Chancellor to launch Tory fightback on the economy

Chancellor Philip Hammond will launch a Tory fightback on business and the economy with promises to boost apprenticeships and provide more help to small businesses.

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Acid victim posts online appeal from hospital bed

A man who had acid thrown at his face while he sat in his car on a busy street has made a direct plea for information from his hospital bed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/acid-attack-victim-posts-online-appeal-from-hospital-bed-11514026

PM vows to ban deductions from workers' tips

Theresa May is pledging to stop high street restaurant chains deducting money from tips given by customers to waiters and bar staff.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-promises-to-stop-restaurants-deducting-from-workers-tips-11513982

43 police forces to stop dealing with lost property

Every police force in England and Wales is no longer dealing with lost property so officers have more time to fight crime.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/43-police-forces-in-england-and-wales-to-stop-dealing-with-lost-property-11513918

Farage 'should have led the Brexit talks' - Tory MP

Nigel Farage should have been given a peerage and appointed chief Brexit negotiator after Britain voted to leave the EU, a Conservative MP has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nigel-farage-should-have-been-made-a-peer-and-lead-brexit-negotiator-tory-mp-claims-11513809

Hunt compares EU to 'prison' of Soviet Union

Jeremy Hunt has compared the EU to the "prison" of the Soviet Union as it tries to prevent member states from leaving.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/foreign-secretary-jeremy-hunt-compares-eu-to-prison-of-soviet-union-11513718

Navy's amphibious ships won't be scrapped or sold

The UK's two amphibious ships, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, won't be scrapped or sold, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-navys-amphibious-ships-wont-be-scrapped-or-sold-says-defence-secretary-11513630

Why social media can be damaging for young people

There should be official guidelines about how social media is used by children amid fears over how it impacts their mental health, says the Health and Social Care Secretary.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/why-social-media-can-be-damaging-for-young-people-11513282

Europe reclaims Ryder Cup after beating US in France

Europe's golfers have won back the Ryder Cup after beating the US team at the Golf National course near Paris.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/europe-reclaims-ryder-cup-after-beating-us-in-france-11513605

Company behind Tory app apologises for major flaw

The company behind the Conservatives' official conference app has "apologised unreservedly" after a major security flaw emerged.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/company-behind-tory-conference-app-apologises-for-major-security-flaw-11513526

House rammed before 'crossbow fired' in Londonderry

Three men have been arrested after a car was repeatedly rammed into a house and a crossbow reportedly fired in a "disturbance".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/house-rammed-before-crossbow-fired-in-londonderry-disturbance-11513434

UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Alisa Herbst

Alisa Herbst is studying inflamm-aging (chronic low-grade inflammation) in senior horses.

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PM plans post-Brexit festival - but what is it?

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-plans-post-brexit-festival-but-what-is-it-11513493

New buildings ban on combustible materials

There will be a ban on all combustible materials on the outside of buildings, the government has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/all-combustible-materials-on-outside-of-new-buildings-to-be-banned-11513383

Mineral of the Month: Calcium

Young growing horses, late-gestation broodmares, and lactating mares have higher calcium requirements than the average mature horse.

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May hints at Chequers plan compromises with EU

Theresa May has hinted she could concede further ground to the EU in Brexit negotiations, as she asserted her Chequers proposal "isn't dead".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-hints-she-could-compromise-on-chequers-plan-in-brexit-talks-11513299

Pair held after man, 81, badly hurt in hit-and-run

An 81-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a motorcycle crashed into him and then sped off.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pair-arrested-after-man-81-seriously-hurt-in-manchester-hit-and-run-11513256

Man charged with murdering two women in Kent

A man has been charged with murdering two women near Tonbridge in Kent.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-28-charged-with-murdering-two-women-near-tonbridge-in-kent-11513286

Ryder Cup LIVE: Europe lead as final day tees off

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ryder-cup-live-europe-lead-as-final-day-tees-off-11513268

Man stabbed 'in face' on London Underground

A man was stabbed on the London Underground in the early hours of Sunday morning.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-stabbed-in-the-face-on-london-underground-near-mile-end-11513128

Johnson blasts May's 'deranged' Brexit plan

Boris Johnson has launched a blistering attack on Theresa May's Brexit plan ahead of the Tory conference, calling the proposal "deranged" and "preposterous".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/johnson-blasts-mays-deranged-brexit-plan-ahead-of-conservative-conference-11513119

Health experts to set 'safe social media time limits'

Medical experts have been instructed by the government to draw up official guidelines for social media use amid fears over its impact on child mental health.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/health-experts-to-set-safe-time-limits-for-children-using-social-media-11513115

Six things learned from going social media free

Tens of thousands of people are estimated to be preparing to log into social media for the first time in a month as Scroll Free September draws to an end.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/six-things-learned-from-going-social-media-free-for-september-11513116

Don't expect Tories to be punished for data breach

Another day, another data breach.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dont-expect-conservatives-to-be-punished-for-data-breach-11512932

Delays and disruption as 'leaf fall' timetables begin

Rail passengers are set for autumn angst as trains will bypass stations to deal with leaves on the line.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/delays-and-disruption-to-trains-as-leaf-fall-timetables-launch-11512639

Man who lashed out at cyclist with a knife is jailed

A man armed with a knife who lashed out at a cyclist in an "unprovoked attack" has been jailed for four years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-who-lashed-out-at-cyclist-with-a-knife-is-jailed-11512494

'Biodegradeable' plastic balloons are killing wildlife

Plastic advertising balloons that blow away to sea are killing seabirds, seals and other wildlife, campaigners have warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/biodegradeable-plastic-balloons-are-killing-wildlife-campaigners-warn-11512027

Man dies after car crashes in police chase

A 23-year-old man has died after a car that was being chased by police crashed into a lamppost.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-dies-after-car-chased-by-police-crashes-into-lamppost-11512062

Labour MP speaks out after losing no-confidence vote

Chris Leslie has spoken out after becoming the latest Labour MP to lose a no-confidence vote called by party members in his constituency.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/its-worrying-labour-mp-chris-leslie-speaks-out-after-losing-no-confidence-vote-called-by-local-party-11512092

Senior Tory MPs' phone numbers exposed in app flaw

A major security flaw in the official Conservative Party Conference app has been uncovered, which allowed anyone to access the personal details of ministers, MPs and all other attendees.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/senior-tory-mps-phone-numbers-exposed-in-app-flaw-11512323

Man arrested after two women die in Kent

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two women died near Tonbridge, Kent police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-arrested-after-two-women-die-in-kent-11512176

Former Man Utd chief Kenyon plots Newcastle bid

Former Manchester United and Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is plotting a takeover bid for Newcastle United that could end Mike Ashley's decade-long ownership of the Premier League club.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-sources-former-manchester-united-and-chelsea-chief-peter-kenyon-plots-newcastle-takeover-11512071

'Grounds for optimism' over Brexit deal - Clark

Business Secretary Greg Clark has said there are "grounds for optimism" that the UK will strike a Brexit deal with the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grounds-for-optimism-over-potential-brexit-deal-business-secretary-greg-clark-says-11511984

Fall Nitrogen Application Benefits Horse Pastures Year-Round

Fall is prime time to invest in pastures to protect them before and throughout the winter to ensure good grazing in the spring.

