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Dr Lauren SmithMore of the seven-arm octopus has been found at ForvieFurther remains of an unusual deep-sea creature called a seven-arm octopus have been found on an Aberdeenshire beach.Arms with rows of suckers were initially discovered by a member of the public at Forvie National Nature Reserve at Collieston, near Ellon, on 30 November.Some detective work by conservationists led to the animal being identified as a septopus, a species with eight arms like other octopus – but in males one of the arms is also a reproductive organ that they attach to females when mating. More of the creature has…
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts bizarrely lost the ball twice during the same play as the reigning Super Bowl champions slumped to a third successive defeat on Monday. The incident happened in the second quarter when Hurts was intercepted by the Los Angeles Chargers’ Da’Shawn Hand. The defensive linesman then fumbled the ball and Hurts gathered it up, only to then lose the ball again when he was tackled.Reports from the US indicate it is the first time since records of this nature began in 1978 that a player has turned the ball over twice on the same play.It was…
An Afghan national has been charged with the rape of two teenage girls in Greater Manchester.Sultani Bakatash was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, after a report of rape at a flat in the Middle Hulton area of Bolton, police said.The 28-year-old has now been charged with two counts of rape of a girl aged under 16, one count of sexual assault and one count of assault by penetration.MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW…
Those seeking a distinctive Christmas present with a charitable purpose may wish to consider purchasing a stake in a racehorse honouring the late Queen Elizabeth II.The Posh Pundit racing club is offering shares in the thoroughbred Thank You Ma’am, with half of the annual membership fee going directly to Brain Tumour Research.For £80 per year, members can own a piece of the horse while contributing £40 to fund research to find a cure for the disease.The syndicate has set an ambitious target of raising more than £100,000 for the charity through this festive initiative.Those seeking a distinctive Christmas present with…
HMRC has come under fire after ministers were forced to delay a controversial clampdown on Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) following a backlash from the British car industry.The changes, first announced in July, would have hit thousands of workers with new tax bills and threatened jobs across the automotive sector.But after pressure from firms and unions, the Government has now delayed the reforms until April 2030, with a transition period running to 2032. Speaking in the House of Lords, Labour’s Lord Woodley said the delay raised serious questions about HMRC’s original assessment of the damage the plans would cause.He warned:…
Jack Whitehall has been confirmed as the host for next year’s Brit Awards, marking a sixth time that he’s overseen the ceremony.However, for the first time in the awards’ history, Mr Whitehall won’t be handing out the accolades from London. Instead, next year’s Brit Awards are heading north to Manchester, with the ceremony set to take place at the Co-op Live.Mr Whitehall will be on hand to provide the jokes and try and keep things on track during the ceremony on February 28, 2026. Jack Whitehall has been confirmed as next year’s Brits host | PASpeaking about the news, Mr…
A new report has warned that drivers with fake number plates are putting national security at risk, with reports of “widespread” registration plate misuse.Fresh research from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Transport Safety (APPGTS) has warned that the UK’s number plate system is “outdated and poorly regulated”.Criminals and organised crime groups have been found to operate undetected on the UK’s road network to let dangerous motorists get away with serious crimes, prompting calls for urgent action.The APPG warned that the UK’s network of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras is being “critically undermined by weak regulation of number plate production”,…
Getty ImagesFerries have been cancelled and rail services disrupted as Storm Bram begins to sweep across Scotland.The Met Office issued an amber wind warning for north-west Scotland which takes effect from 16:00 until midnight, with gusts of up to 90mph forecast. The storm is also bringing high winds and heavy rain to the rest of Scotland earlier in the day.ScotRail announced that some trains in the north west would finish early and there would be speed restrictions and delays in other parts of the country.Several ferry routes on the west coast are cancelled or facing disruption, CalMac has warned.Storm Bram,…
Chris Sutton and Conor Coady discuss Aston Villa’s title credentials and their admiration for manager Unai Emery on the Monday Night Club.You can watch the full show on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport YouTube, or listen on BBC Sounds.READ MORE: Are Aston Villa in title hunt?
Thousands of older residents are missing out on crucial support, with a lesser-known benefit available to people aged 80 and over.Millions of pensioners across Britain receive regular state pension payments each year.The Over 80 Pension provides £105.70 each week to people who receive no basic state pension or whose existing entitlement falls below that level.The payment acts as a top up to ensure eligible pensioners receive a minimum income to help cover daily living costs.Eligibility for the Over 80 Pension is not linked to National Insurance contributions.Instead, applicants must meet residency rules, including living in the UK for at least…