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Food watchdog cuts recommended maximum daily amount of cannabidiol

Food watchdog cuts recommended maximum daily amount of cannabidiol

The cut followed evidence of some adverse effects on the liver and thyroid, the Food Standards Agency said.

Bionic hand breakthrough could be ‘life-changing’ for amputees

Bionic hand breakthrough could be ‘life-changing’ for amputees

Researchers connected the prosthetic to the patient’s nervous system and skeleton

Company aiming to compete with Channel Tunnel operator Eurostar to buy 12 trains

Company aiming to compete with Channel Tunnel operator Eurostar to buy 12 trains

Evolyn said it has reached an agreement to acquire 12 trains from French manufacturer Alstom.

Murder investigation launched as man and woman found dead in house named

Murder investigation launched as man and woman found dead in house named

Deborah and David Boulter were pronounced dead at the scene.

Durham Cathedral transformed in the name of science

Durham Cathedral transformed in the name of science

Artists Luxmuralis have been inspired by chemistry, biology and great scientists for their sound and light show

British Airways suspends Israel flights over safety fears

British Airways suspends Israel flights over safety fears

Flight BA165 is returning to Heathrow after nearly reaching Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

Met Police officer cleared of raping woman he met at bar while off-duty

Met Police officer cleared of raping woman he met at bar while off-duty

Jurors at Inner London Crown Court cleared Pc Rupert Edwards, 30, of allegedly raping the woman in Epsom, Surrey, on August 26 2022.

Prince of Wales says retirement like ‘cliff fall’ as trauma caught up with him

Prince of Wales says retirement like ‘cliff fall’ as trauma caught up with him

William said he ‘misses’ his time as an air ambulance pilot between 2015 and 2017, but ‘worries about people retiring’ from emergency service roles.

King condemns ‘barbaric acts of terrorism’ as Cleverly makes visit to Israel

King condemns ‘barbaric acts of terrorism’ as Cleverly makes visit to Israel

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said Charles is ‘extremely concerned’ about the escalating situation in Israel and Gaza.

Four people arrested during protest over use of RAF Scampton to house migrants

Four people arrested during protest over use of RAF Scampton to house migrants

Three men and one woman were bailed with conditions not to go within 200 metres of the former RAF base.

Justin Welby condemns ‘abhorrent’ attacks by Hamas

Justin Welby condemns ‘abhorrent’ attacks by Hamas

The Archbishop of Canterbury said he had felt ‘intense horror and dismay’ at the news in recent days.

King condemns Hamas attacks as ‘barbaric acts’ of terrorism

King condemns Hamas attacks as ‘barbaric acts’ of terrorism

Charles’ thoughts and prayers are with all of those suffering and he has asked to be updated on the situation, Buckingham Palace said.

Major counter-pollution exercise testing response to large oil spill

Major counter-pollution exercise testing response to large oil spill

The exercise is being led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in Aberdeen.

Just Stop Oil pair jailed over bridge protest lose Supreme Court appeal bid

Just Stop Oil pair jailed over bridge protest lose Supreme Court appeal bid

Morgan Trowland and Marcus Decker were jailed after using ropes and other climbing gear to scale the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.

Feminist fight not over, says UK teenager on Hillary Clinton Instagram takeover

Feminist fight not over, says UK teenager on Hillary Clinton Instagram takeover

Global children’s charity Plan International UK said 20 girls and young women were part of a takeover to mark the International Day of the Girl.

World Netball president receives damehood at Windsor Castle

World Netball president receives damehood at Windsor Castle

Dame Liz Nicholl backed the relaunch of the Netball Super League as she attended the investiture ceremony.

Special forces conducted campaign of murder against Afghan civilians, probe told

Special forces conducted campaign of murder against Afghan civilians, probe told

Afghan families believe their efforts to seek the truth have been hampered by the Ministry of Defence’s ‘culture of secrecy’.

Luton Airport fire: Flights resume but tens of thousands of passengers disrupted

Luton Airport fire: Flights resume but tens of thousands of passengers disrupted

PA news agency analysis of flight data websites found at least 150 flights due to take off or land at the airport have been cancelled.

Student renters urged not to ignore warning signs of faulty electrics

Student renters urged not to ignore warning signs of faulty electrics

Charity Electrical Safety First has highlighted some warning signs for students to watch out for.

Ministers vow to protect children with action on disposable vapes

Ministers vow to protect children with action on disposable vapes

A consultation document will be published on Thursday morning seeking views on how vapes can be made less appealing to youngsters.

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