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Two Britons killed in Oman car crash

Two Britons have been killed and another injured in a car crash in Oman.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-britons-killed-and-third-hurt-in-oman-car-crash-11511974

Allergy sufferers relying on expired EpiPens amid global shortage

Allergy sufferers are relying on out-of-date EpiPens amid a global shortage of the life-saving adrenaline injectors.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/allergy-sufferers-told-to-rely-on-out-of-date-epipens-amid-global-shortage-11511941

Dozens treated after nightclub 'tear gas' alert

Paramedics have treated 40 people after an irritant, suspected to be tear gas, was released during a hip-hop gig at a nightclub.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dozens-treated-after-tear-gas-dispersed-in-bournemouth-nightclub-11511911

Ryder Cup LIVE: Day two tees off

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ryder-cup-live-day-two-tees-off-11511907

Majority think Brexit will be worse than expected - Sky poll

With six months to go until Brexit, the majority of Britons - and the largest part of Leave voters - think Brexit will have a worse outcome than they expected when they voted in the EU referendum, a Sky Data poll reveals.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-data-poll-56-think-brexit-will-be-worse-than-expected-11511870

'We're sticking to our guns': Six months to Brexit

It is now six months until Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union but with negotiations in Brussels stalling, there is growing scepticism about how much of a success Brexit can be and whether there should be a second referendum.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/six-months-until-brexit-voters-share-their-views-on-saga-11511871

Drive to combat fake news: The pros and cons

Google, Facebook and Twitter have pledged to work together with other tech companies to fight the spread of fake news online by signing up to EU code of conduct.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drive-to-combat-fake-news-could-give-tech-firms-more-muscle-11511880

Stabbed and shot: My life as a female bodyguard

Thanks to the success of TV drama Bodyguard, interest in the profession has never been higher.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bodyguard-jacquie-davis-on-why-the-job-isnt-all-glamour-and-excitement-11510298

Miliband and Major call for second EU referendum

David Miliband has told Sky News the UK is facing a "national crisis" over Brexit as he joined forces with Sir John Major to call for second vote on whether to the leave the European Union.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/david-miliband-and-sir-john-major-join-forces-to-call-for-second-brexit-referndum-11511790

PM: I would back UK and Ireland bid for 2030 World Cup

A joint bid from the UK and Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup would receive the "full support" of government, Theresa May has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-i-would-back-uk-and-ireland-bid-for-2030-world-cup-11511785

British fighter jets land aboard Royal Navy warship

Two F35 fighter jets have landed on-board the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier for the first time.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-fighter-jets-land-aboard-hms-elizabeth-in-monumental-moment-11511526

UK's rarest lizard to be tracked in the wild by radio tags

A group of Britain's rarest lizards are to be tracked using tiny radio tags as they are re-released into the wild by a Hampshire zoo.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britains-rarest-lizard-to-be-tracked-in-the-wild-by-radio-tags-11511722

Cottingley Fairies hoax photos could fetch £2k

Photographs depicting the Cottingley Fairies, widely considered one of the greatest hoaxes of the 20th century, are expected to sell for £2,000 at auction.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cottingley-fairies-hoax-photos-could-fetch-1632000-at-auction-11511681

Kentucky Foal Shot, Euthanized

Authorities are investigating after a foal in Nicholasville was shot and subsequently euthanized due to the severity of the injuries.

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How to Handle Wild Animal Encounters With Your Horse

Before you hit the trail, make sure both you and your horse are prepared for any wildlife encounters that might occur.

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Boris Johnson: I stand by my burka comments

Boris Johnson has refused to apologise for comparing women wearing burkas to "bank robbers" and accused colleagues of whipping up "confected indignation" over the remarks. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-stands-by-burka-remarks-accusing-colleagues-of-confected-indignation-11511406

Boris Johnson backs Sky News' election TV debate campaign

Boris Johnson has given his backing to Sky News' Make Debates Happen campaign, which aims to make TV set-pieces a permanent fixture of general elections.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-backs-sky-news-election-tv-debate-campaign-11511314

Body found in search for missing student

A body has been found in the search for missing Worcester student Thomas Jones, police say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/body-found-in-search-for-missing-worcester-student-thomas-jones-11511464

Are we searching hard enough for aliens?

It has been called the Fermi paradox, after the physicist Enrico Fermi, and it asks why - if it is so probable that life exists elsewhere in the universe - haven't we found any?

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/are-we-searching-hard-enough-for-aliens-11511304

Inmates locked up in squalid cells for 23 hours a day

Inmates at a Hampshire jail are being locked up in squalid cells for up to 23 hours a day with little time for basic tasks like showering and exercising, according to a watchdog.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prisoners-locked-up-in-squalid-cells-for-23-hours-a-day-says-report-11511161

Eagle HMA Emergency Wild Horse Gather Concludes

The BLM gathered and removed 300 wild horses due to a lack of water in the area.

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Preparing Horses for Severe Weather

By taking the necessary precautions and having a disaster plan ready, you can ensure that you and your horse are prepared when a severe weather situation arises.

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Kremlin: Photos of novichok suspect don't prove anything

The Kremlin has dismissed the photos being used to support claims that one of the Russians accused of the Salisbury poisoning is a decorated military officer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kremlin-photos-dont-prove-novichok-suspect-is-russian-intelligence-officer-11511220

Penn Vet Faculty to Explore Imaging, Neurology at First Tuesday Lecture

On Tuesday, Oct. 2, Drs. Amy Johnson and Kate Wulster will explore how robotic CT can help neurologic horses during their presentation, “Integrating Innovation in Imaging: Advancements in Neurology.”

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Driver filmed checking phone before crash is jailed

Video of the moment a lorry driver checked his mobile phone just before he caused a fatal crash has been released.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lorry-driver-filmed-checking-phone-before-fatal-crash-is-jailed-for-five-years-11511138

Pret baguette death: Law playing 'Russian roulette'

The family of a girl who died after suffering an allergic reaction to a Pret A Manger baguette says the law played "Russian roulette" with her life and needs to be changed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/family-of-girl-who-died-after-eating-pret-baguette-says-law-playing-russian-roulette-11511149

John Cleese is leaving the UK over 'corruption'

Actor John Cleese has said he wants to leave the UK because he is "fed up with the corruption in this country".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/john-cleese-quits-the-uk-im-fed-up-with-the-corruption-11511003

Fall Feeding Tips for Horses

As autumn approaches, consider whether you need to make changes to your horse's diet in preparation for winter.

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Jailed: Council fraudster who spent Grenfell money on holidays

A council worker who stole tens of thousands of pounds from a Grenfell fire victim fund and the NHS has been jailed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/council-finance-manager-who-stole-16362000-meant-for-grenfell-fire-survivors-is-jailed-11511074

Bupa fined after customer details offered on dark web

Bupa has been fined £175,000 after an employee stole details of more than half a million customers and put them up for sale on the dark web.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bupa-fined-after-employee-puts-details-of-half-a-million-customers-up-for-sale-on-dark-web-11511109

Breeding Older Mares

Are you thinking about breeding an older mare next spring? Remember there are still steps--some simple, some cutting-edge--breeders can take to obtain a foal from mares with waning fertility.

