Pet shop thief ‘nicked canaries from cage and stuffed them down his trousers’

A report from Parliament's Home Affairs Committee has found no evidence to support claims of two-tier policing during the riots following the Southport attacks last summer, despite accusations from figures like Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage. The riots, fueled by misinformation about the attacker’s identity, resulted in over 1,800 arrests and highlighted outdated communication protocols that allowed false claims to proliferate online. The committee urged for updated media guidelines to better inform the public and...

Patients with advanced skin cancer in England will soon participate in a new mRNA vaccine trial as part of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP), which aims to accelerate access to innovative treatments. The vaccine, iSCIB1+, helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells, potentially preventing recurrences, with trials expected to expand by October. As melanoma cases rise, the NHS continues to prioritize innovative cancer care, with experts emphasizing the transformative potential of...

Rory McIlroy achieved golfing immortality by defeating Justin Rose in a sudden-death play-off to win his first Masters title, completing the career Grand Slam at Augusta National. After missing a par putt to win in regulation, McIlroy secured victory with a birdie on the first extra hole, collapsing in emotion as he celebrated this monumental achievement, becoming the first European and sixth overall to achieve the Slam. Reflecting on his journey, McIlroy expressed that the...

Breakthrough in Dental Care Scientists at King’s College London have successfully grown human teeth in a lab using a material that mimics the natural tooth development environment, potentially allowing patients to regrow lost teeth and offering a viable alternative to fillings and implants. This advancement, which took over a decade to develop in collaboration with Imperial College London, could lead to stronger, longer-lasting teeth that integrate naturally into the jaw. Researchers are exploring methods for...

Jean Marsh, the acclaimed actor and writer renowned for co-creating and starring in the influential 1970s ITV drama "Upstairs, Downstairs," has passed away at the age of 90 due to complications from dementia at her home in London. The series, set in an aristocratic house during Edwardian London, poignantly examined themes of class and social change and garnered numerous awards. Michael Lindsay-Hogg, a close friend of Marsh, confirmed her death, marking the loss of a...

Government calls in military experts as month-long refuse workers’ strike brings warnings of public health emergencyMilitary planners have been recruited to manage the escalating rubbish crisis in Birmingham, caused by a month-long strike by refuse workers which started on March 11 over pay disputes. The strike has resulted in thousands of tonnes of uncollected waste, leading to serious public health warnings. Authorities are concerned about the potential health hazards posed by the accumulating garbage on...