Over-the-counter lozenges for sore throat ‘fuelling rise of superbugs’
They include Tyrozets pastilles available in the UK that contain a mixture of antibiotics called tyrothricin, according to a study
Julian Assange arrested
UK police have said that WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has been arrested. He was seen being dragged out of the Ecuadorean Embassy by half a dozen men, protesting this morning. He has been living in Ecuador's embassy in London for the previous seven years since he took refuge their from...
UK could slow climate clock by converting animal farmland to forest and still grow enough protein
New research from Harvard University demonstrates that the UK would be able to sustain itself and help meet the Paris Agreement by returning a portion of land used for animal agriculture back to forest. Converting land currently used for grazing and growing animal feed crops back to forest could soak...
Brexit impasse continues to challenge London housing market
Brexit uncertainty continued to subdue the London housing market in March, according to the RICS UK Residential Market Survey, March 2019. Looking ahead, the lack of momentum is likely to persist for a while longer, although respondents still envisage modest improvements in activity twelve months ahead. In March, enquiries from...
Pedestrian ”dove crossing” created after bird made nest – on top of traffic lights
The JSPCA have warned the public not to approach the birds
Steven Bishop who plotted to blow up mosque in suicide mission to be sentenced
The 41-year-old wanted to target Morden mosque in retaliation for Manchester Arena attack but thwarted when anti-terror cops raided his home
Couple who scooped biggest ever UK lottery win announce intention to divorce
Chris, 62, and Colin Weir, 71, have been married for 38 years but in a statement they also confirmed they had been living apart "for some time".
Second “noxious substance” attack in south London in just two days
Man sprayed with mystery substance while 'trying to apprehend shoplifter' in Streatham, south London
First photo ever of a black hole has been revealed
This image shows the first ever look at a black hole, which looks like a flaming ring of yellow and red. The black hole, described by scientists as a "monster", is 24billion miles across - 3million times the size of the Earth. It is a LONG way away from here...