Monday, 31 December 2018

39 arrested over London stabbing are released

Thirty-nine people arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a New Year's Eve stabbing have been released from custody.

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Calls to make baby-changing facilities more accessible to fathers

Rules surrounding the provision of baby-changing facilities could be reviewed, the government has said.

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'London is open': Pro-Europe message as capital marks New Year

Thousands of fireworks covered the sky above central London as the UK welcomed 2019 overnight.

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Tuesday's national newspaper front pages



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Police officer among three stabbed in Manchester

Three people, including a police officer, have been stabbed at Manchester Victoria station - amid reports of a man wielding a knife.

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Around 120 firefighters tackle Croydon blaze

Around 120 firefighters and 20 fire engines are tackling a blaze at a self-storage warehouse in Croydon, the London Fire Brigade has said.

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Jimmy Osmond diagnosed with stroke after pantomime

US singer Jimmy Osmond has been diagnosed with a stroke after being taken ill following a pantomime performance.

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Border Force vessels brought back to patrol Channel

Patrol vessels will be brought back from overseas to the Channel as part of efforts to stem migrant crossings to UK shores via small boats.

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TheHorse.com’s Top Commentaries of 2018

Commentaries on cleaning feed buckets, botulism, beet pulp, hay, and more were popular in 2018.

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Possible Problems Caused by Feeding Horses Bran Mashes

A nutritionist explains possible problems caused by feeding bran mashes and alternative ways to keep your horse warm this winter.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Horse’s Diet in the New Year

When it comes to feeding your horses, don't make the same mistakes you've made in the past in the new year.

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FTSE 100 suffers biggest one-year fall since 2008

The FTSE 100 has suffered its biggest one-year fall since the financial crisis in 2008.

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Severn bridge shut after man scales tower to fly a drone

A major motorway between England and Wales was closed temporarily after a man scaled the Severn bridge to fly a drone.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/severn-bridge-shut-after-man-scales-tower-to-fly-a-drone-11595582

Blue badge misuse going unprosecuted by 62% of councils

More than 60% of councils failed to prosecute a single motorist for misusing a blue badge for disabled drivers in 2017-18 - despite a growing number of badges being stolen.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/blue-badge-misuse-going-unprosecuted-by-62-of-councils-11595433

Sunday, 30 December 2018

39 arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing

Thirty-nine people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in west London on Monday morning.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thirty-nine-arrested-on-suspicion-of-attempted-murder-after-hammersmith-stabbing-11595430

Conservation efforts help rare marine life make comeback

Conservation efforts on coasts around the UK have helped rare marine life including seahorses and basking sharks make an unexpected comeback.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/conservation-efforts-on-uk-coasts-help-rare-marine-life-make-comeback-11595018

Bra, wedding rings and scarf among items flushed down train toilet

Train passengers have been asked to behave responsibly after a bra was flushed down a toilet, causing a blockage.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bra-wedding-rings-and-scarf-among-items-flushed-down-train-toilet-11595389

Dry and mild weather forecast for New Year's Eve events across UK

Final preparations are under way for New Year's Eve celebrations across the UK - and thankfully, the weather will be dry and mild for most of us.

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Police and paramedics use cycles to cut booze-fuelled 999 calls

It is a bitterly cold night, one of the coldest of the Christmas season.

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How tiny robots could eliminate roadworks and save the UK billions

It is hoped that many costly, not to mention disruptive, sets of roadworks will soon be consigned to history because of micro-robot technology.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/how-tiny-robots-could-eliminate-roadworks-and-save-the-uk-billions-11595213

Better Brexit, no Brexit or second vote? Leaders release NY messages

It is the word that has dominated parliament, politics and public life across the UK for most of the year.

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Javid to hold crisis talks over perilous Channel crossings

The home secretary has admitted that many of the factors behind the increase in migrants attempting to reach the UK by boat are "outside of our control".

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Monday's national newspaper front pages



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Firm with no ships defends Brexit ferry contract

A shipping firm handed a £13.8m contract to run extra ferries in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit, has defended itself amid criticism it doesn't currently have any ships.

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Hotel evacuated after 'gas leak' in swimming pool

Guests at a four-star hotel in Kent were evacuated after more than a dozen people suffered breathing difficulties following reports of a gas leak in the swimming pool.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ashford-international-hotel-in-kent-evacuated-after-gas-leak-in-swimming-pool-11595278

Susanna Dinnage pulls out of Premier League CEO role

Susanna Dinnage has pulled out of succeeding Richard Scudamore as chief executive of the Premier League.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/susanna-dinnage-pulls-out-of-premier-league-chief-executive-role-11595240

Mum's tribute to 'one in a million son' after fatal attack

The mother of a 21-year-old man who died after an assault outside a house has paid tribute to her "one in a million" son.

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TheHorse.com’s Top Podcasts of 2018

Listen to audio features on equine metabolic issues, colic, hoof abscesses, parasite control, navicular syndrome, and more.

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Scottish Borders minibus crash victim named

Police have named the man who died after a minibus overturned in the Scottish Borders as Ross Jones Barker.

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Which day in 2018 had record number of alcohol poisonings?

England's good run in this summer's World Cup sparked wild celebrations with hundreds of drunk fans apparently setting a new record - but not one to shout about.

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Study: Schmallenberg Virus Might Infect Horses

Ten horses in Iran are the first horses worldwide to test positive for antibodies against Schmallenberg virus, which is known to infect ruminants in some parts of Europe.

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Ariana Grande 'politely turns down damehood'

Ariana Grande has reportedly turned down a damehood offered following her response to the bombing at her Manchester Arena concert.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ariana-grande-politely-turns-down-damehood-11594819

New train carriages with better wifi and charge points on way

The next train to depart from platform one... may soon have better wifi and phone charge points as hundreds of new and refurbished carriages hit the network.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hundreds-of-new-carriages-bring-new-year-cheer-and-wifi-to-rail-passengers-11594783

Fresh group of suspected migrants spotted on Kent beach

Sky News has seen evidence of six suspected migrants being met by UK border officials on a south coast beach this morning.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fresh-group-of-suspected-migrants-spotted-on-kent-beach-11594820

Why are more migrants trying to cross Channel this Christmas?

The Channel migrant story has dominated the news in recent days - so what has been going on? Here's an in-depth guide.

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'Vast majority' of bacon contains cancer-causing chemicals

Campaigners are urging the government to do more to rid the cancer risk from processed meats such as bacon and ham.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/vast-majority-of-bacon-contains-cancer-causing-chemicals-11594749

Saturday, 29 December 2018

How will EU do? The big fat Brexit quiz of 2018

It's the most important, and to a lot of people, the most boring issue of our time.

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How will EU do? The big fat Brexit quiz of 2018

It's the most important, and to a lot of people, the most boring issue of our time.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/how-will-eu-do-the-big-fat-brexit-quiz-of-2018-11590557

Revealed: The weirdest calls Britons have made to the Foreign Office

The Foreign Office received more than 330,000 calls from Britons who needed help overseas this year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/revealed-the-weirdest-calls-britons-have-made-to-the-foreign-office-11594654

Why motorists are getting fines for crimes they did not commit

Thousands of number plates are being cloned by criminals, with innocent drivers receiving fines for offences they did not commit.

