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Robotic Third Thumb changes how hand represented in brain – study

Robotic Third Thumb changes how hand represented in brain – study

Participants trained to use the device increasingly felt like it was a part of their body, researchers found.

Harry and Meghan announce relief centre project for India on wedding anniversary

Harry and Meghan announce relief centre project for India on wedding anniversary

The couple’s Archewell Foundation is working in collaboration with World Central Kitchen.

Nicola Sturgeon sworn in as First Minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon sworn in as First Minister of Scotland

She took part in a socially-distanced legal ceremony at the Court of Session.

‘Accomplished liar’ jailed for perjury in Babes in the Wood murder trial

‘Accomplished liar’ jailed for perjury in Babes in the Wood murder trial

Jennifer Johnson, ex-girlfriend of killer Russell Bishop, refused to appear for her sentencing on Wednesday.

Nicola Sturgeon promises ‘serious government’ from reshuffled Scottish Cabinet

Nicola Sturgeon promises ‘serious government’ from reshuffled Scottish Cabinet

The First Minister has moved Humza Yousaf from the justice to health brief.

Irish police urged to probe Adams comment over sheltering on-the-run IRA suspect

Irish police urged to probe Adams comment over sheltering on-the-run IRA suspect

The former Sinn Fein president said in a video that Francis Hughes stayed with him in Donegal when he was wanted in the 1970s.

Officials ‘hounded’ over PPE contract approval, High Court told

Officials ‘hounded’ over PPE contract approval, High Court told

The Department of Health and Social Care is accused of awarding contracts unlawfully at the height of the first wave of the pandemic last year.

No 10 not commenting on ‘speculation’ about PM’s luxury wallpaper falling down

No 10 not commenting on ‘speculation’ about PM’s luxury wallpaper falling down

The refurbishment of the No 11 apartment where Boris Johnson lives has been highly controversial.

New mayor will ‘move heaven and earth’ to keep former seat in Labour’s hands

New mayor will ‘move heaven and earth’ to keep former seat in Labour’s hands

Tracy Brabin said she was confident Labour would hold Batley and Spen after her mayoral win triggered a by-election.

Campaigners welcome Turkey’s move to ban imports of plastic waste

Campaigners welcome Turkey’s move to ban imports of plastic waste

Turkey has ruled out imports of ethylene polymer plastics after a Greenpeace report found UK rubbish is being illegally dumped there.

Excess speed ‘absolutely’ the cause of Croydon tram crash – inquest

Excess speed ‘absolutely’ the cause of Croydon tram crash – inquest

The chief inspector of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch said it was obvious ‘within hours’ what caused the disaster that killed seven people.

Contact bloodstain found on officer’s boot, Dalian Atkinson murder trial told

Contact bloodstain found on officer’s boot, Dalian Atkinson murder trial told

West Mercia Pc Benjamin Monk denies the murder and manslaughter of the former Premier League star.

Mother of son, 3, crushed to death by car seat to stay in prison for longer

Mother of son, 3, crushed to death by car seat to stay in prison for longer

Adrian Hoare broke her licence conditions.

Consumer group warns about refunds for travellers to amber list destinations

Consumer group warns about refunds for travellers to amber list destinations

Many holiday firms are continuing to sell trips to amber destinations.

Call for health workers to get mental health support like veterans post-pandemic

Call for health workers to get mental health support like veterans post-pandemic

Leading medical organisations have come together to call on the Government to make sure there is a dedicated mental health support service.

Raids on alleged people smuggling ring lead to seven arrests

Raids on alleged people smuggling ring lead to seven arrests

Home Secretary Priti Patel joined officers from the National Crime Agency in an operation in east London.

PM ‘planning to throw’ farmers ‘under the Brexit bus’ over Australia trade deal

PM ‘planning to throw’ farmers ‘under the Brexit bus’ over Australia trade deal

The SNP’s Ian Blackford warned any deal ‘would be the final nail in the coffin for many Scottish crofters and farmers’.

Container yard raided in police swoop on suspected county lines drugs gang

Container yard raided in police swoop on suspected county lines drugs gang

Four people were arrested in the dawn raids.

Bail continued for man accused of sending ‘offensive’ Captain Tom tweet

Bail continued for man accused of sending ‘offensive’ Captain Tom tweet

Joseph Kelly was charged under the Communications Act after the post on February 3 – the day after the war veteran died.

Train travel to be overhauled by new body Great British Railways

Train travel to be overhauled by new body Great British Railways

Boris Johnson said ‘this Government will deliver a rail system the country can be proud of’.

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