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UK refuses to let Donald Trump use Chagos Islands base to attack Iran
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (816+ words) DONALD Trump has withdrawn his support for the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius because the UK will not agree to the US military using British bases to attack Iran, it has been reported. The Times newspaper reports that…...
‘Conservation dilemma’ as pumas reclaim national park and feast on its penguins
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (461+ words) Defenceless penguins are being killed en masse as puma populations recover in Monte Leon National Park in Argentina's ruthlessly wild Patagonia. After cattle ranching was abandoned in the country's south in the 1990s, pumas began recolonising parts of their historical range....
Model Spitfire and classic car rally coming to Hopetown as part of vintage weekend
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (306+ words) Visitors can see a model Spitfire and classic cars in Darlington this May bank holiday. The vintage weekend will take place at Hopetown from May 23-25 and will also feature a Vintage Wears & Wonders Day and a 1940s Day. The free weekend,…...
'Weak by design' African Union gathers for summit
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (10+ words) 'Weak by design' African Union gathers for summit'Yahoo News UK...
Cyclone causes 31 deaths after smashing into Madagascar
1+ week, 1+ day ago (10+ words) Cyclone causes 31 deaths after smashing into Madagascar'Yahoo News UK...
A year on and those at the Marcus Garvey Centre are still left in limbo
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1003+ words) The ballroom of the Marcus Garvey Centre used to be filled with legendary performers, from Maxi Priest to Dennis Brown, with hundreds packing it week in and week out. But now the historic Lenton building stands dormant a year after…...
Marcus Garvey Centre's future remains uncertain
2+ week, 3+ day ago (44+ words) With coach Mauricio Pochettino's roster decisions less than four months away, Tillman and Reyna find themselves on divergent paths. Contracts and situations rule the day when it comes to trying to ... Marcus Garvey Centre's future remains uncertain Marcus Garvey Centre's…...
How to check if you're owed £40 over your smart meter installation
2+ week, 6+ day ago (341+ words) Ofgem has confirmed that smart meter customers facing delays or failed installations will receive "40 compensation. The energy regulator said the tougher rules for suppliers will come into force from next month. Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, welcomed…...
Starmer attempts to speak Chinese with Xi Jinping
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (18+ words) Starmer attempts to speak Chinese with Xi Jinping'Yahoo News UK Starmer attempts to speak Chinese with Xi Jinping...
Peterborough woman to take on extreme swimming challenge for charity
3+ week, 1+ day ago (185+ words) A swimmer is taking on a daily cold water challenge to prepare for an open water event. Sarah Brown, from Peterborough, has committed to daily dips throughout January as part of her training for an English Channel relay swim this…...