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Stories of people at war – what to watch, read and see this week

Gritty social realism is never an easy watch. It depicts characters, often working class, struggling to find their bearings in a society that is hostile to their very existence. They tend to expose hard truths about the world we live in and often how we are complicit in upholding harsh…

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Rediscovered Munch painting with ‘intriguing mystery’ to go on display in UK for first time

Striking image will be unveiled at National Portrait Gallery in March, as part of a major exhibition of the Norwegian master’s portraits

The Guardian - UK

Climate Change Solutions Not Always Good For Biodiversity

Some approaches to tackling global warming can have unintended knock-on consequences for nature and the protection of biodiversity, say scientists urging a more coordinated effort on these challenges.

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Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across US

States across the country have implemented strict restrictions around livestock after an outbreak of avian influenza, commonly referred to as “bird flu.”

The Independent UK

Totally wired: why are so many young people addicted to video games?

Locked in their bedrooms, playing video games into the small hours, children as young as 10 years old are now addicted to their consoles. Tim Lewis hears how the compulsive games can be impossible to resist – and meets the experts tackling the issue

The Guardian - UK

Switch genders and don’t tidy up! How to make a modern family portrait

A new show focuses on 50 years of groundbreaking portraiture, from babies in messy bathrooms to a grandmother explaining race to her granddaughter

The Guardian - UK

Scientists find vital missing ingredient for healthy vegan diet – algae

Natural aquatic supplement could be used to make up for lack of key vitamin B12 in plant-based diets

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New National Portrait Gallery collection to be ‘representative of Britain today’

The Inspiring People project is focused on inclusivity and representing people who have been previously overlooked.

The Independent UK

Facial recognition: the 10 best exhibits in the revamped National Portrait Gallery

To mark the London gallery’s reopening this week after a £35m redevelopment, its director and chief curator introduce their favourite paintings from the expanded collection

The Guardian - UK

The great face off: 16 of the most wonderful portraits ever painted

As the National Portrait Gallery prepares for its grand reopening this week, critics, artists and curators pick their favourite works from 500 years of portraiture

The Guardian - UK

Former Pyrex and Post Office worker Councillor Dorothy Trueman officially sworn in as Sunderland's new Mayor

The ward councillor for Washington West was sworn in as Mayor at a meeting of full council on Wednesday

Chronicle Live

Queensland government taskforce suggests dog owners should see jail time if their animals kill or badly injure someone

A special taskforce has been reviewing Queensland's dog laws since 2021 and it held an emergency meeting on Wednesday after a spate of attacks in the state.

ABC News

People in best place to live in UK are 'surprised' as there are 'prettier places'

Wadhurst, a small town in East Sussex, has been named the best place to live in the UK. The Mirror's Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz spoke to residents who were 'slightly surprised' by their hometown's new claim to fame

Daily Mirror

Behind the city's most unusual doors hidden in plain sight

Thousands of people pass these doors every day - but how many know what's inside them?

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Convicted murderer who killed Leeds policeman stabs prison officer in horrific attack with iron bar

Bieber used a homemade pronged iron bar to repeatedly stab female prisoner officer Alison Smith

The Independent UK

Ex-US marine who shot dead policeman given second life term for prison attack

David Bieber, already serving a 37-year minimum term, used a weapon to attack the HMP Long Lartin guard

The Independent UK

Lifer who shot dead policeman in 2003 given second life term for prison attack

Ex US marine David Bieber, already serving a 37-year minimum term, used a weapon to attack the HMP Long Lartin guard

Daily Mirror

'Calculating' mum steals £1.3m from family firm over NINE years to fund lavish lifestyle

Her method involved duplicating invoices in the name of a legitimate supplier but changing the bank details so she could pay herself and fund a lavish lifestyle

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Houghton Feast returns next month with tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

North East residents look forward to the week-long festivities every year - with plenty to do and see when it lands in the region

Chronicle Live

Charles proclaimed King as ceremonies are held across the North East

Ceremonies were held in Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland following yesterday's Accession Council at St James's Palace in London

The Guardian - AU

‘Immeasurable’: why leaving a gift for charity in your will is a special way to support a cause that matters to you

This charity week, consider a bequest - big or small - to a charity of your choice. Some people believe a gift in their will is the most valuable legacy they can leave behind.

Daily Mirror

Ex-Marine cop killer guilty of savage attack on female guard at top-security prison

Former US Marine David Bieber, serving life for the murder of PC Ian Broadhurst, carried out the assault at HMP Long Lartin

Leeds Live

Leeds cop killer stabbed female prison guard in face with homemade metal bar

David Bieber was behind bars for the murder of Pc Ian Broadhurst when he attacked prison officer Alison Smith

The Independent UK

Lifer who shot dead policeman in 2003 found guilty of wounding prison officer

Former US Marine David Bieber, who is serving a 37-year minimum term, used a pointed metal bar to launch the attack at HMP Long Lartin in 2017.

The Independent UK

Prisoner used ‘home-made’ weapon in officer murder bid, jury told

David Bieber denies attempting to murder Alison Smith at high-security Long Lartin Prison in Worcestershire in 2017.

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