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Terror suspect accused of attempted murder of cyclists and police outside Parliament appears in court
Sudanese-born Salih Khater, 29, in court
Watch – New breed of environmentally friendly insect repellents developed
Scientists say the 'next-gen' repellents are effective with potentially fewer environmental side-effects than existing ones
Doctor takes down Nigel Farage with viral Tweet
A doctor has destroyed Nigel Farage on social media after he labelled concerns over the future of the NHS as “project fear”. A report by the British Medical Association published in The Independent warned that a no-deal Brexit could increase the risk of a Europe-wide pandemic, leaving the UK more vulnerable to outbreaks of deadly infectious diseases. It says that the UK’s ability to coordinate responses to emerging threats, such as the current outbreak of measles or seasonal flu, will...
Techniques for reducing sugar content in dairy products show promise
Researchers say that there has been considerable overall progress in making dairy healthier - without sacraficing taste
Two women are fighting for their lives after horrific hammer attack in South East London
Detectives want to trace 27-year-old Joe Xuereb in connection with the incident in Eltham, south east London
Cambridge considers funding debt-free education for its poorest students
The University of Cambridge may cover all tuition and living expenses
Shamed former ‘super head’ faces hefty bill after High Court ruling
Alan Davies and his former colleagues at Copland Community School in north west London must pay back thousands of pounds they were paid illegally
Top Oxford University Professor of Shakespeare ‘axed in favour of diversity’
Prof John Pitcher wanted to carry on working as an English tutor and official fellow, but was told he would have to retire at 67
New way of wiping out MRSA being developed
The life-threatening bacteria can cripple a hospital as it spreads quickly and is resistant to treatment