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Zoo’s zebras, giraffes and antelopes to get diet boost with new grass meadows

Zoo’s zebras, giraffes and antelopes to get diet boost with new grass meadows

Zoo’s zebras, giraffes and antelopes to get diet boost with new grass meadows

08 March 2023

Marwell Zoo is planting meadow grass in the paddocks to provide a better nutritional balance for the animals.


Lineker thanks followers for ‘love and support’ after asylum comments criticism

Lineker thanks followers for ‘love and support’ after asylum comments criticism

Lineker thanks followers for ‘love and support’ after asylum comments criticism

08 March 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman and immigration minister Robert Jenrick have both criticised the Match Of The Day presenter.


Coldest night of the year so far on Tuesday with snow forecast across the UK

Coldest night of the year so far on Tuesday with snow forecast across the UK

Coldest night of the year so far on Tuesday with snow forecast across the UK

08 March 2023

Temperatures at Kinbrace in the Highlands dropped to this year’s record low of minus 15.2C overnight, the Met Office said.


Heathrow told to cut passenger charges amid demand rebound

Heathrow told to cut passenger charges amid demand rebound

Heathrow told to cut passenger charges amid demand rebound

08 March 2023

Regulator the CAA said the charge will reduce from £31.57 for 2023 and last year, to £25.43 over the next three years.


Musk apologises to sacked Twitter worker after saying he did ‘no actual work’

Musk apologises to sacked Twitter worker after saying he did ‘no actual work’

Musk apologises to sacked Twitter worker after saying he did ‘no actual work’

08 March 2023

The billionaire said his ‘misunderstanding’ of Halli Thorleifsson’s situation had been based on ‘untrue’ things he was told.


Travis Perkins sets out plan to train 10,000 apprentices

Travis Perkins sets out plan to train 10,000 apprentices

Travis Perkins sets out plan to train 10,000 apprentices

08 March 2023

Nick Roberts, chief executive officer of the company, said the ambition will bring “fresh talent” and improve diversity in the industry.


Arctic cold snap intensifies with more sleet and snow expected

Arctic cold snap intensifies with more sleet and snow expected

Arctic cold snap intensifies with more sleet and snow expected

08 March 2023

The weather could cut off rural communities in the north and impact travel over the next few days across southern England and south Wales.


What the papers say – March 8

What the papers say – March 8

What the papers say – March 8

08 March 2023

The Tories have been accused of ‘extinguishing the right to seek refugee protection in the UK’ by the UN.


SNP’s Stephen Flynn warns PM and Keir Starmer over ‘cowardly’ stance on Brexit

SNP’s Stephen Flynn warns PM and Keir Starmer over ‘cowardly’ stance on Brexit

SNP’s Stephen Flynn warns PM and Keir Starmer over ‘cowardly’ stance on Brexit

08 March 2023

Mr Flynn said: ‘What they’re ignoring is the real damage that it’s causing to the economy and that’s particularly the case in Scotland.’


Earth’s water may be older than the sun – study

Earth’s water may be older than the sun – study

Earth’s water may be older than the sun – study

08 March 2023

Astronomers believe they have found the ‘missing link’ that may explain how water appeared in the solar system.


New research into clothing patents reveals hidden history of women’s sport

New research into clothing patents reveals hidden history of women’s sport

New research into clothing patents reveals hidden history of women’s sport

08 March 2023

The research shines a light on inventive clothing that helped women defy political and societal restrictions barring their access to active living.


Dame Darcey Bussell to become new chair of the board at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Dame Darcey Bussell to become new chair of the board at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Dame Darcey Bussell to become new chair of the board at Theatre Royal Plymouth

08 March 2023

The announcement of her appointment, effective from April 1, coincides with International Women’s Day.


Gary Lineker to be ‘spoken to’ after criticism of ‘cruel’ Home Office policy

Gary Lineker to be ‘spoken to’ after criticism of ‘cruel’ Home Office policy

Gary Lineker to be ‘spoken to’ after criticism of ‘cruel’ Home Office policy

08 March 2023

The Match Of The Day host will reportedly be ‘reminded of his responsibilities on social media’ by the BBC following the post on Tuesday.


Sunak to face MPs after unveiling law to stop migrant Channel crossings

Sunak to face MPs after unveiling law to stop migrant Channel crossings

Sunak to face MPs after unveiling law to stop migrant Channel crossings

08 March 2023

The Prime Minister could be challenged over how the proposed policy will work in practice.


Viral Gender Pay Gap Bot can be ‘catalyst’ to keep pressure on, says co-founder

Viral Gender Pay Gap Bot can be ‘catalyst’ to keep pressure on, says co-founder

Viral Gender Pay Gap Bot can be ‘catalyst’ to keep pressure on, says co-founder

08 March 2023

The automated Twitter account publicises a company’s gender pay gap data as it tweets messages of support for International Women’s Day.


Candidates clash in fiery first SNP TV debate dominated by independence

Candidates clash in fiery first SNP TV debate dominated by independence

Candidates clash in fiery first SNP TV debate dominated by independence

07 March 2023

The candidates appeared in the first televised leadership debate on Tuesday in their bid to replace Nicola Sturgeon.


Parents want healthy food discount to protect children’s health, survey finds

Parents want healthy food discount to protect children’s health, survey finds

Parents want healthy food discount to protect children’s health, survey finds

07 March 2023

Parents responding to a survey by The Food Foundation say they want help in affording bread, milk, fruit and vegetables.


Firefighters lift shed to rescue trapped puppy

Firefighters lift shed to rescue trapped puppy

Firefighters lift shed to rescue trapped puppy

07 March 2023

The nine-month-old miniature schnauzer was saved by firefighters in Essex.


MPs approve five-day Parliament suspension for Neil Coyle

MPs approve five-day Parliament suspension for Neil Coyle

MPs approve five-day Parliament suspension for Neil Coyle

07 March 2023

A report found he broke the rules with ‘foul-mouthed and drunken abuse’ of another MP’s assistant.


RMT union suspends all strike action for Network Rail workers after pay offer

RMT union suspends all strike action for Network Rail workers after pay offer

RMT union suspends all strike action for Network Rail workers after pay offer

07 March 2023

Union members have been taking part in walkouts for months in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.


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