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Boris Johnson's Brexit plan: What you need to know

Boris Johnson has suggested an alternative to Theresa May's Chequers plan in the form of a "Super Canada" free trade deal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnsons-brexit-plan-what-super-canada-means-11510941

Unilever bosses' 'jobs at risk over HQ move'

The chairman of Unilever and other board members are at risk of huge investor revolts at next year's annual general meeting over their handling of plans to scrap the consumer goods giant's UK headquarters.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/unilever-bosses8217-jobs-at-risk-over-hq-move-warn-investors-11511065

Allergy reaction from Pret 'could have been me'

Avani Bansal had a reaction to sesame from a Pret salad 13 months after Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, died after eating a Pret baguette containing the seeds.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/i-had-a-sesame-reaction-from-pret-13-months-after-natasha-died-11510470

Beckham 'shirked responsibility' over speeding charge

Road safety groups have criticised David Beckham for "shirking his responsibility" as a role model after he avoided punishment for speeding.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/david-beckham-shirked-responsibility-over-speeding-charge-say-road-safety-groups-11510913

Lorry fire and pile-up close M40 motorway

Firefighters are tackling a blaze on the M40 in Warwickshire after a lorry caught fire and three goods vehicles crashed in a separate incident.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lorry-fire-and-pile-up-close-m40-motorway-in-warwickshire-11510903

UK growth rate downgrade blamed on 'Beast'

The annual rate of growth in the UK economy has been downgraded because of a bigger-than-expected hit from last winter's snow.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-annual-economic-growth-rate-downgraded-to-12-by-ons-11510927

Slug and snail deterrents 'waste of time and money'

Traditional slug and snail deterrents do not protect prized plants after all, a study suggests.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/traditional-slug-and-snail-deterrents-are-waste-of-time-study-suggests-11510850

HSBC is latest UK bank to endure app misery

HSBC is investigating "problems" with its mobile banking app following a series of recent glitches for UK banks' digital services.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hsbcs-uk-customers-latest-to-feel-app-misery-11510881

UK's '£4bn loyalty penalty' to be investigated

Regulators are to investigate claims consumers are forking out over £4bn annually to utility providers in a so-called loyalty penalty.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uks-1634bn-loyalty-penalty-to-be-investigated-by-regulators-11510815

Ryanair cancels 250 flights as new strikes hit

Ryanair says it is expecting minimal disruption on Friday after it cancelled around 250 flights ahead of a new wave of staff strikes.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ryanair-cancels-250-flights-as-strikes-in-six-countries-hit-services-11510825

'Chuck Chequers for Super Canada Brexit plan' - Johnson

Boris Johnson has launched a blistering attack on Theresa May's Chequers plan, calling it "a moral and intellectual humiliation for this country" that will "cheat the electorate" if implemented.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-chuck-chequers-for-super-canada-brexit-plan-11510812

Headteachers march on Downing Street over cuts

Around 1,000 headteachers are due to march on Downing Street in an unprecedented protest over funding.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/headteachers-to-march-on-downing-street-over-funding-cuts-11510799

School funding crisis or funding bonanza?

When I was at school back in the late 1980s, the Victorian toilets stank and paint on the corridor walls was flaking off.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/funding-crisis-or-funding-bonanza-war-of-words-between-school-leaders-and-ministers-11510800

Will Young: 'Emotional vulnerability not a weakness'

This week is National Inclusion Week - an annual opportunity to raise awareness of inclusion in the workplace.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/will-young-on-inclusivity-emotional-vulnerability-not-a-weakness-11509414

Transfer scam victims could be reimbursed

Bank account holders who are tricked into transferring money to fraudsters could be entitled to reimbursement if they have acted with the "requisite level of care" under proposed new rules.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/transfer-scam-victims-could-be-reimbursed-11510729

Why M&S' adapted clothes range means so much

To mark National Inclusion Week, Sky News has asked people from a range of backgrounds to explain why inclusivity is important.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/why-marks-spencers-adapted-clothes-range-means-so-much-11510410

NY police rescue May's team after bus breaks down

Three New York police officers came to the rescue of a group of stranded Downing Street aides after their bus broke down.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-york-police-officers-rescue-theresa-mays-team-after-bus-breaks-down-11510420

WNV in Kentucky Horses: New Case Reported

The affected 5-year-old Thoroughbred mare from Woodford County developed neurologic clinical signs on Sept. 18 and was euthanized.

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Core Vaccines Every Horse Needs

Learn about the core vaccines recommended by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the five deadly diseases they prevent. Sponsored by Zoetis.

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WNV in Iowa Horses: Two New Cases Confirmed

There have been 10 confirmed cases of WNV in Iowa horses so far this year, according to Equine Disease Communication Center data.

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Tommy Robinson: I don't care if I incite fear of Muslims

Tommy Robinson has told Sky News he does not care whether his message "incites fear" of Muslims as long as it "prevents children from getting raped".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tommy-robinson-i-dont-care-if-i-incite-fear-of-muslims-11510534

'Benny' the Thames whale 'not distressed'

The beluga whale that has been in the Thames for three days is "not showing any signs of injury or distress", according to the Port of London Authority (PLA).

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/benny-the-thames-whale-not-showing-signs-of-injury-or-distress-11510599

'Dogging' couple guilty of raping three girls

A couple face life in prison after being found guilty of raping three teenage girls in the 1980s and 1990s.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dogging-couple-found-guilty-of-raping-three-teenage-girls-11510389

Beckham speeding case thrown out with Mr Loophole's help

David Beckham will not be prosecuted over a speeding charge after his lawyer, known as "Mr Loophole", successfully fought the allegation on a technicality.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/who-is-mr-loophole-lawyer-to-the-stars-to-represent-beckham-over-speeding-charge-11510038

Cowell donates £25,000 to close dog meat farm

Simon Cowell has donated £25,000 to an animal protection charity to help close a dog meat farm in South Korea.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/simon-cowell-donates-16325000-to-close-dog-meat-farm-in-south-korea-11510419

'Swinging' couple guilty of raping three girls

A couple face life in prison after being found guilty of raping three teenage girls in the 1980s and 1990s.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/swinging-couple-found-guilty-of-raping-three-teenage-girls-11510389

Police treating Manchester hotel room death as murder

Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a man found in a Manchester hotel room.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-treating-manchester-hotel-room-death-as-murder-11510434

Hunt warns Russia: 'The price will always be too high'

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has told Sky News "the price will always be too high" if Russia continues to act against international norms.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-hunt-warns-russia-the-price-will-always-be-too-high-11510451

Coroner 'struggling' with BA explanation after Pret death

An in-flight defibrillator was not used after a teenage girl suffered a fatal allergic reaction because it was "too dangerous", a British Airways employee has told an inquest.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pret-allergy-inquest-coroner-struggling-with-british-airways-explanation-of-why-defibrillator-was-not-used-11510333

Sainsbury's-Asda stores overlap in 463 areas - CMA

The planned £12bn merger between Sainsbury's and Asda risks substantially lessening competition in 463 areas where the businesses overlap, the competition watchdog has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sainsburys-asda-stores-overlap-in-463-areas-says-competition-watchdog-11510301

BLM’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Adds New Members

Celeste Carlisle, Dr. Thomas Lenz, and Dr. Barry Perryman will each serve a three-year term on the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

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Older Creature Comforts: Keeping Senior Horses Happy

I'm concerned about my senior horse's mental happiness. How can I keep him comfortable and happy?

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Preventing the Spread of Strangles in Horses

Dr. Joe Lyman of Neogen describes the disease known as strangles and how it’s spread.

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Study: Equestrians’ Views Vary on What Constitutes Good, Bad Horse Welfare

Researchers say these differing views have a lot to do with peoples’ personal beliefs and experiences. This indicates that horse welfare is still very subjective, which is why there’s a real need for reliable welfare evaluation tools with objective scoring, they said.