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Sunday's national newspaper front pages



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Russian TV station's Salisbury Cathedral gift slammed

A Russian state-run TV station has been criticised for sending chocolate models of Salisbury Cathedral as a Christmas gift.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/russian-station-rts-chocolate-salisbury-cathedral-christmas-gift-slammed-11594126

'Dozens' of migrant crossings 'foiled in last weeks'

Dozens of attempts by migrants to cross the English Channel from France have been disrupted in the last three weeks, the National Crime Agency has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dozens-of-channel-migrant-crossings-foiled-but-more-attempts-likely-nca-11594539

Actress Dame June Whitfield has died at 93

Actress Dame June Whitfield has died at the age of 93, her agent has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/actress-dame-june-whitfield-has-died-at-93-11594563

Hero boy tells how he spotted fisherman at sea

An 11-year-old boy who spotted a fisherman who had fallen overboard has described the moment he saw him and alerted his father.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boy-tells-how-he-spotted-fisherman-nathan-rogers-who-clung-to-net-after-falling-overboard-11594431

One dead after minibus overturns in Scotland

One person has died and 23 people have been taken to hospital after a minibus overturned in the Scottish Borders

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/one-dead-after-minibus-with-23-on-board-overturns-on-scottish-borders-11594086

First British explorer crosses Antarctica solo

Captain Louis Rudd has become the first British explorer to complete an unassisted journey across the continent of Antarctica.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/first-british-explorer-successfully-crosses-antarctica-solo-11594029

TheHorse.com’s Top Videos of 2018

Find videos on horse wounds, body condition scoring, equine gastric glandular disease, hoof adaptability, feeding sick horses, caring for old horses, and more.

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Pranksters remove giant Santa hat from Angel of the North

Pranksters have climbed up the Angel of the North to remove the Father Christmas hat which they had placed on the sculpture on Christmas Eve.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pranksters-remove-giant-santa-hat-from-angel-of-the-north-sculpture-11593975

The Link Between Horse Parasites and Gut Microbiota

Findings from a recent study could afford a better understanding of how parasites choose their hosts within a herd and lead to the identification of biomarkers that could help pinpoint which horses are more likely to be wormy, researchers said.

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'I will miss her terribly': Andrew Strauss's wife, 46, dies from cancer

The former director of England cricket Andrew Strauss has confirmed his wife has died after a battle with lung cancer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/former-england-cricketer-andrew-strauss-confirms-wifes-death-11593945

Strictly star injured in 'unprovoked' attack

Strictly star AJ Pritchard and his dancer brother Curtis have been injured in an "unprovoked" attack while on a night out.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/strictly-star-aj-pritchard-and-dancer-brother-curtis-injured-in-unprovoked-attack-11593918

Mum accused of murdering her twins on Boxing Day appears in court

A mother has appeared in court charged with murdering her twins.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mum-accused-of-murdering-her-twins-on-boxing-day-appears-in-court-11593912

Some Gatwick sightings 'may have been police drones'

Some of the drones spotted near Gatwick Airport during the pre-Christmas disruption may have belonged to police, the chief constable of Sussex Police has said.

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Drones found near Gatwick ruled out of disruption probe

Two drones discovered near Gatwick Airport were not behind the pre-Christmas disruption, police have confirmed.

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Friday, 28 December 2018

Arrest warrant issued for footballer

An arrest warrant has been issued for Sheffield Wednesday striker Fernando Forestieri after he failed to appear in court on Friday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/arrest-warrant-issued-for-footballer-fernando-forestieri-11593811

UK's first 'justice support dog' to help crime victims

Oliver, a two-year-old black labrador, is the UK's first justice facility dog.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uks-first-justice-support-dog-to-help-vulnerable-victims-of-crime-11593772

Northern Irish savers 'buying gold' amid Brexit fears

One of Dublin's leading gold broker and vault operators says it's seen a major surge in demand from customers in Northern Ireland, amid fears of a sterling collapse after Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/northern-irish-savers-buying-gold-amid-fears-of-sterling-collapse-after-brexit-11593769

Drinkers warned of fake alcohol ahead of New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve drinkers are being urged to avoid cheap and dangerous fake alcohol that can cause permanent blindness and even death.

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Divers who helped trapped Thai boys recognised in 2018 list

Behind the New Year's honours list are a host of heart-warming stories, as Britons are awarded for some of the most moving contributions to public life.

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Twiggy, Southgate, Kane and Cook all honoured

Sixties supermodel Twiggy has been given a damehood in the New Year Honours list for services to fashion, the arts and charity.

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Saturday's national newspaper front pages

Sky News takes a look at the stories making a splash in Saturday's national newspapers.

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Woman charged with murdering two children

A 37-year-old woman has been charged with murder after two children died in Margate, police have said.

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Man killed in Hampshire house blast named

A man who died in a gas explosion at a house in Hampshire has been named as James Kirkby.

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Smiling stock photo actors used in Brexit ad

A dozen smiling people featured in a Brexit advert by the government have been revealed as models posing for a stock photo.

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Fescue Toxicosis Research in Horses and Cattle

In this two-part presentation from the University of Kentucky, learn about “Research Into Managing Horses and Cattle on Fescue Pastures” from Dr. Jamie Mathews and “Grazing Mares on Novel Endophyte Fescue” from Dr. Karen McDowell.

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Beast from the East 2? UK experiencing weather 'event'

The UK is currently in the middle of a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) - of the type that caused last year's Beast from the East - the Met Office has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/beast-from-the-east-2-uk-in-the-midst-of-a-sudden-stratospheric-warming-11593440

British wives who died in Iceland bridge crash named

Two UK women who died when the 4x4 they were in careered off a bridge in Iceland have been named as Rajshree and Khushboo Laturia.

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Migrant crossings a 'major incident' - Javid

Sajid Javid has declared the number of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel a "major incident".

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2,200 jobs at risk as HMV faces collapse

HMV has confirmed it is to call in administrators after being battered by "extremely weak" Christmas trading on the high street and a collapse in demand for CDs and DVDs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/2200-jobs-at-risk-as-hmv-faces-collapse-11593465

New Professional Group Unites Farriers, Veterinarians

Texas-based farrier David Gilliam hopes his new nonprofit, Equine Soundness Professionals, will help improve horse health by promoting increased collaboration between farriers and veterinarians.

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Nasopharyngeal Cicatrix in Horses: What to Know

Researchers believe nasopharyngeal cicatrix is the result of an environmental agent, possibly found in pasture, but they still don't know for sure what causes it, how to best manage it, or why it generally affects horses in a specific part of Texas. Here's what you should know.

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Saving the Bardigiano Horse

The Bardigiano's small population—only a few thousand animals—has led to risky levels of inbreeding that threaten the breed’s long-term existence. But with a research-based breeding program in place, researchers believe the breed can be saved.

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Thousands more prisoners to get phones in cells

Thousands more prisoners will get telephones in their cells under government plans to tackle violence and re-offending.

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Warning over Channel 'taxi service' for migrants

Britain should return migrants rescued in the Channel to France immediately or risk facing a humanitarian crisis, a former senior Home Office official has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/warning-over-channel-taxi-service-for-migrants-11593178

Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood dies aged 82

Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has died at the age of 82, the Premier League club has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/former-arsenal-chairman-peter-hill-wood-dies-aged-82-11593210

Thatcher slammed divers as she praised England stars

Margaret Thatcher praised England's footballers for not succumbing to diving "unlike other teams" during the 1990 World Cup, newly-released government files show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thatcher-slammed-1990-world-cup-divers-as-she-praised-england-stars-11593083

Cut MPs' Xmas break short for Brexit deal vote, says Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn has urged Theresa May to cut short MPs' Christmas break for an earlier vote on her Brexit deal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-cut-mps-christmas-break-short-for-early-vote-on-mays-deal-says-corbyn-11593049

2200 jobs at risk with HMV on brink of collapse

HMV, Britain's biggest high street music retailer, is on the brink of becoming the first post-Christmas victim of Britain's brutal high street environment by collapsing into administration for the second time in six years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/2200-jobs-at-risk-as-hmv-on-brink-of-administration-11593091

Thursday, 27 December 2018

BBC axes Film programme after 48 years

The BBC has axed its long-running Film programme after 48 years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/end-credits-for-bbcs-film-programme-as-show-is-axed-after-48-years-11593025

Alien invasion? Blue skyline baffles New Yorkers

A bright blue light lit up the New York skyline after a transformer exploded at an energy facility.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/transformer-explosion-creates-electric-blue-skyline-in-new-york-11593019

How old were the targets of police Tasers in your area?

