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First signs of success in bid to reintroduce pine martens to England
The first pine martens to be reintroduced to England have had kits, marking a milestone in efforts to boost their recovery, conservationists said. The native carnivores all but vanished from England in the face of extensive hunting and loss of their woodland homes over the past two centuries, and in Scotland they were pushed to a stronghold in the north-west Highlands.
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‘Seeing the trees being ripped down is really hard’: meet a father and son protesting against HS2
The controversial HS2 route slices through some of England’s most precious woodland. But standing in its way are father and son Larch and Seb Maxey. They explain why living 30ft off the ground in precarious treehouses has brought them closer together. By Patrick Barkham
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Three people dead after multiple stabbings in park
Three people have died and three more have been seriously injured after stabbings in a park in Reading, police confirmed. A 25-year-old man from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of murder after being detained at the scene. The attack happened at Forbury Gardens at about 19:00 BST where several people were stabbed.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton were guest bingo callers in call to nursing home
Royal duties aren't all fun and games — at least not usually. But this week, Prince William and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, put a playful spin on their work. On Wednesday, the pair took turns as guest bingo callers for the residents of Shire Hall Care Home in Cardiff, Wales, in a video call to the center.
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Harry Potter first edition found in skip sells for £33,000
A hardback first edition Harry Potter book which was found in a skip has sold for £33,000 at auction. The rare copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was discovered by a teacher 12 years ago along with two paperback first editions. The anonymous seller found the books outside a school while tidying its library before an Ofsted inspection. After the paperbacks went for £3,400 and £3,000, the seller said: "To say I'm pleased is an understatement."
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How England became the 'sweetshop of Europe'
In September 1591, Queen Elizabeth I stopped during her annual progress around her kingdom at the home of the Earl of Hertford, Elvetham Hall near Basingstoke in south-east England. The second night’s entertainment was reported to be quite the culinary spectacle: a banquet, served in the garden, with more than 1,000 dishes to weigh down the table.
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Strangers share post-lockdown aims on 'hope board'
People have been filling up a "hope board" with everything they are looking forward to once the UK lockdown is over. Almost 200 people have shared their hopes for the future on the board outside a Leicester family's home. They ranged from meeting up with friends and family, fish and chips and "pints". Matt Long, the father-of-three who set it up, said he had wanted it to be a "symbol of hope" in difficult times.
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White-tailed eagles have been spotted in England for the first time in 240 years
White-tailed eagles — one of the largest birds of prey with a 2.5-metre wingspan — have been spotted for the first time in 240 years soaring above the North York Moors. The incredible creatures, also known as Sea Eagles, went extinct in England in the early 20th century due to illegal killing. But thanks to a pioneering project by Forestry England and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, there is new hope for the majestic birds.
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England could face droughts in 20 years due to climate breakdown - report
England is in danger of experiencing droughts within 20 years unless action is taken to combat the impact of the climate crisis on water availability, the public spending watchdog says. The National Audit Office (NAO), in a report published on Wednesday, says some parts of England, especially the south-east, are at risk of running out of water owing to decreased rainfall and a need to cut the amount taken from natural waterways.
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Missing cat reunited with owner after 11 years
A cat that was missing for almost 11 years has been reunited with her owner - after living on the streets almost eight miles away from home. Missy escaped from Eve McDonnell's car in 2009 at Five Ways in Birmingham and despite a search was never found. But residents in Hall Green spotted the cat living amid rubbish and took her to a rescue centre where they discovered she was microchipped.
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Woman, 23, wins £545k 'dream house' in raffle
A 23-year-old woman has won her £545,000 "dream house" with a £2 raffle ticket. Jemma Nicklin, who earns about £17,500 a year, had recently opened a help-to-buy ISA to save for her first home. Her parents, sister and her boyfriend had all entered the draw for the 17th Century Shropshire farmhouse too, she said, adding that the win "hasn't quite sunk in."
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British army veteran says Prince Harry protected him from homophobic bullies
A British military veteran, who was openly gay when he served in the army, has revealed that Prince Harry once defended him against homophobic abuse from other soldiers. James Wharton served with Harry, also known as the Duke of Sussex, in the British army back in 2008 when they were deployed to Canada. Harry, who was "quite offended" by the anti-gay remarks, was Wharton's tank commander.
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In England, Atheists Win Battle for Secular Assemblies in Church-Owned School
Two parents who fought the Church of England over a mandatory religious worship session in their local school have come out victorious.
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Stunning Warrior Grave — Complete with Chariot, Horses — Uncovered in England
Inside a 2,200-year-old grave, archaeologists have discovered a stunning Iron Age shield, along with a chariot and two ponies buried in a leaping pose, in what archaeologists are calling one of the most important discoveries in the U.K.
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Church group 'urged me to commit fraud'
Members of London church group SPAC Nation were encouraged to commit fraud and financially exploited by pastors who signed them up as a guarantors for loans, it is alleged. The group has previously been lauded by police for diverting young people from gang culture, but ex-members tell a different story. SPAC Nation's Leader, Tobi Adeboyega, said there has been no wrongdoing or mismanagement on his part.
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Woman told she had IBS by four different GPs actually had cancer
Despite finding blood when she went to the toilet, Deborah Cameron was told she had nothing 'major' to worry about.
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Flu vaccine offered to every primary school child in England
Every primary school child in England is to be offered vaccination against winter flu in an attempt to safeguard them and their family from the virus, the health service has announced, promising no shortage of vaccines regardless of the Brexit outcome. This year’s flu vaccination campaign will be the biggest ever, with 25 million people offered vaccines free, including 600,000 school children aged 10-11. Children are considered “super-spreaders”, liable to infect others in their family and a danger to the elderly. All children aged two to 11 will be offered the nasal spray vaccine in the coming weeks.
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the 1940s House e1
Yet another well done series where people step back in time to live a different life.
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New plastic pollution formed by fire looks like rocks
Pieces of plastic that are gray, round, and resembling rocks and pebbles are hiding in plain sight on the beaches of southern England.
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HIV diagnoses in England fall to lowest level since 2000
Diagnoses of HIV in England have fallen to their lowest level in almost two decades. However, Public Health England (PHE) said challenges around the virus remain, with figures showing that almost half the people newly diagnosed last year were at a late stage of infection, increasing their risk of death. Diagnoses fell by just over a quarter (28%) from 6,271 in 2015 to 4,484 in 2018, PHE said, adding that the continued decline in the virus was down to the success of preventive measures.
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