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• Bowel cancer: Pioneering blood tests for patients in Swansea

  27-02-2023 23:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 200 patients are to be offered a blood test as an alternative to colonoscopies.
  
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• Scottish businesses face deadline for bottle return scheme

  27-02-2023 23:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ministers are urged to issue an urgent statement on "unanswered" questions about the initiative.
  
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• Best Fifa awards 2022: Sarina Wiegman and Alexia Putellas win major women's honours

  27-02-2023 23:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England manager Sarina Wiegman is named women's coach of the year at the 2022 Best Fifa Awards, while Spain's Alexia Putellas is the women's player of the year.
  
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• Rishi Sunak hails new NI Brexit deal but DUP concerns remain

  27-02-2023 23:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The PM says the agreement for Northern Ireland is a breakthrough, as many Tory MPs express support.
  
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• Shigella: CDC warns of increase in drug-resistant stomach bug - BBC

  27-02-2023 22:59 via news.google.com
  
  Shigella: CDC warns of increase in drug-resistant stomach bug  BBCDrug-resistant stomach bug poses 'serious public health threat'  Metro.co.ukCDC issues 'serious public health alert' over nationwide spike in drug-resistant stomach bug  Daily MailCDC issues warning of drug-resistant stomach infection spreading across US  The IndependentExtensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis Has Risen This Much Since 2015, CDC Warns  ForbesView Full coverage on Goo
  
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• Seven healthy habits may help cut dementia risk, study says - The Guardian

  27-02-2023 22:53 via news.google.com
  Seven healthy habits may help cut dementia risk, study says  The GuardianThe seven lifestyle habits in middle-age proven to slash dementia  Daily MailSeven things that 'may help' cut risk of Alzheimer's  Liverpool EchoSeven healthy habits ‘may help cut the risk of dementia’, long-term study suggests  The IndependentFollow 'life's simple seven' plan to reduce dementia risk - 'It can be empowering'  ExpressView Full coverage on Google N
  
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• Walsall pupils stranded after hotel 'shreds 41 passports'

  27-02-2023 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mother praises the Walsall school's "phenomenal" response as the pupils await emergency documents.
  
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• NASA, SpaceX postpone launch of next space station crew at 11th hour - Reuters

  27-02-2023 21:37 via news.google.com
  
  NASA, SpaceX postpone launch of next space station crew at 11th hour  ReutersSpaceX launch scrapped at last minute leaving NASA astronauts grounded  New ScientistSpaceX scraps attempt to launch 4 astronauts to ISS for Nasa 2 minutes before liftoff  The MirrorSpaceX rocket launch bound for ISS postponed at 11th hour  FRANCE 24 EnglishLast-minute problem keeps SpaceX rocket grounded  Lowestoft JournalView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Courteney Cox responds to Prince Harry’s story about doing mushrooms at her house - Yahoo Movies UK

  27-02-2023 21:29 via news.google.com
  Courteney Cox responds to Prince Harry’s story about doing mushrooms at her house  Yahoo Movies UKCourteney Cox responds to Prince Harry's claims he did mushrooms at her 'wild party'  The MirrorCourteney Cox REACTS to Prince Harry Claiming He Did Mushrooms at Her Home  Entertainment TonightCourteney Cox addresses Prince Harry mushroom claims after Spare anecdote  Metro.co.ukCourteney Cox discusses Prince Harry taking drugs at her home  Dail
  
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• NI Brexit deal: Businesses hope for stability and certainty

  27-02-2023 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Windsor Framework goes further than many had expected, says one trade body.
  
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• Erosion at Hemsby Beach threatens coastal homes

  27-02-2023 21:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As a beach is closed, one couple say they are scared of erosion as it threatens their clifftop home.
  
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• Northern Ireland Brexit deal: At-a-glance

  27-02-2023 20:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What does the new Windsor Framework agreement between the UK and the EU include?
  
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• Lidl limits sales of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers

  27-02-2023 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The discount supermarket follows rivals by restricting sales of certain fruit and vegetables.
  
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• Pupil protest at Leeds's Farnley Academy over toilet rules

  27-02-2023 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The school says its toilet policy has led to staff being abused and threatened with violence.
  
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• London falcons swapped eating pigeons for parakeets in lockdown

  27-02-2023 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peregrine falcons found new prey as pigeons weren't being fed and left urban areas, scientists find.
  
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• Bradford police car crash causes damage to row of buildings

  27-02-2023 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Keighley Road in Bradford remains closed following a crash involving two police cars.
  
