Novak Djokovic only thinking about tennis after poisoning claim
The Serbian alleged in an interview that food he was served in Melbourne led to him having high levels of lead and mercury.
Elon the musk turtle rehomed by RSPCA after record 1,579 days
Elon the musk turtle – also known as the stinkpot turtle – has been rehomed by the RSPCA after being looked after for 1,579 days, which is the charity’s longest ever search for a new owner for a ...
Two more lynx sighted in Highlands
Police are investigating a sighting of another two lynx in the Highlands. Police received reports the animals had been seen in the Dell of Killiehuntly area near Kingussie at about 7.10am on Friday.
Jordan Slew ‘made up’ for Morecambe fans as struggling Shrimps eye Chelsea upset
Jordan Slew is “made up” for Morecambe fans that they can watch their team try to spring an FA Cup third-round upset at Chelsea this weekend after being denied the trip four years ago.
We don’t need to worry about rise in borrowing costs, minister insists
A Cabinet minister has insisted there is no need to be worried about rising Government borrowing costs after yields on UK bonds surged to their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis.
Trump to be sentenced in hush money case days before return to White House
US President-elect Donald Trump faces sentencing on Friday for his New York hush money conviction after the nation’s highest court refused to intervene. Like so much else in the criminal case and the ...
More than two million train tickets to be discounted during sale next week
More than two million train tickets will be discounted during a promotion starting next week, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Cheaper Advance and Off-Peak tickets will be available ...
First Minister to visit UK’s first drug consumption room
Scotland’s First Minister has said the UK’s first drug consumption room represents a “crucial step” in reducing drug-related deaths. John Swinney and Health Secretary Neil Gray will visit The Thistle ...
Firms to pass on tax hikes through lower wages in long run, Bank executive says
Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s deputy governor for financial stability, also said firms might respond to the tax rises by cutting staff or ...
Council leaders call for Government to ‘wake up’ to floods after major incident
Council leaders in Leicestershire and Rutland are urging the Government to “wake up” and release cash after severe flooding displaced hundreds of people from their homes. Local leaders signed a joint ...
Lloyds and Halifax customers issued warning over change
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland have announced plans to enable customers to access services at any branch regardless of which brand they bank with. It means that a Lloyds Bank customer will be ...
New 'ultra speed camera' can see inside driver's vehicles
The Jenoptik VECTOR-SR is the latest in speed camera tech. It can catch drivers speeding on either side of the road, and see inside cars. This means it can catch drivers who aren't wearing a seatbelt ...