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Postman Pat creator John Cunliffe dies

John Cunliffe, the creator of beloved children's characters Postman Pat and Rosie and Jim, has died.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/postman-pat-and-rosie-and-jim-creator-john-cunliffe-dies-11510232

VAR to be used in Champions League, says UEFA

Video assistant referee (VAR) technology will be used in the Champions League from next season, UEFA has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/var-video-technology-to-be-used-in-champions-league-from-next-season-says-uefa-11510181

Royal wedding gospel singers announce UK tour

They picked up fans across the world after performing their spine-tingling rendition of Stand By Me at the royal wedding earlier this year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-wedding-gospel-singers-the-kingdom-choir-are-set-to-tour-the-uk-11510066

Thai suspects in UK man's murder taken to crime scene

The suspects in the murder of a British man and his Thai wife have been taken to the scene of the crime.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/suspects-in-murder-of-alan-hogg-and-his-thai-wife-are-taken-to-crime-scene-11510008

Who is GRU colonel suspected of novichok attack?

A Russian man accused of the Salisbury poisoning has been exposed as a military officer who received an honour from Vladimir Putin.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/anatoliy-chepiga-who-is-the-hero-russian-colonel-suspected-of-the-salisbury-attack-11509974

University bosses call for 'essay mills' ban

University chiefs are calling for so-called "essay mills" to be made illegal, amid fears they are undermining the integrity of degree courses.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/university-bosses-call-for-essay-mill-companies-ban-11510006

Bonmarche profit warning blamed on high street woes

Female fashion retailer Bonmarche has issued a profit warning, saying a weak high street and long summer have damaged demand at its stores.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bonmarche-blames-high-street-woes-for-profit-warning-11509985

9 things that wouldn't have happened without social media

It's the fourth and final week of Scroll Free September - a campaign led by the Royal Society for Public Health encouraging people to take a break from social media.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/9-things-that-wouldnt-have-happened-without-social-media-11509932

Transgender fertility treatments: NHS sued

NHS England is being sued for failing to offer fertility treatment to all transgender patients.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-sued-over-transgender-fertility-treatment-11509918

Corbyn heads to Brussels to meet Brexit negotiator

Jeremy Corbyn will tell the EU's chief negotiator that a "no-deal" Brexit is not acceptable as he seeks to break the impasse in negotiations.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-heads-to-brussels-to-meet-eus-chief-brexit-negotiator-11509935

Murder charge after body discovered in a garden

A man has been charged with murder after the body of a woman was found in a garden in west London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-charged-with-murder-after-womans-body-found-in-a-garden-11509931

Heinz bottles it: Salad Cream name is staying

Salad Cream will not be changing its name after Heinz faced a huge backlash to proposals to rebrand the condiment.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/heinz-bottles-it160salad-cream-name-is-staying-11509925

Teen shot in stomach in 'targeted' attack

A teenager has been shot in the stomach in what police are treating as a targeted attack.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-guard-for-teen-shot-in-stomach-in-targeted-attack-11509930

Social media fuelling wave of activism, report claims

For the last few weeks, Sky News has been exploring the big issues around social media to coincide with the Royal Society for Public Health's Scroll Free September campaign.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/social-media-fuelling-new-wave-of-activism-report-claims-11509908

AHC Accuses Former Communications Director Embezzlement

The American Horse Council has filed a lawsuit accusing its former communications director Ashley Furst of embezzling more than $500,000 from the nonprofit and its charitable foundation over the course of nearly five years.

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Teens who allowed dog to maul cat to death sentenced

Two teenagers have been sentenced after luring a missing cat from under a car so their dog could maul it to death.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenagers-who-allowed-dog-to-maul-cat-to-death-sentenced-11509583

Third person diagnosed with monkeypox in England

A healthcare worker who looked after someone suffering from monkeypox has been "isolated" after also picking up the disease.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/third-person-diagnosed-with-monkeypox-in-england-11509452

Revealed: Salisbury suspect is colonel in military intelligence

One of the men suspected of poisoning the Skripals in Salisbury is a colonel in the Russian military intelligence service.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/revealed-salisbury-suspect-is-colonel-in-russian-military-intelligence-11509532

MI5 knew Westminster Bridge attacker in 2004

A terrorist who killed five people, including a police officer, in a car and knife attack on Westminster Bridge in March 2017 was first known to MI5 thirteen years earlier.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mi5-knew-westminster-bridge-attacker-khalid-masood-in-2004-11509470

Pret allergy victim's mum weeps as defibrillator not used in-flight

The mother of a teenager who died after eating a baguette on a plane has burst into tears as an inquest heard the on-board defibrillator was not used in-flight.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mother-of-pret-allergy-victim-weeps-at-inquest-after-defibrillator-was-not-used-in-flight-11509377

Restaurant hands back its Michelin star

A restaurant in Wales is handing back the Michelin star it has held for seven years - while admitting the sought-after accolade is the "ultimate benchmark" of its trade.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/welsh-restaurant-the-checkers-hands-back-its-michelin-star-11509376

Suspects will not be named in pub bombings inquests

The names of alleged Birmingham pub bombing suspects will not be part of the new inquests into victims' deaths.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/birmingham-pub-bombing-inquests-suspects-will-not-be-named-11509347

NHS apologises to infected blood scandal victims

The NHS has apologised "unreservedly" for the contaminated blood scandal that caused the deaths of almost 3,000 people.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-apologises-to-victims-of-infected-blood-scandal-11509407

Dr. Scott Stanley Joining UK Gluck Center as Analytical Chemistry Professor

Stanley's research interests include drug testing methods to detect biopharmaceuticals, natural products, and designer drugs; developing new anti-doping approaches; and establishing an equine biological passport project.

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The No. 1 Biosecurity Thing You Can Do at Horse Shows

Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky offers her top piece of advice to protect horses from disease at horse shows and events.

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How Veterinarians Kept the 2018 WEG Horses Healthy

Here's how a team of local equine practitioners oversaw a temporary on-site clinic, a core team of 35 to 70 veterinarians at any given time, and more to keep horses competing at the 2018 World Equestrian healthy throughout the event.

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Corbyn: We'd back 'sensible' Brexit deal

Jeremy Corbyn has not ruled out backing the Brexit deal Theresa May secures with Brussels, as he rounded off a Labour conference dominated by Europe.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-labour-would-back-sensible-brexit-deal-11509244

Police seek more cash in Madeleine McCann search

Police have applied for more funding to continue the search for Madeleine McCann.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-seek-more-cash-in-madeleine-mccann-search-11509274

How to Protect Horses From EEE

An equine internal medicine specialist explains how horses contract EEE and how owners can reduce the likelihood of infection.

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Sheeran up for best song prize for third year in a row

Ed Sheeran is in the running to add yet another award to his collection, with multiplatinum-selling single Shape Of You earning him his third consecutive nomination for the BMI London song of the year prize.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shape-of-you-earns-ed-sheeran-bmi-nomination-for-third-year-in-a-row-11509267

'Idiotic' brick attacks target two ambulances

Two ambulances have been taken off the road for repairs after they were hit by bricks thrown from an overpass.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/idiotic-brick-attacks-force-two-ambulances-off-the-road-11509209

The Science Behind Posting: It’s All About Balance

Rising on the "correct" diagonal on a circle or curve helps counterbalance the horse's movement asymmetry created by the curve itself. And if the horse is lame, the wrong diagonal could enhance that lameness and the right diagonal could mask it.

