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A disease spread by ticks that can harm the brain has been identified in ticks in the UK for the first time. The PHE says it has confirmed cases of “tick borne encephalitis virus” in ticks from two parts of England;p near Thetford Forest and an area on the Hampshire Dorset border. Despite this, the…
A lorry driver is due to appear in court charged over the deaths of 39 people found in a refrigerated trailer in Essex. The 25 year old, Maurice Robinson, from Northern Ireland, is due to appear via videolink at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Robinson is being charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to…
Pawel Relowicz has been charged with the rape and murder of student Libby Squire. 21 year old Libby sadly disappeared after a night out in Hull on 1 February and her body was found in the Humber estuary almost seven weeks later. Pawel Relowicz, 25, is set to appear before Hull Magistrates’ Court on 30 October….
The bodies of 39 people have been found in a lorry container in Essex. “We have arrested the lorry driver in connection with the incident, who remains in police custody as our inquiries continue,” Police said. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was “appalled by this tragic incident”. He said, “I know that the thoughts…
Experts have warned that people should not make health decisions based on genetic tests they do at home. Scientists at the University of Southampton team warn results can be unreliable. The geneticists said the tests could be wrongly reassuring, or lead to unnecessary worry. 23andMe is one of the companies offering such tests, and said…
The new design of Britain’s most common, and most forged, banknote has been unveiled by the Bank of England. Security features on the next £20 note, featuring artist JMW Turner, will include similar features to the 5 and 10 pound note; two see through windows on the note and a metallic hologram. In the first…
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