Ministers plan a DNA database for dogs to help tackle a surge in pet thefts during the pandemic 

Ministers plan a DNA database for dogs to help tackle a surge in pet thefts during the pandemic New system would requires owners to supply DNA swab from their pet’s mouth  Would be stored on a database used by police and local authority officials Follows rise in pet thefts during pandemic as puppy demand hit … Read more

Dozens of fire fighters tackle blaze in Bradford

‘Raging’ inferno lights up night sky over Bradford: Dozens of fire fighters tackle blaze at ‘business in old mill’ in city centre Firefighters are tackling blaze on Legrams Lane near University of Bradford Residents are being urged to shut their doors and windows due to smoke It is not yet known if there have been … Read more

The Bachelor: Matty J and Laura Byrne tackle ‘gender disappointment’

The Bachelor’s Matty J and Laura Byrne tackle the awkward issue of ‘gender disappointment’ as they reveal their own surprise at having two girls By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:38 BST, 29 April 2021 | Updated: 05:38 BST, 29 April 2021 Bachelor couple Matty Johnson and Laura Byrne are parents to two … Read more

Dognappers tackle woman to the ground and snatch her beloved sausage dog Minnie

A dog owner was left bruised after two thugs tackled her to the ground and snatched her sausage dog. Joanna Fox, 50, was walking her two-year-old dachshund Minnie near the village of Woodville, Derbyshire, when she was approached by two men. Derbyshire Constabulary received a call at 8.20pm on Sunday about the dog theft. She … Read more

Social media firms are ‘failing to tackle anti-vaxxer myths’ despite promising a crackdown

Social media firms are failing to tackle anti-vaxxer myths despite promising a crackdown, experts claim Facebook, Twitter and Google pledged to tackle vaccine disinformation – and take down content more quickly – after pressure from Government last year Experts claim many anti-vaxxer accounts remain on the sites and are exploiting the latest questions over side … Read more

Just Eat to test fully compostable SEAWEED food boxes to tackle plastic pollution

Talk about kelping the environment! Just Eat is testing compostable SEAWEED food boxes in drive to tackle plastic pollution in the takeaway sector Just Eat is testing Notpla’s seaweed-coated boxes with 11 restaurant partners The trial will last 3 weeks, during which Just Eat predicts as many as 30,000 plastic boxes will be prevented from … Read more

Kyran Bracken talks to Sir Clive Woodward about his crusade to tackle rugby’s head injury scandal

A parliamentary enquiry earlier this month revealed that one player in every international rugby match suffers a brain injury. The damning discovery is a worrying sign as more research is made into the relationship between concussion picked up in sport and brain injuries. Last week, former England rugby star Kyran Bracken spoke in the House … Read more

Celebrity personal trainer reveals the best exercise to tackle a midlife middle

Get fit in 15 minutes: Celebrity personal trainer reveals the best exercise to tackle a midlife middle Nadya Fairweather shares the best exercise to do when battling a midlife middle Amanda Hamilton says eating soup with a spoon forces you to slow down  Liz Hemmings reveals a selection of stylish fitness clothing for the work … Read more

People queue for drop-in Covid vaccination bus in Luton in new scheme to tackle low take-up of jabs

Hop on, jab in: People queue for drop-in Covid vaccination bus in Luton in new scheme to tackle low take-up of vaccinations Temporary facility was set up in the car park of Sainsbury’s in Bury Park, Luton Coronavirus cases increase in area with 4 per cent rise in people testing positive It comes after the … Read more