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Conservationists unite to save London’s rare ‘German’ hairy snail
GettyFine hairs on the shell are thought to allow the snail to sweat off moistureConservationists and citizen scientists have joined forces for a project to save London's "charming little"...
Nigeria kidnappings: Father felt helpless as he saw children taken from Catholic school in Papiri, Niger state
A father has told the BBC he felt powerless as he witnessed gunmen on motorbikes abduct dozens of children, including his son, after storming a Catholic boarding school in...
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Council to debate street name change in Carrickfergus
Councillors in Mid and East Antrim are due to discuss a proposal later on Monday to change a street sign named after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.Last month, the King "initiated a...
Two peers face suspension from House of Lords
Kate WhannelPolitical reporterPA/ Getty ImagesTwo peers are set to be suspended from the House of Lords for breaching rules on providing parliamentary services in return for "payment or reward".Former...
Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff
Ben KingBusiness reporterGetty ImagesWorkers and business leaders have told the Covid-19 inquiry about the devastation they faced during the pandemic and the difficulties they faced accessing support.Business owners described...
Officers facing misconduct hearing in Harshita Brella case
Four police officers will face misconduct proceedings over their handling of abuse allegations reported by a woman, who was later found dead in a car boot, Northamptonshire Police said.Harshita...
Budget 2025: What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?
Simon JackBusiness editorReutersBusiness leaders face a nervous final few days before the chancellor's second Budget, having borne the brunt of a brutal set of tax hikes this time last...
The Ashes: England will not send first-choice batters to pink-ball tour game
In addition, the Lions match would have offered time using the pink ball, with England due to play a rare day-night Test.England have lost five of their seven previous...
Skye Gyngell: Michelin-starred Australian chef dies aged 62
Pioneering Australian chef Skye Gyngell has died aged 62.Gyngell rose to fame in the UK after her garden centre cafe in south-west London was awarded a coveted Michelin star,...
Why Newcastle, Real Madrid, PSG, Milan, Lazio and more are meeting on a park in London
"There are loads of people in London, but it can feel like a lonely place," explains Kieran Duff on the stroll through Russell Square, still stewing on the fact...
