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Abandoned duckling adopts toy cat as its mother after it ‘saved its life’
An abandoned duckling has adopted a soft toy cat as its mother after the fluffy feline helped save its life.
One Loch Ness monster theory remains plausible, scientist says
Scientists who have completed a DNA investigation of the waters of Loch Ness have said that one theory about its fabled monster “remains plausible”.
Formula for ‘world’s funniest fart’ revealed
The “world’s funniest fart” has been revealed by scientists in a specially commissioned study.
Large banks closing seven branches each month in Scotland, study suggests
More than 300 bank branches have closed or reduced access to customers in Scotland within the space of three years, new figures suggest.
Hunterston nuclear power plant reactor to temporarily return to service
A nuclear reactor at a power station will temporarily return to service after being shut down last year when cracks were found in its core.
I am obsessed with keeping SNP in power, says Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has said she is “obsessed” with keeping the SNP in power and not ending up in an “existential crisis” like Scottish Labour.
Family sue over holidaymaker’s death from legionnaires’ disease
The family of a man who died after contracting legionnaires’ disease on holiday in Bulgaria is taking legal action against tour operator Jet2.
Missing British embassy worker told girlfriend ‘pray for me’ while leaving China
A Foreign Office staff member told his girlfriend “pray for me” moments before trying to travel out of China where it is believed he is being detained.
Train firm issues ‘do not travel’ warning for bank holiday weekend
Rail passengers planning a bank holiday getaway are being urged to avoid the East Coast Main Line this weekend.
Concerns raised over British Consulate worker ‘detained’ in China
The Foreign Office has said it is concerned over reports that a staff member has been detained in China.
Second World War veteran’s search for fellow survivors of Nazi camps
A prisoner of war locked up for five years during the Second World War despite two daring escape bids is now searching for any other surviving soldiers from Nazi camps.
