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Minister Steve Baker admits Tory campaign going ‘badly’ and polls are ‘worrying’

Minister Steve Baker admits Tory campaign going ‘badly’ and polls are ‘worrying’

Minister Steve Baker admits Tory campaign going ‘badly’ and polls are ‘worrying’

25 June 2024

The Northern Ireland minister also described the state of the Conservative Party as a ‘mess’.


Willoughby plot accused searched how to meet people who plan celebrity kidnaps

Willoughby plot accused searched how to meet people who plan celebrity kidnaps

Willoughby plot accused searched how to meet people who plan celebrity kidnaps

25 June 2024

Gavin Plumb denies masterminding a plot to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby.


Lib Dem leader in ‘personal’ pledge for dedicated nurse for every cancer patient

Lib Dem leader in ‘personal’ pledge for dedicated nurse for every cancer patient

Lib Dem leader in ‘personal’ pledge for dedicated nurse for every cancer patient

25 June 2024

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has pledged to give every cancer patient a dedicated specialist nurse if his party can form a government.


Acclaimed RTE journalist Tommie Gorman dies at 68

Acclaimed RTE journalist Tommie Gorman dies at 68

Acclaimed RTE journalist Tommie Gorman dies at 68

25 June 2024

The Sligo native was northern editor at the Irish national broadcaster for 20 years.


How Julian Assange’s release from prison unfolded

How Julian Assange’s release from prison unfolded

How Julian Assange’s release from prison unfolded

25 June 2024

A plea deal was reached with the US on June 19 and Assange was released from Belmarsh Prison on Monday.


Lib Dems focusing on SNP targets in election, Cole-Hamilton says

Lib Dems focusing on SNP targets in election, Cole-Hamilton says

Lib Dems focusing on SNP targets in election, Cole-Hamilton says

25 June 2024

Alex Cole-Hamilton also attacked the SNP’s record on health as he campaigned in the run-up to next week’s election.


Lucy Letby denies further targeting baby girl to mislead colleagues

Lucy Letby denies further targeting baby girl to mislead colleagues

Lucy Letby denies further targeting baby girl to mislead colleagues

25 June 2024

Lucy Letby, 34, is on trial at Manchester Crown Court accused of the attempted murder of a baby, known as Child K.


Greens call for ‘drastic change’ to water and sewage infrastructure

Greens call for ‘drastic change’ to water and sewage infrastructure

Greens call for ‘drastic change’ to water and sewage infrastructure

25 June 2024

During a campaign visit to the River Wye, the Greens are expected to urge the next government to commit to nationalising water companies.


Drivers using council car parks hit by 22% hike in fees over two years – report

Drivers using council car parks hit by 22% hike in fees over two years – report

Drivers using council car parks hit by 22% hike in fees over two years – report

25 June 2024

Churchill Motor Insurance said the average hourly fee for using council car parks at night has risen from £1 in 2022 to £1.22 this year.


Princess Royal is fine, her husband says, after hospital visit

Princess Royal is fine, her husband says, after hospital visit

Princess Royal is fine, her husband says, after hospital visit

25 June 2024

Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence left the hospital where she is being treated after a nearly two-hour lunchtime visit.


In Pictures: Pomp and pageantry for state visit of Emperor and Empress of Japan

In Pictures: Pomp and pageantry for state visit of Emperor and Empress of Japan

In Pictures: Pomp and pageantry for state visit of Emperor and Empress of Japan

25 June 2024

The three-day state visit comes in the midst of a General Election.


Tories pull support from two candidates as election gambling row widens

Tories pull support from two candidates as election gambling row widens

Tories pull support from two candidates as election gambling row widens

25 June 2024

The Conservatives withdrew support from Craig Williams and Laura Saunders while Scotland Yard said five more officers were alleged to have bet.


Eleventh hour delay in murderer’s parole hearing ‘disgraceful’ – victim’s mother

Eleventh hour delay in murderer’s parole hearing ‘disgraceful’ – victim’s mother

Eleventh hour delay in murderer’s parole hearing ‘disgraceful’ – victim’s mother

25 June 2024

William Dunlop strangled pizza delivery woman Julie Hogg in Billingham, County Durham, in 1989.


Health fears raised for older people as UK temperatures to reach sweltering 31C

Health fears raised for older people as UK temperatures to reach sweltering 31C

Health fears raised for older people as UK temperatures to reach sweltering 31C

25 June 2024

The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts across most of England.


JSO supporters who disrupted rugby final cleared of criminal damage

JSO supporters who disrupted rugby final cleared of criminal damage

JSO supporters who disrupted rugby final cleared of criminal damage

25 June 2024

Samuel Johnson, 41, and Patrick Hart, 38, will face a separate charge of aggravated trespass at a later date.


Damian Lewis and Tony Robinson to read Shakespeare’s writings at London show

Damian Lewis and Tony Robinson to read Shakespeare’s writings at London show

Damian Lewis and Tony Robinson to read Shakespeare’s writings at London show

25 June 2024

The stars have a connection to Shakespeare’s work and to the theatre.


‘Milestone’ mother and baby homes inquiry announcement welcomed

‘Milestone’ mother and baby homes inquiry announcement welcomed

‘Milestone’ mother and baby homes inquiry announcement welcomed

25 June 2024

First Minister Michelle O’Neill officially announced the opening of a public consultation.


Former Fujitsu engineer says Post Office ‘tried to put words in my mouth’

Former Fujitsu engineer says Post Office ‘tried to put words in my mouth’

Former Fujitsu engineer says Post Office ‘tried to put words in my mouth’

25 June 2024

Gareth Jenkins, who worked at Fujitsu for the whole of his professional career before retiring in 2015, gave evidence at the inquiry on Tuesday.


Stellantis warns it may halt UK production over electric vehicle rules

Stellantis warns it may halt UK production over electric vehicle rules

Stellantis warns it may halt UK production over electric vehicle rules

25 June 2024

A decision on the future of factories in Ellesmere Port and Luton could come in ‘less than a year’, an executive said.


Idris Elba and Keir Starmer meet families of knife crime victims

Idris Elba and Keir Starmer meet families of knife crime victims

Idris Elba and Keir Starmer meet families of knife crime victims

25 June 2024

Sir Keir has pledged to chair an annual summit to track progress towards his goal of halving knife crime within a decade.


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