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Thousands of people now depend on others to do their shopping, withdraw cash and pay bills on their behalf because of the pandemic. But this has put them at a greater risk of fraud. Last year, there were 29,180 concerns raised over financial abuse, according to NHS records. And if you hand your bank card … Read more
The sooner birds pair, the better they fair: Great tits who meet their future ‘spouses’ earlier in the year are more likely to breed successfully Researchers tracked 766 great tits living in Oxford’s Wytham Woods for six years They found earlier pairings led to earlier breeding — and more eggs being laid This raised the chance … Read more
The influence that Marcus Rashford wields extends way beyond his campaign to put food on the tables of those struggling with the stigma attached to asking others for help. A message to the family of a six-year-old who died when he was hit by a car while riding his bike. Recognition of a child’s school … Read more
The New Guinea singing dog, known for making harmonic sounds with its high-pitched barks and howls, was believed to only exist in captivity – until now. Scientists spotted a pack of these dogs running wild in the hills of Indonesia after the animals were believed to be extinct 50 years ago. The findings were uncovered … Read more
Twin-credible! Mother uses IVF to breed twin foals… for her horse-mad IVF twin daughters Mother Katherine James turns to IVF to breed twin horses for her twin daughters Her eight-year-old daughters Daisy and Isabelle are accomplished horse riders Ms James bred fouls she hopes her daughters will ride when they are teenagers By Padraic Flanagan For … Read more
Kent village is ‘invaded’ by rare breed of wall lizard normally only found living in hotter central and southern Europe A retired salesman found ‘alien’ wall lizards living in the back garden of his home Albert Marshall, 70, realised the creatures were tamer than native lizards are Wall lizards are a protected species in their … Read more
Supple leather, gleaming clasps — not to mention very recognisable logos. A designer bag is the must-have finishing touch to any discerning fashionista’s outfit, and often the one big ‘investment piece’ women may have in their wardrobe. There’s just one snag. For chic as these Chanel, Prada and Gucci offerings are, anyone buying them could … Read more
Safe and warm in a shaggy stick nest, perched 50ft up an old oak tree on the Knepp Castle Estate in West Sussex are five grey-mottled stork eggs. Above them, their expectant parents hover, preen and clank their giant pink beaks together. Every 40 minutes or so, they gently roll the eggs with those big … Read more
Few things in life are as simple – or as pleasurable to eat – as a burger. That first bite, the rich, meaty and slightly charred flavours, mixed with smooth, salty cheese, the sharpness of onion and the tang of veg and sauce. If this sounds vaguely obsessive, it’s because I’ve not eaten one since … Read more