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Using environmentally friendly solvents, the Heriot-Watt University scientists have found a way to extract protein from the crop. It means that rapeseed press cake, a by-product from the production of rapeseed oil which is used for animal feed, could become more useful and potentially provide protein for human consumption. Global protein demand is expected to…
Katie Mitchell had a combined heart and lung transplant 38 years ago. The 53-year-old from Sidcup in south-east London, has inspired other transplant recipients, who may think they have only a few years to live after their transplant or be fearful over organ rejection. The operations manager had her transplant at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS…
The business is giving Communication Providers like BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Vodafone, that use its network, a year’s notice that it will no longer be selling legacy analogue products and services where full fibre becomes available to a majority of premises in these new exchange locations. James Lilley, Openreach’s managed customer migrations director, said: “Taking…
Madagascar has been shaken by three weeks of the most significant unrest seen for years, with protests led by a group calling itself “Gen Z Madagascar”. The United Nations has said the demonstrations have left 22 people dead and dozens injured, though the government has disputed this number. A statement from President Andry Rajoelina’s office…
Amandeep Singh, a mentor at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Jagraon, has earned an honour with his selection for the fully sponsored and globally acclaimed MSc TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) online programme at the University of Stirling, United Kingdom. Notably, he stands as the only candidate from the…
News Media Association chief executive Owen Meredith says that like pubs, local newspapers are facing an uphill battle to survive and continue serving their communities Owen Meredith, News Media Association chief executive 22:27, 12 Oct 2025 Reading a paper while having a pint is a relaxing tradition (Stock photo)(Image: Getty Images) A shake-up of pub…
Meraj Ul Zahra, aged two, and Abdul Momin Alfaateh, three, were both found unresponsive with injuries inside a home in Corporation Street on Sunday morning, police said. They both died at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. Police at the scene in Corporation Street…
The Education Secretary had insisted earlier on Sunday that the country was influential to peace efforts, saying important work had been carried out “behind the scenes”. Mike Huckabee, who was part of US President Donald Trump’s negotiating team for the peace deal, mocked Ms Phillipson’s assertion in a post on social media. Bridget Phillipson had…
The ticket-holder won £25,701,358 in Friday’s draw, which comes after another UK ticket-holder won £26 million in the draw on October 3. That prize was also claimed. But, there are two missing millionaires from recent Lotto draws. Allwyn has also called for ticket-holders to check their slips as two millionaires have yet to claim their…
The Beanz of Your Dreamz competition from the popular food manufacturer made way for three new flavours of its tinned baked beans as voted for by members of the public. While the original Heinz Beanz are a popular addition to meals throughout the day, now these three flavours could offer a different twist at dinner time….