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• Artificial low-calorie sweetener in brands such as Halo Top may raise heart attack and stroke risk - Daily Mail

  27-02-2023 17:53 via news.google.com
  Artificial low-calorie sweetener in brands such as Halo Top may raise heart attack and stroke risk  Daily MailWarning as popular energy drinks ‘increase your risk of heart attack and stroke’...  The SunArtificial sweetener erythritol linked to heart attacks and strokes  New ScientistZERO CALORIE SWEETENER LINKED TO HEART ATTACKS  KSBY NewsPopular artificial sweetener associated with elevated risk of heart attack and stroke, study shows &nb
  
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• WATCH: Key moments from the PM's NI Brexit deal speech

  27-02-2023 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rishi Sunak hails the "breakthrough" agreement in a joint speech with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
  
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• WATCH: Key moments from PM's NI Brexit deal speech

  27-02-2023 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rishi Sunak hails the "breakthrough" agreement in a joint speech with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
  
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• EU Chief on NI deal: 'We were honest with each other'

  27-02-2023 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK and the EU reach an agreement over trading arrangements for Northern Ireland.
  
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• ‘My boys have learned to celebrate difference’: how Save the Children’s book series is giving kids a global perspective

  27-02-2023 17:11 via theguardian.com
  
  Andromeda Booth has five-year-old twins. Every month, a new Wonderbook, published by Save the Children – which is based on the story of a real child who the charity works with – arrives on their doorstep, opening up their minds to the experiences of other children across the globeRaising my sons to have empathy and compassion for other people really matters to me. We’re lucky to live in south-east London and we’re fortunate to have everything we need, but I think it&rsquo
  
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• ‘This character looks like me’: why diversity matters in children’s books

  27-02-2023 17:07 via theguardian.com
  
  Reading has tremendous potential to open kids up to the world. Save the Children’s Wonderbooks series is giving young readers the chance to encounter diverse characters and cultures, building their empathy and curiosity in the processCandice Brathwaite doesn’t remember exactly where she was when she first saw Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman, but she remembers how it made her feel. “There was a little Black girl on the cover with hair like mine,” she says. “It was a de
  
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• Empathy, imagination and confidence: why children who love reading are better equipped for the world

  27-02-2023 17:05 via theguardian.com
  
  Reading stories gives young people the chance to understand more about the complexity of the world, building their emotional intelligence and sense of creativity – so how do we get them to spend more time with books that reflect the diversity of people and cultures?
  It was the idea of having open-air lessons on the top of a building that really grabbed Richard and Lewis Edwards-Middleton’s children. Their four-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son were reading Munni’s Roofto
  
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• Emergency department warns people not to go out in Mallorca - Majorca Daily Bulletin

  27-02-2023 17:04 via news.google.com
  Emergency department warns people not to go out in Mallorca  Majorca Daily BulletinStorm Juliette: Mallorca is hit by TWENTY INCHES of snow and 25ft waves  Daily MailRed weather alert issued as snow hammers -2C holiday islands with more on way  The MirrorLIVE BREAKING NEWS: Mallorca bad weather: Balearics on "extreme alert" for heavy snow  Majorca Daily BulletinSpanish holiday isle of Mallorca is covered in snow  Daily MailView Full coverage on G
  
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• Ten top tips for reading to your children – and how to engage them as they get older

  27-02-2023 16:58 via theguardian.com
  
  From having a comfortable reading space to bringing the story to life using your voice and gestures, these 10 ideas will help to make reading even more stimulating for you and your kidsReading to your children can be a great way of nurturing your child’s imagination, building their confidence and improving their vocabulary. More than that, it’s an activity that you can enjoy together, creating happy memories for you both. So how can you make sure that your child gets the most out of
  
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• John Caldwell shooting: Police release CCTV footage of gunmen's car

  27-02-2023 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dissident republican group the New IRA has admitted it shot Det Ch Insp John Caldwell in Omagh.
  
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• First woman Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd dies

  27-02-2023 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Lindsay Hoyle describes her as an "inspirational woman" who was known for her "no-nonsense style".
  
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• Canvey: Police at Link Road after people seen with weapons

  27-02-2023 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There is a major police presence on Canvey Island due to the "serious incident".
  
