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Dogs may be at risk of lead poisoning after “very high” concentrations from shotgun pellets were found in raw pheasant pet food. After testing out samples of raw pheasant dog food, researchers from the University of Cambridge discovered that the majority contained high levels of lead, which could put dogs’ health at risk if they

A body recovered from the River Thames in Gloucestershire has been confirmed as the teenager who went missing over the bank holiday weekend. Jake Smith, 17, from Swindon went missing after playing with some friends in the river near Lechlade-on-Thames on Sunday evening. He didn’t resurface after going into the water. Some of those who

A nurse accused of murdering seven babies at a neonatal unit has denied harming any children as she gave evidence for the first time. Lucy Letby is also accused of 10 attempted murders between 2015 and 2016, allegedly using methods such as injecting air into the babies or poisoning them with insulin. The prosecution alleges

A nurse accused of murdering seven babies has denied harming any children as she gave evidence for the first time, crying at one point as she told the court “everything is just gone”. Lucy Letby is also accused of 10 attempted murders between 2015 and 2016, allegedly using methods such as injecting air into the

Food prices increased by a record high of 15.7% last month as pressure continues to mount on household finances. Fresh food prices saw a record jump of 17.8% year-on-year for April, while the price of ambient products, such as tinned goods and other store-cupboard items, went up 12.9%. The latest figures come as the average

A body has been found in the search for a teenager who went missing in the River Thames near Lechlade-on-Thames. Police were called at around 10pm on Sunday after a 17-year-old boy failed to resurface after going into the water in the River Thames near Lechlade-on-Thames in Gloucestershire. A group of five people had been

Police are continuing to search for a teenager who went missing in the River Thames in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening. The boy had been with three others at the “location together” near Lechlade-on-Thames. Some of the group had entered the water to try to find him, police said. The National Police Air Service, Gloucestershire Fire

The King’s Coronation Concert will feature a Union Flag-shaped stage. Around 20,000 members of the public are expected to attend the event next Saturday where they will be greeted by a stage lit in red, white and blue against the background of the East terrace of Windsor Castle, according to mock-up pictures released by the

Each day Ron and Maxine Flewett wait for the phone to ring, hoping it is the news they have waited 20 months for. Mr Flewett has a health condition causes scarring on the lungs – he relies on a constant supply of oxygen and now he is waiting for a transplant. His wife, who is

England have won the woman’s Six Nations rugby grand slam after beating France 38-33 at Twickenham. England led 33-0 at halftime following a ruthless first half display, scoring five tries. But France came back strongly in the second half, scoring three tries of their own. The Red Roses managed to add another to their haul,

The body of a man recovered by officers investigating the death of a pregnant teacher has been formally identified as her partner David Yates. Police Scotland officers made the discovery at Mugdock Reservoir on Thursday. The search was under way for Yates, 36, after Marelle Sturrock, 35, was found dead in a property in Glasgow’s

Police looking for the partner of a pregnant teacher found dead in Glasgow have found a body. Officers were looking for David Yates after the body of Marelle Sturrock, 35, was discovered at a property in the city’s Jura Street on Tuesday morning. Police said the body is yet to be formally identified but it

Police have launched a murder investigation and are on the hunt for the partner of a pregnant teacher who was found dead in Glasgow. Officers are searching for David Yates after the body of Marelle Sturrock, 35, was discovered at a property in the city’s Jura Street on Tuesday morning. On Thursday, Police Scotland confirmed

Strike action planned by the nurses’ union on 2 May has been deemed unlawful, the High Court has ruled. The court ruled the industrial action was not covered by the current mandate, with unions needing to hold a ballot every six months to legally hold strikes. The upcoming walkout was challenged by Health Secretary Steve

British nationals in Sudan have been warned the UK “cannot guarantee” how many more evacuation flights will leave Khartoum after the 72-hour ceasefire expires. So far, 536 British nationals have been airlifted to safety on six flights, according to the Foreign Office. The US-Saudi mediated ceasefire between Sudan’s two warring factions is due to expire

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have tried to coax Gareth Bale out of retirement. Former Wales captain Bale announced his retirement from professional football in January. He was playing for Los Angeles FC at the time of his retirement and previous clubs include Real Madrid, Tottenham and Southampton. The North Wales-based club gained

The Stone of Destiny will return to England for the first time in more than a quarter of a century to play a key part in King Charles’ coronation. On its first outing south of the border since it was officially returned to Scotland after 700 years by then prime minister John Major in 1996,

Heathrow Airport was keen to name Terminal 5 after King Charles, according to reports. The move would mean the airport would have two terminals named after members of the Royal Family, with Terminal 2 also known as the Queen’s Terminal since 2014. However, the King was reluctant to accept the endorsement because of environmental concerns,

Afghan evacuees who were brought to the UK after the fall of Kabul have been told not everyone will be found somewhere to live by the government. A Home Office letter – seen by Sky News – has been sent out telling them the majority of the 8,000 people still in hotels will have to

At a time of classical music funding cuts the coronation will serve as an important reminder about “how wonderful British music-making can be”, according to Andrew Nethsingha who is overseeing the big day’s musical arrangements. “Actually quite a lot of things are attacking this British music scene at the moment so it’s a good time