovers

Ministers will gain fresh powers to block or unwind foreign takeovers which pose a potential risk to national security, according to proposals to be unveiled on Tuesday.

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Govt defends death penalty stance on IS 'Beatles'

Two members of an Islamic State murder squad can face trial in the US after Britain chose not to seek assurances the pair won't face the death penalty if found guilty.

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Child seen dangling head over train tracks

A photograph of a child lying on a train platform with his head dangling over the tracks is being investigated by the British Transport Police.

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British teen 'falls to death while taking selfies'

A British teenager has died after falling from the edge of a cliff at a popular whale-watching spot in Australia, according to reports.

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Strangles Outbreak Temporarily Closes Bruneau Wild Horse Corrals

The closure could delay the shipment of the wild horses gathered from three Wyoming herd management areas to BLM facilities and events nationwide to be placed into private care.

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Labour leadership accused of 'sickening double standards'

Jeremy Corbyn's team has been accused of "sickening double standards" over the speed an MP who confronted him over Labour's anti-Semitism row was disciplined.

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10 Tips for Giving Horses Oral Medications

Some horses put up a fight when it comes to oral medications. Even the shortest pony can turn into an equine version of a giraffe. Here are tips to make medicating easier. Sponsored by Uniprim.

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When is an Older Horse Ready for Senior Feed?

As horses age, they might require additional nutritional support. Get advice for feeding senior horses.

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Hottest day of the year as mercury hits 33.3C

Today is the hottest day of the year so far with 33.3C (91.9F) recorded at Santon Downham in Suffolk, the Met Office says.

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Cost-Effective Horse Feeding

Find out how to design an affordable feeding program without compromising your horse's health.

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Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day 2018 Set to Break Records

Three hundred and forty retailers in 12 countries have already registered to participate in the ninth Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day, to be held August 18th and 19th, 2018.

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Tesco may challenge Aldi and Lidl with 'new format'

Tesco is on the verge of launching a "new retail format" that could challenge discount giants such as Aldi and Lidl.

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What’s That Smell? Ammonia in Manure

Ammonia is a health risk to your horse, stressing the upper respiratory airways and placing them at risk for pneumonia, heaves and other serious illness.

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What Do Lyme Disease Titers Mean in Horses?

If a horse tests positive for Lyme disease antibodies, does that mean the horse has the disease? Dr. Eric Swinebroad responds.

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Froome: Pressure is on rivals for last week of Tour

Team Sky cyclists Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas have sent a powerful message to their Tour de France rivals as the famous race enters its most critical stages.

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It finally happened! It's East Fife four, Forfar five

A Scottish League Cup match had a tongue-twister of a result after Forfar Athletic beat East Fife in a penalty shootout.

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Woman stabbed in the neck in Manchester hotel

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman's throat was cut in a Manchester hotel.

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Man disfigured by acid appeals to find attacker

A man disfigured by an unprovoked acid attack has made a fresh appeal to find the person who disfigured him for life.

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Full-fibre broadband for every UK home 'by 2033'

Full-fibre broadband coverage should be available to every home in the UK by 2033, according to the government's digital strategy.

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Tommy Robinson supporters sought after violent rally

Nine people are being sought by police after a demonstration in support of jailed Tommy Robinson turned violent.

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Waste sent for recycling abroad 'may end up in landfill'

Waste from the UK sent abroad to be recycled could be ending up in landfill instead due to inadequate checks, according to the government's spending watchdog.

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