Police forces across the UK have revealed details of the targets of Tasers in the last three years.

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MPs want 'meaningful vote' to veto post-Brexit trade deals

MPs should have the power to veto post-Brexit trade deals negotiated by the government, a powerful Commons committee is demanding.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mps-want-meaningful-vote-to-be-able-to-veto-post-brexit-trade-deals-11593011

'Wives of British brothers' die as 4x4 plunges off bridge

The wives of two British brothers have died, along with a child, after the 4x4 they were in crashed off a bridge in Iceland, local media is reporting.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/three-british-tourists-killed-in-iceland-jeep-crash-11592671

Experiment shows vaping is less harmful than tobacco

Nearly half of the six million smokers in the UK wrongly believe vaping is as harmful as smoking or do not know that it poses much lower health risks, research has found.

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Search for British cruise ship entertainer suspended

The US Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing British cruise ship entertainer who fell overboard.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/us-coast-guard-suspends-search-for-missing-british-cruise-ship-entertainer-11593010

MPs wanted troops withdrawn from Belfast after killings

MPs wanted troops withdrawn to let "the Irish get on with butchering each other" after two army corporals were murdered at a funeral in Belfast.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mps-wanted-troops-withdrawn-after-killings-of-two-soldiers-in-belfast-11592967

How UK 'aviation nut' rumbled Trump's secret trip

An eagle-eyed photographer made Donald Trump's secret trip to Iraq public knowledge after he spotted his plane flying over Sheffield.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-photographer-captures-image-of-air-force-one-flying-on-secret-trip-to-iraq-11593001

Man charged over death of woman, 19, on Christmas Day

A man has been charged with murder after a 19-year-old woman was found dead on Christmas Day.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-charged-with-murder-after-death-of-19-year-old-woman-on-christmas-day-11592989

North Korea travel agency signs deal with English football club

Visit North Korea has signed a sponsorship deal with English football club Blyth Spartans, it has been announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/visit-north-korea-sign-sponsorship-deal-with-english-football-club-blyth-spartans-11592746

Met chief triggers Brexit public safety row

Britain's most senior police officer has stormed into a political row by suggesting a no-deal Brexit could put the public at risk.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/met-chief-cressida-dick-triggers-brexit-public-safety-row-over-risks-of-no-deal-11592832

Dashcam footage captures van in icy head-on crash

Dashcam footage recorded at dusk has captured the moment a van skids uncontrollably on ice and smashes head-on into a family's car.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dashcam-footage-captures-van-in-icy-head-on-crash-near-perth-11592592

UK Veterinarian Receives National Excellence Award

At the recent American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians convention, Erdal Erol, DVM, MSc, PhD, received the 2018 BIOMIC Excellence in Diagnostic Veterinary Microbiology Award.

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Jobs axe threat at car parts giant as execs quit

The founder and top executive team at Britain's biggest aftermarket car parts distributor have quit amid concerns that its American parent company is drawing up plans to cull hundreds of UK jobs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jobs-axe-hangs-over-car-parts-distributor-as-top-team-quits-11592771

EHM in Indiana: One Case Diagnosed

Veterinarians confirmed one case of EHM in LaGrange County, Indiana. Two other horses on the same property exhibited similar clinical signs.

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Woman arrested after two children found dead

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two children were found dead at a house in Kent.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-arrested-after-two-children-found-dead-in-margate-11592719

Patrols in Channel as more migrants picked up in calm waters

Helicopters and rescue boats are patrolling the English Channel amid fears that migrants are risking the dangerous journey from France while waters are calm.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/patrols-beefed-up-as-more-migrants-brave-calm-channel-11592459

Why Is My Horse Moody?

Does it sometimes seem like your horse is having a bad day? Here are the possible reasons behind equine mood swings.

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Train punctuality falls to 13-year low

Train punctuality fell to a 13-year low in the 12 months to December, latest figures show.

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Cold Weather Horse Management Tips

Ensure horses have adequate shelter, water, dry bedding, and feed when temperatures drop.

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Michael Gove thanks NHS after son's horror accident

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has thanked the "wonderful" NHS staff who treated his son after a horrific accident on Christmas Eve.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michael-gove-thanks-nhs-after-sons-horror-accident-on-christmas-eve-11592474

Black and minority workers face £3.2bn 'pay penalty'

Britain's 1.9 million black and ethnic minority workers face a £3.2bn "pay penalty" compared to white workers doing the same types of jobs, according to new analysis by a think tank.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/black-and-minority-workers-face-16332bn-pay-penalty-11592449

Nine migrants more picked up on Kent coast

Nine migrants have been stopped by Border Force officers on the Kent coast, the Home Office has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nine-migrants-more-picked-up-on-kent-coast-11592459

Body found after explosion causes building to collapse

Police have found the body of a man following an explosion which caused a building to collapse in Andover.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/andover-explosion-body-found-after-building-collapses-11592414

Wednesday, 26 December 2018

Man, 21, has corrosive substance is thrown in his face

A 21-year-old man has been taken to hospital after he had a corrosive substance thrown over his face in north-east London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-21-in-hospital-after-corrosive-substance-is-thrown-in-his-face-in-stoke-newington-11592345

'Thank you': Teen paralysed in Syrian airstrike gets UK surgery

A Syrian teenager left paralysed and in a wheelchair after being caught in an airstrike has undergone spinal reconstructive surgery in the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/syrian-teenager-paralysed-in-airstrike-has-spinal-surgery-in-uk-11592324

Plastic bag charge to be doubled to 10p in all shops

Shoppers will have to pay 10p for plastic bags in all shops across England under news plans set out by the environment secretary.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/plastic-bag-charge-to-be-doubled-to-10p-in-all-shops-across-england-11592314

Thursday's national newspaper front pages



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US coastguard searching for British crew member

The US coastguard is searching for a British crew member who went overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship about 300 miles off Puerto Rico on Christmas Day.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/search-for-uk-crew-member-missing-from-cruise-ship-off-puerto-rico-11592153

Drug-driver who mowed down young boys dies in prison

A drug-driver who was jailed earlier this year for killing two young boys died in prison on Christmas Day.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drug-driver-robert-brown-who-killed-two-boys-dies-in-prison-on-christmas-day-11591748

TheHorse.com’s Top Special Features of 2018

Learn about colic, EPM, core vaccinations, biosecurity, donkeys, and more in our special features.

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TV art historian Sister Wendy Beckett dies aged 88

Art historian and nun Sister Wendy Beckett, who became a TV star in the 1990s, has died at the age of 88.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tv-art-historian-sister-wendy-beckett-dies-aged-88-11591743

Keeping Horses Sound Post-Tendon Injury

My OTTB recently recovered from a bowed front tendon injury. What can I do to help him continue to stay sound?

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Boxing Day sales: Prices slashed but footfall declines

Prices have been slashed by as much as 70% in the Boxing Day sales, but footfall across the UK is down on last year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boxing-day-sales-prices-slashed-but-footfall-declines-across-uk-11591500

Boxing Day shoppers rise early to grab bargains

Boxing Day bargain hunters rose early to queue outside stores as the post-Christmas sales saw prices slashed by as much as 70%.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boxing-day-sales-shoppers-rise-early-to-grab-bargains-11591500

Is Synovial Fluid Toxic to Horse Tendons?