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Teenage drinking in decline across UK, report finds

Teenage drinking has dropped dramatically across England, Scotland and Wales, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dramatic-decline-in-teenage-drinking-seen-across-the-uk-report-finds-11509092

Girlguiding says girls not at risk from trans members

Girlguiding has defended its decision to allow transgender members and leaders.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girlguiding-bosses-says-girls-not-at-risk-from-transgender-members-11509052

FA secures £100m Wembley buyback rights

The Football Association (FA) could reacquire Wembley Stadium for as little as £100m if its prospective new owner fails to maintain its elite status, it has emerged hours before a £600m takeover bid could be derailed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fa-secures-163100m-wembley-buyback-right-as-sale-vote-looms-11509128

'Man falls from building' as two die in Manchester

Two people have died in Manchester as a man reportedly fell from a building and a second person is found dead in a hotel.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-falls-from-building-as-two-die-in-manchester-city-centre-11509118

Royal Mail: Stop putting crisp packets in post boxes

Royal Mail has urged campaigners to stop sending crisp packets without envelopes to the headquarters of Walkers in the post.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-mail-stop-putting-crisp-packets-in-post-boxes-11509005

Beluga whale spotted again in River Thames

The rare beluga whale spotted in the River Thames on Tuesday has been sighted again near Gravesend.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/beluga-whale-spotted-again-in-river-thames-11509100

PM refuses to say if she backs Sky's debates campaign

Theresa May has refused to say whether she backs a Sky News campaign for an independent commission to oversee leaders' election debates.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-refuses-to-say-if-she-backs-sky-news-leaders-debates-campaign-11508965

Poundland to stop selling kitchen knives in all stores

Poundland is going to stop selling kitchen knives in all of its stores after it wsa criticised for stocking toy blades and glow-in-the-dark plastic meat cleavers for Halloween.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/poundland-to-stop-selling-kitchen-knives-in-all-stores-following-toy-blade-criticism-11508950

Charges after British man and wife killed in Thailand

Three men have been charged over the murder of a British businessman and his wife in a suspected contract killing in Thailand.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/alan-hogg-three-men-charged-with-murder-of-british-man-and-wife-in-thailand-11508953

Mediterranean diet 'can help prevent depression'

Mediterranean diets featuring fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish could help lower the risk of depression, according to new research.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mediterranean-diet-can-help-prevent-depression-researchers-say-11508281

WWII bombing raids 'shook the edge of space'

Shock waves from bombing raids on Germany during the Second World War were powerful enough to alter the atmosphere at the edge of space, scientists have discovered.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/second-world-war-allied-bombing-raids-shook-the-edge-of-space-scientists-say-11508374

'Don't drink and fry': 56% of students cooking drunk

Students are being warned not to cook while drunk, after a survey revealed half of them admit to firing up their ovens after a night out.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dont-drink-and-fry-plea-as-56-of-students-cook-while-drunk-11508925

Corbyn to attack 'greed-is-good capitalism'

Jeremy Corbyn will round off Labour's conference with a blistering attack on "greed-is-good capitalism" and promises of more free childcare and a "green jobs revolution".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-conference-jeremy-corbyn-to-attack-greed-is-good-capitalism-11508771

PM rejects calls for general election over Brexit

Theresa May has rejected Labour's demands for an early general election, saying a snap vote "would not be in the national interest".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-rejects-calls-for-a-general-election-over-brexit-11508699

Meghan steps out for first royal solo engagement

The Duchess of Sussex has completed her first solo engagement, looking every inch the modern royal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/meghan-steps-out-without-prince-harry-for-first-royal-solo-engagement-11508620

Morris Animal Foundation Funding Parasite, EMS Studies

The Morris Animal Foundation is funding three new pilot studies with a focus on equine drug-resistant parasites and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).

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Beluga whale spotted in Thames may be 'in trouble'

A rare beluga whale which has been spotted in the River Thames could be "in trouble," marine wildlife experts have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/beluga-whale-spotted-in-river-thames-could-be-in-trouble-11508494

Manhunt after 'corrosive substance' attack outside school

A manhunt is under way after two armed men in balaclavas poured a "corrosive substance" on a car outside a Manchester primary school.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/manhunt-after-corrosive-substance-attack-outside-manchester-school-11508518

PM: No Brexit deal better than a Canada-style one

The prime minister has said a "no-deal" Brexit would be better than a Canada-style deal proposed by rebel Brexiteers, which she claims would lead to the break-up of the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-no-brexit-deal-better-than-a-canada-style-one-11508434

Thornberry: We didn't deal with antisemitism well

A senior member of Jeremy Corbyn's top team has admitted the party did not deal with claims of antisemitism within its ranks well enough.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/emily-thornberry-labour-didnt-deal-with-antisemitism-well-enough-11508382

Corbyn backs Starmer over not ruling out Remain

Jeremy Corbyn has backed Sir Keir Starmer's conference floor statement that "nobody is ruling out Remain as an option" in an interview with Sky News at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-backs-sir-keir-starmer-over-not-ruling-out-remain-at-labour-conference-11508462

Pret warned over allergy alerts before girl's death

A teenager who died after eating a Pret a Manger baguette was the 10th person to have had an allergic reaction to sesame at the chain, an inquest heard.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pret-had-nine-sesame-allergy-incidents-in-year-before-girls-death-inquest-hears-11508401

Life expectancy increase in UK stalls for first time

The increase in UK life expectancy at birth has come to a standstill for the first time since records began in 1982, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/life-expectancy-increase-in-uk-stalls-for-first-time-since-1982-ons-study-finds-11508237

Groups Sue BLM Over Wild Horse Sterilization Plan

A group of wild horse advocates hope a federal judge will stop the BLM from carrying out a plan to surgically spay wild mares at the agency’s Wild Horse Corrals, in Hines, Oregon, on grounds that the procedures are experimental and dangerous. 

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Equine Boarding Barns and Biosecurity

What can a boarders do when the barn is lax about biosecurity? Dr. Joe Lyman of Neogen shares advice.

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WNV in Ohio Horses: 14 New Cases Confirmed

Officials have now confirmed 31 cases of WNV in Ohio horses so far this year—more than double the number of cases reported last year.

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School bans pupils from cycling without number plates

A headteacher is forcing pupils to use number plates when cycling to and from school to stop them "endangering themselves".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/headteacher-bans-pupils-from-cycling-to-school-without-number-plates-11508193

EU and non-EU migrants to get 'same status' after Brexit

EU nationals who arrive in Britain after Brexit will be treated the same as those from the rest of the world, ministers have reportedly decided.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eu-and-non-eu-migrants-to-get-same-status-after-brexit-11508241

'Whale in Thames' investigated by RSPCA

The RSPCA is investigating reports of a possible sighting of a whale in the River Thames.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rspca-investigating-reports-of-whale-sighting-in-thames-11508256

What Happened at the 2018 WEG Endurance Championship?

The ill-fated WEG endurance competition was abandoned amidst delays, disruptions, and dangerous heat. Here’s a look back at what went wrong.

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Cumberbatch on stepping in to help Deliveroo driver

Benedict Cumberbatch has opened up about the moment he stepped in to help a Deliveroo driver who was being attacked - admitting in hindsight his actions may have been "foolhardy".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/benedict-cumberbatch-on-foolhardy-decision-to-step-in-and-help-deliveroo-driver-11508227

Post-Colic-Surgery Infections Unrelated to Incision Site Bacteria

Surgical site infection risk had little to do with the amount or kind of bacteria present at the incision before, during, or after surgery, researchers found.

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Labour: We're not ruling out Remain as an option

Labour's shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer has insisted "nobody is ruling out Remain as an option" in a fresh referendum on the UK's relationship with the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-conference-sir-keir-starmer-insists-nobody-is-ruling-out-remain-as-an-option-11508213

Elite British cyclist Mike Hall 'died instantly'

A British ultra-endurance cyclist died almost instantly when he was hit by a car during an Australian race, an inquest has heard.

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Man gets 11 years for attempted murder of six children

A man has been jailed for 11 years after he admitted trying to kill six children in a hit-and-run in Glasgow.

