August 17, 2018

Scientists prove moths’ survival driven by changes in pollution and camouflage

Researchers at the University of Exeter revisited and confirmed one of the most famous textbook examples of evolution in action.

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August 16, 2018

Teenager ‘cried for help’ before quadruple stabbing

Six males were arrested and are being held in custody while four others, believed to be teenagers, were taken to south London hospitals.

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Rugby star Danny Cipriani fined for Jersey bar assault

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Pollen allergy test for Victor the polar bear

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I’m under attack by fellow Tories because I challenged Johnson, says Muslim peer

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Major disruption to trains after tractor damages line

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Wallaby spotted near supermarket after escaping from zoo

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Katie Derham ‘proud as could be’ with daughter’s results

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Student drops subject despite getting 100% in AS-level exam

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Struggling Debenhams to cut nearly 100 jobs

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Prison Service chief condemns bonfire including names of murdered officers

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Student has heart set on investment banking after getting top grades

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Man caught with bomb-making equipment jailed for 12 years

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Samsung lays out plans to connect every device

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Armed police deployed after catapult attack on Birmingham mosques

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Man arrested on suspicion of supplying unlicensed door staff

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Man details ‘failed’ efforts to raise alarm after £6,000 fraud attempt

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Compulsory language education should be reintroduced, says Brighton College head

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Laser experiments give insights into largest planets

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Dame Margaret Hodge likens Labour disciplinary investigation to Nazi Germany

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Presbyterian moderator hopes to meet Pope in Dublin

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Widespread confusion about cancer symptoms, poll shows

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E-cigarettes can be key weapon in battle against smoking, insist MPs

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What the papers say – August 16

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University place for student with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome who sat exams at home

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Fisheries officer pictured bound and gagged loses employment tribunal case

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Three sets of twins to attend university together after top A-level results

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Murdered prison officer’s son condemns bonfire including father’s name

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British family ‘ran for lives’ before Genoa bridge collapse

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Man punched by Ben Stokes insists he was victim of ‘unlawful assault’

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Jeremy Hunt: No-deal Brexit would be a ‘mistake we would regret for generations’

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Campaigners hope Pope will focus spotlight on homeless during visit

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Man jailed for making hoax bomb threat in bid to catch flight

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Belfast triplets get matching A-level results

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England rugby star Danny Cipriani ‘let himself down’ during police fracas

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Danny Cipriani’s misdemeanours during his rugby career

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Five arrests after quadruple stabbing

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Stormzy starts scholarship for two black students to go to Cambridge University

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Student gets three As after taking exams standing up

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England rugby star Danny Cipriani ‘truly sorry’ after fracas at Jersey bar

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Former Loyalist leader’s sister-in-law celebrates A-level Irish result

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England rugby star Danny Cipriani ‘truly sorry’ after fracas at Jersey bar

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Drought permits issued for North West to secure water supplies

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Thousands to take part in World Pipe Band Championships

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Eating carbohydrates in moderation leads to long life, study finds

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Motorist arrested after man dies in suspected hit-and-run

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What the papers say – August 17

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Social media giants urged to give free adverts to mental health services

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These results won’t define you! Stars offer support to A-level students

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Police release pictures of man sought over moorland fire

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Jeremy Clarkson returns with more A-levels inspiration

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Rugby star Danny Cipriani fined for Jersey bar assault

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Drug could reduce need for liver transplants

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A-level Chinese more popular than German

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Top A-level marks achieved despite gender imbalance

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Fall in numbers accepted on degree courses

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Police inspector admits making indecent images of children

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Proportion of A-levels awarded A or A* reaches six-year high

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Police release new CCTV footage of murdered schoolgirl Lucy McHugh

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Great-uncle found guilty of manslaughter after 11-year-old suffers 100 injuries

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Ulster Unionist councillor set to face motion of no confidence

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Nurse who performed on BGT with NHS choir is stabbed to death in Battersea

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Celebrities and social media stars investigated for not labelling posts

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Major rail delays after tractor damages line in West Yorkshire

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Ancient Egyptians’ early mummy embalming ‘recipe’ revealed

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Opt-out system unlikely to increase organ donations – study

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Numbers of students getting degree courses falls 1%

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In Pictures: Material Girl Madonna through the decades

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Boys out-perform girls at A* for first time since grade introduced

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Key statistics in this year’s A-level results

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Education Secretary told of child left covered in faeces at school

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Girl first in her family to go to university wins place at Cambridge

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Man charged with murdering nurse who performed on BGT with NHS choir

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Big Boss is watching you… workers fear increased monitoring by employers

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Comedian to visit 100 Fringe shows in 24 hours for Stand up to Cancer

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Civil partnerships continue to rise since introduction of same-sex marriages

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Man who filmed up women’s skirts given suspended sentence

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Blue plaque commemorates former Cooper Car Company works

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NI boys outperform girls at A* for first time since grade introduced

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New ferries hit by further delays

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A-level geography entries hit four-year low

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Aretha Franklin: Tributes flood in after Queen of Soul’s death at 76

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Barack Obama, Mariah Carey and Adele lead tributes to ‘divine’ Aretha Franklin

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Celebrity Big Brother: Who are the housemates?

