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Ernie Dosio's son blasted the 'twisted' response to his father's death as comedian Ricky Gervais was accused of rejoicing in the grisly incident after making a crass joke.

Puffins at three o'clock!' The gleeful exclamation from tour guide Cat Johnson has me - and three dozen other excited seabird spotters - reaching for our cameras.

Police say want to make sure everyone in the area 'remain safe' and will use enforcement powers if "behaviour risks causing harm or disruption"

There was a hint of drizzle in the air on that cold April morning as Prime Minister Zack Polanski cycled down Greta Thunberg Way, formerly Whitehall.

Just moments before, the final descended into mayhem after Jimmy Bullard accused Adam of being aggressive and David Haye launched into a rant.

During the episode the Geordie duo went through some the series' 'scariest moments, including an intense camp row and some of David's questionable topics of conversation.

The flyover was meant to reopen at the end of this month

Our reviewers have tested dozens of board games to find you the perfect ones to bring the whole family together. From cult classics to light hearted games for the garden on a sunny afternoon.

Auto Express says small independent garages face tremendous difficulties as a cocktail of factors are going against them - and they're destined to be doomed as a result.

Jasmine Amadori is still studying in school to get the grades to secure her place at the University of Birmingham.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: The Food and Drug Administration approved the first gene therapy to restore hearing for people who were born deaf. The decision, while only immediately affecting people born with a very rare form of genetic deafness, is being hailed as a milestone in the quest to treat hearing loss. "It's the first time in history there's a new drug for hearing loss," says Zheng-Yi Chen, an associate scientist at Mass Eye and Ear in Boston who was not involved in the development of the therapy approved by the FDA Thursday. But his research team reported very promising results with a similar approach Wednesday. "I think it's an historical event, a landmark, a great development for the whole field," he says of the approval. [...] The FDA's decision was based on the results from the treatment of 20 patients born with a defective version of a gene known as OTOF, which is necessary to transmit sound from the ears to the brain. Doctors infused billions of adeno-associated viruses into the patients' ears by making a small incision behind the ear to open a small hole in the skull. The viruses carried a healthy version of the OTOF gene that had been split in half to fit inside the virus. The gene provides instructions to make the otoferlin protein, which is necessary for hair cells in the inner ear to transmit sound to the brain. Most of the patients began to hear for the first time within weeks, with the quality of their hearing improving over the following months, according to [Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, which developed the gene therapy and plans to offer it for free in the U.S. It should be available within weeks.]. The amount of hearing patients gained varied, but 80% achieved at least some significant hearing restoration and 42% ended up with normal hearing, which included the ability to hear whispers, Regeneron says. The hearing ability has lasted at least two years so far. The treatment can only help patients with the very rare form of deafness that Smith was born with, which only affects about 50 children each year in the U.S. But similar gene therapies are showing promise for other forms of genetic deafness. And researchers hope someday gene therapy may help with common types of hearing loss, like from aging and loud noise.

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The return of the Princess of Wales' favourite fashion brands is proving that the 'Kate effect' is stronger than ever - and there's never been a better time to invest in her signature style.

A dispersal order has been announced near to a former air force base in Essex, as a planned protest is due to take place this weekend

Australian vegan meat tycoon Ben Pasternak was arrested on allegations that he assaulted his then-girlfriend, Evelyn Ha, inside a $2,000-a-night room at a luxury New York City hotel.

Police force data reveals garage thefts rose by 13% year-on-year on average across Britain from 2022 to 2025, data seen by This is Money shows.

Microplastics inside our homes make their way into our bodies, potentially threatening our health. Nicole Gray suggests how to minimise exposure by making a few affordable swaps

'It was absolutely unforgettable for everybody'

Nicole Kidman had to be rushed to hospital while filming her latest TV series, her co-star has revealed.

Jimmy Bullard openly shared he went on I'm A Celebrity South Africa 'for the money' and discussed his contract's terms of leaving before he pulled the plug on the show.