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Driverless car makers face jail if AI causes harm

Makers of driverless vehicles and other artificial intelligence systems could face jail and multi-million pound fines if their creations harm workers, according to the Department of Work and Pensions.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/driverless-car-makers-could-face-jail-if-ai-causes-harm-11508164

Damien Hirst angers Devon town with 'eyesore' properties

Damien Hirst, the world's richest living artist, has angered a small Devon seaside resort after buying up properties and leaving them empty.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/damien-hirst-angers-devons-ilfracombe-with-eyesore-empty-properties-11508103

Novartis to cut 400 UK jobs in Grimsby exit

Novartis is planning to cut almost a quarter of its UK workforce under a "global transformation" programme that could see 2,200 jobs axed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/novartis-places-400-uk-jobs-at-risk-in-grimsby-exit-plan-11508109

Bodies found in search for British man and wife in Thailand

Two bodies have been found with gunshot wounds after a British man and his wife went missing in Thailand last week.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/alan-hogg-bodies-found-in-search-for-british-man-and-wife-in-thailand-11508052

Corbyn would be 'incompetent' Brexit negotiator

Jeremy Corbyn would be "incompetent" in Brexit negotiations with the EU, a majority of people think.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-would-be-incompetent-brexit-negotiator-poll-11508078

Next plays down Brexit threat as profits rise

Next has further raised its annual profit expectations on better-than-expected summer sales and declared that a "no deal" Brexit would not pose a "material threat" to its business.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/next-raises-profit-guidance-as-hot-summer-boosts-sales-11507953

Millions of pounds lost to scams 'funding terrorism'

Bank customers in the UK lost £500m in six months to scammers and fraudsters, figures have revealed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/major-threat-as-millions-of-pounds-lost-to-scams-funds-terrorism-and-drugs-11507905

LGBT+ problems are not over, they've only just begun

This week is National Inclusion Week - an annual opportunity to raise awareness of inclusion in the workplace.

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'Freedom of expression is key to diverse workplaces'

This week is National Inclusion Week - an annual opportunity to raise awareness of inclusion in the workplace.

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Arrest as missing woman found dead in London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in a hospital after a woman's body was found inside a home in west London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-26-arrested-after-missing-woman-found-dead-in-west-london-home-11507904

Iran, trade and Salisbury on agenda as PM visits UN

Theresa May is to make a personal plea for the release of a British mother jailed in Iran as she meets with world leaders in New York.

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'Failings' in protection for victims of domestic abuse

Perpetrators of domestic abuse are being left to "drift" through their probation period without the support they need to change their behaviour, a report has revealed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/protection-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-not-good-enough-report-warns-11507873

Labour would scrap ATM charges in bid to 'save high streets'

Charges to withdraw money from cash machines would be scrapped under a Labour government to "save Britain's high streets".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-would-scrap-atm-charges-in-bid-to-save-high-streets-11507872

UK to call for third of world's oceans to be protected

Britain is to call for a third of the world's oceans to be protected from damaging activity by 2030.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-to-call-for-third-of-worlds-oceans-to-be-protected-by-2030-11507876

Labour to vote against PM's Brexit deal

Labour will vote against Theresa May's Brexit deal, the party has confirmed ahead of its conference debate on a "People's Vote".

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Ministers to cancel £335m Liverpool hospital deal

Ministers are to step in to bail out Liverpool's new £335m ‎NHS hospital, nine months after the collapse of construction giant Carillion left the project in crisis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ministers-bail-out-163335m-liverpool-hospital8206-after-carillion-collapse-11507854

Theresa May tells ministers to 'hold their nerve'

Theresa May has told cabinet ministers to hold their nerve after her Chequers plan was rejected by EU leaders - as top Brexiteers backed an alternative to the proposal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-tells-ministers-to-hold-their-nerve-in-face-of-brexit-deadlock-11507832

UK coach trips to EU in jeopardy in 'no-deal' Brexit

Brexit documents are said to have "laid bare" the realities of a "no-deal" departure, with the government warned of disruption to food supplies and coach firms being unable to operate within the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-coach-operators-could-be-barred-from-operating-within-eu-in-no-deal-brexit-11507783

Tesco Bank facing huge fine over 2016 cyberattack

Tesco's banking arm is facing the City regulator's biggest-ever cyberattack-related fine two years after its online services were hacked by criminals attempting to steal funds from customers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tesco-bank-faces-huge-fine-as-fca-gets-tough-over-cyberattacks-11507737

Your Horse is Acting Sick: Now What?

Dr. Joe Lyman of Neogen explains what you should do if you suspect your horse as acquired an infectious disease.

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How does a second Brexit referendum happen?

It was billed as a once-in-a-generation decision, but now the conference season is being dominated by talk of a second referendum or "People's Vote" on Brexit.

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Inquiry to investigate infected blood 'cover-up'

Claims of a cover-up over the deaths of almost 3,000 people infected with HIV or hepatitis C by contaminated blood products will be investigated "without fear or favour", says the head of the public inquiry.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/infected-blood-cover-up-claims-to-be-investigated-without-fear-or-favour-11507699

'I can't breathe' - Teen died after eating Pret baguette

A teenager who died after eating a Pret a Manger baguette on a flight said "Daddy, help me, I can't breathe", as she went into cardiac arrest, an inquest has heard.

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Pelleted vs. Textured Horse Feed

When buying horse feed, you might face the choice between "textured" and "pelleted." Our nutritionist explains the difference.

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Ofcom to investigate Big Brother and Loose Women

Ofcom, the TV watchdog, has launched an investigation into episodes of Celebrity Big Brother and Loose Women.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/celebrity-big-brother-and-loose-women-to-face-ofcom-investigation-11507470

EEE in New Jersey Horses: Fifth Case for 2018 Reported

The Gloucester County horse had not been vaccinated against EEE in 2018 and was euthanized.

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EHM in Frederick County, Virginia: One Case Confirmed

The affected Quarter Horse stallion had not been off the farm in several months and there is no known exposure to horses outside the farm.

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Renationalisation plans not 'a return to the past'

John McDonnell has hailed Labour's plans to renationalise the water industry, telling the party's conference it is part of "the greatest extension of economic democratic rights that this country has ever seen".

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EHM Confirmed in Montgomery County, Maryland, Horse

The neurologic horse was seen at a private veterinary clinic Loudoun County, Virginia, before returning home to a private farm in Montgomery County, Maryland. The horse's home facility has been quarantine.

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Pedestrian dies in car crash after police chase

A man has died after being hit by a car that was previously involved in a police chase.

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Feeding Choke-Prone Horses

Find out which horses are at the highest risk for feed-related choke and what you can do to reduce that risk.

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2018 WEG Driving: Exell Wins Individual Gold, Team USA Tops Team Competition

On a day when home nation Team USA secured an unexpected victory in the Polaris Ranger driving team title, Australian driver Boyd Exell proved he remains in a league of his own by securing a third successive individual WEG gold medal.

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Unseen footage of Lennon recording How Do You Sleep released

Never-before-seen studio footage of John Lennon recording his infamous song attacking former bandmate Sir Paul McCartney has been released.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-video-of-lennons-how-do-you-sleep-at-night-found-11507329

Two arrested in search for missing teenager

A second man has been arrested in the search for a missing teenager in Worcester, following an "unprecedented" public response.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thomas-jones-two-arrested-in-search-for-missing-teenager-in-worcester-11507354

Labour votes to make it easier to oust sitting MPs

Labour members have backed a move to make it easier to deselect sitting MPs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-conference-party-votes-to-make-it-easier-to-oust-sitting-mps-11507279

No Remain option in new Brexit vote - Labour

A second referendum on Brexit should not include the option to Remain, Labour's shadow chancellor has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-new-brexit-referendum-should-only-be-on-nature-of-a-deal-11507247

Obesity 'to kill more women than smoking in 25 years'

Obesity is to overtake smoking as the leading cause of preventable cancer in British women, according to a new paper. 

