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Watch: Greta Thunberg makes powerful climate change speech in London

The Swedish teenage environment activist made a powerful speech as she urged climate-change protesters not to give up on their plight.

21/04/2019

United Kingdom

Queen celebrates 93rd birthday at Easter service

Queen celebrates 93rd birthday at Easter service

21/04/2019

United Kingdom

UK-born baby of parents with right to remain denied UK status

The four-month-old baby was given a six-month tourist visa upon the family's return from holiday.

21/04/2019

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German team '1st MC Erzgebirge' wins World Marbles Championship

German team '1st MC Erzgebirge' won the World Marbles Championships title on Good Friday beating former champions Black Dog Boozers by 39–0 in a one-sided final

20/04/2019

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Tiny guide pony in training on Newcastle Metro

A miniature guide horse is being trained on the the Tyne and Wear Metro system before starting his first job in London helping a partially-sighted woman.

20/04/2019

Green News

Take a look at the plastics of the future

From hemp to lobster, the possibilities are various.

20/04/2019

United Kingdom

London continues climate change protests as more than 750 arrested

Londoners returned to march on the capital after more than 750 protesters were arrested earlier in the week.

20/04/2019

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Climate change activists protesting in London

Climate change activists blocked several locations in London on Saturday (April 20) as part of a series of protests which have caused transport snarl-ups in the British capital

20/04/2019

United Kingdom

Royal parenting over the years

How Princess Diana changed everything when it comes to bringing up a royal baby.

20/04/2019

United Kingdom

Is Brexit bad for the environment? Calculating May's carbon footprint

Theresa May's numerous Brexit related trips over the years have had the same environmental impact as 126 UK residents or 2,642 Kenyans over the same period of time.

19/04/2019

Europe Decoded

Extinction Rebellion: How have you been reacting online? | #TheCube

Social media users have been weighing in on Extinction Rebellion's disruptions in London.

19/04/2019

United Kingdom

The Great British Getaway - thousands expected to travel to Europe

With threats of Extinction Rebellion protestors closing Heathrow airport, and with strikes in Spain and earlier a fuel strike in Portugal, will it all be plain sailing - watch the interview with Simon Calder, Senior Editor at The Independent.

19/04/2019

Sport

Footballers boycott social media for 24 hours in racism protest

England stars join call for 24-hour blackout following abuse.

19/04/2019

United Kingdom

Two men arrested over Lyra McKee's murder, Northern Irish police say

A murder inquiry has been launched after a 29-year-old female reporter died on Thursday following hours of rioting in Londonderry.

19/04/2019

Musica

Drama and excess in London with a devilishly good 'Faust'

It is the most epic and successful musical version of Goethe's masterpiece ‘Faust’. Written by French composer Gounod, it is currently being staged in London.

18/04/2019

United Kingdom

Banks face existential threat from climate change, central banks warn

Central banks chiefs have warned the financial firms if they fail to make changes to adapt to the risks of climate change, "they will fail to exist".

18/04/2019

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Eggs-tra special: Animals at London Zoo given Easter treats

Animals at London Zoo kicked off their Easter celebrations early on Thursday (April 18) as zookeepers feed them some eggs special treats.

18/04/2019

United Kingdom

Fans of the British royal share excitement over new arrival

The biggest fans of the UK's monarchy after gearing up with excitment over the imminent arrival of a new royal baby

17/04/2019

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Teams of rescuers free horse from mud in United Kingdom

Teams of rescuers came together to save a horse stuck in deep mud on a beach in Burnham-on-Sea, western England, on Sunday (April 14).

17/04/2019

United Kingdom

Are Europeans that work longer hours more productive?

A study compiled by the UK's Trade Union Congress has found that while the Brits work the longest hours in Europe, they are not even close to being the most productive.

17/04/2019

United Kingdom

Climate protesters ‘glue themselves’ to train and Corbyn's fence

Protests calling for the UK government to act on climate change have entered a third day, with demonstrators armed with superglue causing disruption across the capital.

17/04/2019

United Kingdom

More than 200 arrests as climate activists occupy London landmarks

The protests, led by British climate group Extinction Rebellion, have brought parts of London to a standstill for a second day running.

16/04/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Technology can help connect governments and citizens in a true participatory democracy ǀ View

Technology can play a big part in helping to create and sustain effective connections between citizens and governments – both national and local. These connections can exist without technology, but it is a powerful, flexible and accessible enabler.

16/04/2019

United Kingdom

Could fixing poverty be the key to reducing knife crime in the UK?

There are calls for a shift in the government's mindset to deal with increasing knife crime in London.

16/04/2019

United Kingdom

British pupils suffer 'Dickensian poverty', teachers say

“I found out last week that a third of my class sleep in their uniforms as they don’t have pyjamas.”

15/04/2019

United Kingdom

Climate change protesters target Shell's HQ in London

Major roads across London have been blocked and the building housing Shell's headquarters has been vandalised as a climate change protest gets underway in the UK's capital

15/04/2019