Researchers confirmed that synovial fluid is toxic to inner tendon cells, which could help explain why injuries within tendon sheaths and bursae have a poor prognosis for healing, they said

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Three more migrants intercepted crossing Channel

British officials have said three more migrants have been intercepted after attempting to take a small boat from France to Britain.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/three-more-migrants-intercepted-crossing-english-channel-in-small-boat-11591479

Restaurant and supermarket meals could face calorie limits

Food served in restaurants and sold in supermarkets could have a calorie limit applied by the government in a bid to tackle obesity.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/calorie-limits-for-restaurant-and-supermarket-meals-11591442

Tuesday, 25 December 2018

Passenger drunkenness at airports and on planes soars

Hundreds of people have been arrested on planes or at airports for being drunk in the last two years, many after threatening staff or other passengers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/passenger-drunkenness-at-airports-and-on-planes-soars-as-ministers-consider-ending-all-day-drinking-11591317

A £675m fund to help our struggling high streets

Local councils are being invited to bid for a share in a government fund set up to help reinvigorate the country's struggling high streets.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/a-163675m-fund-to-help-our-struggling-high-streets-11591325

Axed rail routes may be reopened under new plans

The Department of Transport has confirmed it is actively working with a number of groups to explore the possibility of reopening old rail routes, axed under the so-called Beeching cuts of the 1960s.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/axed-rail-routes-may-be-reopened-under-new-department-of-transport-plans-11591282

Man dies after being hit by a police car

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a police car in Liverpool on Christmas Day.

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Wednesday's national newspaper front pages



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Birth of endangered giraffe brings Christmas joy to zoo

A Yorkshire zoo has enjoyed an extra special Christmas after the birth of a baby giraffe.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/birth-of-endangered-baby-giraffe-brings-christmas-joy-to-yorkshire-zoo-11591286

Murder arrest after woman, 19, found dead on Christmas Day

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 19-year-old woman was found dead on Christmas Day.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-after-19-year-old-woman-found-dead-on-christmas-day-11591283

Forty migrants rescued from boats in English Channel

Forty people have been rescued in the English Channel after attempting to reach the UK today.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/forty-migrants-rescued-from-five-boats-in-english-channel-11591240

The Crooked Horse

What is a crooked horse? Our sources describe several kinds of crooked horses and how you can help. Read an excerpt of this in-depth article from our December issue now.

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Rise in burglaries sees residents pay for private security

A rise in burglaries and other crime has prompted an increasing number of residents to pay for their own private security or even patrolling themselves.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rise-in-burglaries-sees-residents-pay-for-private-security-11591173

Queen jokes about being 'well-occupied' in Christmas message

The Queen has joked in her Christmas Day message that the events of this year - including a number of royal weddings and births - have kept her "well-occupied".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-jokes-about-being-kept-well-occupied-in-her-christmas-message-11591209

TheHorse.com’s Top Infographics of 2018

Find information on stress in horses, antibiotic use, scratches, conditioning, equine allergies, and more.

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Deconstructing the Saddle Pad

Saddle pads are made in a variety of materials for many functions. Find out how they impact your horse.

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Police warn new drone owners after Gatwick chaos

Police have warned anyone given a drone for Christmas to follow the rules or face serious punishment following the Gatwick disruption.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gatwick-drone-delays-new-owners-warned-by-police-after-pre-christmas-disruption-11591170

All smiles for Kate and Meghan at royal Christmas service

It was all smiles for the duchesses of Sussex and Cambridge as they joined the Royal Family's Christmas Day church service at Sandringham.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/all-smiles-for-kate-and-meghan-as-duchesses-attend-royal-familys-christmas-service-11591197

Brexit and Trump make 2018 a 'rich year' for cartoonists

The Brexit debate may have split the country amid fears of economic turmoil or concerns that the democratic will of the people is being usurped; but look on the bright side, at least it's provided plenty of material for the most creative contributors to British newspapers - the political cartoonists.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-may-and-trump-gave-political-cartoonists-plenty-to-draw-on-in-2018-11591141

Monday, 24 December 2018

52 weeks in 52 questions: The Quiz of the Year



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Hunter who killed Scottish sheep reported to police

A celebrity "huntress" is being investigated for alleged firearms offences after posting pictures of herself with a dead goat.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/american-hunter-who-killed-scottish-sheep-reported-to-police-11591043

Can Diet Prevent Scratches in Horses?

My horse is turned out to pasture for at least part of each day. Every winter he gets scratches. Is there anything I can do nutritionally that might help prevent them?

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Dog resists being abandoned at roadside

A heartbreaking video of a dog being abandoned by the roadside has been released by the RSPCA.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dog-tries-to-follow-owner-after-being-abandoned-at-roadside-11591020

Couple held over Gatwick drone disruption speak out

A couple held over the drone disruption at Gatwick Airport and later released without charge say they feel "completely violated".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/couple-held-and-later-cleared-over-gatwick-airport-drone-disruption-speak-out-11591028

TheHorse.com’s Top Articles of 2018

Articles on laminitis, alfalfa, horse/human interaction, and hoof problems were among the most-read in 2018.

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Spend it like Beckham: Couple toast bumper payday

The Beckhams enjoyed a bumper payday last year, banking millions in dividends from their business empire.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/spend-it-like-beckham-david-and-victoria-toast-bumper-payday-11590849

What’s Your Horse Colic Contingency Plan?

Being well-prepared for colic could mean the difference between life and death for your horse. Here's what you need to know.

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Ministers say police handling of Gatwick drones a 'mess-up'

Ministers have labelled the police handling of communications surrounding the Gatwick Airport drone sightings as a "mess-up", Sky News understands.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gatwick-drones-police-communication-was-a-mess-up-say-ministers-11590916

Kidney donor breaks down as she meets the man she saved

An organ donor who gave her kidney to a stranger broke down in tears when she finally met the man whose life she saved.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kidney-donor-teresa-dobson-breaks-down-as-she-meets-the-man-she-saved-11590800

Sunday, 23 December 2018

Christmas getaway: Half of UK motorists on the roads today

Those hoping to travel on Britain's roads or railways have been warned to expect severe delays in some areas.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/christmas-getaway-half-of-uk-motorists-to-hit-the-roads-today-11590693

Younger vicars and new venues help church move into future

"It was like looking at the blueprint to my soul," is how Hannah Barr describes her decision to become a vicar.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/younger-vicars-and-new-venues-help-church-move-into-future-11590663

Queen to call for unity in Christmas message

The Queen will use her Christmas message to call for unity, saying that the "message of peace on Earth" is "needed as much as ever" in what some may see as a veiled reference to the chaos over Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-to-call-for-unity-in-christmas-message-11590648

Christmas Eve's national newspaper front pages



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May and Corbyn: The leaders' Christmas messages

Theresa May says her thoughts this Christmas are with UK troops abroad keeping the country safe.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-and-jeremy-corbyn-offer-christmas-messages-on-security-and-homelessness-11590636

Birmingham Airport flights suspended due to fault

Flights arriving and departing from Birmingham Airport have been temporarily suspended due to an air traffic control fault.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/birmingham-airport-flights-suspended-due-to-air-traffic-control-fault-11590561

Boys aged 15 and 16 arrested over fatal Tottenham stabbing

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 25-year-old man was stabbed to death in north London on Saturday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boys-aged-15-and-16-arrested-over-fatal-tottenham-stabbing-11590495

Four charged after cargo ship crew 'threatened'

Four men accused of threatening the crew of a cargo ship in the Thames Estuary have been charged with affray.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thames-estuary-cargo-ship-four-men-charged-with-affray-after-crew-threatened-11590262

Ellie Goulding recalls 'powerful' stories of rough sleepers

Ellie Goulding has urged people to "stop and speak" to the homeless, to hear their "powerful" stories and realise it could "happen to any of us".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/singer-ellie-goulding-urges-public-to-stop-and-speak-to-homeless-people-in-christmas-appeal-11590240

BLM Concludes Silver King HMA Horse Gather

The BLM said it gathered and removed 996 wild horses from public and private lands in and outside the Silver King HMA in eastern Nevada.

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Researchers Study Early Horse Herders

Researchers say the Botai people, which lived 5,000 years ago in what's now part of northern Kazakhstan, appear to have domesticated and figured out horse husbandry on their own with no outside influence.

