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Divided Kingdom, A Different Vet Operation & Memories of Summer '76

Start your day with the latest news and updates, with Jim and Jo at breakfast.

After arguably the biggest political decision of our time, are we now living in a 'divided' rather than United Kingdom? It's a word which was on the lips of many politicians as the results of the EU referendum sent shockwaves throughout our nation and beyond.

A vet in Leicester has become one of the first in the country to use human tissue to save an animal's eyesight! Gareth Jones is from Park Veterinary Group in Leicester. He's been using donated human placenta to treat a pet dog.

40 years ago, Britain was enjoying plenty of sunshine and suffering a drought. The Summer of 1976 saw standpipes in use across much of the country as we were all urged to save water. But what are your fondest memories from that time in your life?

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Mon 27 Jun 2016 06:00

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  • Mon 27 Jun 2016 06:00