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Thomas Cook issues 'hot weather' profit warning

Thomas Cook has downgraded annual profit forecasts, saying hot weather hurt demand for bookings in its crucial summer season.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thomas-cook-issues-hot-weather-profit-warning-11507170

Labour back second Brexit vote if there's no general election

Labour will vote on a Brexit motion which will put a second referendum behind a call for a general election.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-back-second-brexit-vote-if-theres-no-general-election-11507118

Creative arts vital for a child's sense of inclusion

Sir Lenny George Henry, CBE, is a British stand-up comedian, actor, singer, writer, and TV presenter.

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End class prejudice rather than focusing on social mobility

National Inclusion week, which runs from 24-28 September, is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of inclusion in the workplace.

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Police officers help deliver baby in 5 minutes

A new mother delivered her baby in just five minutes after going into labour in Kentish Town, north London.

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Suede: Britpop was a monster and you can't blame us

Arguably the best band in Britain in the early 90s, Suede are often labelled the founding fathers of Britpop.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/suede-britpop-was-a-monster-and-you-cant-blame-us-11506690

Petition launched for leaders' TV debates

An online petition supporting the Sky News Leaders' Debate campaign has gone live.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/petition-launched-for-permanent-leaders-tv-debates-11507025

Infected blood victims seek answers as inquiry opens

A public inquiry into the deaths of almost 3,000 people infected with HIV or hepatitis C by contaminated blood products opens today.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/infected-blood-inquiry-opens-contaminated-blood-victims-seek-answers-11506982

Staff will 'own' firms under Labour dividend plan

Labour is claiming workers could be up to £500 a year better off under a plan to expand employee ownership of large companies.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/staff-will-share-ownership-of-firms-under-labour-plan-11507050

AI soldiers: Army trials battlefield scanning technology

Artificial intelligence which scans battlefields for hidden attackers has been successfully trialled by the British Army.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ai-soldiers-army-trials-battlefield-scanning-technology-11507083

Computer help fraudsters steal £21m from UK victims

More than £21m has been stolen from over 22,000 people in the UK by fraudsters offering fake help with computer issues, according to new figures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fake-computer-help-fraudsters-steal-16321m-from-22000-victims-in-uk-11505453

2018 WEG Jumping: Blum Wins Individual Gold Medal

Germany’s Simone Blum etched her name into the record books when she became the first woman in the 28-year history of the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018 to secure the individual gold medal when she jumped clean with a single time fault aboard DSP Alice.

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Man in 80s arrested on suspicion of murder in Norfolk

A man in his 80s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Norfolk.

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Man 'with Taser' arrested at Buckingham Palace

A man has been arrested at Buckingham Palace on suspicion of possessing a firearm, police have said.

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Corbyn has the power for a Brexit stitch-up

At the People's Vote march to Liverpool's Pier Head during Labour's conference, marchers chanted: "Hey Jeremy, take a note, for the many, people's vote."

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-has-the-power-for-a-brexit-stitch-up-11506617

Concerns grow for missing mother and five-year-old son

Police have appealed for the public's help to find a mother and her son who have gone missing in the London borough of Greenwich.

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2018 WEG Para-Dressage: Competition Wraps Up With Freestyle Medals

Sarah Morganti (ITA) and Royal Delight, Stinna Tange Kaastrup (DEN) and Horsebo Smarties, Rixt van der Horst (NED) and Findsley, Sanne Voets (NED) and Demantur NOP, and Sophie Wells (GBR) and C Fatal Attraction earned freestyle gold medals in their respective grades.

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Schoolgirl died after 'eating Pret a Manger baguette'

The loss of their 15-year-old daughter who died following a severe allergic reaction is "a daily battle and the pain is indescribable", her family have said.

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2018 WEG Vaulting: Final Medals Awarded

Kristina Boe (GER) took the individual female gold medal, Lambert Leclezio (FRA) earned the individual male gold, and Team Germany scored the squad gold medal.

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2018 WEG Driving: Exell Holds Lead After Marathon Day

Australia's Boyd Exell overcame broken carriage brakes to maintain his individual lead while Team USA sit atop the team leaderboard after the marathon phase.

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EU's Brexit opposition fuelling far-right, warns Raab

EU leaders are fuelling a rise of the far-right because of their refusal to accept democratic decisions like Brexit, Dominic Raab has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eus-brexit-opposition-fuelling-far-right-dominic-raab-suggests-11506374

Corbyn 'bound' by members' decision on Brexit referendum

Jeremy Corbyn has said he will "obviously be bound" by what Labour members decide on a second Brexit referendum, amid growing calls for him to back the idea.

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Emergency Owyhee Wild Horse Gather Getting Underway

In the aftermath of Nevada’s largest wildfire in 2018, the BLM is gathering horses due to a lack of forage.

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Safe Longeing for Horse Health

This common exercise modality can be surprisingly risky; learn how to keep your horse—and yourself—safe.

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Labour MP backs male-female job-share for leadership

A prominent female Labour MP has said the party should consider a man and woman holding the leadership in a job-sharing arrangement - which "absolutely" could continue into Downing Street.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-mp-lisa-nandy-backs-male-female-job-share-for-leadership-11506312

British 'pharmacist and IS member' held in Syria

A Briton, who claims to be a pharmacist from Birmingham, has been detained in Syria on suspicion of being a member of Islamic State.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-is-member-claiming-to-be-birmingham-pharmacist-held-by-kurdish-forces-in-syria-11506193

Meghan reveals her wedding gown 'secret'

The Duchess of Sussex has looked back to the "magical day" of her wedding and shared personal details about her gown and veil.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/meghan-reveals-her-something-blue-was-from-first-date-with-harry-11506170

Top universities 'lacking social diversity'

The highest-rated universities in Britain - including Oxford and Cambridge - are the worst in the country for social diversity, new data shows.

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Teenager dies after shooting in east London

A teenager has died after he was shot in Walthamstow, east London.

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Corbyn would back Brexit vote - but prefers an election

Jeremy Corbyn has said he would back a second EU referendum if Labour members demand he do so at his party conference.

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Momentum challenges for 'mainstream' Labour conference

It says a lot about how much Labour has changed since Jeremy Corbyn became leader that the battle this week is over which conference is more "mainstream".

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New era for 'everyone' as historic theatre reopens

The oldest continuously working theatre in the English-speaking world is to finally get its own front door - more than 250 years after first being built.

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Joshua retains titles with win over Povetkin

Anthony Joshua has successfully defended his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles by beating Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium.

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Dawn Butler sparks row at Labour Party Conference

Labour went back to the 80s as the party returned to Liverpool for its party conference.

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Ant McPartlin confirms he is six months sober

I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin has confirmed he has been sober for six months following a public battle with alcohol.

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Farage launches campaign against 'Brexit betrayal'

Nigel Farage has told a rally of supporters that the EU are a "bunch of gangsters" and a campaign is needed to stop a "Brexit betrayal".

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Comcast outbids Fox in auction for Sky

Comcast has triumphed in the auction to buy Sky plc for £30.45bn in the biggest takeover ever seen in Europe's media industry.

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Flood warning as heavy rain forecast for UK

A yellow warning for wind and rain has been issued on Sunday with the potential for flooding and transport disruption as bad weather continues to hit the UK.

