30 m. ago Cats develop dementia like humans – and may hold clues to treating it

The breakthrough was hailed as a “perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s” by scientists who worked on it

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44 m. ago Seals, puffins and sunshine: snorkelling trip to remote British island gives young carers a taste of the sea

Charity gives children a well-earned break from caring responsibilities, hoping that a day’s snorkelling amid the island’s wildlife will help them connect with nature“A seal just swam right by me,” squeals Odin Rawlinson, 14, as he awkwardly clambers back on to the dive boat in his flippers. He had hoped to see a megalodon or a kraken (a mythical sea creature) on his first ever snorkelling trip. But to his surprise, he finds the marine life that actually frequents the waters off Lundy in the Bristol Channel just as enchanting.Odin Rawlinson on the trip to Lundy – the 14-year-old looks after his mother who has kidney failure and has to have regular dialysis sessions in hospital. Continue reading...

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66 m. ago British Airways stewardess wins discrimination case after being sacked for fear of flying

Jennifer Clifford had been a loyal and dedicated employee for almost 40 years, but was sacked after she was too scared to fly following the Covid-19 pandemic

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74 m. ago Inside Jalisco Mexican 'young team' cartel primed for new wave of evil and torture

Fledgling cartel numbers reach more than 30k as young people in poverty are lured into a life of crime and murder by the promise of riches.

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74 m. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Aquarius is told to focus on their own needs

Today's horoscope forAugust 13 sees one star sign receive news that will provide financial relief, while another is told to start looking for something new

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92 m. ago Brooklyn Beckham's friend shares 'worrying' thoughts as star's feud with family deepens

Brooklyn Beckham's family and friends are reportedly 'heartbroken' over the star's feud with his wife Nicola Peltz

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2 h. ago TV presenter Jay Blades to appear in court charged with rape

The 55-year-old is not expected to enter pleas to the charges on Wednesday.

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3 h. ago College football star breaks down in tears after being caught off

The punter arrived in Nebraska over the summer, having grown up nearly 10,000 miles away in Frankston South in the state of Victoria. He grew up playing Australian Rules football.

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3 h. ago JD Vance strikes up unlikely friendship with The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner

JD Vance was told he was "not welcome" in the Cotswolds by a group of protesters who had gathered to wave signs, banners and placards in anger at the US politician's visit

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4 h. ago JD Vance will meet Nigel Farage for breakfast in the Cotswolds

The US politician and reality TV star's unlikely friendship began on X and resulted in Skinner receiving an invite to join Mr Vance at his holiday residence in the Cotswolds.

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4 h. ago New driving theory test questions to quiz learners on life saving skill

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has said motorists are often 'first on the scene' when someone suffers a cardiac arrest, with new questions on CPR set to be included in tests from 2026

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4 h. ago Kathy Griffin's new facelift REVEALED: Star shows off youthful look in Malibu after undergoing third procedure

Kathy Griffin showed off her taut new face on Tuesday, after revealing she recently underwent a third face lift. 

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5 h. ago Alex Kingston makes first Strictly statement as Doctor Who star confirmed for BBC show

Alex Kingston has shared with her fans some of her dancing moves after the BBC confirmed that the Doctor Who actress will join the cast for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

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5 h. ago Why over 50s are becoming organ donors more than ever before

More research shows that organs from older donors are lifesaving, the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) says

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6 h. ago Almost three quarters of people ignore calorie labels when ordering takeaways – poll

77% of people didn’t even realise that any calorie information was available during their most recent online takeaway purchase

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6 h. ago How a bowel cancer examination revealed AI’s negative impact on doctors

Academics said that the finding is concerning given the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) across healthcare

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6 h. ago Great British Sewing Bee star flooded with support after breaking down in tears

The Great British Sewing Bee contestant was in tears after his design was praised, as it shared a link to his late mother

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7 h. ago Daughter of famous actress is the frontrunner to take over for Anna Wintour at Vogue: report

Wintour was revealed to be stepping down from the publication in June

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7 h. ago Strictly star taken to hospital after 'nasty' fall in London rehearsals

The Ukrainian dancer, 35, was training in north London on Tuesday lunchtime when she injured herself

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7 h. ago Blue Apron is getting a relaunch and ditching its subscription at

Blue Apron is no longer requiring households to have a subscription and is allowing customers to buy meals à la carte

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