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Medieval friars were ‘riddled with parasites’, study suggests

Medieval friars were ‘riddled with parasites’, study suggests

Medieval friars were ‘riddled with parasites’, study suggests

18 August 2022

They were were almost twice as likely as Cambridge’s general population to be infected by intestinal parasites, experts said.


Fencing champion gets all A*s to study medicine

Fencing champion gets all A*s to study medicine

Fencing champion gets all A*s to study medicine

18 August 2022

Rhiannon Craig represented Wales in the Commonwealth Games 2022.


Student ‘overwhelmed’ after becoming first in her family to attend university

Student ‘overwhelmed’ after becoming first in her family to attend university

Student ‘overwhelmed’ after becoming first in her family to attend university

18 August 2022

Sanjeeda Patel said her parents, originally from India, are ‘so proud’ of their daughter after securing a spot at the University of Manchester.


Liz Truss agrees to interview with BBC’s Nick Robinson

Liz Truss agrees to interview with BBC’s Nick Robinson

Liz Truss agrees to interview with BBC’s Nick Robinson

18 August 2022

Her Tory leadership rival Rishi Sunak sat down with the veteran political journalist last week.


Two men in court charged with murder over missing former teacher

Two men in court charged with murder over missing former teacher

Two men in court charged with murder over missing former teacher

18 August 2022

The pair have been charged with the murder of Dr Peter Coshan, 75, who disappeared from the Seafield Road area of Edinburgh last week.


Police appeal to find man after alleged abduction and sexual assault of girl

Police appeal to find man after alleged abduction and sexual assault of girl

Police appeal to find man after alleged abduction and sexual assault of girl

18 August 2022

Police have appealed for help to identify a suspect after a young girl was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted in the Manchester area.


People with mild Covid are likely to be infectious for five days, study suggests

People with mild Covid are likely to be infectious for five days, study suggests

People with mild Covid are likely to be infectious for five days, study suggests

18 August 2022

The research is the first to reveal how long infectiousness lasts after coronavirus infection in the community.


Northern Ireland legacy Bill open to negotiations, says Vara

Northern Ireland legacy Bill open to negotiations, says Vara

Northern Ireland legacy Bill open to negotiations, says Vara

18 August 2022

The Northern Ireland Secretary said there are room for amendments while it goes through Parliament.


Sunak pledges to ‘restore’ NHS dentistry

Sunak pledges to ‘restore’ NHS dentistry

Sunak pledges to ‘restore’ NHS dentistry

18 August 2022

The Tory leadership hopeful vowed to address the ‘unprecedented pressure’ facing dentists as most NHS practices are not accepting new patients.


Sunshine and showers on the way after heavy downpours

Sunshine and showers on the way after heavy downpours

Sunshine and showers on the way after heavy downpours

18 August 2022

The Met Office said that ‘more typical’ summer weather is now in store.


Linda Evangelista poses for British Vogue with face held with tape and elastic

Linda Evangelista poses for British Vogue with face held with tape and elastic

Linda Evangelista poses for British Vogue with face held with tape and elastic

18 August 2022

Make-up artist Pat McGrath drew back her face, jaw and neck for the shoot.


Union outrage as owner of P&O Ferries makes record profit

Union outrage as owner of P&O Ferries makes record profit

Union outrage as owner of P&O Ferries makes record profit

18 August 2022

DP World saw its profit soar by more than 50% in the first six months of the year.


East London community emerges stronger from devastating wildfire

East London community emerges stronger from devastating wildfire

East London community emerges stronger from devastating wildfire

18 August 2022

Wennington residents who have returned to their homes strike an upbeat mood a month on from blaze


Salman Rushdie: Man facing US court accused of stabbing author

Salman Rushdie: Man facing US court accused of stabbing author

Salman Rushdie: Man facing US court accused of stabbing author

18 August 2022

Hadi Matar will appear at Chautauqua County Court in New York state.


Eighty-five students at London academy secure Oxbridge places

Eighty-five students at London academy secure Oxbridge places

Eighty-five students at London academy secure Oxbridge places

18 August 2022

Brampton Manor Academy in East Ham, London, has regularly witnessed its students take up Oxbridge places.


Harry on surprise trip to Mozambique to promote wildlife conservation

Harry on surprise trip to Mozambique to promote wildlife conservation

Harry on surprise trip to Mozambique to promote wildlife conservation

18 August 2022

The duke was pictured in the beach-side town of Vilanculos.


Boys catching up to girls for A and A* grades this year

Boys catching up to girls for A and A* grades this year

Boys catching up to girls for A and A* grades this year

18 August 2022

The Girls’ Schools Association said it is ‘particularly thrilled to see girls thriving and to see boys catching up’.


Charities’ concerns at regional and schools gaps for disadvantaged pupils

Charities’ concerns at regional and schools gaps for disadvantaged pupils

Charities’ concerns at regional and schools gaps for disadvantaged pupils

18 August 2022

A* and A grades in London rose by more than in the north-east of England.


Rail union bosses warn pay dispute will continue ‘for as long as it takes’

Rail union bosses warn pay dispute will continue ‘for as long as it takes’

Rail union bosses warn pay dispute will continue ‘for as long as it takes’

18 August 2022

A fresh strike by unions caused travel chaos on Thursday.


GB News announces ‘exciting new talent’ joining the channel

GB News announces ‘exciting new talent’ joining the channel

GB News announces ‘exciting new talent’ joining the channel

18 August 2022

TV star Michael Portillo will launch his own show in the autumn.


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