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Justin Welby and John Sentamu remind people of ‘democratic duty to vote’The leaders of the Church of England have urged the public to “leave their echo chambers” during the general election campaign in an effort to understand those with whom Read more

As another week of violence grips the city, normal life is on hold – people cannot work, schools are closed, roads are paralysed and children are terrifiedThe ongoing political crisis in Hong Kong is probably the biggest challenge of my Read more

Researchers examined more than 100 studies on the impact of human-produced noiseNoise produced by human activities should be better regulated to protect wildlife, say the authors of a study exposing how sound pollution affects myriad creatures from fish to birds. Read more

Trainer also accepts that ‘media pressure’ has helped persuade Altior’s connections to step him up in trip at AscotCyrname has edged closer to Altior in the betting for Saturday’s head-to-head in the Christy 1965 Chase at Ascot, as Nicky Henderson Read more

Argentinian has achieved remarkable things at a club where he spent less than most while juggling the move to new stadiumFarewell then, Poch. After the hugs and the backslaps, time now for a last wave goodbye.It says a great deal Read more