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There is some association between dogs eating jerky treats and developing a kidney disorder called Fanconi Syndrome, but it is not linked to any brand or shop. Read
Claims about speed cameras on the M1 and M25 have gone viral, but the rules on speeding on these motorways haven’t changed. Read
A prank video showing someone in a police uniform taking drugs didn’t feature a real police officer. Read
Europe
The government hasn’t said how much money departments are spending preparing for a ‘no deal’ Brexit outcome. Read
Greenwich council have removed a memorial stone to Lee Rigby and replaced it with an official memorial. Read
An image of Angela Merkel as a teenager with friends does not also show Theresa May and the Lithuanian President, Read
Crime
Crime levels on the London Underground have risen recently, but are still below New York City’s at its worst in 1990. Read
Dialling 55 when you make an emergency call should put you through to the police, but doesn’t mean your location will be tracked. Read
Europe
There could in theory be a short “standstill” transition period after a no deal Brexit, but this isn’t the same as the two year “implementation period” set out in the withdrawal agreement Read
Europe
Over one million postal votes weren’t returned or were rejected during the EU referendum. A higher proportion of postal votes were counted than at the two previous elections. Read
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