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Queen jokes about plot of tempting strawberries on visit to green oasis in city

Queen jokes about plot of tempting strawberries on visit to green oasis in city

Glasgow gardeners welcomed the Queen and the Princess Royal to the community open space.

Using insects as livestock feed could cut UK soy use and save habitats – report

Using insects as livestock feed could cut UK soy use and save habitats – report

Research suggested demand for insect meal in the UK’s pig, poultry and salmon sectors could reach around 540,000 tonnes a year by 2050.

Covid-19 patients on ventilators at highest level for more than two months

Covid-19 patients on ventilators at highest level for more than two months

The trend suggests there is still enough of a link between Covid-19 infection and hospital admissions to result in people needing intense treatment.

Judge rejects legal challenges to Northern Ireland Protocol

Judge rejects legal challenges to Northern Ireland Protocol

The lead judicial review case was pursued in the names of unionists and Brexiteers from across the UK.

More work needed to convince drivers over safety of smart motorways – minister

More work needed to convince drivers over safety of smart motorways – minister

Baroness Vere told MPs there is a ‘gap’ between the Government’s position on the roads and the public’s perception.

Pandemic leads to significant increase in calorie consumption

Pandemic leads to significant increase in calorie consumption

The pandemic led to a sustained increase in the intake of calories, which peaked at over 15% above the normal level around May, a study suggests.

England fans urged not to travel to Rome as ticketholders miss out on key game

England fans urged not to travel to Rome as ticketholders miss out on key game

England’s landmark 2-0 defeat of Germany set up the clash in Rome but Italy’s rules for arrivals from the UK mean fans face five days in quarantine.

‘Increasing pressure’ from streaming services behind Channel 4 review – minister

‘Increasing pressure’ from streaming services behind Channel 4 review – minister

John Whittingdale said the Government was looking at the broadcaster’s prospects in ‘the longer term’.

40% of members would want Starmer’s exit if Labour loses Batley and Spen – poll

40% of members would want Starmer’s exit if Labour loses Batley and Spen – poll

The by-election was triggered after Labour’s Tracy Brabin quit to become mayor of West Yorkshire.

New stamps mark 70 years of Dennis the Menace

New stamps mark 70 years of Dennis the Menace

Dennis was first brought to life in a pencil sketch in January 1951, making his debut in the Beano later that year.

Queen to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel at Windsor

Queen to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel at Windsor

The pair will meet on Friday.

Rare butterfly makes return to restored woodland commemorating Trafalgar victory

Rare butterfly makes return to restored woodland commemorating Trafalgar victory

The heath fritillary has been found at the Woodland Trust’s Victory Wood in east Kent.

Putin accuses UK and US of ‘provocation’ after HMS Defender incident

Putin accuses UK and US of ‘provocation’ after HMS Defender incident

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed a US reconnaissance plane was involved in the operation.

How Diana spent her evenings eating beans on toast and watching EastEnders

How Diana spent her evenings eating beans on toast and watching EastEnders

A British Red Cross branch president has recalled how the princess shared her plans for a night at home.

Delay furlough phase-out, Labour urges, as economists raise redundancy concerns

Delay furlough phase-out, Labour urges, as economists raise redundancy concerns

From Thursday, businesses have to pick up some furlough payments to workers.

Official Covid-19 symptom list ‘may miss many cases’

Official Covid-19 symptom list ‘may miss many cases’

Experts have called for the list of symptoms to be expanded.

Cambridge University resumes in-person graduation ceremonies

Cambridge University resumes in-person graduation ceremonies

Students from 29 colleges will graduate over four days.

Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids ‘could reduce migraines’

Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids ‘could reduce migraines’

Oily fish are particularly high in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.

Man accused of killing Sgt Matt Ratana appears in court from hospital bed

Man accused of killing Sgt Matt Ratana appears in court from hospital bed

Louis de Zoysa faces charges of murder, possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of ammunition without a certificate.

Registering lateral flow tests is ‘bit of a faff’ – expert

Registering lateral flow tests is ‘bit of a faff’ – expert

Prof Jon Deeks said that people were also getting ‘a bit fed up’ of doing the tests.

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