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Gatwick drones: £50,000 reward offered as pair released

Two people who were held over the drone disruption at Gatwick Airport have been released without charge.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gatwick-drones-16350000-reward-offered-as-man-and-woman-from-crawley-released-11589961

Pair held over Gatwick drone disruption released

Two people who were held over the drone disruption at Gatwick Airport have been released without charge.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pair-arrested-over-gatwick-airport-drone-disruption-released-without-charge-11589961

Meghan's sister sends card urging her to 'end rift with Dad'

Samantha Markle has sent her half-sister Meghan a Christmas card urging her to "end the rift" with their father, according to reports.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/meghans-half-sister-samantha-markle-sends-christmas-card-urging-her-to-end-rift-with-dad-11589748

Saturday, 22 December 2018

Homelessness 'at record high after rough sleepers double'

Homelessness in Britain has reached a record high after the number of rough sleepers doubled in five years, a charity has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/homelessness-in-britain-at-record-high-after-rough-sleepers-double-in-five-years-charity-warns-11589693

Leadsom: No deal is Brexit default position

MPs who want to prevent a "no-deal" Brexit will have to vote for Theresa May's deal or find another one, the Commons leader has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/andrea-leadsom-no-deal-is-brexit-default-position-11589743

New Banksy mural gets 24-hour guard to protect from crowds

A Banksy mural which appeared overnight in a Welsh steel town this week is under 24-hour guard to manage crowds flocking to see it.

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Sunday's national newspaper front pages



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Former Lib Dem leader Paddy Ashdown dies

Former Liberal Democrats leader Paddy Ashdown has died at the age of 77, the party has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/former-lib-dem-leader-paddy-ashdown-dies-aged-77-11589545

Baby seal found in back garden four miles from sea

A feisty young seal pup is recovering after his sense of adventure got the better of him.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/baby-seal-takes-wrong-turn-and-ends-up-in-back-garden-four-miles-from-sea-11589233

Retailers pin hopes on Christmas shoppers out for Super Saturday

Beleaguered British retailers are pinning their hopes on "Super Saturday" after a dismal year for the high street.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/retailers-pin-hopes-on-christmas-shoppers-out-for-super-saturday-11589069

Police search home after Gatwick drone arrests

Police are searching a home in Crawley after two people werearrested over drone disruption which grounded flights at Gatwick Airport, Sky sources say.

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Police search home after Gatwick drone arrests

Police are searching a home in Crawley after the arrest of two people in connection with drone-related disruption at Gatwick Airport.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-search-home-after-gatwick-drone-arrests-11589030

Attack victim's family donates Christmas gifts

The family of a Manchester Arena terror attack victim have given hundreds of Christmas presents to disadvantaged children in the city in memory of their daughter.

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Fed Up: Is Your Horse’s Feed Doing Its Job?

Getting to the root of a less-than-ideal feeding regimen requires evaluating the horse, the human, the forage, and the grain or concentrate.

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Man dies after suffering head injuries in village fight

A man has died after collapsing and suffering head injuries following a fight in a village in Oldham.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-dies-after-suffering-head-injuries-in-fight-in-village-near-oldham-11588735

Midge-Control Methods for Horse Farms

Researchers say applying targeted insecticides to stable walls and roofs, as well as manipulating midge habitats (such as draining and removal and/or altering breeding sites) can reduce larval and adult populations.

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Home adorned with 22,500 lights for Christmas spectacular

A father-of-two has brought Deck The Halls style Christmas cheer to his street with an enormous lights display on his home.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dad-adorns-surrey-home-with-22500-christmas-lights-for-spectacular-show-11588673

Man arrested after car crash kills two teens

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving offences after two teenagers were killed in a car crash near Lincoln.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-drink-drive-offences-after-lincoln-car-crash-kills-two-teens-11588671

Travel disruption warning as millions make Christmas getaway

Motorists and rail passengers are being warned of heavy traffic and disruption as millions travel to see family and friends before Christmas.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/travel-disruption-warning-as-millions-make-christmas-getaway-11588577

Friday, 21 December 2018

Two arrested over 'criminal use of drones' at Gatwick

Two people have been arrested in connection with the "criminal use of drones" which caused major disruption at Gatwick Airport.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gatwick-drones-two-people-arrested-over-criminal-use-at-airport-11588565

Brexit would go ahead if Labour won snap election - Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn says Labour will continue with Brexit if the party wins a snap general election in the new year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-would-go-ahead-if-labour-won-snap-election-says-jeremy-corbyn-11588568

Take That cancel tour dates after family illness

Take That have cancelled plans for a world tour for their 30th anniversary tour after one of Gary Barlow's family members fell ill.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/take-that-cancel-tour-dates-after-barlow-family-illness-11588571

Longest London went without a killing in 2018 was 16 days

The longest London went without a violent killing in 2018 was just 16 days, according to Sky News analysis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/longest-period-without-a-killing-in-london-in-2018-was-just-16-days-11584841

Behind the collapse: The cost of Bitcoin's fall from grace

Bitcoin hit its highest valuation a year ago, reaching above £15,000 on some exchanges.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/behind-the-collapse-the-real-cost-of-bitcoins-fall-from-grace-11585936

British drugs kingpin jailed over £216m cocaine haul

A British drugs kingpin has been jailed over a plot to smuggle 1.3 tonnes of cocaine with a street value of 240 million euro (£216m) into France.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-drugs-kingpin-robert-dawes-jailed-for-163216m-cocaine-smuggling-plot-11588551

Adam Boulton's Quiz of the Year

Christmas is upon us again - and it's time for Adam Boulton's Quiz of the Year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/adam-boultons-quiz-of-the-year-how-much-can-you-remember-11587224

Two arrested over 'criminal use of drones' at Gatwick

Two people have been arrested in connection with the "criminal use of drones" which caused major disruption at Gatwick Airport.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-people-arrested-over-criminal-use-of-drones-at-gatwick-airport-11588565

Special forces storm cargo ship after migrants threatened staff

Special forces have regained control of a cargo ship in the Thames Estuary after a group of stowaway migrants had threatened staff.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/special-forces-storm-cargo-ship-after-migrants-threatened-staff-11588563

Saturday's national newspaper front pages

Sky News takes a look at the stories making a splash in Saturday's national newspapers, with Christmas just days away.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/saturdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-11588515

Sausage roll song beats Grande to Christmas number one

YouTuber LadBaby's musical homage to sausage rolls has beaten multiplatinum-selling star Ariana Grande to claim this year's Christmas number one.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ladbabys-we-built-this-city-on-sausage-rolls-beats-ariana-grande-to-christmas-number-one-11588164

Beefeaters strike over 'unwarranted attack' on pensions

They are a famous feature of one of London's best-known landmarks, but on Friday some of the city's beefeaters went on strike.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/beefeaters-strike-over-unwarranted-attack-on-pensions-11588236

Gatwick suspends flights again after 'drone sighting'

Gatwick Airport has suspended flights in and out of its airfield again after unconfirmed reports of a drone sighting.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gatwick-suspends-flights-after-another-drone-sighting-11588259

First images of rescued Chester Zoo animals

The first pictures of animals settled in new habitats after they were rescued from a fire at Chester Zoo have been released.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/first-images-of-rescued-chester-zoo-animals-after-fire-11588167

Family loses two sons to knife crime in six months

A family that lost two sons to knife crime hope an image of the bloody murder weapon used to kill one of their children will help prevent similar attacks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/family-loses-two-sons-to-knife-crime-in-six-months-11588122

Toddler is 'castrated' in botched operation

A two-year-old boy has been left infertile after surgeons "castrated" him by operating on the wrong testicle.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/toddler-is-castrated-in-botched-operation-11588199

'Group of migrants' found in Thames cargo ship

A group of migrants has been found on a cargo container ship in the Thames Estuary, Sky sources say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/group-of-migrants-found-in-thames-cargo-ship-sky-sources-say-11588206

Horseman Fred Sarver Named 2018 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs

Fred Sarver has been a professional in the American Saddlebred breeding industry for more than 35 years.

