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‘Achilles’ heel’ of pancreatic cancer has been identified
It is a protein that fuels the tumour - offering hope of a drug that stops it in its tracks, say scientists.
Scientists have brought back to life pigs’ brains…four hours after death
The "Frankenschwein" Easter 'resurrections' offer hope humans could one day return from 'the other side'.
Lightning really does strike twice and the reasons are revealed with slow motion lightning film
The reason why a lightning channel is 'reused' is explained after a radio telescope was used to study the development of lightning flashes in unprecedented detail.
Climate protestors glue themselves to Corbyn’s house and target trains
Waterloo bridge is once again plagued by climate change protesters
Man hit and killed by car in Tube station fight
A 27-year-old man died in hospital after being run over in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Alperton, north west London
Member of House of Lords charged with four historic sex offences against children will stand trial
Former Labour peer Lord Nazir Ahmed, 61, is accused of two attempted rapes, one serious sexual assault and one indecent assault
Helium-filled balloons causing hundreds of train delays each year and costing tax payer millions
More than 600 "balloon-related incidents" costing the taxpayer £1m pounds were recorded last year across England, Scotland and Wales.
Man stabbed four police officers after luring them to his home with bogus 999 call
Alex Traykov was convicted of gbh with intent for the knife attack caught on CCTV.
London rail disruption planned by Extinction Rebellion from 11am today
Extinction Rebellion is planning to cause disruption on London’s rail network today. They will disrupt one overground line as part of their escalating campaign to demand the Government acts now on the climate and ecological emergency. This action is called “The Pause” - their aim is to create moments in time when humanity stops and fully considers the extent of the harm we have done and are doing to life on earth. Extinction Rebellion is still blocking four locations in...