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Scientists preparing to study health & genetics of red squirrels reintroduced in Scottish Highlands
Only an estimated 120,000 reds remain in Scotland, after their numbers were decimated by habitat loss and persecution.
Twelve people including two Brits arrested on cruise ship following £2m cocaine bust
Police believe they may have busted a drug smuggling gang.
Galapagos Islands where Charles Darwin formulated his theory of evolution under attack by alien invaders
A new study has revealed the Galapagos Islands have at least 53 non-native species probably brought in on boats.
Remainer claimed he had passport taken away by immigration officers for “B*llocks to Brexit” badge
Eddie Brinsmead-Stockham was passing through Gatwick after a short golfing trip in Portugal when he was stopped by an "abrupt" Home Office official.
Second referendum odds slashed as MPs reject all Brexit options
The odds of a second referendum are shortening significantly with one bookmaker following last night’s support for the People’s Vote. They make it just 7/4 (from 9/4) for Government to call on the British public once again to shape the country’s future relationship with the European Union. Meaningful Vote III looks like being voted down at 1/3, having looked like a close-run thing at 5/6 before last night’s parliamentary session. Theresa May is now priced to step down in the...
Brexit: Commons decides to agree…on nothing
No majority emerged for any of the eight options tabled in the House of Commons last night. Voting under the indicative vote process, MPs were unable to reach a consensus after they dramatically seized control of the agenda in the House of Commons from the Prime Minister. A permanent customs union and a motion tabled for a new referendum gained the most support, but still were unable to get over the line. The voting was as follows: 139 yes 422 no...
Arsenal of guns & grenades recovered by police in raid at farm in east London
Three AK47 assault rifles, one submachine gun, two shotguns, one revolver, one self-loading pistol, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and 22 grenades were recovered.
Johnson backs PM Brexit deal even though he once called it ‘A Suicide Vest’
Boris Johnson has announced that he will now back the PM Brexit deal after Theresa May promised to quit once the UK leaves the EU with her deal, which has already been rejected twice by the Commons. However, he might want to cast his mind back to this Mail on Sunday front page... For Boris to say that the PM’s view is like that of a suicide bomber is too much. This marks one of the most disgusting moments in...
Two arrested after man in his late teens shot and killed in south London
The man was found fighting for his life but died just over half an hour later in Friar Mews, West Norwood, this afternoon.