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Mum's 'heartbreaking' night at Gatwick amid drone chaos

Sarah Garghan-Watson and her family group of nine arrived at Gatwick expecting to fly to Lanzarote for a sun-kissed Christmas.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mums-heartbreaking-night-at-gatwick-amid-drone-chaos-11587996

Tennessee Horse Farm Manager Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Zachery M. Baker allegedly stole more than $810,000 from Masterson Farms, a western pleasure show horse breeding facility, between January 2013 and April 2018.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/164540/tennessee-horse-farm-manager-pleads-guilty-to-fraud/

UK to Host Revamped Equine Showcase, Equine Vet CE Session

The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host its 8th Annual UK Equine Showcase in conjunction with an Equine Vet Continuing Education session (formerly known as the Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course) Jan. 25-26, 2019.

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When to Change a Pregnant Mare’s Diet

When during gestation should a pregnant mare’s diet change? An equine nutritionist weighs in.

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AAEP 2018 Trade Show Tour

Join The Horse as we meet vendors on the AAEP Trade Show floor.

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Brexit uncertainty hits business investment

Business investment fell for the third quarter in a row - the first time it has happened since the financial crisis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/business-investment-falls-again-amid-brexit-uncertainty-11587970

Managing DDSP in Sport Horses Medically

Researchers have suggested a link between DDSP and lower airway inflammation in racehorses, but the concept hadn’t been explored in sport horses. So, scientists in Belgium reviewed medical to identify instances and outcomes of DDSP treated medically.

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Police hunt drone suspects as Gatwick reopens

Gatwick has reopened after flights were grounded by drones over the airport, but police still do not know who is behind the disruption.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-hunt-drone-disruption-suspects-as-gatwick-resumes-services-11587702

Danny Dyer to deliver Alternative Christmas Message

Danny Dyer has become the "unofficial man of the people" in 2018, thanks to his public venting on Brexit and his championing of daughter Dani in Love Island.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/danny-dyer-to-deliver-alternative-christmas-message-11587829

Interserve in talks with lenders over debt swap

Troubled outsourcing firm Interserve has "conditionally" agreed a rescue plan with its lenders and is considering offloading its building materials business. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/interserve-conditionally-agrees-terms-with-lenders-to-avoid-collapse-11587718

City banker jailed for murdering woman on her birthday

City banker Zahid Naseem has been jailed for at least 19 years for murdering Christina Abbotts with a ceramic pestle on her birthday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/city-banker-jailed-for-at-least-19-years-for-murdering-woman-with-a-pestle-11587803

Radio host hailed a hero for helping suicidal caller

Radio host Iain Lee has been hailed a hero for helping save a suicidal man's life after keeping him talking for half an hour when he called into his show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/iain-lee-hailed-a-hero-after-keeping-suicidal-man-on-phone-during-talkradio-show-11587704

Russia threatens BBC after Ofcom criticises RT

If the UK's communications regulator Ofcom sanctions RT (Russia Today) then the Kremlin could respond by targeting the BBC.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/russia-threatens-bbc-ban-after-uks-ofcom-criticises-rt-11587705

Solskjaer: 'I've spoken to Fergie for advice on Man Utd'

New Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he has "already been in touch" with club legend Sir Alex Ferguson for advice.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/manchester-united-manager-solskjaer-ive-already-got-advice-from-sir-alex-11587698

Man wins £76m lottery ticket unclaimed for six weeks

A man has won a £76m lottery jackpot after giving in to his nagging family, who spent six weeks urging him to check.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-finds-16376m-lottery-ticket-after-family-nags-him-to-check-his-ticket-11587729

Johnson cleared by investigation into burka comments

Boris Johnson has been cleared by an internal Conservative investigation into his comments about veiled Muslim women.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-cleared-by-investigation-into-burka-comments-11587680

Gatwick chaos: Your rights for cancelled flights

Thousands of passengers have had their travel plans disrupted by drones flown over Gatwick airport.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gatwick-drones-what-are-the-passengers-rights-for-delayed-or-cancelled-flights-11587668

Calls to drop emergency contraception consultation

A charity is calling for the end of the obligatory consultation women wanting emergency contraception (EC) must go through, saying it is a barrier to access.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/calls-to-drop-emergency-contraception-barrier-consultation-11587337

Thursday, 20 December 2018

UK car production fell 20% in November

The number of cars built in the UK slumped by almost 20% compared with a year ago, according to new figures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-car-production-fell-20-in-november-compared-with-last-year-11587590

Ovarian cancer: 20% of patients diagnosed too late for treatment

One in five women in England is too ill to treat by the time they receive their ovarian cancer diagnosis, according to new data.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/one-in-five-ovarian-cancer-patients-diagnosed-to-late-to-get-treatment-new-data-reveals-11587524

Justice Secretary hints at quitting in face of no-deal Brexit

David Gauke could be the latest cabinet minister to quit Theresa May's government over Brexit as the UK faces leaving the European Union without a deal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/justice-secretary-david-gauke-hints-at-quitting-cabinet-if-government-backs-no-deal-brexit-11587522

NHS to pay for Christmas drunk tanks across England

So-called "drunk tanks" are being set up across England over the festive period to allow revellers who have overdone it to sleep off their excesses.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-to-pay-for-christmas-drunk-tanks-across-england-11587523

Lockerbie victims remembered - 30 years on

The Queen has sent "prayers and good wishes" to the people of Dumfriesshire as they commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Lockerbie disaster.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lockerbie-victims-remembered-30-years-on-from-the-terror-attack-that-killed-270-people-11587531

Gatwick airport remains closed as drone hunt continues

Gatwick Airport remains closed due to a drone flying close to the airport, with cancelled flights stranding tens of thousands of passengers days before Christmas.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gatwick-terrible-situation-for-stranded-travellers-as-airport-remains-closed-after-drone-sightings-11587532

Man arrested over murder of missing mum

A man has been charged with the murder of a mother-of-five who has been missing for more than two months.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-arrested-over-murder-of-missing-mum-sarah-wellgreen-11587469

Jeremy Corbyn attacks media over 'stupid woman' row

Jeremy Corbyn has attacked the media over a "phoney row" following claims he branded the prime minister a "stupid woman".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-attacks-media-over-stupid-woman-row-as-he-highlights-homeless-mans-death-11587435

Call for armed police at all Westminster gates after attack

The coroner in the Westminster inquest has called on Scotland Yard to station armed officers at all of the gates of parliament on a permanent basis to prevent another attack and told MI5 it should be keeping better records.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/westminster-attack-inquest-armed-police-could-have-saved-pc-keith-palmer-says-coroner-11587351

Centrica sparks legal battle over energy price cap

The owner of British Gas will on Friday spark a legal battle with Ofgem over Britain's impending energy price cap by trying to force it to change the way it calculates wholesale energy costs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-gas-owner-sparks-legal-battle-over-energy-price-cap-11587379

Darts player blames hypomania for 'thuggish' outburst

A darts player has apologised after yelling in his opponent's face during a world championship match, blaming it on an episode of hypomania.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/darts-player-james-wade-blames-hypomania-for-thuggish-outburst-at-opponent-11587325

AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Abaxis Global Diagnostics

Erika Weis with Abaxis shares information about how the company supports point-of-care diagnostics and the horse industry.

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AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Bimeda, Inc.

Clark Weaver, equine sales manager for Bimeda, shares information about the different products available from the company's portfolio.

