Liverpool Study Finds Beavers Kept a Cheshire Site Wet in Drought
University of Liverpool research says a beaver enclosure in Hatchmere stayed wet through the 2022 drought. The author hopes it will help shape wild release policy.
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Milburn Review to Urge State-Backed Jobs for Disabled Youth
The youth employment review will propose Danish-style flexi-jobs and subsidies for disabled 16- to 24-year-olds, and it is due to report this month.
Love Lane Brewery Gets Zero Hygiene Rating After Inspection
Liverpool City Council inspectors gave the Baltic Triangle brewery the lowest food hygiene score in September. The company says the problems centred on its brewing side.
Everton's £38.8m Payout Cuts Burnley's Loss, Appeal Looms
Burnley's 2025-26 accounts show a £9m loss, with £38.8m paid by Everton included. That sum is under appeal, with a hearing expected in January.
Jury Hears Woman's Body Lay in St Helens Freezer for Years
At Liverpool Crown Court, George Gordon is accused of murdering his friend Delia McInerney in 2023. He admits killing her but denies murder, claiming self-defence.
MP Questions TT Rockstars Screen Time as Firm Plans Curfews
A Labour MP told the Commons Science Committee that the times-tables app rewards time online. Its maker says every school will get a curfew and daily limit from 24 November.
England to Offer a Ukrainian GCSE From 2028 as UK Apologises
The government is funding a new GCSE in Ukrainian and has said sorry to refugee pupils who were steered towards Russian. The exam will be ready in 2028.
Survey: 7% of Adults in US, UK and Australia Hit by AI Image Abuse
A survey of more than 7,200 adults finds 7% have faced AI-generated image-based abuse. Men reported it at over twice the rate of women, but women described worse effects.
Miliband Says a Slavery Apology Will Not Cost Taxpayers More
The foreign secretary says considering a formal apology for the transatlantic slave trade will not raise costs for UK taxpayers, even as the prime minister rules out reparations.
Burnham to Present Three EU Deals at 20 November Brussels Meeting
Officials have all but agreed deals on farming, carbon trading and youth visas. Details on quotas and a wider joint statement are still open.
Moyes Says Grealish Can Still Return to Everton Squad
Everton boss David Moyes says the winger's situation is repairable, but he is unavailable for now and a disciplinary process is under way at Everton, with talks involving Manchester City.
Tenerife Striker De Miguel Dies After Clash With Andorra Keeper
Jesús de Miguel died on Tuesday after a collision with the Andorra goalkeeper in a second-division match. Police have opened proceedings, a routine step.
Iraola Wants Sharper Liverpool Attack for Fenerbahce Trip
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola says his side must attack the box better after a blank against Arsenal, as the Reds go to Istanbul unbeaten in Europe.
Britain Records 3,472 Bluetongue Cases in Its Worst Season Yet
MPs heard that this year's bluetongue outbreak has strained farmers, with no direct treatment for sick animals and vaccine costs putting some off. Devon is the worst-hit county.
Carriers Say Most Cargo on Fire-Hit Espirito Santo Express May Be Lost
Hapag-Lloyd and ONE have told customers that most containers aboard the burned Espirito Santo Express are probably badly damaged or gone. The ship has not yet reached a port.
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