News bulletin 2022/05/05 20:37

The Independent
Grubhub customers report issues during New York City free lunch promo
Grubhub customers reported down servers and closed restaurants during free lunch promo on Tuesday
4 hours ago
PA Media: Science
Diseased dolphins use muscles as energy source to survive, study suggests
Researchers analysed the metabolism of bottlenose dolphins.
12 hours ago
The Guardian
‘She changed the way TV was written’: Zoe Williams on Kay Mellor
Versatile, pioneering and an outstanding talent scout, the writer brought the same urgency and flair for social critique to every project. No wonder Spielberg was a fan
11 hours ago
Reuters
EU has not yet found agreement on oil embargo against Russia, Borrell says
The European Union has not yet found agreement on a sixth package of sanctions against Russia, its top diplomat Josep Borrell said after a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday. "Unhappily, it has not been possible to reach an agreement today," Borrell told reporters. He said foreign ministers had decided, however, to provide an additional 500 million euros for arms purchases in support of Kyiv, taking the total sum of money the EU has earmarked for that purpose to 2 billion euros.
a day ago
AFP UK
Indonesia marks Vesak with flying lanterns over Borobudur temple
Hundreds of lanterns were released into the sky by Indonesian Buddhists celebrating Vesak day at the temple of Borobudur for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit the country. More than a thousand Buddhists from across the archipelago gathered at the largest Buddhist temple in the world, situated in Magelang, Central Java, to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Siddharta Gautama. ++COMPLETES VIDI32A93F7_EN++
16 hours ago
The Telegraph
Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault
A Conservative MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and a string of other sexual offences spanning seven years.
8 hours ago
Sky News
Daniel John Twigg: Three-year-old killed in dog attack was a 'happy little boy who loved being around animals', says family
A three-year-old who was killed in a dog attack was a "happy little boy" who loved being around animals, according to his family. In a tribute to Daniel John Twigg, his loved ones said he "brought us many laughs and was a comical character". "Daniel loved being with his whole family and will be missed by all."
11 hours ago
Evening Standard
Phantom Peak: Western-style immersive experience ‘will be like stepping into a movie’
The new 30,000sq ft space is promising to transport guests to a fully realised 19th century American town
15 hours ago
ITN
Northern line Bank branch reopens after 17 weeks
The Bank branch of London Underground’s Northern line resumed service on Monday after a 17-week closure. A new train tunnel and passenger concourse have been completed at Bank station in the heart of the City of London.
a day ago
Bournemouth Echo UK
Ofgem changes to energy price cap could see your bills rise four times per year
The energy regulator said that it might insert two new reviews a year, one in January and another in July.
2 days ago
Sky News
Wagatha Christie trial: Rooney admits Vardy trolling after infamous post was 'disgusting'
Coleen Rooney has admitted trolling directed at Rebekah Vardy after her 'Wagatha Christie' post was "disgusting". In a viral social media post in October 2019, Mrs Rooney said she had carried out a "sting operation" and accused Mrs Vardy of leaking "false stories" about her private life to the press - prompting her to be dubbed "Wagatha Christie". Mrs Vardy, who is married to Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, denies leaking stories to the media and is suing her fellow footballer's wife for libel.
a day ago
Herald Scotland
Big Read: The case for eating read meat is a clear and simple one
The case for eating red meat is a simple one - not only does this nutrient-dense protein produced naturally and in abundance here in Scotland offer significant benefits to public health, when consumed in moderation, but its very production is critical to sustaining rural life, local wildlife and boosting biodiversity.
10 hours ago
ITN
Malthouse: Stop and search must be ‘done with respect’
Policing minister Kit Malthouse has described police stop-and-search powers as “quite a blunt instrument”, but says he feels “there is a place for it in the police armoury against knife crime”. Mr Malthouse added: “We have to make sure stop and search is done with respect”. He was speaking on a patrol with police officers in Peterborough as part of a week-long anti-knife crime initiative.
a day ago
The Independent
The Queen’s unimpressed reaction to Alan Titchmarsh calling her ‘nation’s heartbeat’ goes viral
‘You just know this is going to be a meme forever,’ one person said
2 days ago
The Independent
Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from Mariupol steelworks arrive in Russian-controlled town
Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from Mariupol steelworks arrive in Russian-controlled town
17 hours ago
Lancashire Telegraph
See M&S' new homeware collection with British brand Fired Earth - Check it out
Check out M&S' new homeware collection in collaboration with British brand Fired Earth.
a day ago
Echo
Arrests for rape, sex assault and coercive behaviour as police target 'high harm offenders' across south Essex
Officers made arrests for rape, sexual assault, conversive behaviour and other crimes as police cracked down on "high harm offenders" over the weekend.
2 days ago
The Guardian
German state elections show populism in decline on left and right
Poll in most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia, also casts doubt on support for Olaf Scholz
a day ago
York Press
Son and father battle through hail to conquer three peaks
A YORK man and his 76-year-old father have battled through a hailstorm to conquer Yorkshire's Three Peaks and help people affected by the war in Ukraine.
2 days ago
The Independent
Trump has agreed to limit himself from Twitter, according to financial filings
Former president has claimed he will not go back to platform even if Elon Musk buys it
a day ago

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