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AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Kentucky Performance Products

Delia Nash, director of new business development. introduces Kentucky Performance Products' new product, InsulinWise, designed for horses with metabolic syndrome.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/164448/aaep-2018-trade-show-spotlight-kentucky-performance-products/

AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Luitpold Animal Health

Allyn Mann, director of strategic partnerships at Luitpold Animal Health, shares about the company's mission and products, including Adequan for equine joint support.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/164434/aaep-2018-trade-show-spotlight-luitpold-animal-health/

Former Labour minister Ivan Lewis quits party

Ex-Labour minister Ivan Lewis has quit the party as he expressed doubts about Jeremy Corbyn's willingness to fight antisemitism.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/former-labour-minister-ivan-lewis-quits-party-citing-antisemitism-concerns-11587298

Swipe addicted? Dating apps spending surges 60%

Britain is hooked on dating apps. A national obsession means we are downloading more and spending more on these apps than ever before. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dating-apps-spending-rises-60-thanks-to-swipe-addicted-brits-11586138

BLM Gathering Wild Burros From Outside Nevada HMA

The BLM Nevada Battle Mountain District is gathering and removing up to 20 wild burros from outside the Hickison Herd Management Area, where landowners say they are damaging private property, land, and crops.

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Farm Bill Boosts Protection for Horses

Women whose horses have been harmed in domestic violence-related incidents will be able to seek restitution for veterinary care once the Pet and Women Safety Act, which is part of the Farm Bill approved by the full Senate last week, is signed into law.

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from The Horse https://thehorse.com/164472/farm-bill-boosts-protection-for-horses/

Schoolboy jailed for murdering man with cricket bat

A schoolboy will spend at least a decade behind bars for murdering a man with a cricket bat as he looked for his stepchildren's stolen bicycles.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/schoolboy-jimmy-owens-16-jailed-for-murdering-man-with-cricket-bat-11587070

Equine Welfare Safety Net Innovation Grant Winners Announced

The ASPCA is granting $125,000 to support innovative approaches to help at-risk horses.

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Why Are Horses Frisky When It’s Cold?

Why do horses act "fresh" when it's cold outside? An equine behaviorist investigates.

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Corbyn alleged 'stupid woman' comment not sexist - Sky poll

The majority of Britons think Jeremy Corbyn's alleged "stupid woman" comment was not sexist but say he should apologise, a Sky Data poll reveals.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-data-poll-most-think-jeremy-corbyns-alleged-stupid-woman-comment-is-not-sexist-11586927

Govt edits 'no deal' documents to ramp up preparations

The government is editing its own "no deal" documents to remove a warning that the UK could leave the EU without an agreement is "unlikely".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-edits-no-deal-documents-to-ramp-up-preparations-11586995

Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Not a New Problem

While researchers have discovered much about EMS over the years, there’s still much more to learn not only about the link between obesity, insulin, and laminitis but also how to manage animals to help prevent them from becoming obese and/or developing insulin dysregulation.

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Bank warns Brexit uncertainty has 'intensified'

The Bank of England has warned of growing risks for the economy, saying Brexit uncertainty has "intensified considerably" as global growth takes a turn for the worse.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bank-of-england-warns-brexit-uncertainty-has-intensified-considerably-11586837

Man rearrested on suspicion of murder of mother-of-five

A man has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the disappearance of a mother-of-five from Kent.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-rearrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-sarah-wellgreen-investigation-11586870

UK-Russia relations 'deadlocked', says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said relations with the UK are "deadlocked" and he hopes "common sense will prevail".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/vladimir-putin-says-uk-russia-relations-are-deadlocked-11586869

Gatwick Airport closed as drones are spotted near airfield

Thousands of passengers have suffered travel chaos after Gatwick Airport closed due to drones being flown nearby.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gatwick-airport-closure-thousands-suffer-travel-chaos-as-drones-are-spotted-near-airfield-11586783

Homeless deaths rise by almost a quarter

Deaths of homeless people have increased by almost a quarter over five years, according to Office of National Statistics estimates.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/deaths-of-homeless-people-increase-by-almost-a-quarter-11586746

Black Friday boosts struggling retailers as sales jump

Strong Black Friday sales helped tills ring in November - a crucial Christmas trading month that Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley had described as "the worst in living memory" for the high street.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/black-friday-boosts-struggling-retailers-as-sales-jump-11586738

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Majority of academies 'fail disadvantaged children'

Two thirds of academy chains are failing their most deprived pupils, according to a new report.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/majority-of-academies-fail-disadvantaged-children-11586417

Spurs' Dele Alli hit by bottle during Arsenal clash

Dele Alli was struck in the head by a bottle thrown during Tottenham's 2-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday night at the Emirates.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dele-alli-hit-by-bottle-during-arsenal-vs-tottenham-at-the-emirates-11586539

Britons cut spending in search for an ethical Christmas

Unwanted presents, non recyclable wrapping paper, and a mountain of plastic - more Britons than ever are trying to avoid the unethical elements of Christmas this year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britons-cut-spending-in-search-for-an-ethical-christmas-11586487

British tourist's camera holds clues to fatal seaplane crash

Photos taken by one of the British victims of a plane crash on New Year's Eve last year are helping investigators piece together why the aircraft came down.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-tourists-camera-holds-clues-to-fatal-seaplane-crash-11586526

All flights halted at Gatwick after reports of two drones

All flights in and out of Gatwick have been halted after the airport received reports of two drones flying over the airfield.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/all-flights-halted-at-gatwick-after-reports-of-two-drones-11586486

Thursday's national newspaper front pages



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Homeless man who slept rough outside parliament dies

Tributes have been paid after a homeless man sleeping rough outside parliament collapsed and died.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/homeless-man-who-slept-rough-outside-parliament-dies-11586192

Russian whistleblower 'unlikely' to have died from poisoning

A rich Russian whistleblower who collapsed while jogging near his Surrey home is unlikely to have been poisoned and probably died from natural causes, a coroner has ruled.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/russian-whistleblower-unlikley-to-have-died-from-poisoning-11586229

Divided Kingdom: 'I'm hoping for 11th hour shock' on Brexit

For the last seven days, we've been on the road.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/divided-kingdom-meet-the-businessmen-hoping-for-11th-hour-shock-on-brexit-11586274

Meghan and Kate join Queen's lunch amid rift rumours

Members of the Royal family have put their rumoured differences aside and gathered for a Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Queen's annual visit to Sandringham.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/meghan-and-kate-join-queens-lunch-amid-rift-rumours-11586167

Woman jailed over fraudulent Grenfell insurance claim

A fraudster who exploited tragic incidents such as the Grenfell fire, Manchester Arena bombing, and London Bridge terror attack has been jailed for three years.

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Assassinated mobster 'helped Gerrard out of trouble'

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard received help from a mobster who was later shot dead by an assassin nicknamed the Iceman, a court has heard.

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New cervical cancer test could 'revolutionise' screening

A cheaper cervical cancer test that "astounded" researchers detected 100% of cancers that developed in more than 15,500 women during its trial.

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Ex-radio host freed from immigration detention centre

A man who was set to be deported despite having two children in the UK and living in the country for 23 years has been released from a detention centre on bail.

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Mourinho has 'nothing to say' as Solskjaer named Man Utd caretaker

Manchester United have named Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker manager following the departure of Jose Mourinho, who has told Sky Sports News he has "nothing to say" about his dismissal.

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Uber loses High Court battle to deny drivers rights

Uber has lost a High Court battle against giving its drivers basic employment protections, including minimum wage and holiday pay.

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Labour MP guilty of perverting the course of justice

Labour MP Fiona Onasanya has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice in an attempt to avoid a speeding charge.

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Corbyn denies calling PM 'stupid woman' in PMQs clash

Jeremy Corbyn has denied branding Theresa May a "stupid woman" as the Labour leader faced furious demands to apologise for a muttered comment.

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Horse Farm Biosecurity

Disease can come home with you in exposed horses, on your equipment, and even on your skin and clothing. Here’s how to avoid these scenarios and keep your horses healthy.

