Downing Street Blocks Beaver Reintroduction Plan
Downing Street blocked a Natural England plan to reintroduce beavers to England, viewing it as a "Tory legacy", despite the plan's approval by the environment secretary and evidence of beavers' environmental benefits in flood mitigation and biodiversity.
Downing Street Blocks Beaver Reintroduction Plan
Downing Street blocked a Natural England plan to reintroduce beavers to England, viewing it as a "Tory legacy", despite the plan's approval by the environment secretary and evidence of beavers' environmental benefits in flood mitigation and biodiversity.
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48% Bias Score
Stormers Cruise Past Sale Sharks in Champions Cup
In their Round 3 Champions Cup match, the Stormers secured a decisive 43-0 bonus-point victory against Sale Sharks in Cape Town, overcoming their earlier losses to move into fourth place in Pool 4.
Stormers Cruise Past Sale Sharks in Champions Cup
In their Round 3 Champions Cup match, the Stormers secured a decisive 43-0 bonus-point victory against Sale Sharks in Cape Town, overcoming their earlier losses to move into fourth place in Pool 4.
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40% Bias Score
Bus Cuts Disproportionately Impact Deprived Areas in England
A new report reveals that bus cuts in England disproportionately impact deprived areas, with those in the top 10% most deprived areas experiencing a tenfold reduction in bus travel compared to the least deprived; this has led to an estimated 1.1 billion extra miles driven in cars and taxis in 2023.
Bus Cuts Disproportionately Impact Deprived Areas in England
A new report reveals that bus cuts in England disproportionately impact deprived areas, with those in the top 10% most deprived areas experiencing a tenfold reduction in bus travel compared to the least deprived; this has led to an estimated 1.1 billion extra miles driven in cars and taxis in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
NHS App Upgrade to Speed Up Treatment and Reduce Waiting List
The UK government will unveil plans on Monday to upgrade the NHS app, allowing more patients to book non-emergency treatments with various providers, including private ones, aiming to reduce the 7.5 million-patient waiting list and meet an election pledge to treat 90% of patients within 18 weeks of ...
NHS App Upgrade to Speed Up Treatment and Reduce Waiting List
The UK government will unveil plans on Monday to upgrade the NHS app, allowing more patients to book non-emergency treatments with various providers, including private ones, aiming to reduce the 7.5 million-patient waiting list and meet an election pledge to treat 90% of patients within 18 weeks of ...
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44% Bias Score
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
Between September 2023 and August 2024, England saw a record-high 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses detected in early stages (one or two), a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, due to increased screenings; however, wealthier areas show higher early diagnosis rates a...
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
Between September 2023 and August 2024, England saw a record-high 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses detected in early stages (one or two), a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, due to increased screenings; however, wealthier areas show higher early diagnosis rates a...
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24% Bias Score
Tory MPs Urge Widespread Beaver Reintroduction to Reduce England's Flood Risk
Tory MPs propose widespread beaver reintroduction in England to reduce flood risk, citing their historical role as ecosystem engineers and the current threats from climate change and development; a licensing system for landowners is suggested to facilitate this.
Tory MPs Urge Widespread Beaver Reintroduction to Reduce England's Flood Risk
Tory MPs propose widespread beaver reintroduction in England to reduce flood risk, citing their historical role as ecosystem engineers and the current threats from climate change and development; a licensing system for landowners is suggested to facilitate this.
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48% Bias Score
Gardner's all-round brilliance secures Australia's win in first Women's Ashes ODI
Australia defeated England by four wickets in the first Women's Ashes ODI in Sydney, with Ash Gardner's 3-19 and unbeaten 42 proving decisive; England's batting underperformed despite promising starts, losing by 11.1 overs.
Gardner's all-round brilliance secures Australia's win in first Women's Ashes ODI
Australia defeated England by four wickets in the first Women's Ashes ODI in Sydney, with Ash Gardner's 3-19 and unbeaten 42 proving decisive; England's batting underperformed despite promising starts, losing by 11.1 overs.
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48% Bias Score
Norfolk Police's 'Back-to-Basics' Approach Yields Highest Crime-Solving Rate in England and Wales
Norfolk Constabulary's comprehensive approach to investigating all reported crimes resulted in a 21% crime-solving rate, nearly three times higher than the Metropolitan Police's 4.28%, and an 11% reduction in reported crimes in the past year, highlighting the importance of investigating even minor o...
Norfolk Police's 'Back-to-Basics' Approach Yields Highest Crime-Solving Rate in England and Wales
Norfolk Constabulary's comprehensive approach to investigating all reported crimes resulted in a 21% crime-solving rate, nearly three times higher than the Metropolitan Police's 4.28%, and an 11% reduction in reported crimes in the past year, highlighting the importance of investigating even minor o...
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52% Bias Score
200 Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed in England: Largest UK Site Discovered
Around 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back 166 million years, were discovered in Oxfordshire, England's Dewars Farm Quarry; this 'dinosaur highway' shows evidence of both herbivores and carnivores from the Middle Jurassic, making it potentially one of the largest sites globally.
200 Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed in England: Largest UK Site Discovered
Around 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back 166 million years, were discovered in Oxfordshire, England's Dewars Farm Quarry; this 'dinosaur highway' shows evidence of both herbivores and carnivores from the Middle Jurassic, making it potentially one of the largest sites globally.
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24% Bias Score
Scottish Curler Switches Allegiance to England
Callum McLain, a 19-year-old Scottish curler, switched to representing England after his English grandfather's deathbed wish, and reached the World Junior B Championships quarter-finals in Finland.
Scottish Curler Switches Allegiance to England
Callum McLain, a 19-year-old Scottish curler, switched to representing England after his English grandfather's deathbed wish, and reached the World Junior B Championships quarter-finals in Finland.
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40% Bias Score
England Rugby Aims for 2025 World Cup Win, Seeking to Emulate Lionesses' Success
England's women's rugby team aims to win the 2025 World Cup, hosted in England, emulating the Lionesses' Euro 2022 success and fostering growth in the sport, as evidenced by Abbie Ward's comments and the #PoweredDifferently campaign highlighting dual-career athletes.
England Rugby Aims for 2025 World Cup Win, Seeking to Emulate Lionesses' Success
England's women's rugby team aims to win the 2025 World Cup, hosted in England, emulating the Lionesses' Euro 2022 success and fostering growth in the sport, as evidenced by Abbie Ward's comments and the #PoweredDifferently campaign highlighting dual-career athletes.
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44% Bias Score
Oxfordshire Quarry Reveals 166-Million-Year-Old "Dinosaur Highway
In June 2024, a worker in Oxfordshire, England, unearthed nearly 200 dinosaur tracksāincluding sauropods and Megalosaurusāforming a "dinosaur highway" dating back 166 million years, significantly expanding our understanding of the Middle Jurassic period.
Oxfordshire Quarry Reveals 166-Million-Year-Old "Dinosaur Highway
In June 2024, a worker in Oxfordshire, England, unearthed nearly 200 dinosaur tracksāincluding sauropods and Megalosaurusāforming a "dinosaur highway" dating back 166 million years, significantly expanding our understanding of the Middle Jurassic period.
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28% Bias Score