Angry birds: traffic noise makes robins more aggressive, study finds Researchers think sound of vehicles can interfere with birds’ normal song when trying to warn off nearby rivals The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022
Olivia Colman helped pack emergency supplies for Ukrainian kids affected by conflict Olivia Colman has revealed she jetted across Europe to lend a hand in the war effort with Ukraine, having visited the UNICEF warehouse in Copenhagen to help pack emergency supplies Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022
Feel festive for free at UK's best Christmas markets with grottos, lights and mulled wine Why not soak up the atmosphere at a traditional market, take a snap with Santa or be dazzled by a spectacular light display this festive season? Here's our round-up of the best Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022
Greece seeks 'win-win' deal on Parthenon Sculptures in UK Cabinet ministers from the Greek and British governments have discussed Greece’s bid to get the Parthenon Sculptures back from London The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
Foreign Office making ‘draconian’ cuts to overseas aid, says Andrew Mitchell Development minister says Ukrainian refugees have affected costs while UK ‘no longer a development superpower’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022
Asda reveals plans to open 300 smaller stores and create 10,000 jobs The grocery chain will take on Sainsbury's to become the UK's second biggest food retailer if the ambitious scheme takes off Chronicle Live · Dec 6, 2022
Cold weather could bring 'high homeless death toll' as -10C Arctic blast hits UK Volunteers say the forecast for the elderly and the homeless is “frightening” as an official cold weather alert is announced with -6C expected in England and -10C in Scotland Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022
Harland and Wolff Royal Navy contract sparks "slagging" row between MPs Former Labour defence minister appears to question Belfast yard's capacity Belfast Live · Dec 6, 2022
Dad 'shackled to life support' with Covid gets UK's first double lung transplant Cesar Franco, a 50-year-old maintenance engineer at a five-star hotel in central London, caught Covid-19 just before Christmas last year and went on to develop develop inflammation of the lungs Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022
Early medieval female burial site is ‘most significant ever discovered’ in UK Find dating from about 650AD in Northamptonshire includes jewelled necklace and changed archaeologists’ view of the period The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022
Expert's top tips to cut condensation in your home as cold snap hits UK Many properties weren't made with today's lifestyle in mind Manchester Evening News · Dec 6, 2022
‘Sussex, lies and videotape’: papers on the attack over Harry and Meghan documentary Accusations trailer uses misleading editing are latest salvo in bitter war between royal couple and most UK print media The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022
Imminent Cumbria coalmine decision likely to cause new Tory split Expected approval for coalmine opening could provoke backlash from party’s many opposing voices The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022
UK Government under pressure to release Michelle Mone PPE contract papers A MOTION demanding the UK Government release records of the controversial PPE contract lobbied for by Michelle Mone has passed in the House… The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022 UK has lost its foreign aid 'superpower' status, says Tory minister for aid Andrew Mitchell, who previously pushed for the Tories to restore their manifesto pledge to spend on aid, said 'we are not a development superpower at the moment and that is something that is bemoaned around the world'
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022 Writers’ earnings have plummeted – with women, Black and mixed race authors worst hit Research shows that the income of professional authors averages only £7,000 in the UK, making the profession ‘inaccessible and unsustainable’ to most
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Writing as a profession under threat in UK after drop in earnings – research The study was commissioned by the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022 New Cumbrian coalmine would prove UK hypocrisy, say experts around world Activists and experts say green light for coal would show UK’s ‘posturing, double standards and broken promises’
Chicago Tribune · Dec 6, 2022 Review: ‘A Beautiful Noise’ on Broadway is the music of Neil Diamond, offering ‘Sweet Caroline’ and eternal life NEW YORK — At their best, biographical jukebox shows like “A Beautiful Noise” dangle immortality, eight times a week. And not just for the audience.
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Three arrested over Bolivian people smuggling using common travel area The Home Office believes migrants were charged thousands of pounds to be flown from Bolivia to the UK through Ireland.
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Dig at UK housing site yields major 7th century treasures A 1,300-year-old gold and gemstone necklace uncovered near Northampton in central England is being hailed as a find of major significance
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022 Inquest to examine treatment of first child to die of Covid in UK Coroner to examine whether misplaced medical tube contributed to death of Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, 13
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and veto undermines Security Council: Irish minister Ireland has had ‘sustained and positive impact’ on conflict prevention during its two-year term on the UN group, Simon Coveney has said.
Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022 Christmas 2024: Where do trees come from? What is mincemeat? All the traditions explained We are just over a week away from the big day and people are getting in the festive mood, prompting many to wonder where our traditions come from
Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022 Tories boast they'll let Brits make the CURTAINS - for £1.6bn Spanish-built warships Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said that while the lead Spanish firm would make the back end of the vessels, UK staff would be allowed to manufacture the curtains