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Abandoned baby otter hand reared in total silence – so it can be returned to the wild
These adorable photos show a tiny otter cub who is being hand-reared in complete silence - after she was found abandoned at less than two WEEKS old. A tiny otter pup is being cared for at the Vale Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre near Tewkesbury after being found alone and freezing by the RSPCA. Weighing less than 200g (7oz), the young female pup is one of the smallest to be brought in to the centre for about 10 years. The...
Sister of murdered teacher says airport-security style metal detectors in schools ‘sends out wrong message’
The sister of a teacher murdered in her own classroom by a knife-wielding student says metal detectors in schools would "send out wrong message". Ann Maguire's younger sister Denise Courtney believes 'education is the answer' to knife crime and airport-type scanners would not stop baseball bats and acid being found. The 52-year-old is still struggling to come to terms with Ann being snatched from their lives while doing the job she loved and says the family will "never recover". Denise...
Pervert assistant head jailed for making indecent images of schoolchildren
A "predatory" assistant headteacher was caught with thousands of indecent images of children - and photos of pupils taken around a school. David Allison, 48, "deceived" parents and colleagues into believing children were safe, police said. He was jailed for three years and placed on the sex offenders' register for life. Allison, of Chertsey, Surrey, was arrested on November 29 last year after police raided his home. They seized numerous electronic devices containing a stash of indecent images, and he...
“Brain pacemaker” slows down Alzheimer’s in patients by increasing their focus and attention
A "brain pacemaker" has successfully slowed down Alzheimer's in patients by increasing their focus and attention, a new study found. Symptoms improved in all three sufferers after the device - similar to a heart pacemaker - was fitted directly into their skulls. One of the participants can now cook a meal - a simple task she was completely unable to do - as well as organise an outing and choose her clothes to wear. LaVonne Moore, 85, of Delaware, Ohio,...
Are black cats discriminated against because they don’t show up well in selfies?
A cat rehoming centre says for the first time ever all its felines are BLACK - because they don't look good in SELFIES. The rescue shelter is currently looking after 40 moggies - but none of them are ginger, tabby or tortoiseshell. They are all black and centre founder Christine Bayka says it is not because they are traditionally associated with superstition, bad luck or witchcraft. She says they are being rejected by prospective owners because darker cats photograph badly...
Blue Planet II vessel listed on Airbnb
Wannabe David Attenboroughs of the world are in with a chance of living out the Blue Planet II lifestyle after the show's exploration vessel was listed on Airbnb. OceanX's iconic ship, Alucia, played a pivotal role in what is regarded as one of the greatest ever natural world shows. Airbnb and BBC Worldwide have now teamed up to let three ocean lovers experience what it's like to journey 1,000 metres beneath the waves off one of the most beautiful places...
Rare white stag caught on camera – by a stag do
An incredibly rare white stag has been caught on camera roaming the Scottish Highlands - by a stag do. The majestic stag, which belongs to the red deer species, is believed to be among just a tiny handful living in Britain - with only three sightings this century. The ancient Celts considered them to be messengers from the afterlife and wildlife spotters dream of seeing one in the flesh. But this rare sighting was caught on camera by a stag...
Witty poster which suggests yoga enthusiasts start by “picking up your dog poo” has gone viral after being shared 80,000 times in a week
A witty poster which suggests yoga enthusiasts start by "picking up your dog poo" has gone viral after being shared 80,000 times in a week. The disgruntled resident put up the amusing sign to tell dog owners off for not cleaning up after their pooch. But the A4 sheet which is pinned to a telegraph pole in a quiet Cambridgeshire village has since been shared around the world. It reads: "Want to start YOGA? Start by bending over and picking...
Map reveals remarkable correlation between “Remain” voting areas and Pret a Manger
A new data map has revealed a remarkable correlation between Remain-voting areas and the parts of Britain that have high concentrations of Pret a Manger's. The data set, entitled "Proliferation of Pret a Manger vs Leave/Remain", shows that regions with the most Pret outlets were more likely to vote to Remain in the EU. Whereas those that are bereft of Pret are more likely to vote Leave. In the run-up to the referendum Pret à Manger HR chief Andrea Wareham told...