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Ozzy Osbourne's signature scent is raising money for Cure Parkinson's
15+ hour, 53+ min ago (413+ words) Fans can go a lifetime without ever knowing what their favourite artist smells like. Unless, of course, you're an Ozzy Osbourne fan. In that case, the answer has long been a bottle of Czech & Speake No. 88. For over 30 years, the…...
Man with multiple gunshot wounds pronounced dead in North York park
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (183+ words) A man in his 60s is in police custody after a victim with multiple gunshot wounds was pronounced dead at Wenderly Park in North York Thursday afternoon, police say. Officers were first called about a shooting in the area of Marlee…...
Filton shopkeeper's turban knocked off in 'religiously aggravated' attack
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (391+ words) Two men have been sought after a shopkeeper's turban was knocked off during an "appalling" attack in South Gloucestershire. Avon and Somerset Police stepped up patrols and carried out house-to-house enquiries as it investigates the assault, which is suspected to…...
UK hits major milestone in electric vehicle numbers
15+ hour, 44+ min ago (197+ words) Over two million electric vehicles (EVs) are now on the UK's roads. The figures mark a major milestone in the shift to cleaner transport and highlight growing confidence in EV technology. Heidi Alexander, MP for South Swindon and the Secretary…...
Three adorable cats at shelter seeking forever homes
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (229+ words) A HANDFUL of cats are among some of Herefordshire's friendly felines looking for a new home. Cats Protection, based in Allensmore, regularly publicises those cats who are ready to be taken into a new home, and we've compiled a short…...
Science breakthrough offers new hope of saving ash trees from killer disease
15+ hour, 43+ min ago (411+ words) A fast-track method of breeding disease-resistant ash trees has been pioneered by Norfolk researchers battling to save the species from a killer epidemic. The county became the epicentre of the UK ash dieback outbreak in 2012 when the first confirmed case…...
Red Funnel ferry Red Eagle marks 30th birthday by welcoming bald eagle on board
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (380+ words) A ferry has marked its 30th birthday by welcoming a VIB " a very important bird. Red Funnel's Red Eagle, a vehicle ferry, celebrated the milestone on April 29 by hosting an 11-year-old bald eagle named Kailani during her rehoming journey to the…...
Climate change film in Swindon draws supportive crowd
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (410+ words) A climate change film presented by Chris Packham drew supportive crowds in Swindon. "People's Emergency Briefing," a 50-minute film, was screened at Christ Church Swindon on Monday, April 27, attracting an audience of 75. The event was organised by the church's Eco…...
West Cumbrian veteran takes part in 2, 000 mile sailing expedition
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (342+ words) A VETERAN has taken part in a 2, 000-nautical-mile sailing expedition around the UK. Rod Eglin, from Whitehaven, joined the journey as part of a crew of wounded, injured, or ill serving personnel and veterans aboard a Turn to Starboard vessel....
US telecom agency votes to expand tech crackdown on China
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (98+ words) Yahoo News UK WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications "Commission on Thursday "voted to advance a "proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices "such as "smartphones, cameras and computers for "use in the United States. The FCC…...