5 d. ago Archaeological project maps historic boat sheds on Isles of Scilly

‘Pilot gigs’ were crucial for islanders for centuries and 90 important sites housing the boats have been identifiedSwift, streamlined boats for centuries helped save lives and move people and goods around the treacherous waters of the Isles of Scilly.An archaeological project has highlighted just how crucial the agile, tough “pilot gigs” were for islanders by mapping 90 sites of sheds that housed the boats, the earliest believed to date back to the 17th century. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago A plea to the West: help us save America’s democracy | Anonymous

Countries from Canada to Japan must take steps to isolate the United States in world diplomacyDonald Trump and his political allies in Washington have undertaken far-sweeping actions to undermine the foundations of American democracy, while simultaneously pursuing policies that erode and disrupt eight decades of trust and cooperation with democratic allies in Europe, North America and Asia.While leaders in these countries grapple with what is happening in Trump’s America, they must now ask themselves a new and critical question of immense relevance – one that has never been asked before in the modern era: Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Best tablet deals for May 2025, from Samsung, Amazon and more

Whatever type of tablet you’re looking for, these offers will help you save money

Economics

7 d. ago Millionaire businessman lists the five essential things he does before every flight at the airport

Mark Tilbury, 56, a self-proclaimed, self-made millionaire from Oxfordshire, highlighted in a Youtube video a series of hacks to help save the average plane passenger money at the airport.

Transport

7 d. ago Scientists hope sequencing genome of tiny ‘functionally extinct’ frog could help save it

Corroboree frog belongs to 100m-year-old family of amphibians but is now found only in the puddles and peat bogs of Kosciuszko national parkScientists have sequenced the genome of the critically endangered southern corroboree frog – one of Australia’s most threatened amphibians – in hope that the information could be used to aid its recovery.The striking alpine frog, which has distinctive yellow and black markings, is so threatened by disease and the drying of its habitat due to climate change, that it is considered “functionally extinct”. The species survives in the temporary pools and peat bogs of Kosciuszko national park in New South Wales, with the help of zoo breeding and re-introduction programs. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Marcus Rashford is ready to help Ruben Amorim save Man United's summer transfer window

Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford has a big decision to make this summer regarding his future beyond Old Trafford

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9 d. ago Warning over energy bills hack which risks burning your home down as you sleep

Experts have warned that advice to help you save money on energy bills could actually pose a significant fire risk to your home

Events

9 d. ago Call for regional funding to help save Perth aviation courses

MSP points to Tay Cities Deal funding to aid work to restore cancelled Air Service Training courses after firm went into administration.

Politics

9 d. ago NHS app has helped to save 1.5 million appointments from cancellation

Sir Keir Starmer said his Government’s moves to speed up the rollout was leading the NHS out of the ‘dark ages’.

Politics

1 week ago Rio Ferdinand 'saved me from depression' says emotional brother Anton

Dancing On Ice star Anton Ferdinand revealed that his football legend brother Rio Ferdinand helped save him from the depths of depression following the death of their mum

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1 week ago Trump looks to end $56 million grant to give Narcan to first responders to help save lives during an overdose

Narcan – known generically as naloxone – is a nasal spray that works to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in two to three minutes

Politics

1 week ago Pharmacy closured called off after pay deal agreed in win for Mirror campaign

Pharmacists agree pay deal with Government and halt 'collective action' to cut opening hours and stop some services in a win for the Mirror's campaign to help save family chemists

Economics

1 week ago Pharmacy closure called off after pay deal agreed in win for Mirror campaign

Pharmacists agree pay deal with Government and halt 'collective action' to cut opening hours and stop some services in a win for the Mirror's campaign to help save family chemists

Economics

1 week ago Walter Mitty call handler who pretended to be paramedic to impress Tinder dates is jailed for 12 years after rapes and sex attacks that left victims suicidal

Jamie Kadolski, 24, wore his NHS uniform on dating app photos but covered his ID badge to conceal his junior role. Some of his offences were committed while he was on bail.

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1 week ago Walter Mitty call handler who pretended to be paramedic to impress Tinder dates is jailed for 12 years over string of sex attacks

Jamie Kadolski, 24, wore his NHS uniform on dating app photos but covered his ID badge to conceal his junior role. Some of his offences were committed while he was on bail.

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1 week ago Gemma Collins 'saving the NHS' by losing two stone with weight loss jab

Gemma Collins says that he is helping to "save the NHS" after she recently begun using Mounjaro to manage her weight and shed a few stone which has made her feel "a million dollars"

Economics

1 week ago Public art could help save London high streets, Sadiq Khan told

Public art could help save London high streets, Sadiq Khan told  BBC

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2 w. ago Get Sky Full Fibre Broadband for only £26 as prices slashed in flash sale

Sky Broadband prices are now cheaper than BT, as the broadcaster holds a flash saleto help save you money.

Economics

2 w. ago HMRC expands Help to Save scheme to half a million more people in major rule change

The government's Help to Save scheme, which offers a 50 per cent bonus on savers' money, has been expanded to include an extra 550,000 people - here's everything you need to know

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2 w. ago NHS nurse stalked victim using fitness app Strava in Baby Reindeer

Hayley Clarke (pictured), of Hereford, Herefordshire, started bombarding her victim with messages on various social media platforms - and later the cycling and running tracker app - in June 2022.

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