The TelegraphUK News Watching 'unboxing' videos online could benefit children, suggests Cambridge University psychologist The Telegraph - By Jack HardyWhen it comes to presents, it is often said that nothing matters more than the thought that went into selecting them. Now, however, many children are spending their time glued to so-called “unboxing” of
The TelegraphUK News RSPB accused of 'blatant' attempt to damage grouse shooting in Scotland ahead of crucial review The Telegraph - By Auslan CrambThe RSPB has been accused of manipulating information on alleged wildlife crimes in a “blatant” attempt to damage grouse shooting and put pressure on the Scottish Government ahead of a forthcoming independent
The TelegraphUK News Anorexia deaths not being properly recorded by NHS, inquest hears The Telegraph - By Izzy LyonsAnorexia deaths are not being properly recorded by the NHS, an inquest into the death of a young woman with the condition has heard. Maria Jakes, 24, who died in September 2018 after battling with the
The TelegraphUK News English judges deciding Scottish divorce cases is “recipe for chaos”, Supreme Court hears The Telegraph - By Gabriella SwerlingEnglish judges deciding Scottish divorce cases is a “recipe for chaos”, the Supreme Court has heard in a landmark case between an aristocrat and his estranged wife. Charles Villiers, 56, a distant relative
The TelegraphUK News Three classes of travel to be introduced on Britain's railways for first time in 60 years The Telegraph - By Helena HortonThree classes of travel will be introduced to Britain's railways for the first time in 60 years, the chief executive of the new West Coast mainline has announced. While previously the only options on train
The TelegraphUK News Monday evening news briefing: Boris Johnson's surprise attack on the BBC licence fee The Telegraph - By Chris PriceIf you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here . For two-minute audio updates, try The Briefing - on podcasts, smart speakers and WhatsApp. 'looking
The TelegraphUK News School bans hoodies as they 'intimidate' younger pupils The Telegraph - By Yohannes LoweA secondary school has banned all of its pupils from wearing hoodies as they claim that younger students are intimidated by them. Teachers at Brune Park Community School in Gosport, Hampshire, noticed
The TelegraphUK News Greeting card company stops selling images of captive apes after campaign by animal rights protestors The Telegraph - By Helena HortonA major greeting card company has stopped selling products featuring captive apes after animal rights activists said the "cruel" pictures fuel the exotic pet trade and inhibit conservation. Great apes
The TelegraphUK News Owner of £3m apartment sues Heron Tower for £100,000 after enduring two years without broadband The Telegraph - By Telegraph ReportersA millionaire is suing for £100,000 after going two years without broadband at his £3 million apartment and being forced to log on at his local library. Businessman Stephen Shalson has claimed breach contract
The TelegraphCrime Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences The Telegraph - By Gareth Davies Serial rapist Joseph McCann has been sentenced at the Old Bailey to 33 life sentences with a minimum term of 30 years.
The TelegraphUK News Plaid Cymru manifesto 2019: key policies, at a glance The Telegraph - By Verity BowmanPlaid Cymru leader Adam Price has promised a "green jobs revolution" in Wales at his party's general election manifesto launch. The party had four MPs in the last parliament, but is hoping to make gains
The TelegraphUK News Green Party manifesto 2019: A summary of key policies The Telegraph - By Telegraph ReportersThe Green Party has revealed the details of its general election manifesto, titled If Not Now, When? The party has announced 10 new laws that would be ready to be implemented if co-leaders Sian Berry Jonathan
The TelegraphUK News Brexit Party manifesto 2019: key policies, at a glance The Telegraph - By Telegraph ReportersNigel Farage has laid out the Brexit Party's general election policies, promising a "political revolution". The party's Contract With The People was unveiled during a speech in Westminster in which Mr
The TelegraphUK News Lib Dem manifesto 2019: key policies, at a glance The Telegraph - By Telegraph ReportersThe Liberal Democrats have revealed the details of their general election manifesto entitled Stop Brexit, Build A Brighter Future. It is also accompanied by a short costings summary, which claims the is
The TelegraphUK News Winter solstice 2019: Why do pagans celebrate the shortest day of the year? The Telegraph - By Cameron MacphailThe December solstice happens at the same instant for everyone, everywhere on Earth – and this year the winter solstice occurs on Sunday December 22, at 04:19 GMT in the Northern Hemisphere. The winter
The TelegraphUK NewsLondon Bridge terror attack: Ex-convict sprayed fire extinguisher into Usman Khan's eyes so that man with narwhal tusk could The Telegraph - By Gareth DaviesA former convict who tackled the London Bridge terrorist has revealed how he used a fire extinguisher in an attempt to blind Usman Khan so that a man wielding a narwahl tusk could stab him. John Crilly,
The TelegraphUK News Will tactical voting work in the 2019 election? Try our tool for a realistic view The Telegraph - By Patrick Scott and Ashley KirkThe UK's First Past The Post electoral system means that a huge number of people live in constituencies in which the party they like best has very little chance of actually winning. Tactical voting, put
The TelegraphUK News Who should I vote for in the 2019 general election? Try our interactive guide The Telegraph - By Telegraph ReportersThe general election campaign is in its final week, with polling day to be held this Thursday Dec 12. The candidate lists were confirmed, the manifestos were launched, and policies were debated in live
The TelegraphUK News When can I vote in the 2019 general election, and when will we know the results? The Telegraph - By Danielle Sheridan and Hannah DalyVoting day in the December general election is this Thursday Dec 12, which comes six weeks after the chaotic Brexit negotiations in Westminster led MPs to back Boris Johnson's call for a vote on Oct 29.
