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Scottish woman who feels virtually no pain could be key to new treatments
Thanks to two genetic mutations, the woman from northern Scotland also experiences very little anxiety and fear.
Over 4 million UK children still living in poverty
Shockingly over four million children are living in poverty in the UK. The figures have been released by the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) and they indicate that there has not been any rise in household income between 2017 & 2018. This leaves 30 per cent (over four million) of children still living below the poverty line. There is also concern from the Resolution Foundation that 70 per cent of these children actually come from working families. Chief Executive...
PM wants MPs to vote on her Brexit deal AGAIN tomorrow
Suggestions that Theresa May could be planning a third vote on her Brexit deal have been quashed after Andrea Leadsom appeared to make the proposal in the Commons earlier today. According to Faisal Islam attempts to get the so-called "MV3" back for a vote failed earlier after David Lidington and Geoffrey Cox went to see the speaker this morning. May has said she would quit as PM if Tory rebels and the DUP backed her deal. My understanding is that...
44 year old man has been arrested following the murder of shopkeeper Ravi Katharkamar
Mr Katharkamar was knifed and his till stolen at around 6am in Pinner north London.
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...