Proof that the Beast of Cumbria exists? Scientists have found big cat DNA on ravaged sheep in the Lake District

Scientists say they have found definitive evidence that a leopard is prowling the Lake District - after comparing the DNA of a dead sheep with a non-native big cat (stock image)

There have long been rumors that big cats roam the British countryside. Blurry photos, large unexplained trails and dramatic eyewitness accounts routinely add to the mystery of their existence. But now scientists say they have found definitive evidence that a leopard is prowling the Lake District – after linking the DNA of a dead sheep … Read more

False claims about sustainable scampi investigated – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images Item information Author, Faarea Masud Role, BBC Business reporter 2 hours ago Scampi is extracted in a way that causes “major environmental damage”, claims a charity that has filed a complaint with the UK Competition Authority. Charity Open Seas is challenging the sustainability of the popular seafood snack and has asked … Read more

Labor unveils plans to shake up apprenticeship funding – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images Item information Author, Josh Parry Role, BBC news June 1, 2024 Labor is promising to give companies more flexibility in spending government money currently earmarked for apprenticeships if they win the July election. Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the party will allow companies to use up to 50% of the … Read more

Were private hospital staff who tried to snoop into Kate Middleton’s files caught in a trap by health chiefs?

The Princess of Wales was receiving private medical care at the London Clinic when staff were accused of accessing her personal information following a planned abdominal operation

By Natasha Livingstone Royal Correspondent Published: 5:02 PM EDT, June 1, 2024 | Updated: 5:18 PM EDT, June 1, 2024 Staff at the prestigious hospital at the center of a data breach of the Princess of Wales’s personal medical records may have suffered a decoy trap set by managers, experts believe. The MoS can reveal … Read more

Since 2018, hundreds of Londoners have been injured by bus mirrors

More than 450 Londoners have been injured by bus wing mirrors since 2018, Telegraph data analysis shows, calling into question one of Sadiq Khan’s key road safety promises. The number of injuries caused has risen over the past three years despite London’s bus fleet shrinking, suggesting the problem is only getting worse. With his Vision … Read more

Ticketmaster confirms data hack – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images June 1, 2024 09:32 BST Updated 52 minutes ago Ticketmaster owner Live Nation confirmed “unauthorized activity” in its database after a group of hackers said they stole the personal data of 560 million customers. ShinyHunters, the group claiming responsibility, says the stolen data included names, addresses, phone numbers and partial credit … Read more

Dinosaur hunter stumbles upon million dollar discovery – BBC News

Image source, Mathew Sherman Image caption, Mr. Cooper’s discovery was reassembled in New York 1 hour ago The first stegosaurus skeleton to go under the hammer will fetch millions of dollars in New York. But the extraordinary discovery was made by chance, thousands of miles away to the west, during one man’s birthday walk, writes … Read more

PlayStation State of Play May 2024 live coverage – All the news as it happens

Refresh 2024-05-30T21:59:52.830Z Okay folks, here we go. Do we think the leak will be accurate? 30-05-2024T21:58:12.037Z You can also watch on Twitch 2024-05-30T21:52:36.652Z Only 10 minutes left, grab your popcorn. 2024-05-30T21:46:39.839Z I’m not going to include it here for fear of spoilers, but there’s a rumor going around that the entire State of Play lineup … Read more

Redfall’s latest update is now live on Xbox and PC, here are the patch notes

Well, this is it folks! Arkane Austin delivered the latest update ever today Redfall on Xbox and PC in the form of “Game Update 4,” which adds a bunch of new features to the 2023 shooter, including an offline mode. The patch notes also include a final comment from Arkane Austin prior to the studio’s … Read more

Changes to driving laws coming into effect in June could see petrol and diesel car owners face huge fines

Motorists are being warned of new changes to driving laws due to come into effect in the coming days, which could see petrol and diesel motorists hit with expensive fines for driving in several major British cities. Numerous driving laws have already been introduced this year, including new rules around parking cars on sidewalks, regulations … Read more