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Brain stimulation could boost maths ability – study

Brain stimulation could boost maths ability – study

Brain stimulation could boost maths ability – study

31 August 2023

Scientists used high-frequency random noise stimulation, which sends a mild electrical current to the brain through two electrodes.


Fires at two derelict pubs just streets apart treated as ‘suspicious’ by police

Fires at two derelict pubs just streets apart treated as ‘suspicious’ by police

Fires at two derelict pubs just streets apart treated as ‘suspicious’ by police

31 August 2023

Around 100 firefighters tackled the blazes, which happened at the same time in Croydon on Thursday morning.


Nottingham NHS Trust head: Maternity improvements to be made ‘whatever the cost’

Nottingham NHS Trust head: Maternity improvements to be made ‘whatever the cost’

Nottingham NHS Trust head: Maternity improvements to be made ‘whatever the cost’

31 August 2023

Anthony May said families and staff who had concerns about care could raise them with confidence with the trust.


Stranded holidaymakers waiting days to get home as flights are full

Stranded holidaymakers waiting days to get home as flights are full

Stranded holidaymakers waiting days to get home as flights are full

31 August 2023

Airline websites show most flights to the UK from popular destinations are sold out until the weekend.


Ministers ‘playing politics’ on drugs rather than saving lives, claims Sarwar

Ministers ‘playing politics’ on drugs rather than saving lives, claims Sarwar

Ministers ‘playing politics’ on drugs rather than saving lives, claims Sarwar

31 August 2023

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking after the Home Affairs Committee backed the creation of a drug consumption room pilot in Glasgow.


Ofgem announces rise in storm compensation cap from £700 to £2,000

Ofgem announces rise in storm compensation cap from £700 to £2,000

Ofgem announces rise in storm compensation cap from £700 to £2,000

31 August 2023

Changes to storm compensation payments follow ‘lessons learnt’ in the aftermath of November 2021’s Storm Arwen, the regulator said.


No 2p coins were produced last year, according to Royal Mint figures

No 2p coins were produced last year, according to Royal Mint figures

No 2p coins were produced last year, according to Royal Mint figures

31 August 2023

The mintage for 2ps in 2022 was zero, according to figures on the Royal Mint’s website.


Shapps in fifth Cabinet role in a year as Sunak appoints him Defence Secretary

Shapps in fifth Cabinet role in a year as Sunak appoints him Defence Secretary

Shapps in fifth Cabinet role in a year as Sunak appoints him Defence Secretary

31 August 2023

The Prime Minister promoted his ally after the formal resignation of Ben Wallace.


NHS vaccine programmes ‘will ultimately save lives’ thanks to changes

NHS vaccine programmes ‘will ultimately save lives’ thanks to changes

NHS vaccine programmes ‘will ultimately save lives’ thanks to changes

31 August 2023

The amendments, announced in June and July respectively, come into force on September 1.


Emma Caldwell murder trial jury to visit woods where her body was found

Emma Caldwell murder trial jury to visit woods where her body was found

Emma Caldwell murder trial jury to visit woods where her body was found

31 August 2023

Iain Packer, 50, denies murdering the 27-year-old in 2005 and will stand trial next year.


Time for change at top of PSNI after court ruling, says Jeffrey Donaldson

Time for change at top of PSNI after court ruling, says Jeffrey Donaldson

Time for change at top of PSNI after court ruling, says Jeffrey Donaldson

31 August 2023

Chief Constable Simon Byrne is meeting the Policing Board to discuss the latest controversy.


More than 18,000 UK 18-year-olds still in clearing two weeks after decision day

More than 18,000 UK 18-year-olds still in clearing two weeks after decision day

More than 18,000 UK 18-year-olds still in clearing two weeks after decision day

31 August 2023

Nearly half a million applicants have secured a place on a course.


Former Tory MP ‘threatens legal action’ after being named in slavery research

Former Tory MP ‘threatens legal action’ after being named in slavery research

Former Tory MP ‘threatens legal action’ after being named in slavery research

31 August 2023

Malik Al Nasir said in a TEDx Talk video published in 2021 that Antoinette Sandbach is a descendant of Samuel Sandbach.


‘Brighton cat killer’ Stephen Bouquet died of Covid-19 while in prison – inquest

‘Brighton cat killer’ Stephen Bouquet died of Covid-19 while in prison – inquest

‘Brighton cat killer’ Stephen Bouquet died of Covid-19 while in prison – inquest

31 August 2023

The coroner ruled Bouquet died of natural causes while serving his prison sentence in HMP Elmley.


Body found in search for poet who went missing at music festival

Body found in search for poet who went missing at music festival

Body found in search for poet who went missing at music festival

31 August 2023

Gboyega Odubanjo, 27, was reported missing during the Shambala music festival in Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire.


Royal Mint reveals rare coins from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign

Royal Mint reveals rare coins from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign

Royal Mint reveals rare coins from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign

31 August 2023

More than 27 billion featuring Queen Elizabeth II remain in circulation, the Royal Mint said.


Charity calls for targets to cut use of fossil fuel-based artificial fertilisers

Charity calls for targets to cut use of fossil fuel-based artificial fertilisers

Charity calls for targets to cut use of fossil fuel-based artificial fertilisers

31 August 2023

The Soil Association said the Government needed a plan to reduce the use of artificial nitrogen fertilisers if it was to hit the UK’s climate goals.


Officer criminally investigated after following boys before deadly e-bike crash

Officer criminally investigated after following boys before deadly e-bike crash

Officer criminally investigated after following boys before deadly e-bike crash

31 August 2023

The Independent Office for Police Conduct initially served the officer with a gross misconduct notice.


Man appears in court charged with murder of Cornelius O’Neill

Man appears in court charged with murder of Cornelius O’Neill

Man appears in court charged with murder of Cornelius O’Neill

31 August 2023

Jason Tyrone Spence, 33, of Millburn Street in Cookstown, appeared at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.


Hundreds of job losses confirmed at Wilko as bidder misses deadline

Hundreds of job losses confirmed at Wilko as bidder misses deadline

Hundreds of job losses confirmed at Wilko as bidder misses deadline

31 August 2023

Administrators have said there is no ‘viable offer’ for the whole business.


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