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• ‘I wanted my son to have something to inherit’ – that’s why I decided to invest

  27-02-2023 16:09 via theguardian.com
  
  For Phil Brown, after paying off his mortgage early, investing meant securing his family’s financial futurePhil Brown credits an “old fashioned” approach to money for helping him accumulate enough spare cash to start investing. “I hate being in debt; I hate the cost of it,” he says, explaining his determination to pay off the mortgage on his family’s 18th-century Yorkshire home ahead of schedule.The property, near Bingley, forms part of a grade II*-listed farm
  
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• ‘It’s all about saving for the future’: why I started investing – and the lessons I’ve learned

  27-02-2023 16:05 via theguardian.com
  
  The idea of investing can often feel daunting, but with the right knowledge and expertise, it’s possible to grow your money and reach your financial goalsWhen Nick Seagrave inherited some money five years ago, he knew he wanted to do something with it that would count in the future. At the time, savings rates weren’t great and, as he and his wife had bought a house a few years earlier, he started looking at other options so the money wouldn’t just gather dust.“I did some
  
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• AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Review - KitGuru

  27-02-2023 15:01 via news.google.com
  
  AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Review  KitGuruAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D review: the new fastest gaming CPU  Eurogamer.netIncredibly-low Ryzen 9 7950X3D gaming power consumption appears to leave the Core i9-13900K/KS in the dust  Notebookcheck.netAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Review: Gamers, Don't Buy This One!  TechSpotAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D with 3D V-Cache Starts Selling Today  guru3d.comView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• New energy price cap prompts call for help on bills

  27-02-2023 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The regulator's new cap shows the cost of government help will be less than initially thought.
  
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• Venus-Jupiter conjunction 2023: The best images from around the globe - BBC Science Focus Magazine

  27-02-2023 14:52 via news.google.com
  Venus-Jupiter conjunction 2023: The best images from around the globe  BBC Science Focus MagazineSee Venus and Jupiter close in the evening sky on 1st March  BBC Sky at Night MagazineNight sky: Jupiter and Venus move closer | Register  The TimesNASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 27 Feb 2023: Venus-Jupiter conjunction  HT TechVenus And Jupiter Are About To Meet In The Sky For The Only Time This Year  IFLScienceView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• ESA - Telling time on the Moon - European Space Agency

  27-02-2023 14:40 via news.google.com
  
  ESA - Telling time on the Moon  European Space AgencyESA calls for ‘urgently’ establishing Moon time zone as nations plan to build lunar bases  The IndependentStandard Lunar Reference Clock Needed for Future Communications  GizmodoESA - ESA invites space firms to create lunar services  European Space AgencyView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Elon Musk appears to make jibe at 200 Twitter employees he just fired - The Independent

  27-02-2023 14:21 via news.google.com
  Elon Musk appears to make jibe at 200 Twitter employees he just fired  The IndependentTwitter reportedly lays off 200 more employees  BBCElon Musk fires additional 200 people at Twitter, report says  The GuardianElon Musk sacks 200 MORE Twitter staff - including Esther Crawford  Daily MailTwitter decimates its workforce  Notebookcheck.netView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Xiaomi’s latest smartwatch puts the Pixel Watch to shame in a big way - Digital Trends

  27-02-2023 14:17 via news.google.com
  Xiaomi’s latest smartwatch puts the Pixel Watch to shame in a big way  Digital TrendsXiaomi Watch S1 Pro launches globally with stainless steel case and 14 days of battery life  Notebookcheck.netXiaomi Watch S1 Pro and Buds 4 Pro in for review - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comXiaomi Watch S1 Pro review: Smartening up  Pocket-lintXiaomi Watch S1 Pro & Buds 4 Pro arrive to global markets  Android HeadlinesView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Thousands of schools face fresh teacher strikes

  27-02-2023 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Teachers in the biggest unions in England, Scotland and Wales are striking over pay.
  
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• What is the energy price cap and what will happen to bills?

  27-02-2023 12:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The energy bill support package will continue after April, but will be less generous.
  
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• Bird flu: Lateral flow tests could return to UK in outbreaks fear - The Independent

  27-02-2023 10:58 via news.google.com
  Bird flu: Lateral flow tests could return to UK in outbreaks fear  The IndependentBird flu: Ex-SAGE adviser calls on UK to start stockpiling antiviral drugs and PPE  Daily MailCommentary: Bird flu outbreak underscores need for early detection to prevent the next big pandemic  CNAExpert: Current Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Shifts From Outbreak to 'New Reality'  DTN The Progressive FarmerIndonesia boosts vigilance amid global bird flu outbreaks - The Jakarta
  
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• Watch: Skies sparkle as northern lights seen from UK

  27-02-2023 10:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunday night's impressive display was so vibrant it was seen from Kent and Cornwall.
  
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• Women 'manipulated' about abortion in pregnancy crisis centres

  27-02-2023 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Investigation finds more than a third of services are giving misleading information or unethical advice.
  
