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New bust of peace process mediator George Mitchell unveiled in Belfast

New bust of peace process mediator George Mitchell unveiled in Belfast

New bust of peace process mediator George Mitchell unveiled in Belfast

17 April 2023

Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Sir Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern were among those who attended the ceremony at Queen’s University.


Yousaf ‘not disturbed’ by video of Sturgeon dismissing SNP financial concerns

Yousaf ‘not disturbed’ by video of Sturgeon dismissing SNP financial concerns

Yousaf ‘not disturbed’ by video of Sturgeon dismissing SNP financial concerns

17 April 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf said there was no case for Ms Sturgeon to be suspended from the SNP.


Stalwart frigate HMS Montrose decommissioned from the Royal Navy

Stalwart frigate HMS Montrose decommissioned from the Royal Navy

Stalwart frigate HMS Montrose decommissioned from the Royal Navy

17 April 2023

Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Martin Connell was guest of honour at the service.


Nurse accused of baby murders weeps in the dock

Nurse accused of baby murders weeps in the dock

Nurse accused of baby murders weeps in the dock

17 April 2023

Lucy Letby, 33, cried as images of her bedroom were displayed during her trial at Manchester Crown Court.


Gerry Hutch found not guilty of murder of David Byrne at Regency Hotel

Gerry Hutch found not guilty of murder of David Byrne at Regency Hotel

Gerry Hutch found not guilty of murder of David Byrne at Regency Hotel

17 April 2023

The three-judge panel had concluded that evidence given by Jonathan Dowdall was ‘extremely concerning for this court’.


Case of 10-month-old baby murdered by parents to be reviewed by social services

Case of 10-month-old baby murdered by parents to be reviewed by social services

Case of 10-month-old baby murdered by parents to be reviewed by social services

17 April 2023

Finley Boden was taken into care just days after he was born due to concerns over his parents’ drug use.


Royals from across the globe expected at palace reception on eve of coronation

Royals from across the globe expected at palace reception on eve of coronation

Royals from across the globe expected at palace reception on eve of coronation

17 April 2023

Foreign royalty are traditionally invited to a reception ahead of major events like royal weddings and funerals.


Plans to ban more machetes and zombie knives used by criminals in legal loophole

Plans to ban more machetes and zombie knives used by criminals in legal loophole

Plans to ban more machetes and zombie knives used by criminals in legal loophole

17 April 2023

The Home Office launched a consultation on Tuesday.


Yousaf must be bold on tax to fight poverty and climate change, say campaigners

Yousaf must be bold on tax to fight poverty and climate change, say campaigners

Yousaf must be bold on tax to fight poverty and climate change, say campaigners

17 April 2023

The First Minister Humza Yousaf said he would consider creating a new tax bracket during the SNP leadership race.


Teenage murderer, 15, who boasted about knife attack on boy can be named

Teenage murderer, 15, who boasted about knife attack on boy can be named

Teenage murderer, 15, who boasted about knife attack on boy can be named

17 April 2023

Leighton Amies shouted “I’ve wetted your boy” at a gang after he knifed Tomasz Oleszak deep in his chest.


UK’s hottest temperature of 2023 so far recorded in Scottish Highlands

UK’s hottest temperature of 2023 so far recorded in Scottish Highlands

UK’s hottest temperature of 2023 so far recorded in Scottish Highlands

17 April 2023

A temperature of 20.2C has been recorded in the Scottish Highlands, the Met Office has said.


Trial for man accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky likely to be in 2024

Trial for man accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky likely to be in 2024

Trial for man accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky likely to be in 2024

17 April 2023

Piran Ditta Khan, 74, appeared at the Old Bailey by videolink from Belmarsh top security jail on Monday for the preliminary hearing.


Angela Rayner: Labour government would scrap zero-hours contracts

Angela Rayner: Labour government would scrap zero-hours contracts

Angela Rayner: Labour government would scrap zero-hours contracts

17 April 2023

The party’s deputy leader pointed to a big increase in zero-hour contracts between 2013 and 2022 in Scotland.


Bill Clinton reunited with hotel concierge he first met in the 1990s

Bill Clinton reunited with hotel concierge he first met in the 1990s

Bill Clinton reunited with hotel concierge he first met in the 1990s

17 April 2023

The Europa Hotel celebrated his stay by naming a suite after him and his wife Hillary.


Government: ‘It is too disruptive’ to reinstate smart motorway hard shoulders

Government: ‘It is too disruptive’ to reinstate smart motorway hard shoulders

Government: ‘It is too disruptive’ to reinstate smart motorway hard shoulders

17 April 2023

Downing Street is under pressure to bring back emergency lanes on the controversial roads.


More children in London get first choice of primary school amid fall in demand

More children in London get first choice of primary school amid fall in demand

More children in London get first choice of primary school amid fall in demand

17 April 2023

Falling birth rate and families moving out of the city during pandemic and following Brexit has led to a decline in applications, councils say.


Exhibition featuring Quentin Blake works to be held at Compton Verney

Exhibition featuring Quentin Blake works to be held at Compton Verney

Exhibition featuring Quentin Blake works to be held at Compton Verney

17 April 2023

The exhibition will feature more than 70 of Sir Quentin’s images.


Backlash over Brecon Beacons name change

Backlash over Brecon Beacons name change

Backlash over Brecon Beacons name change

17 April 2023

The national park will now be formally known by its Welsh name Bannau Brycheiniog.


Launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket called off

Launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket called off

Launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket called off

17 April 2023

The stainless steel Starship is 120 metres tall, has 33 engines and 16.7 million pounds of thrust.


Autistic man, 22, jailed for killing fisherman in ’20-second burst of violence’

Autistic man, 22, jailed for killing fisherman in ’20-second burst of violence’

Autistic man, 22, jailed for killing fisherman in ’20-second burst of violence’

17 April 2023

Draven Jewell was cleared of murdering father-of-one Max Maguire but convicted of manslaughter.


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