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Nicknamed 'Earth's cousin' - it gets just the right amount of light from its sun for the chemical building blocks of life to develop, according to a study

When plastic bags break down on beaches, in parks - or even in the sea - they emit the greenhouse gases methane and ethylene, say scientists

Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was met by a scrum of reporters outside Onley Prison in Rugby

James Atherley, 22, was jailed for life for stabbing Callum Lees, 20, to death after a row at a party

A French drugs company has increased it stock to give it a 14 week buffer in the case of a hard Brexit. The company, Sanofi, is increasing various product lines, including insulin. The concern is that if the UK can’t reach a deal with the UK there could be transportation issues by land and air. Hugo Fry, managing director, Sanofi UK said: "The uncertainty in the Brexit negotiations means that Sanofi has been planning for a 'no deal' scenario." He...

Ultraviolet (UV) filters added to lotions and cosmetics getting into food chain and damaging fish embryo

Worrying news has emerged from a Tory-run Local Authority, who might be forced to slash its services to vulnerable children and adult social care. Northamptonshire County Council said their budget issues were of an “extremely serious nature.” This meant that there needs to be spending controls to try and balance the books. It is thought the budget shortfall is £60-70m for this year. Council leader Matthew Golby warned the council may face having to decide "what we can realistically provide...

Tommy Robinson has been freed on bail by the Court of Appeal over contempt sentence

As Reach, formerly Trinity Mirror, reports significant half-year losses, it is becoming clear that growth in digital revenues will not replace or even significantly offset the decline in revenues from print.  However, print remains, and will continue to do so, the main revenue stream for many magazine and newspaper publishers and is key to their survival. Its decision to buy the Express and Star newspapers earlier this year means Reach has an opportunity to reduce its operating costs significantly, whilst...