Prehistoric soil microbes studied in bid to climate-proof today’s crops (www.standard.co.uk)
A four-year project aims to discover whether plants, soil and bacteria from the past can help current crops survive changing weather conditions....
Call for Eurostar to face competition to lower post-Brexit fares (www.standard.co.uk)
Sadiq Khan wins third term as London mayor saying he answered 'hate with hope' (www.standard.co.uk)
Sadiq Khan wins third term as London mayor saying he answered 'hate with hope' (www.standard.co.uk)
Sadiq Khan wins third term as London mayor saying he answered 'hate with hope' (www.standard.co.uk)
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Cancer cure hope as UK patients try world’s first personalised mRNA jab for melanoma (www.standard.co.uk)
Moderna and MSD are researching how their therapy could treat a wide range of cancers...
Share of electricity from gas and coal hits hour-long record low of 2.4% (www.standard.co.uk)
The share of power coming from fossil fuels hit the new low at lunchtime on Monday April 15 and lasted for an hour, climate and energy website Carbon Brief said....
Specialist firefighters tunnel under home to rescue trapped poodle (www.standard.co.uk)
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Visitors filmed 'trying to force antlers off deer' at Richmond Park (www.standard.co.uk)
Royal Parks Police said it had received “concerning” reports over the weekend of people attempting to pull the deer’s antlers, saying some of the reports had been captured on video....
[Nizaar Kinsella] Patino set to leave Arsenal after first-team frustrations (www.standard.co.uk)
Hottest March adds to 10-month run of record-breaking temperatures (www.standard.co.uk)
March was the 10th month in a row to be the hottest on record for the time of year, as global climate records continue to topple, scientists said....
Labour could axe all hereditary peers from House of Lords, reports suggest (www.standard.co.uk)
Labour plans to axe all hereditary peers from the House of Lords, reports have suggested....
Broadband boss hits out at rivals over mid-contract price rises (www.standard.co.uk)
Mortuary abuse inquiry following ‘disturbing’ Hull funeral directors allegations (www.standard.co.uk)
This started a few weeks ago and it went quiet. This new insight is truly disturbing as it has attracted the attention of the chairman of the David Fuller inquiry. There is no confirmation of a link but there are a lot of questions as to why bodies have been withheld for months on end after alledged funerals taken place.
Greggs staff to wear body cameras after rise in sausage roll thefts and abuse (www.standard.co.uk)
Minister tells commuters hit by train delays and high mortgage bills: 'You're grumpy' (www.standard.co.uk)
Science minister Andrew Griffith took the seemingly unusual approach of trying to woo voters as his party flatlines in the polls on around 20 per cent
Money flowing out of London stock market at a record pace, new figures show (www.standard.co.uk)
Money is flowing out of the London equities at a faster pace than ever, despite government efforts to boost the stock market....
Money flowing out of London stock market at a record pace (www.standard.co.uk)
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UK population grows by over 4 million in decade to new estimate of 67.6 million (www.standard.co.uk)
The population of the UK grew to an estimated 67.6 million people in mid-2022, up by over 4 million people in around a decade, new figures show....
Rare vulnerable bird species sees record year for breeding, RSPB says (www.standard.co.uk)
Conservationists are celebrating a record year for a rare and vulnerable breeding bird species in the UK....
Channel 4 boss sorry ‘serious’ Russell Brand allegation was not investigated (www.standard.co.uk)
The boss of Channel 4 has apologised to a former staff member for not investigating a “serious” allegation made against Russell Brand....
From Hackney to Acton, meet the Londoners giving their neighourhoods a DIY makeover (www.standard.co.uk)
These local heroes are making a mark in their communities — through bringing green spaces back to life, creating a cultural hub in the shape of a cinema and turning a home into an artwork
From Hackney to Acton, meet the Londoners giving their neighourhoods a DIY makeover (www.standard.co.uk)
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More than 480,000 items of litter removed from UK beaches in nationwide survey (www.standard.co.uk)
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More than 480,000 items of litter removed from UK beaches in nationwide survey (www.standard.co.uk)
More than 480,000 items of litter were removed from UK beaches in 2023 as part of a nationwide survey....