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Derelict sites should be made nature reserves, say campaigners. 12 December 2016 From the section UK Derelict industrial sites could become nature reserves and woodlands as part of investment in the green belt, countryside campaigners have urged. Green belt land also has huge potential to provide natural habitat and public access to the countryside, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) said. But the green belt around large towns and cities is being "nibbled" away month by month, the CPRE added. Ministers say they plan to leave the env…

Derelict sites should be made nature reserves, say campaigners. 12 December 2016 From the section UK Derelict industrial sites could become nature reserves and woodlands as part of investment in the green belt, countryside campaigners have urged. Green belt land also has huge potential to provide natural habitat and public access to the countryside, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) said. But the green belt around large towns and cities is being "nibbled" away month by month, the CPRE added. Ministers say they plan to leave the env…

Squid may become favourite UK meal as seas become warmer. By Helen Briggs BBC News 12 December 2016 From the section Science & Environment Image copyright Thinkstock The traditional British fish supper could be replaced by the likes of squid as the waters around the UK's shores grow warmer, say government scientists. Squid and other fish that thrive in warmer waters, such as sardines and anchovy, are flourishing around the North Sea, according to fisheries data. S…

Squid may become favourite UK meal as seas become warmer. By Helen Briggs BBC News 12 December 2016 From the section Science & Environment Image copyright Thinkstock The traditional British fish supper could be replaced by the likes of squid as the waters around the UK's shores grow warmer, say government scientists. Squid and other fish that thrive in warmer waters, such as sardines and anchovy, are flourishing around the North Sea, according to fisheries data. S…

EU nationals want guarantee they can stay in UK 12 December 2016 From the section UK Image copyright PA Image caption A report from a cross-party think tank is also calling for the guarantee European nationals living in the UK want a guarantee that they can stay in the country after Brexit, according to a campaign group. The "Three Million" group will hand in a letter to Downing Street later, calling for assurances that they will…

EU nationals want guarantee they can stay in UK 12 December 2016 From the section UK Image copyright PA Image caption A report from a cross-party think tank is also calling for the guarantee European nationals living in the UK want a guarantee that they can stay in the country after Brexit, according to a campaign group. The "Three Million" group will hand in a letter to Downing Street later, calling for assurances that they will…

Contraceptive cuts: Warning over rise in abortions By Jean Mackenzie Victoria Derbyshire programme 12 December 2016 From the section Health Image copyright Thinkstock Image caption Some GPs no longer have enough funding for long-term contraceptive devices, such as the coil Many GPs in England have stopped providing some forms of contraception because of funding cuts, the Victoria Derbyshire programme h…

New grammar schools would benefit just six areas, says study By Hannah Richardson BBC News education and social affairs reporter 12 December 2016 From the section Education & Family Image copyright Getty Images There are only six areas in England where parents want new grammar schools and creating them would benefit the wider school population, a study says. The Education Policy Institute modelled the impact of government plans to expand selective schools by lookin…

New grammar schools would benefit just six areas, says study By Hannah Richardson BBC News education and social affairs reporter 12 December 2016 From the section Education & Family Image copyright Getty Images There are only six areas in England where parents want new grammar schools and creating them would benefit the wider school population, a study says. The Education Policy Institute modelled the impact of government plans to expand selective schools by lookin…

Murder probe launched into death after assault 12 December 2016 From the section Liverpool Image copyright Merseyside Police Image caption Paul Groom's condition deteriorated after he made it home, police said A murder probe has been launched after a man died following an assault on Merseyside. Paul Groom, 48, died in hospital on Saturday night after he sustained head injuries earlier in the week. Detectives believe Mr Groom, who…

Anti-Semitism: Official definition will fight hatred - Theresa May 12 December 2016 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Theresa May will say rising anti-Semitic attacks are "unacceptable" Having one official definition of anti-Semitism will mean those guilty of hatred of Jews will be "called out on it", Theresa May will say later. Police, councils, universities and public bodies can use the definition, T…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Urban beekeeping creating a buzz 12 December 2016 Last updated at 00:08 GMT With concern about the decline of bees in the UK, the University of London has created an oasis for the insects on a rooftop. View the full article

The former drug addict who found God and built a successful business By Julie Griffiths Business reporter, Glasgow 12 December 2016 From the section Business Image copyright Ryan Longmuir Image caption Ryan's life had spiralled out of control in his teens At his lowest point, Ryan Longmuir took drugs every day "just to feel normal". He was also dealing them, and at one point faced a possible jail sen…

The former drug addict who found God and built a successful business By Julie Griffiths Business reporter, Glasgow 12 December 2016 From the section Business Image copyright Ryan Longmuir Image caption Ryan's life had spiralled out of control in his teens At his lowest point, Ryan Longmuir took drugs every day "just to feel normal". He was also dealing them, and at one point faced a possible jail sen…

Greg Dyke ended his tenure as FA chairman in August and was replaced by Greg ClarkeThe Football Association (FA) is outdated, held back by "elderly white men" and unable to counter the power of the Premier League, say five former executives of the governing body. David Bernstein, David Davies, Greg Dyke, Alex Horne and David Triesman say the FA has failed to "self-reform". The five have asked Parliament's Culture, Media and Sport committee to propose legislation to reform the FA. They describe the FA's decision-making structures as "arcane and convoluted". "It may well move us to redressing the woeful lack of English players or managers and the embarrassing failures …