The world's oldest eye has been found in a 530 million year old fossil. The remains of an extinct sea creature include an early form of the eye seen in many modern day animals including crabs, bees and dragonflies, researchers believe. Scientists made the discovery while examining the well-preserved fossil...
A major hospital has come under fire after it emerged that nearly 90,000 outpatient appointments were cancelled in a single year. The Royal Cornwall Hospital, also known as Treliske, cancelled 87,546 outpatient appointments last year, equal to 240 every day. The hospital is one of three operating under The Royal...
The time is now approaching to consider what contingencies may be needed, should no deal be reached on law enforcement and justice measures after we leave the European Union. The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee heard that if there is no confidence in the transitional arrangements by the new...
A determined couple have been hailed Britain's most hardcore football fans after refusing to miss a single game since 1999 - clocking up 1,000 CONSECUTIVE matches. Scunthorpe United fans Richard and Tracey Bailey have watched every game since witnessing The Iron see out a goalless draw to Cambridge almost 20...
An endangered breed of tiger is "clinging to survival" due to the destruction of its forest habitat, warns new research. Living only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the Sumatran tiger - officially listed as "Critically Endangered" - is the only surviving sub-species of 'Island tigers' which included the now-extinct...
A photographer has released a collection of fun images showing handmade stencils shaping the world's most recognisable landmarks. Rich McCor, 30, visited tourist attractions around the world and held the card cut-outs in place to add characters and objects to the scenery. Rich's new book is priced at £12.99 and...
Traffic pollution in London is putting the health of unborn babies at risk, warns new research. And scientists say the situation will continue to deteriorate unless the capital's air quality is improved. Their study found that air pollution from road traffic is having a negative impact on babies’ well-being before...
Anti-racism campaign HOPE not hate yesterday delivered a 26,500 signature letter of protest to the US Ambassador, Woody Johnson, over US President Donald Trump's retweets of a British anti-Muslim hate group. Representing a broad swathe of disgust with Trump's actions, HOPE not hate deputy director Jemma Levene said that Britons...
The EU have created a blacklist of tax havens, which contain 17 names. Crucially for the UK, the main list excludes a number of British Overseas Territories such as the Cayman Island and Bermuda that were on a previous EU blacklist from June 2015. There is also a “grey” list...