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Lennon’s aunt dismissed Beatles’ fascination with Indian guru

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EU officials ‘fear UK is bugging Brexit talks’

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‘It’s important to study languages so you can understand other cultures’

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Proportion of A-levels awarded A or A* reaches six-year high

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Oil and gas rigs could help at-risk corals thrive, study says

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Runrig hail fans ahead of sell-out farewell concerts

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Union boss McCluskey calls on Labour to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

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August 15, 2018

Iain Livingstone confirmed as Police Scotland leader

The senior officer has been acting chief for the force since last autumn, standing in when former chief constable Phil Gormley was suspended.

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Brain tumour cells ‘self-destruct’ when exposed to chemical – study

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Rugby star Danny Cipriani charged with assaulting police at Jersey nightclub

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Row over whether Omagh bomb could have been prevented dominates 20th anniversary

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Row erupts between police chief and ex-ombudsman over prevention of Omagh bomb

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NI electricity prices to rise by 14% from October

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Sixth-formers receiving A-level results

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Gay clubbers praise ‘hero’ Stokes after acquittal over brawl

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President of Ireland calls for ‘culture of peace’ on anniversary of Omagh bomb

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Second mill hit by major fire

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How does MI5 prioritise terror probes?

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Justice Secretary signals move to strengthen victims’ rights

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Baby box to be placed in childhood museum

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Former police watchdog calls for public inquiry into Omagh bomb

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Call the karma police! Ancient Buddha statue stolen from India found in UK

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Corbyn was backing pro-democracy activists massacred in Egypt, says Labour

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Ecologist loses High Court challenge against extended badger culls

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Countdown to V&A Dundee opening

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Anger as commuters face 3.2% rail fares rise

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Rail fares to increase by 3.2% next year

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Pressure building to scrap P1 tests in face of opt-out campaign

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MPs demand probe into Tory colleague Lord Sheikh over Tunis conference trip

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Westminster crash suspect further arrested for attempted murder

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Royal Mail redirection service ‘designed for households of the past’ – Citizens Advice

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Murdered PSNI officer’s son slams bonfire including father’s name

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BBC bill in legal battle with Sir Cliff Richard nearly £2 million

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Sadiq Khan calls for power to cap Uber driver numbers

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It’s results day, but where to go from here?

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Police given more time to quiz Westminster terror suspect

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London house prices continue to fall

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Father and son cleared of Fortnum & Mason champagne theft

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Elusive pine marten caught on camera in Kielder forest

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HIV jab crosses final trials hurdle

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RBS launches fraud awareness campaign

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What do we know about Westminster crash suspect Salih Khater?

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Minister welcomes baby box take-up on scheme’s first birthday

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Royal Bank of Scotland comes bottom of bank league tables

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US woman accused of Briton’s murder said killing was to ‘rid house of evil’

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Corbyn was ‘standing up for democracy’ by giving Islamists’ salute, Labour says

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Hundreds of shoes laid outside Westminster Cathedral in support of refugees

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Murder arrest after death of woman found stabbed

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Celtic symbolism on papal vestments revealed

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Priest challenges Omagh bombers to return and reflect on their actions

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One of Europe’s most wanted men arrested leaving Watford gym

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Rugby star Danny Cipriani in court over ‘police assault’ at Jersey nightclub

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Your Clearing questions answered

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Coral bleaching dates back 400 years – study

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Gordon Brown: Jeremy Corbyn has got to change

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Animals ban for woman who kept cats and dogs in ‘disgusting’ conditions

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New Police Scotland chief constable named

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‘Holy grail’ of whisky to be auctioned for up to £900,000

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Lifeboat volunteer has family meeting at sea

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Westminster ‘terror’ crash was an accident, suspect’s friend says

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Surge in demand for Turkish lira as UK holidaymakers eye unprecedented rates

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Rail fare protests to be held across country

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TSB to double complaints team to 500 amid deluge of IT compensation claims

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Intel confirms Foreshadow vulnerability in its processor chips

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50-50 chance of no-deal Brexit, Latvian minister warns

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Rail fare increase could price passengers out of travelling, Labour warn

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31 charged in Huddersfield child sex investigation

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Police Federation boss accuses Theresa May of ‘stabbing officers in the back’

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Westminster crash suspect ‘said he was going from Birmingham to London for Sudan visa’

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Westminster could be pedestrianised to stop vehicle attacks, Met chief says

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Inflation rises for the first time since November

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Psychedelic drug effects ‘like near-death experience’

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Westminster crash suspect is Midlands man of Sudanese origin

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Leukaemia treatment research receives £3.1m funding

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RBS bankers admitted to selling investors ‘garbage’ before financial crisis