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• New Zealand v England: second Test, day four – live

  27-02-2023 06:29 via theguardian.com
  
  Updates from the fourth day of the second Test in WellingtonGet in touch! You can email Daniel or tweet him90th over: New Zealand 222-3 (Williamson 34, Nicholls 29) Ben Stokes summons Jack Leach, Jeeves to his Custer. Williamson and Nicholls are watchful, Leach isn’t tossing it up very much, more darting it down. Give it some air Jack!Andrew Benton weighs in on the thorny issue of the follow-on: Continue reading...
  
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• Australian startup Recharge finalises deal to take over UK battery maker Britishvolt

  27-02-2023 06:12 via theguardian.com
  
  Takeover of collapsed company revives hopes for the construction of a £3.8bn ‘gigafactory’ in northern EnglandThe Australia-based company Recharge Industries will take over collapsed battery maker Britishvolt after finalising a deal with administrators late on Sunday in the UK.The agreement revives hopes for the construction of a £3.8bn (A$6.7bn) “gigafactory” in northern England, the backbone of a plan to modernise the British automotive industry and supply t
  
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• Ukrainian volunteer medic’s film aims to ‘wake up the world’ to reality of war

  27-02-2023 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Eastern Front, shown at the Berlin film festival, offers an uncensored view from the frontline of conflictA frontline paramedic volunteer in eastern Ukraine who has made a documentary about the gruesome everyday reality of his battalion’s work has said he wanted to offer an uncensored view from the heart of the conflict in order to “wake up the world”.Yevhen Titarenko, a film director who has been part of a volunteer medical battalion, the Hospitallers, since 2014, said viewers
  
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• Dom Phillips’ widow to follow him in raising awareness of crisis in Amazon

  27-02-2023 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Alessandra Sampaio preparing to visit remote area where husband and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were murdered last yearThe widow of British journalist Dom Phillips has spoken of her desire to raise awareness of the urgent and complex crisis facing the Amazon as she prepared to visit the remote jungle region where he was murdered last year with the Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira.Alessandra Sampaio will travel to the Javari valley region on Monday with a delegation of Brazilian ministers, off
  
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• Burned, suffocated, beaten: why women in Lebanon are dying at the hands of their partners

  27-02-2023 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Amid economic crisis and a culture of ‘militarised masculinity’, domestic violence is on the rise in Lebanese households and the sizeable Syrian refugee community‘He strangled me. I saw black’: the Syrian woman who fled war to find violence at home There is little left of Hanaa Khodor in the dark ground-floor flat where she lived from the age of nine. A blusher palette and brush that she gave her half-sister. A small stove for making coffee she gave her father’s wif
  
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• Screen Actors Guild awards 2023: Everything Everywhere All at Once breaks record for wins

  27-02-2023 05:03 via theguardian.com
  
  The multiverse adventure picked up four major categories, while The White Lotus and Abbott Elementary won big for televisionEverything Everywhere All at Once reigned supreme at this year’s Screen Actors Guild awards, winning four major awards and breaking the record for most wins for a single film.The multiverse fantasy film picked up the night’s biggest award for ensemble in a motion picture, female actor for Michelle Yeoh and both supporting actor awards, for Jamie Lee Curtis and K
  
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• Ex-husband and relatives charged with murder of Hong Kong model as more body parts found

  27-02-2023 04:50 via theguardian.com
  
  Remains taken for forensic testing to determine if they belong to influencer Abby ChoiThree people have been charged over the gruesome murder of Hong Kong woman Abby Choi, as police reveal they found more body parts after searching a house and cemetery on Sunday.Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, his father and his brother were formally charged with murder on Sunday. Kwong’s mother was charged with perverting the course of justice. All three were expected to appear in court on M
  
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• Rewriting Roald Dahl - podcast

  27-02-2023 04:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The latest editions of the author’s books for children have had extensive edits made to update the language for modern sensibilities. Lucy Knight and David Baddiel take a closer lookNew editions of the works of the bestselling children’s author Road Dahl caused an international outcry last week when it emerged that the publisher Puffin had made hundreds of changes to reflect modern views on language. Puffin later said it would continue to print the originals in a ‘classic colle
  
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• China approves biggest expansion in new coal power plants since 2015, report finds

  27-02-2023 03:40 via theguardian.com
  
  Concerns about energy shortages drive increase as projects progress at ‘extraordinary’ speedChina approved the construction of another 106 gigawatts of coal-fired power capacity last year, four times higher than a year earlier and the highest since 2015, research shows.Over the year, 50GW of coal power capacity went into construction across the country – up by more than half compared with the previous year – driven by energy security considerations, the Centre for Researc
  
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