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Terror attack victims call for end to anti-Muslim hate in open letter

Terror attack victims call for end to anti-Muslim hate in open letter

Signatories include survivors and relatives of those killed in attacks in the UK and around the world.

TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall tackles Health Secretary over obesity plan

TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall tackles Health Secretary over obesity plan

Victoria Atkins said she will come up with a prevention strategy, aimed at boosting the nation’s health, within weeks.

Man arrested after car crashes into gates of Buckingham Palace

Man arrested after car crashes into gates of Buckingham Palace

Inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident, police said.

First photo of Kate since surgery released as princess thanks public for support

First photo of Kate since surgery released as princess thanks public for support

The picture of Kate and her children was taken by the Prince of Wales in Windsor earlier this week.

Charles vows to serve the Commonwealth ‘to the best of my ability’

Charles vows to serve the Commonwealth ‘to the best of my ability’

The Commonwealth was formed in 1949 when eight countries, including Britain, India, Pakistan and South Africa, signed the Declaration of London.

Mothers staging hunger strike at Parliament for parents who cannot feed children

Mothers staging hunger strike at Parliament for parents who cannot feed children

The mothers are also having a meeting in Parliament to discuss their campaign.

60% of Britons getting no more than six hours’ sleep a night, survey suggests

60% of Britons getting no more than six hours’ sleep a night, survey suggests

One in 10 said their partner’s snoring kept them awake, the poll for bedding firm Woolroom found.

Wrexham artist paints faces of people in community to remember local ‘legends’

Wrexham artist paints faces of people in community to remember local ‘legends’

Ady Medcalf uses oil paint to depict ‘the legends of Wrexham’ to showcase the individuals in his community.

Boris Johnson flew to Venezuela for meeting with President Nicolas Maduro

Mr Johnson’s spokesman told the BBC the trip came at ‘no cost to the UK taxpayer nor the Venezuelan government’.

Earl Spencer says he was sexually abused at his boarding school

Earl Spencer says he was sexually abused at his boarding school

The brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, says he was abused by an assistant matron at the school when he was 11.

Shadow chancellor announces taskforce to advise on national wealth fund

Shadow chancellor announces taskforce to advise on national wealth fund

Labour has pledged to invest £7.3 billion in a national wealth fund to help create jobs in a zero-carbon economy.

What the papers say – March 10

What the papers say – March 10

Here are the stories making headlines today.

Urgent need to better understand impact of lead exposure in wild mammals – study

Urgent need to better understand impact of lead exposure in wild mammals – study

A team from Nottingham Trent University analysed almost 200 previous studies.

‘Nimbys holding back rural communities’, poll finds

‘Nimbys holding back rural communities’, poll finds

Rural voters said a lack of affordable housing was the number one issue affecting their communities.

Online search data ‘may help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier’

Online search data ‘may help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier’

Data shows many women were looking up symptoms online nearly a year before being issued with GP referrals.

Mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey meets killer’s family

Mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey meets killer’s family

Esther Ghey met the mother and uncle of Scarlett Jenkinson.

Baby charity issues safe sleep warning to parents after poll highlights risks

Baby charity issues safe sleep warning to parents after poll highlights risks

The Lullaby Trust warned that allowing babies to sleep in an inclined or sitting position can increase the risk of their airways becoming blocked.

Radioactive gas detected at prison leads to closure of 180 cells

Radioactive gas detected at prison leads to closure of 180 cells

HMP Dartmoor also saw nearly 200 prisoners transferred out in recent months, the vast majority of which were due to the presence of radon.

Welsh Government to pay for school Raac repairs

Welsh Government to pay for school Raac repairs

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete is now assessed to be at risk of collapse.

Water companies to invest more than £180m to tackle sewage spills

Water companies to invest more than £180m to tackle sewage spills

Several water companies across England will fast-track investment to roll out overflow prevention measures.

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