The TelegraphCancer Cancer cure search is overshadowing progress of sufferers living longer with the disease, experts warn The Telegraph - By Telegraph ReportersThe search for a cancer cure is overshadowing "huge" progress being made in allowing sufferers of the disease to live longer, the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has warned. Survival time from cancer
The TelegraphUK News Sir David Attenborough's new Green Planet series will use robots to tell 'emotional stories' about plants The Telegraph - By Helena HortonSir David Attenborough's new Green Planet show will use robotics to tell "emotional stories" about plants, he has revealed. Using new technology including robot cameras which can be remotely controlled
The TelegraphUK News 'Mckenzie friends' must be banned because courts are being overrun by untrained advocates, senior politicians say The Telegraph - By Charles HymasA new breed of untrained legal advocates who are ripping off the public with “flawed” and “dangerous” legal advice should be banned, lawyers’ leaders and politicians have urged ministers. The Bar Council,
The TelegraphUK News Serial killer Jeremy Bamber launches high court challenge over 'blood on the silencer' evidence The Telegraph - By Charles HymasLawyers for Jeremy Bamber have launched a high court challenge to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in an attempt to force it to disclose evidence they claim could undermine the safety of his conviction
The TelegraphUK News Thieves target 900-year old church and steal charity pot containing less than £200 The Telegraph - By Telegraph ReportersThieves have targeted a 900-year old church before making off with a charity pot containing less than £200. Vicar Nathan Ward said the break-in at St Margaret’s church in Rainham “won’t dampen spirits”
The TelegraphUK News One in five UK schools require urgent repairs, investigation finds The Telegraph - By Telegraph ReportersAlmost 4,000 schools in England are in need of immediate restoration work - with many more lacking paperwork required by law. Figures from a Government programme assessing the condition of its schools
The TelegraphUK News Kings College student stabbed to death outside Harrods was 'entirely blameless', police say The Telegraph - By Telegraph ReportersA King's College student who was knifed to death in London while returning home from a restaurant with a friend was "entirely blameless", police say. Mohammed Abdullah Al Araimi, 20, was stabbed near luxury
The TelegraphUK News Schoolboy, 13, arrested for murder after woman stabbed to death in suspected 'burglary gone wrong' The Telegraph - By Telegraph ReportersA 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death in what neighbours have suggested, was a buglary gone wrong. The schoolboy was arrested alongside a 27-year-old
The TelegraphUK News BBC cut down their Christmas tree in 'embarrassing' decision The Telegraph - By Craig SimpsonA Christmas tree is a heartening symbol of warmth and cheer in the deepening winter. But this totem of festive joy did not last long on the cold concrete outside BBC headquarters. A decked-out tree stood
The TelegraphTutankhamun Tutankhamun row as wealthy residents brand Saatchi Gallery statue an 'eyesore' The Telegraph - By Telegraph ReportersWealthy residents have become embroiled in a row with the Saatchi Gallery over plans to erect a giant statue of Tutankhamun to drive more tourists to the landmark. Millionaire homeowners in Chelsea, west
