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World’s oldest mushroom has discovered – smashing previous record by 350 million years
It lived up to 810 million years ago in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and helped kick start life on Earth.
Council have hired a ‘Brexit Communications Officer’ – to keep as many EU residents in city as possible
Brighton and Hove City Council have announced they have filled their unusual position - which was advertised with a top level wage of £35,000.
Earthquake hits North East of England this morning
The 2.8 magnitude tremor was reported by bleary-eyed residents in towns across the region, including Hartlepool and Middlesbrough, just before 6am
Passengers arriving at Heathrow from coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China said little had been done to screen them
Despite some saying that there were doctors on-hand to screen passengers, it seems that many exited the plane without being tested.
Actor Simon Pegg calls for higher taxes on the rich
The Shaun Of The Dead star says inequality is the driving force behind societal breakdown.
Trump says US travel ban will be expanded
Seven additional nations were listed in a draft of proposed restrictions. Trump previously tried to ban all Muslims from entering the US.
Donald Trump’s impeachment legal team includes lawyer for Epstein, Weinstein and OJ Simpson
The trial marks just the third time the Senate has weighed whether an American president should be removed from office.
Celebrities and ministers rally against trophy hunting in call for imports ban
Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the Prime Minister’s father and the Environment Minister joined in speaking out against the ‘immoral’ practice.
South Korea’s transgender soldier urges military to let her continue service
Byun Hui-su has been discharged for undergoing gender reassignment surgery.