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Rare orange lobster is re-homed after chance discovery
The colour is extremely unusual and only found in one in 30 million Canadian lobster. A rare orange Canadian lobster has been rescued and re-homed in a Blackpool aquarium. The “one in 30 million” crustacean was spotted by…
Coronavirus: After optimistic speech, another surge in COVID-19 cases gives PM a reality check
The PM's speech was designed to reignite the enthusiasm of party members - but he quickly got a reality check, says Beth Rigby.…
Coronavirus: Infection rate more than doubles in parts of England after 16,000 missed cases added
Areas with large student populations, including Nottingham, Sheffield and Exeter, have seen sharp rises in infection rate.…
‘Embrace’ differences: Teen secures record for world’s longest female legs
It took a custom-made pair of leggings for Maci Currin to realise that she could have record-breaking legs.…
‘Fist bumps and thumbs-ups’ and disregard for the grief of the families of 210,000 dead…
President trump says no-one "should be afraid of Covid" after leaving hospital and returning to the White House.…
Government effort to focus on domestic agenda is thwarted by ‘divisive’ local lockdowns
Announcements on housing and transport fail to shift attention from the "Great Divide" caused by local lockdowns.…
Coronavirus: Tougher rules for Liverpool, Warrington, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough come into force
The prime minister has defended the current raft of local lockdowns and pleaded for patience in the struggle against the disease.…
Coronavirus: More than 12,000 new cases announced after technical issue increases figure
The figure of 12,872 is the highest recorded in the UK but the picture is not as clear as it seems.…
Brexit: EU taking legal action over PM’s controversial Internal Market Bill – but does…
Brussels claims Boris Johnson is breaching the "good faith" both sides signed up to in the withdrawal agreement.…
Coronavirus: Rise in cases ‘may be levelling off’ in England, ONS data suggests
Katherine Kent, co-head of analysis for the survey, cautions that "it is too early to be certain" that new infections are slowing.…
Trump’s COVID-19 bombshell puts US election in uncharted territory
Prompting doubts around the campaign and remaining two debates, this is not the kind of history-making moment America needs.…
Coronavirus: Tougher rules for Liverpool, Warrington, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough – but one…
The clampdown on social mixing is coming from Saturday, with more than 16 million people now living under harsher restrictions.…
Goofy dogs and laughing horses compete for funniest pet photo award
The competition aims to raise awareness for homeless pets in the UK, with entry fees donated to an animal welfare charity.…
On the economy, the UK public is more like the sensible lion than Chicken Licken
Is the Bank of England's chief economist right to worry that pessimism about the downturn could become a self-fulfilling prophecy?…
Coronavirus: Royal Glamorgan Hospital reports major COVID-19 outbreak with 82 COVID-19 cases
The hospital said "significant temporary service restrictions", including suspending planned surgery, will be in place from 2pm.…
Potty-mouthed parrots split up by zoo bosses after egging each other on to swear
Nobody has complained about the Bolshie birds but bosses didn't want them upsetting young visitors.…
US presidential debate: Chaotic, rancorous – and the biggest loser was the American people
Donald Trump stays true to his supporter base as Joe Biden tries to be the voice of reason.…
Trump’s Supreme Court move: Distraction attempt or autocratic assault on democracy?
Amy Coney Barrett will bring change to the court and country but what other motives might Donald Trump have?…
Coronavirus: More social restrictions could be imposed, minister suggests
Helen Whately points to a ban on household mixing as a newspaper says a government source claims the action "will have to come".…