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BHS bosses made optimistic assumptions about its future, regulator concludes

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Rugby star Danny Cipriani charged with assaulting police at nightclub

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Eight injured after horse bolts at county show

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South Western Railway workers to stage fresh strikes in guards dispute

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Dog overlooked by 3,000 people seeks forever home

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British family ‘ran for lives’ before Genoa bridge collapse

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Police get longer to quiz Parliament crash suspect as friends claim ‘accident’

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August 17, 2018

Scientists prove moths’ survival driven by changes in pollution and camouflage

Margaret Hodge faces online backlash over Corbyn clash comparison

Man charged with murdering nurse who performed on BGT appears in court

Witnesses saw foot-long knife in street where four teenagers were stabbed

Search for missing teenager on Scottish island

Sony sells three million PlayStation VR headsets

Time running out to strike Brexit deal, warns Danish minister

Hunt for man who kept crocodile in his bedroom

Manchester party shooting: Police appeal for video or dashcam footage

Arlene Foster declines invitation to Pope’s speech in Dublin

High Court challenge launched over choice of new Garda Commissioner

Body found in search for missing teenager

Moorland blaze started by camp fire, probe finds

Police officer who admitted indecent child image charges granted bail

Sadiq Khan to ask crisis planners to examine risks of no-deal Brexit

Booze-flavoured biscuits with your afternoon tea

Artists hope Shoreham crash memorial will help people ‘acknowledge’ their grief

The Strictly Come Dancing line-up so far

BBC News anchor Kate Silverton and comedian Seann Walsh announced for Strictly

Stage set for Pope’s visit to Ireland

Vintage comedy greats join family and fans at Barry Chuckle’s funeral

Entertainer Barry Chuckle to be remembered at stadium funeral

Government could restrict sale of fuels for domestic fires

Father of murdered schoolgirl Lucy McHugh speaks of ‘distressing time’

Twelve arrested over brawl at Goodwood races

Sixteenth group of Syrian refugees arrives in Northern Ireland

Stormy Daniels quit CBB over row with ‘controlling’ producers, lawyer claims

Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande and Janelle Monae add to Aretha Franklin tributes

Record numbers snap up Clearing places

UK can survive and prosper after no-deal Brexit – Jeremy Hunt

Prisons minister: I’ll quit if safety drive fails

The Strictly Come Dancing line-up so far

Six released on bail after four teenagers stabbed in London fight

Loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson arrested in UVF criminality probe

Dual carriageway closed after stray cows struck by vehicles

Date set for boxer death inquiry

Ben Stokes to play for England in third Test

More rail disruption as workers strike again in guards’ dispute

Model Chloe Ayling opens up about kidnapping on CBB

Five teenagers arrested after quadruple stabbing in Camberwell

Helpful or harmful – what is the truth about e-cigarettes?

Aretha Franklin was fighting all the way to the end – ex-husband

First year university students urged to get meningitis vaccination

Sturgeon meets Eurovision Young Musicians 2018 contestants

House of Fraser collapsed owing creditors £484m, hitting brands such as Gucci

Government consider restricting sale of fuels for domestic burning

Woman has contact lens removed from her eye after 28 years

Tributes to Sir Alex Fergusson at memorial service

Teenager jailed over attempted murder of Syrian refugee

UUP councillor Jim Rodgers faces Commissioner for Standards investigation

Race to be warmest-ever summer is ‘wide open’

August 16, 2018

Teenager ‘cried for help’ before quadruple stabbing

Rugby star Danny Cipriani fined for Jersey bar assault

Pollen allergy test for Victor the polar bear

I’m under attack by fellow Tories because I challenged Johnson, says Muslim peer

Major disruption to trains after tractor damages line

Wallaby spotted near supermarket after escaping from zoo

Katie Derham ‘proud as could be’ with daughter’s results

Student drops subject despite getting 100% in AS-level exam

Struggling Debenhams to cut nearly 100 jobs

Prison Service chief condemns bonfire including names of murdered officers

Student has heart set on investment banking after getting top grades

Man caught with bomb-making equipment jailed for 12 years

Samsung lays out plans to connect every device

Armed police deployed after catapult attack on Birmingham mosques

Man arrested on suspicion of supplying unlicensed door staff

Man details ‘failed’ efforts to raise alarm after £6,000 fraud attempt

Compulsory language education should be reintroduced, says Brighton College head

Laser experiments give insights into largest planets

Dame Margaret Hodge likens Labour disciplinary investigation to Nazi Germany

Presbyterian moderator hopes to meet Pope in Dublin

Widespread confusion about cancer symptoms, poll shows

E-cigarettes can be key weapon in battle against smoking, insist MPs

What the papers say – August 16

University place for student with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome who sat exams at home

Fisheries officer pictured bound and gagged loses employment tribunal case

Three sets of twins to attend university together after top A-level results

Murdered prison officer’s son condemns bonfire including father’s name