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The Jodrell Bank Observatory, which has housed the UK’s largest telescope for nearly 70 years, has lost its funding and could now close, the understands.The observatory and its network of telescopes have been pivotal to the country’s study of distant galaxies and training future astronomers. Scientists have described the decision as “heartbreaking” and “scientifically misguided”.All scientific observations at Jodrell are expected to cease on the 1 April 2028 unless alternative funding can be found.The funding body, the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) agency, said it had to focus investment on projects that deliver “the greatest long-term impact”.The site was first…

Andy Burnham has issued a whimsical two-word response after a bride-to-be made a cheeky request ahead of her wedding.After the Prime Minister opened No10 North – a new northern base created as part of his”devolution revolution” – Saz Burwin took to social media to flag an issue. Heron House, in the city centre, is also home to Manchester Register Office, where Ms Burwin and her partner are due to get married in just a few weeks’ time.On Friday, the future bride raised her head above the parapet following Mr Burnham’s first visit to the Manchester base.”I saw you set up…

Alex Armstrong hits out at mega dinghy migrants arriving in the UK | GB NEWSAndy Burnham has finally addressed the migrant crisis for the first time since taking office last Monday, pledging to continue to work on closing hotels housing asylum seekers.It comes as almost 1,000 migrants (881) made the journey by small boat in the last week, with one mega dinghy carrying more than 100 migrants on one vessel as the largest arrival from a single boat on record.Asked whether Mr Burnham would like to see the hotels closed, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman replied: “The work on that…

The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to shield the future partners of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis from press intrusion by replicating the strict privacy agreements that protected them during their own university years, according to veteran broadcaster Simon Vigar.Speaking exclusively to GB News ahead of the publication of his new book, The Four Wives of Windsor: The Inside Story of the Power Behind the Crown, the royal correspondent detailed how Prince William and Catherine will likely manage the public introduction of their children’s future spouses.Mr Vigar, who has served as a royal reporter for Channel…

John Healey has been handed an urgent pension warning ahead of his first Budget as Chancellor.Savers who withdraw tax-free cash too early could leave themselves more than £63,000 worse off by missing years of investment growth.AJ Bell has written to Mr Healey asking him to confirm that pension tax-free cash entitlements will not be changed in his first Budget.The investment platform fears continued speculation could prompt more people to access their retirement savings earlier than planned.Its proposed Pension Tax Lock would protect the tax-free lump sum available when people access their pensions, formally known as the pension commencement lump sum.…

Luke Littler will star in a new Netflix show which gives fans the chance to win £501,000 if they beat him at darts.The show, which will be aired live on the streaming giant in late October, will be titled “Beat Luke Littler” and see hopefuls given the chance to beat the Nuke.Following open regional heats, 20 players will try to beat the 19-year-old, who is playing in the form of his life at the moment after beating Gerwyn Price in the World Matchplay final.In a statement announcing the show, Netflix wrote: “The rules are simple: one night, one chance, and…

Sainsbury’s has unveiled a brand-new Taste the Difference British Salad Selection Box, the first of its kind on the market.The limited-edition box weighs in at 800g and costs £5, or around £6.25 per kilogram.Inside, shoppers will find three British favourites: Taste the Difference pointed peppers, a midi cucumber, and two different varieties of tomatoes.Everything in the pack is grown right here in the UK, making it a simple way to grab quality seasonal produce in one go this summer.The box will save shoppers nearly 25 per cent | SAINSBURY’SThe box saves customers around 24 per cent on average compared with…

Charli’s eighth album, Music, Fashion, Film, was released on Friday, to largely positive reviews.Built around chopped-up guitar samples and acid-burned melodies, it finds the star dissecting her relationship to art and fame after Brat transformed her from cult favourite to mainstream star.The New York Times called it, external “proudly prickly [and] satisfyingly scuzzy”, while DIY magazine described the 29-minute record, external as a “candid, introspective triumph”.On Monday, the Official Charts Company said the album was on course to top this week’s album chart, fending off competition from Snow Patrol, Shania Twain and The Strokes.If its sales hold up, it would…

Tour de France cyclist Sepp Kuss nearly fell off a cliff edge as he narrowly avoided a major crash.The American was leading Stage 20 on Saturday before two mistakes saw him looming over a near-fatal drop.As Kuss came around a corner towards the end of the Alpe d’Huez, he took his line too wide, colliding with barriers on the edge of the road.Only a safety net and the brickwork stopped him from heading down the cliff edge.Sepp Kuss nearly fell off the edge of a cliff | TNTSPORTSKuss put his left foot on the floor and went sliding across the…

Two people have sadly died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Cornwall.Emergency services were called to Fistral Beach, Newquay, yesterday evening at around 9.45pm.A spokeswoman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were called by the South Western Ambulance Service at around 9.45pm on Sunday 26 July following reports that two people had been recovered from the water at Fistral Beach, Newquay.“Emergency services attended and a cordon was put in place, which has since been removed.“Sadly, a man and a woman were pronounced deceased at the scene. Their families have been informed, and our thoughts are…