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Harmful algal bloom ‘most likely cause’ of North Sea crab and lobster deaths

Harmful algal bloom ‘most likely cause’ of North Sea crab and lobster deaths

No single cause identified for the thousands of crustaceans washed up on beaches last year but algal bloom is thought to be ‘significant’.

Gingerbread monarchs to be displayed at castle to mark Platinum Jubilee

Gingerbread monarchs to be displayed at castle to mark Platinum Jubilee

The gingerbread monarchs, from William the Conqueror to Queen Elizabeth herself, have been hand-iced to depict every sovereign.

Husband and wife to go their own ways as Scotland take on Ukraine

Husband and wife to go their own ways as Scotland take on Ukraine

Scotland supporter Clark Gillies will be cheering on Andy Robertson’s team but his Ukrainian wife Victoria will be hoping her country can win through.

Man ‘arrested in grounds of Buckingham Palace told staff he wanted to see Queen’

Man ‘arrested in grounds of Buckingham Palace told staff he wanted to see Queen’

Connor Attridge allegedly walked through the vehicle gate of the Royal Mews on Sunday night when it was opened to allow through an authorised car.

Meeting 999 response targets a ‘challenge’ amid budget cuts, police chief says

Meeting 999 response targets a ‘challenge’ amid budget cuts, police chief says

Only one police force in the UK is meeting a target to answer 90% of 999 calls in under 10 seconds, new data has shown.

Scotland supporters looking for ‘bittersweet victory’ against Ukraine

Scotland supporters looking for ‘bittersweet victory’ against Ukraine

The Scotland men’s team take on Ukraine in a match which could see either team go on to qualify for football’s World Cup.

Passengers told Vueling flight took off ’empty’ because of delays at Gatwick

Passengers told Vueling flight took off ’empty’ because of delays at Gatwick

A passenger described the decision to operate the flight without customers as ‘insane’.

Family who fled war in Ukraine reunited with beloved pet after red tape tangle

Family who fled war in Ukraine reunited with beloved pet after red tape tangle

One-year-old Pomeranian Archie was put into quarantine after a mix-up with his rabies vaccine.

Sewing for Justice: Grenfell survivors craft giant memorial quilt

Sewing for Justice: Grenfell survivors craft giant memorial quilt

Artist Tuesday Greenidge, whose daughter survived the fire, has been running Sewing for Justice sessions for members of the community.

Areas with fewest number of GPs revealed

Areas with fewest number of GPs revealed

In some parts of the country one GP is responsible for more than 2,500 patients.

Inquest hears of repeated delays in search for Gaia Pope-Sutherland

Inquest hears of repeated delays in search for Gaia Pope-Sutherland

A chief inspector had to twice ask uniformed Pcs to carry out searches around Swanage town centre in Dorset after the 19-year-old went missing.

Algal bloom ‘significant’ in mass deaths of crabs and lobsters, report says

Algal bloom ‘significant’ in mass deaths of crabs and lobsters, report says

A probe into the thousands of dead and dying crustaceans on North Sea beaches last year did not find a “single, consistent, causative factor”.

Police in Northern Ireland answered 76% of 999 calls within 10 seconds

Police in Northern Ireland answered 76% of 999 calls within 10 seconds

Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd said there was a significant number of hoax calls and urged the 999 service to be used responsibly.

Lorry driver conditions should be ‘improved or sector should face a new tax’

Lorry driver conditions should be ‘improved or sector should face a new tax’

A cross-party group of MPs said it is “key” that lorry drivers have better roadside facilities to end a labour shortage in the haulage sector

Lego models of royal family unveiled to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Lego models of royal family unveiled to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

More than 18,000 bricks were used to create the display and the models took a total of 281.5 hours to finish.

Ofcom urges tech firms to do more to keep women safe online

Ofcom urges tech firms to do more to keep women safe online

It comes after a report found women were more negatively affected by online experiences than men.

Kevin Spacey to ‘voluntarily appear’ in UK court following assault allegations

Kevin Spacey to ‘voluntarily appear’ in UK court following assault allegations

The charges against the House Of Cards star date back to 2005.

Bunting, trifle dishes and Dubonnet set tills ringing for Jubilee celebrations

Bunting, trifle dishes and Dubonnet set tills ringing for Jubilee celebrations

Shoppers are set to send sales booming from Wednesday, with Co-op predicting ‘a bigger sales period than Christmas’.

Tommy Crossan inquest expected to be heard at latter end of 2023

Tommy Crossan inquest expected to be heard at latter end of 2023

The leading dissident republican was shot dead at a fuel depot off the Springfield Road in Belfast on Good Friday 2014.

Harry and Meghan’s popularity with the British public hits record low

Harry and Meghan’s popularity with the British public hits record low

The Queen remains firmly at the top of the most popular royal list.

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