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Librarian describes ‘joyous’ reaction to Darwin notebooks return

Librarian Dr Jessica Gardner has described her reaction to the return of Charles Darwin notebooks “stolen” from Cambridge University.

The books, worth millions of pounds, were last seen 22 years ago. They include the scientist’s famous “tree of life” sketch.

5 April 2022

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Car slides on roof after drink-driver crash

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Firefighters help delivery robots halted by hoses

Heather Williams, Conservative member of Cambridgeshire District Council, speaking at a meeting.

Councillor gets emotional over 'immense hostility'

Omar Terrywall

The man confronting Cambridge's bike thieves

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MP: We don't have enough water for new houses

Man with knife arrested by police

Man with knife chased through streets and arrested

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Video shows car thief ramming police before arrest

James Cozens

Record-holder started juggling to beat exam stress

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Beds, Herts & Bucks

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Police use teenager's bike to chase and arrest him

Arm of "robot chef" puts food into press

Robot makes recipe after watching cookery video

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Teenage transplant patient clapped out of hospital

Ian Wright and Edie Huddlestone

Ian Wright's heart-warming message for Arsenal fan

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Prince Philip's message to tiddlywinks contestants

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Several weather warnings have been issued as the first snow of the season hit parts of the UK.

A group of schoolchildren in purple jumpers singing Happy Birthday to King Charles

Children sing Happy Birthday to the King

The monarch smiled as the group of youngsters sang to him with their teachers during a visit for a food poverty project.

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Antonio Banderas looking at a Blue Peter badge next to Olivia Colman who is excitedly putting her badge on. A sign in the background reads Paddington in Peru

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The Oscar-winning actress appeared overwhelmed with joy when presenter Shini Muthukrishnan awarded her the badge.

Prince William playing rugby with school children in Cape Town

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The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.

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Catherine Kierans from the PPS explains how Alexander McCartney abused young girls online.

King Charles standing at a podium

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A still from the bodycam footage showing the moments before Chris Kaba was shot

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Kate in Southport for surprise first public visit since chemo

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More people are being prosecuted for dangerous driving thanks to a huge increase in footage submitted to police by the public.

King Charles dancing

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The King and Queen met guests representing the Commonwealth at a St James's Palace reception.

Prince William and David Beckham pose in front of a helicopter

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Prince Harry smiles at WellChild Awards

Prince Harry arrives in London for charity awards

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Harrison, 15, swam "non-stop" for several hours, then played rugby the next morning.

Huw Edwards outside court

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Gary Lineker, Joe Hart and Danny Murphy sit in the Match of the Day studio, with a backdrop of the Royal Albert Hall

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King Charles grins as three rugby players wearing black New Zealand t-shirts give him hug

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King Charles laughed after accepting the surprise offer from a player on New Zealand's women's team.

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