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Man cleared of terror offence after Buckingham Palace incident

An Uber driver who allegedly attacked police with a samurai sword outside Buckingham Palace has been found not guilty of preparing acts of terrorism.

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Is this a Banksy? Mystery artwork discovered in Wales

Has Wales been Banksyed? A new piece of street art on the sides of a garage certainly seems to point to the anonymous artist.

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Third Saddle Research Trust Conference in the Books

The program explored the latest findings on health and welfare aspects of the horse and rider relationship, from new techniques in equine pain recognition to rider posture and equine biomechanics.

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Hives in Horses: Symptoms and Treatment

When I purchased my Thoroughbred gelding, his owner supplied some photos from earlier this year. In one, it looked like he had welts on his skin. A friend suggested he might have hives, which I’m not familiar with. Could you tell me about hives in horses?

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Low-skilled EU migrants free to travel to UK until 2025

Tens of thousands of low-skilled migrants from the EU will be free to travel to the UK to look for work until at least 2025, the government has announced.

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What You Need to Know About Equine Osteoarthritis

Experts answer common questions about this crippling condition that affects horses of all breeds, disciplines, and ages.

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Man hunted after 'distressing' rape of woman

Police have released CCTV images of a man they "urgently need to identify" after the "distressing" rape of a woman earlier this month.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/detectives-hunt-man-after-distressing-rape-of-woman-in-city-of-london-11585881

Three taken to hospital after stabbing at health centre

Three people have been taken to hospital after a stabbing at an east London health centre.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/three-people-taken-to-hospital-after-stabbing-at-health-centre-11585880

Robbie Williams wins pool fight against Led Zeppelin neighbour

Robbie Williams has won his five-year fight against neighbour Jimmy Page over plans to build an underground gym and swimming pool at his home in west London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/robbie-williams-wins-pool-plan-fight-against-led-zeppelin-neighbour-jimmy-page-11585789

Kylie 'thrilled' as Glastonbury slot announced

Kylie Minogue says she is "thrilled" after being revealed as the act for next year's Sunday "legends" slot at Glastonbury.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kylie-to-play-glastonbury-festivals-sunday-legends-slot-11585708

Falling fuel prices help boost pre-Xmas spending power

The rate of inflation has fallen to its lowest level since March last year - boosting consumer spending power for struggling retailers in the run-up to Christmas.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/falling-fuel-prices-help-boost-pre-christmas-spending-power-11585738

Santander fined £32m for keeping dead customers' money

Santander has been fined more than £30m for "serious failings" in processing the accounts of dead customers, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says.

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Man Utd name Solskjaer as caretaker manager

Manchester United have named Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker manager following the departure of Jose Mourinho.

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Tuesday, 18 December 2018

GSK and Pfizer agree £10bn healthcare merger

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), is to merge its consumer healthcare unit with that of rival Pfizer, to create a new business with almost £10bn in annual sales.

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Regulator acts on £4bn loyalty penalty 'rip off'

The competition regulator is promising a series of reforms to tackle a £4bn loyalty penalty facing millions of mobile, broadband, home insurance, mortgage and savings customers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/regulator-acts-on-1634bn-loyalty-penalty-rip-off-affecting-millions-11585636

Dying neighbour leaves 14 years of Xmas gifts for girl

A daredevil pensioner has stunned his neighbours by leaving their daughter 14 years of Christmas presents before he died.

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Post-war classic voted Britain's favourite festive film

It's A Wonderful Life has been crowned the nation's favourite Christmas film in a new poll.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/post-war-classic-voted-britains-favourite-festive-film-11585451

Britain's oldest lido to be restored after falling into disrepair

Britain's oldest lido is to be fully restored and reopened to the public after being closed for more than 30 years.

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Post-Brexit immigration: An end to EU free movement

Home Secretary Sajid Javid will outline plans to meet "the clear instruction to get control over our borders" when he reveals a new post-Brexit immigration system.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/post-brexit-immigration-an-end-to-eu-free-movement-and-no-cap-on-high-skilled-jobs-11585484

Hamilton: 'I'm super proud to be from Stevenage'

Lewis Hamilton has told Stevenage fans not to bother with his comments on his hometown after sparking outrage by calling it a slum.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hamiltons-lukewarm-apology-for-home-town-stevenage-slur-11585546

Businesses 'watching in horror' as MPs urged to stop no-deal

Five leading business groups have joined forces to urge politicians to prevent a no-deal Brexit as firms "reach the point of no return" ahead of the UK's departure from the EU on 29 March.

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Man United 'accidentally reveal Solskjaer as interim boss'

Manchester United appear to have accidentally unveiled Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their interim manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho.

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Wednesday's national newspaper front pages



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Labour whips' fury with Corbyn over no-confidence 'omnishambles'

Labour whips are "furious" with Jeremy Corbyn's handling of an attempt to force a no-confidence vote in the prime minister, sources have suggested.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-whips-furious-with-jeremy-corbyn-over-no-confidence-omnishambles-11585316

We'll quit if you pursue 'no-deal' Brexit, Tory MPs warn PM

Theresa May has been warned a group of Tory MPs could quit the party if she makes a "no-deal" Brexit her government's favoured policy.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-warned-group-of-tory-mps-will-quit-party-if-government-chases-no-deal-brexit-11585260

Knife crime fight 'undermined' by soft sentences

Efforts to combat a surge in knife crime are being undermined by inconsistent and lenient court sentences, according to the Police Federation and anti-knife crime campaigners.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/knife-crime-fight-being-undermined-by-inconsistent-and-lenient-sentences-11585248

Meghan 'feeling very pregnant' on visit to retired performers

The Duchess of Sussex said she was "feeling very pregnant" as she met residents at a care home for retired actors, directors and entertainers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/meghan-feeling-very-pregnant-during-visit-to-retired-performers-at-twickenham-care-home-11585187

Foreign diplomat escapes action over rape allegations

A foreign diplomat was thrown out of the UK amid allegations of two rapes and an attempted rape, the government has revealed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/foreign-diplomat-escapes-action-over-rape-allegations-due-to-diplomatic-immunity-11585181

BA to resume Pakistan flights 10 years after hotel bombing

British Airways is to resume flights to Pakistan more than 10 years after a deadly terror attack at the Marriott Hotel in the capital Islamabad.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-airways-to-resume-flights-to-pakistan-10-years-after-hotel-bombing-11585121

Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain marries husband again

Former Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain and her husband have tied the knot again - 14 years after their arranged marriage.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nadiya-hussain-bake-off-winner-and-husband-tie-knot-again-14-years-after-arranged-marriage-11585126

Cyber security breaches rising across UK defence sector

UK defence secrets are increasingly being exposed to hostile nation states after the number of security breaches in the sector rose this year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cyber-security-breaches-rising-across-uk-defence-sector-11584827

3,500 troops on standby under new no-deal Brexit plans

All UK citizens will be sent information about how to prepare for a no-deal Brexit, as the government dramatically ramps up its contingency planning.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/3500-troops-on-standby-under-new-no-deal-brexit-plans-which-become-operational-priority-11584774

Lorries overturn on ferry as high winds wreak havoc

Lorries overturned on a ferry sailing at Cairnryan in Scotland in high winds, crushing cars on-board and prompting a major emergency response.

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Robber who bit off part of man's ear is jailed

A man who bit off part of a vulnerable victim's ear during a violent robbery has been jailed after a initial community order sentence was deemed too lenient.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tommy-tremayne-jailed-after-biting-off-part-of-mans-ear-during-violent-robbery-11585036

Spurs fan banned for throwing banana at black star

A Tottenham Hotspur fan has been handed a four-year football ban after he threw a banana skin at Gabonese Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the north London derby.

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PPID: Not Just for Domestic Horses

Researchers recently identified six PPID cases in two equine species at a British zoo: five cases in Przewalski’s horses ranging from 7 to 29 years old and one case in a 17-year-old Chapman’s zebra.

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