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Old Master artists ‘used egg yolk in their paint to overcome humidity issues’

Old Master artists ‘used egg yolk in their paint to overcome humidity issues’

Old Master artists ‘used egg yolk in their paint to overcome humidity issues’

28 March 2023

Proteins have previously been detected in many of their paintings.


Suspect remanded in custody accused of murder and kidnap

Suspect remanded in custody accused of murder and kidnap

Suspect remanded in custody accused of murder and kidnap

28 March 2023

Daryoush Kholghnik, of Vaughan Way, Leicester, is accused of murdering Tala Tala, 53.


MI5 raises Northern Ireland terror threat level to ‘severe’

MI5 raises Northern Ireland terror threat level to ‘severe’

MI5 raises Northern Ireland terror threat level to ‘severe’

28 March 2023

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris cited a ‘small number’ of individuals who remain determined to use ‘politically motivated violence’.


Support for refugees in UK cuts aid for disasters overseas, says watchdog

Support for refugees in UK cuts aid for disasters overseas, says watchdog

Support for refugees in UK cuts aid for disasters overseas, says watchdog

28 March 2023

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact says a third of the aid budget goes to asylum seekers and refugees arriving in Britain.


Asda set to appease competition concerns over £600m takeover of petrol stations

Asda set to appease competition concerns over £600m takeover of petrol stations

Asda set to appease competition concerns over £600m takeover of petrol stations

28 March 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority said it ‘might’ accept Asda’s proposals to offload 13 sites.


Illuminated birds and a Eurovision winner form part of Liverpool’s EuroFestival

Illuminated birds and a Eurovision winner form part of Liverpool’s EuroFestival

Illuminated birds and a Eurovision winner form part of Liverpool’s EuroFestival

28 March 2023

Aside from art installations, EuroFestival will also see a mass participation dance event and a three-day festival featuring drag performances.


Forecourt price disparity between petrol and diesel is shocking, says RAC

Forecourt price disparity between petrol and diesel is shocking, says RAC

Forecourt price disparity between petrol and diesel is shocking, says RAC

28 March 2023

Wholesale prices for the fuels are now virtually identical yet diesel is being sold for around 17p a litre more on average than petrol, the RAC said.


Afghan refugees ‘evictions plan’ deeply concerning, say campaigners

Afghan refugees ‘evictions plan’ deeply concerning, say campaigners

Afghan refugees ‘evictions plan’ deeply concerning, say campaigners

28 March 2023

It comes after reports suggested Afghan refugees are set to be forced out of hotels as part of new Government plans.


‘Corrosive’ culture at NHS trust could put patient safety at risk, report finds

‘Corrosive’ culture at NHS trust could put patient safety at risk, report finds

‘Corrosive’ culture at NHS trust could put patient safety at risk, report finds

28 March 2023

The report said that while the trust’s four hospitals remained safe places to receive care, several issues were ‘sufficiently serious’.


More maternity tragedies will occur unless rapid changes are made – report

More maternity tragedies will occur unless rapid changes are made – report

More maternity tragedies will occur unless rapid changes are made – report

28 March 2023

Health Service Ombudsman Rob Behrens said the cases his office had heard were ‘extremely distressing’.


William Hill failings ‘widespread and alarming’ – regulator

William Hill failings ‘widespread and alarming’ – regulator

William Hill failings ‘widespread and alarming’ – regulator

28 March 2023

One customer was allowed to open a new account and spend £23,000 in 20 minutes without any checks.


Winston Churchill’s oil painting of Hever gardens returns home to castle

Winston Churchill’s oil painting of Hever gardens returns home to castle

Winston Churchill’s oil painting of Hever gardens returns home to castle

28 March 2023

The 1930s artwork was bought in a private sale from an auction house.


Police officer’s alleged killer appears at the Old Bailey

Police officer’s alleged killer appears at the Old Bailey

Police officer’s alleged killer appears at the Old Bailey

28 March 2023

Louis De Zoysa, 25, allegedly killed Metropolitan Police custody sergeant Matt Ratana in the early hours of September 25 2020.


Major works by artist Alberta Whittle acquired for the nation

Major works by artist Alberta Whittle acquired for the nation

Major works by artist Alberta Whittle acquired for the nation

28 March 2023

The two pieces were part of the Barbadian-Scottish artist’s show at the Venice Biennale last year.


Sturgeon sends resignation letter to King

Sturgeon sends resignation letter to King

Sturgeon sends resignation letter to King

28 March 2023

Ms Sturgeon now goes to the backbenches at Holyrood, along with her deputy John Swinney.


Up to 15 birds with oil on feathers spotted since Poole Harbour oil leak

Up to 15 birds with oil on feathers spotted since Poole Harbour oil leak

Up to 15 birds with oil on feathers spotted since Poole Harbour oil leak

28 March 2023

Approximately 200 barrels of reservoir fluid were released after the leak occurred at the Wytch Farm oil field on Sunday.


‘Silicon Valley Bank collapse fastest since Barings’ – Bank of England chief

‘Silicon Valley Bank collapse fastest since Barings’ – Bank of England chief

‘Silicon Valley Bank collapse fastest since Barings’ – Bank of England chief

28 March 2023

Andrew Bailey also told MPs at Parliament’s Treasury Committee that the economy is in a ‘period of very heightened tension and alertness’.


New Army role for King following in late Queen’s footsteps

New Army role for King following in late Queen’s footsteps

New Army role for King following in late Queen’s footsteps

28 March 2023

Charles is now Colonel in Chief of the Corps of Royal Engineers, known as the Sappers.


Water firms urged to be more ‘creative’ in how they charge customers

Water firms urged to be more ‘creative’ in how they charge customers

Water firms urged to be more ‘creative’ in how they charge customers

28 March 2023

Ofwat is calling on firms to trial ‘innovative ways’ of charging customers, to make bills more affordable and save supplies.


Safety warning as lighthouse workers balloted on strike action

Safety warning as lighthouse workers balloted on strike action

Safety warning as lighthouse workers balloted on strike action

28 March 2023

The Unite union has warned that industrial action would create major safety issues for vessels.


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