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Sir David Attenborough plants tree to open woodland in honour of late Queen

Sir David Attenborough plants tree to open woodland in honour of late Queen

Sir David Attenborough plants tree to open woodland in honour of late Queen

20 March 2023

The broadcaster described Elizabeth II as a ‘great lover of trees’ as he officially opened the Platinum Jubilee Woodland in Richmond Park.


Headteacher plans to refuse Ofsted entry to school after Ruth Perry death

Headteacher plans to refuse Ofsted entry to school after Ruth Perry death

Headteacher plans to refuse Ofsted entry to school after Ruth Perry death

20 March 2023

Flora Cooper is executive head of the John Rankin schools in Newbury, Berkshire.


Beavers to be reintroduced in west London to help tackle climate change

Beavers to be reintroduced in west London to help tackle climate change

Beavers to be reintroduced in west London to help tackle climate change

20 March 2023

The animals were once found throughout Britain but were hunted to extinction in the 16th century for their fur, glands and meat


Derby expected to host Great British Railways HQ

Derby expected to host Great British Railways HQ

Derby expected to host Great British Railways HQ

20 March 2023

The East Midlands city will be confirmed as the home of new public sector body Great British Railways.


Radio Aryan host on trial over ‘racist and antisemitic’ podcasts

Radio Aryan host on trial over ‘racist and antisemitic’ podcasts

Radio Aryan host on trial over ‘racist and antisemitic’ podcasts

20 March 2023

James Allchurch was described as supporter of Adolf Hitler.


Johnson’s defence passed to MPs preparing to question him over partygate ‘lies’

Johnson’s defence passed to MPs preparing to question him over partygate ‘lies’

Johnson’s defence passed to MPs preparing to question him over partygate ‘lies’

20 March 2023

The former prime minister’s allies urged the Privileges Committee to publish the evidence ‘as soon as possible’.


Fatal hit-and-run: Police believe ‘person of interest’ has left UK

Fatal hit-and-run: Police believe ‘person of interest’ has left UK

Fatal hit-and-run: Police believe ‘person of interest’ has left UK

20 March 2023

West Midlands Police are urging Shazad Hussain to contact officers.


Nicola Sturgeon: I attended memorial service ‘while still having a miscarriage’

Nicola Sturgeon: I attended memorial service ‘while still having a miscarriage’

Nicola Sturgeon: I attended memorial service ‘while still having a miscarriage’

20 March 2023

The First Minister spoke of her traumatic experience when she appeared on Loose Women.


Sturgeon: I have never doubted decision to quit as First Minister and SNP leader

Sturgeon: I have never doubted decision to quit as First Minister and SNP leader

Sturgeon: I have never doubted decision to quit as First Minister and SNP leader

20 March 2023

Nicola Sturgeon said however that the SNP is in a ‘difficult’ position in the wake of her resignation.


Police save six tiny puppies who were being thrown away in plastic bag

Police save six tiny puppies who were being thrown away in plastic bag

Police save six tiny puppies who were being thrown away in plastic bag

20 March 2023

Officers spotted a man acting suspiciously and found the five-day old cocker spaniels in a plastic shopping bag.


Terrorist jailed alongside Fishmongers’ Hall killer can be freed despite recalls

Terrorist jailed alongside Fishmongers’ Hall killer can be freed despite recalls

Terrorist jailed alongside Fishmongers’ Hall killer can be freed despite recalls

20 March 2023

Mohammed Chowdhury was part of an al Qaida-inspired group sentenced in 2012 for plotting to bomb the London Stock Exchange.


RMT members at Network Rail accept offer to end dispute

RMT members at Network Rail accept offer to end dispute

RMT members at Network Rail accept offer to end dispute

20 March 2023

The union said the deal includes an uplift on salaries of between 14.4% for the lowest paid grades to 9.2% for the highest paid.


Government accused of ‘rewarding failure’ over new Avanti West Coast contract

Government accused of ‘rewarding failure’ over new Avanti West Coast contract

Government accused of ‘rewarding failure’ over new Avanti West Coast contract

20 March 2023

The operator has struggled with reliability and punctuality during parts of the past year.


DUP to oppose Government in first vote on Windsor Framework Brexit deal

DUP to oppose Government in first vote on Windsor Framework Brexit deal

DUP to oppose Government in first vote on Windsor Framework Brexit deal

20 March 2023

Party officers met on Monday and unanimously agreed to vote against the so-called Stormont brake mechanism.


ICC demands Russia ‘return’ children to Ukraine as justice ministers meet in UK

ICC demands Russia ‘return’ children to Ukraine as justice ministers meet in UK

ICC demands Russia ‘return’ children to Ukraine as justice ministers meet in UK

20 March 2023

The ICC has issued a warrant for Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s arrest.


Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

20 March 2023

The wedding is set for late summer and the couple will split their time between California, the UK, Montana and New York.


No 10 warns Johnson allies against portraying inquiry as ‘witch hunt’

No 10 warns Johnson allies against portraying inquiry as ‘witch hunt’

No 10 warns Johnson allies against portraying inquiry as ‘witch hunt’

20 March 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman defended the Privileges Committee investigation.


People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

20 March 2023

Asthma and Lung UK looked at deaths and hospital admissions for people suffering conditions such as asthma and pneumonia.


Tell Vladimir Putin to end Ukraine ‘atrocities’, No 10 urges China’s Xi Jinping

Tell Vladimir Putin to end Ukraine ‘atrocities’, No 10 urges China’s Xi Jinping

Tell Vladimir Putin to end Ukraine ‘atrocities’, No 10 urges China’s Xi Jinping

20 March 2023

The Chinese leader arrived in Moscow on a three-day visit on Monday.


Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing, says IPCC

Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing, says IPCC

Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing, says IPCC

20 March 2023

Extreme heat is already killing people around the world while increasing disease, displacement and loss of livelihood and culture, scientists say.


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