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Design

Designers and their homes - A look inside two sisters' London houses

Jewellery designers and siblings Rosanna and Christie Wollenberg don't just work together, they live next door to each other in two townhouses in Wimbledon, south-west London.

15/06/2023

Health news

UK researchers trialling breath test for early detection of cancer

The breath test allows researchers to capture vapours and gases which can be analysed to detect the presence of biomarkers of certain cancers.

15/06/2023

Eco-Innovation

This giant wind turbine is helping to make Glastonbury even greener

Communities have the opportunity to host the turbine after its Glasto stint, under Octopus Energy’s ‘try before you buy’ scheme.

14/06/2023

United Kingdom

Ex-Bank of England governor describes handling of Brexit as a shambles

King criticised handling of negotiations and said there was no need for the atmosphere around them to be so bad

14/06/2023

Travel News

Heathrow security staff call off 31 days of strikes this summer

More than 2,000 security workers at Europe's busiest airport were due to take part in the walkouts.

14/06/2023

United Kingdom

Brexit 'made UK vulnerable to COVID', inquiry told

Brexit is partly to be blamed for UK's feeble pandemic preparation, the COVID inquiry was told on its opening day.

14/06/2023

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland schools criticised for teaching anti-LGBTQ lessons

One third of schools said they would present heterosexual relationships as the 'main' or 'ideal' context for intimacy, and some went further.

14/06/2023

Culture news

Artificial intelligence helped create the "last Beatles record"

Paul McCartney says artificial intelligence helped create the “last Beatles record”, calling the new technology “scary” but also “exciting”.

14/06/2023

Green News

Fact check: Do solar panels really struggle in the heat?

Britain’s resort to coal power wasn't because solar panels can't handle the heat, say campaigners, as temperatures topped 30C.

13/06/2023

United Kingdom

Do 25% of people in the UK really believe COVID was a hoax?

Study asked people what conspiracy theories they believed but has been questioned by some

13/06/2023

United Kingdom

Tributes paid to victims of knife and van attacks in Nottingham

Man arrested after early morning attacks which left university city stunned

13/06/2023

United Kingdom

UK COVID inquiry begins: Here's everything you need to know

Nearly 228,000 people died due to the coronavirus in the UK - one of the worst per capita mortality rates in Europe. The inquiry could last until 2026 and cost €100 million.

13/06/2023

United Kingdom

Europe's homeless in 'stark' danger during heatwaves, warn charities

Those without homes are especially vulnerable to high temperatures, struggling to access shelter, cold water and suncream.

13/06/2023

Culture news

A dry-run for the future of fashion - LFW remains scaled back

London Fashion Week's June editions acts as a quasi-testing platform for more prominent events, giving smaller designers a much-needed spotlight and democratising the industry with less of a focus on exclusive, in-person events.

13/06/2023

Green News

‘Double dishwashing’ wastes over 2,400 Olympic pools of water a year

Three in five of the 12 million UK households with a dishwasher admit to pre-rinsing their dishes before loading the dishwasher.

12/06/2023

United Kingdom

Will British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak call an early election?

Under fire from Boris Johnson, facing pressure in the polls: what are the options for the UK's leader?

12/06/2023

Travel News

These scenic bus routes in England will cost you under €3

Travellers can save around 30 per cent on most routes, rising to 87 per cent on some rural services.

12/06/2023

United Kingdom

Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon arrested then released in corruption probe

Police Scotland are investigating allegations that party funds were misused during former first minister's tenure as party leader

11/06/2023

Nature

On the Scottish estate giving refuge to troubled beavers

NatureScot is making beaver carcass returns obligatory, after outrage over ‘inhumane’ shootings of the protected species.

11/06/2023

No Comment

Watch: Heat too much for guardsmen as William inspects troops

Three guardsmen fainted during the military parade known as the Colonel’s Review

10/06/2023

Green News

How did Scotland’s ambitious recycling plan go so wrong?

A European-style deposit return scheme that would have created incentives for consumers to recycle bottles and cans will now be delivered years late.

10/06/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Rolling Stones founding member leaves the group

9 June 1969 - Brian Jones officially leaves the Rolling Stones after developing a serious drug problem

09/06/2023

Cult

London's Saatchi Gallery showcases humanity's triumphs and failures

150 international photographers provided their shots for 'Civilisation', an exhibition highlighting the complexity and contradictions of life on planet earth.

08/06/2023

Food and Drink

Artificial cooking: How a robot is learning to become a salad chef

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have programmed their robotic chef to learn eight simple salad recipes - just by demonstrating how they were done. The new AI cook even proposed a recipe of his own...

08/06/2023

Culture news

How the UK's performers union is protecting actors against AI

Actors union Equity has launched a brand new toolkit to help artists consent to their performances being used by AI.

08/06/2023

Health news

UK launches €46.5m project to tackle obesity with weight loss drugs

The UK is pouring millions into a programme to tackle obesity with weight loss drugs such as Wegovy.

07/06/2023