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Rower rescued after attempting to cross Atlantic

A Scottish man who attempted to row across the Atlantic in a self-built wooden boat has been rescued off the coast of Land's End.

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British D-Day veterans given France's highest honour

Two British D-Day veterans have been awarded France's highest honour, nearly 75 years after their actions helped turn the tide of the Second World War.

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2018 WEG Jumping: USA Wins Jump-Off for Team Gold

Team USA won a thrilling jump-off to take its first WEG jumping gold medal. Sweden took the silver and Germany claimed the bronze.

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McDonnell: No borrowing needed to renationalise rail

John McDonnell has said Britain's rail industry can be renationalised without the need to borrow money.

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Man found with 'Rambo' knife in stolen car jailed

A man who stole a car from a funeral directors and drove around with a 17-inch "Rambo" knife has been jailed, police have said.

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Sir Alex honoured on return to Old Trafford

Sir Alex Ferguson has been honoured on his return to Old Trafford for the first time since he suffered a brain haemorrhage in May.

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Seven arrested after man dies in 'fight' at cinema

Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died outside a cinema in Sheffield.

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American Quarter Horse Foundation Seeking Research Proposals

The American Quarter Horse Foundation’s research grant priorities for 2019-20 include infections disease, parasites, and more

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Hunt warns EU: Don't mistake politeness for weakness

The foreign secretary warned the EU not to "mistake British politeness for weakness" as he backed Theresa May's refusal to change her Brexit approach.

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After the Flood: Cleaning Your Horse Farm

Here's how to get your farm back to normal so your horses have a safe and comfortable place to, once again, call home.

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60,000 bees found in NHS hospital roof

Honey "oozed" from a hospital ceiling as an enormous colony of 60,000 bees was found to have made its home in the roof.

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Murder investigation as man dies in London stabbing

A man has died and a teenager is injured following a stabbing in north London.

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Joshua 'ready to end Povetkin career' to defend titles

Anthony Joshua knows he could well end yet another boxing career as he sets out to defend his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles at Wembley on Saturday.

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Brexit deal 'still possible' despite Chequers rejection

EU leaders have insisted a Brexit deal remains possible despite flatly rejecting the Chequers proposal put forward by Theresa May during an acrimonious summit in Salzburg.

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UK faces 'ecological apocalypse' as species go extinct

Conservationists have warned of an "ecological apocalypse" resulting in a dramatic decline in vast numbers of species across the UK.

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How foodie culture could save the high street

High streets and town centres have been in decline for many years with few successful solutions, but Altrincham in Cheshire is bucking the national trend and showing other towns how it's done.

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Fox and Comcast prepare final bids in battle for Sky

Half of the City will be working this weekend. The other half wishes it was.

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2018 WEG Para-Dressage: Dutch Team Takes Gold

In taking the 2018 gold medal, The Netherlands knocked Great Britain off the top of the podium for the very first time at European, world, and Paralympic championship level.

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Five arrested after students kidnapped in Manchester

Five men have been arrested after students in Manchester were allegedly kidnapped and forced to hand over thousands of pounds.

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2018 WEG Driving: Teams, Individuals Complete Dressage Tests

Australian Boyd Exell holds the lead in the individual competition after dressage while Team USA sits atop the team leaderboard going into Saturday's marathon phase.

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Gillian Anderson to star in All About Eve stage version

X-Files actress Gillian Anderson and Cinderella star Lily James are to feature in the stage adaptation of 1950 hit movie All About Eve.

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EIA: What’s the Big Deal?

Find out where veterinarians are seeing an uptick in equine infectious anemia cases.

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Former X Factor hopeful Chico suffers stroke

Former X Factor hopeful Chico, who knocked Madonna from the top of the charts, has suffered a stroke.

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May's calm anger is a bid to balance humiliation

If there was any doubt how shaken the prime minister was by the very public snub of her Chequers plan meted out by EU leaders in Salzburg, there is none any more.

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Back For Good: Take That unveil greatest hits tour

Take That have announced a greatest hits tour to mark their 30th anniversary next year.

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Male model jailed for murdering rival Harry Uzoka

A male model who stabbed his rival in the heart has been jailed for at least 25 years.

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PM demands EU 'respects' UK in Brexit talks

Theresa May has demanded the EU "respects" the UK in Brexit talks as she warned she will not break up her country.

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Backstop? Cliff edge? Brexit jargon explained

Brexit Day is only six months away and politicians and the media are happily spouting jargon and technical terms - here's an explainer on some of the most common.

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2018 WEG Vaulting: Italy Makes Pas de Deux History

Silvia Stopazzini and Lorenzo Lupacchini, along with Rosentolz 99 and longer Laura Carnabuci, became the first Italian vaulters to win a gold medal at a FEI World Equestrian Games.

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2018 WEG Jumping: Swiss Holding Lead, Team USA Closing In

Team USA is stalking the leaders by less than a single penalty point, leaving them no room for error. Germany is sitting in third going into the team medal round.

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2018 WEG Para-Dressage: Day 1 of Team Tests in the Books

The French riders completed their team tests and hold the lead after Day 1, but the Dutch and British teams still have riders left to ride and will look to overtake the leaders on Day 2.

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Comparing Horse Arena Footing Measurements, Descriptions

Researchers determined that the equestrian community has still not reached a point where it can objectively—or even subjectively—compare arena surfaces in a reliable manner, especially for certain qualities like responsiveness and uniformity.

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Salisbury poisoning suspects were detained in Netherlands

Two men suspected of poisoning an ex-Russian spy were detained briefly in the Netherlands earlier this year, according to research by investigators Bellingcat.

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EU told to 'engage on substance' after Chequers criticism

The European Union has been told it needs to "engage on the substance" of what Britain is putting forward on Brexit, after leaders lined up to savage Theresa May's Chequers plan.

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UKIP leader links sexual grooming of girls to Islam

UKIP leader Gerard Batten has linked Islam to the "industrialised sexual exploitation" of girls across the country.

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Who's in and who's out? Top baby names revealed

Oliver and Olivia have been revealed as the most popular baby names in England and Wales for the second year running, but there have been some surprise exits from the top 100.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/whos-in-and-whos-out-top-baby-names-revealed-11503998

Ex-BHS owner Dominic Chappell's conviction stands

Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has lost the appeal against his court conviction for failing to provide information to The Pensions Regulator.

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Outbreak of rare infection affects contact lens users

People who wear contact lenses are being warned about an outbreak of a rare infection which can cause blindness.

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Tech glitch hits customers across three major banks

Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest and Ulster Bank customers have lost access to online banking services - with many locked out of their accounts.

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Floods and 76mph winds as Storm Bronagh hits UK

Gales reached 76mph overnight as Storm Bronagh arrived in the UK - bringing heavy downpours and fresh travel disruption to areas already hit by deadly Storm Ali.

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NatWest online and mobile banking services down

NatWest has apologised after customers were left locked out their accounts when they tried to access its online banking or mobile app.

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Two injured by suspected gunman in north London

Police are hunting a suspected gunman after two people were injured during an incident in north London.

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My 'house of horrors' puts my children at risk

New research commissioned by Sky News shows that the country is currently facing not one single housing crisis, but five types of crisis.

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UK's housing crisis won't be solved by building more homes

The UK is facing not one but five concurrent mini housing crises - each with dramatically different consequences and solutions, research from Sky News finds.

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UKIP admit 'similarities' with Trump over new Muslim policy

UKIP have admitted there are "similarities" between the party's new stance towards Muslim migrants and the policies of US President Donald Trump.

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