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"'People born without a sense of smell breathe differently'"
People born with no sense of smell breathe differently from those with one, a study has found, possibly helping explain links between perception of odour problems and health issues.
"'Big up Keir' Prisoners celebrate their freedom"
Beaming prisoners were greeted with hugs and kisses as they stepped out of the metal gates of HMP Manchester and into the arms of waiting friends and family after being freed under the government's early release scheme.
Tories love to shout about law and order but on early release, they're oddly quiet
There are times when even the Tories are banged to rights. Prisons are one of them. You'd have thought Conservative MPs would have been up in arms at the government's decision to free a second tranche of prisoners under its early-release scheme little more than a month after the first batch.
Fears of huge cuts to local transport funding as mayors lobby Treasury
Hundreds of millions of pounds of local transport funding in England could be cut in next week's spending review despite having been agreed with regional mayors, putting bus, tube and tram improvements at risk.
Prison overcrowding Rate of recall 'very high', justice secretary admits
The justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has admitted that the proportion of people released early from prison who are being recalled is \"very high”, as the government prepares to free more inmates to relieve an overcrowding crisis.
Ministers pause opening of 44 schools and order review of costs
Ministers have paused plans to open 44 state schools in England, including three sixth form colleges backed by Eton, while they review each school's potential demand and value for money.
Trial of world's first vaccine for fast-spreading norovirus bug
Doctors are to trial the world's first vaccine against the vomiting bug norovirus in the hope the jab could bring huge health and economic benefits.
Investigation launched into cause of train crash that left a person dead
Rail investigators are working to establish the cause of the first head-on train crash in the UK this century, which killed a passenger in his 60s.
‘Deepening crisis’ as number of cats being abandoned soars
The number of cats and kittens being abandoned in the UK has soared by more than 30% this year, according to an animal rescue charity which called the situation a “deepening crisis”.
Body in river found in search for missing Yorkshire woman
A body believed to be that of Victoria Taylor has been found in the search for the 34-year-old woman who went missing from her North Yorkshire home three weeks ago.
Questions arise about why the charge of manslaughter was not put before jury
In the fallout from the acquittal of Martyn Blake, the police firearms officer who stood trial for the murder of Chris Kaba, many questions have arisen. One of them is why he was not charged with manslaughter. The theory goes that it was always going to be difficult to get a jury to convict a police officer of the most serious form of homicide, whereas manslaughter may have been an easier to prove and more palatable option.
Chris Kaba shot man in legs in London nightclub days before he was killed
Chris Kaba, the unarmed man killed by a police firearms officer, was pictured on CCTV shooting a man on a nightclub dancefloor and was alleged to be a core member of a London gang, it was revealed yesterday.
Former boss of Abercrombie & Fitch arrested in sex trafficking investigation
The former chief executive of the fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Mike Jeffries has been arrested as part of a criminal sex trafficking investigation, authorities in New York announced yesterday.
Bowie collection to go on show at V&A archives in Olympic Park
It looks like the Hangar 51 storeroom from the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark, with row upon row of boxes and artefacts kept in climate-controlled conditions, but it is far from secret - the V&A East Storehouse team hope 250,000 people a year will visit and gain access to archives such as the David Bowie collection.
AI a major threat, say thousands of artists
Abba's Björn Ulvaeus, the actor Julianne Moore and the Radiohead singer Thom Yorke are among 10,500 signatories of a statement from workers in the creative industries warning artificial intelligence companies that unlicensed use of their work is a \"major, unjust threat\" to artists' livelihoods.
Make it harder to put officers on trial, police leaders urge No 10
Force chiefs accused of seeking 'immunity' from risk of prosecution
Ministers consider non-profit water firms
Water companies in England could be banned from making profits under plans for a complete overhaul of the sector.
Hurricane Oscar adds to Cuba crisis after massive power cut
Hurricane Oscar has dumped heavy rain across the eastern end of Cuba, adding to a list of woes besetting the Caribbean's biggest island, which was hit at the weekend by a massive power cut.
Female players demand Fifa scrap Saudi sponsorship
More than 100 professional female footballers have signed a letter calling on Fifa to end its sponsorship deal with the state-owned Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco, accusing Saudi authorities of \"brutal human rights violations\".
Silent treatment Arteta admits discipline 'issue' but won't discuss it with players
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal have an issue with red cards but believes the remedy lies in not discussing the problem within the squad.
"There's no ceiling here': Cash hails Villa potential
Matty Cash has said Aston Villa \"has not got a ceiling\" under Unai Emery before the two-year anniversary of the manager's appointment, as the Spaniard outlined his wish to continue to \"break barriers\" by becoming Champions League regulars.
We must stick together - it's the only way to bring peace to Ukraine'
The big interview Oleskandr Zinchenko Arsenal full-back opens up on the pain of following the war from overseas and reflects on the belief instilled within him by Guardiola and Arteta
No review of Saudi Newcastle deal despite Bin Salman claims
The Premier League sees no reason to review the legality of Newcastle's takeover by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund after reports of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman's extensive involvement in the deal.
VAR conspiracy theories are nonsense but stem from helpless fans' plight
Another weekend, another slew of wearying arguments about VAR and refereeing. At Bournemouth, Arsenal fans called the referee Robert Jones \"a cheat\" and chanted that the Premier League was \"corrupt\". On social media, the outrage was even greater. Fans have always complained about referees, of course, but traditionally they called them \"blind\" and dismissed them as \"wankers\" or \"bastards\". Then came the \"You're not fit to referee\" song; the cries of systemic corruption, though, are relatively new.
Van Dijk reveals he is in talks over extending Anfield career
Virgil van Dijk has revealed he is in \"ongoing\" discussions regarding a new contract with Liverpool but admitted he remains unclear about his future at the club.
Lopetegui not in imminent peril of being sacked
Julen Lopetegui is not in imminent danger of the sack despite growing alarm at West Ham about their poor start to the season. The club, languishing in 15th after losing 4-1 against Tottenham on Saturday, are keen to give Lopetegui time after appointing him last summer as David Moyes's successor.
Game nearing 'crisis point' in schools, new report warns
The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and has been urged to make radical changes in schools rugby to avoid becoming a \"declining minority sport\" that could weaken Steve Borthwick's England side amid a damaging decline in participation.
Disabled fans' survey shines critical light on Uefa care
Uefa's communication with disabled supporters has been widely described as \"non-existent\" in a survey that paints a damning picture of accessibility for fans watching their clubs on European away trips.
Wood catches Henderson cold to light Forest's fire
Chris Wood is keeping some good company these days. His strike midway through the second half, which brought Nottingham Forest their first home win of the season, means that only Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer have scored more than the 16 Premier League goals he has plundered since Nuno Espírito Santo took charge at the City Ground just before last Christmas.
Verstappen defends Norris penalty as McLaren fume
Max Verstappen has given a bullish reaction to criticism of his driving after a controversial finish to the US Grand Prix on Sunday.