Home   News   National   Archive

National News

Parker the golden retriever helps Ukrainian girls deal with trauma

Parker the golden retriever helps Ukrainian girls deal with trauma

Parker the golden retriever helps Ukrainian girls deal with trauma

25 February 2023

Among those receiving Parker’s help are nine-year-olds Khrystyna and Victoriya, who said playing with Parker ‘felt like love’.


Female scientists concerned about Ukraine ‘brain drain’ after millions flee war

Female scientists concerned about Ukraine ‘brain drain’ after millions flee war

Female scientists concerned about Ukraine ‘brain drain’ after millions flee war

25 February 2023

Olena Pareniuk and Kateryna Shavanova want to inspire young women to build careers in Stem.


Bucha massacre: Ukrainian artist returned home to find all her belongings stolen

Bucha massacre: Ukrainian artist returned home to find all her belongings stolen

Bucha massacre: Ukrainian artist returned home to find all her belongings stolen

25 February 2023

Bucha is on the outskirts of Kyiv and is an area where war crimes were allegedly carried out by the Kremlin’s occupying forces.


Author of anti-trauma children’s book to read at school for young Ukrainians

Author of anti-trauma children’s book to read at school for young Ukrainians

Author of anti-trauma children’s book to read at school for young Ukrainians

25 February 2023

Di Redmond wrote the Rucksack, a story about a boy who flees war with only his backpack, to help Ukrainian children deal with trauma.


What the papers say – February 25

What the papers say – February 25

What the papers say – February 25

25 February 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s efforts to negotiate with the European Union make the front pages of several of Saturday’s papers.


Harry to discuss ‘living with loss’ and ‘personal healing’ at book event

Harry to discuss ‘living with loss’ and ‘personal healing’ at book event

Harry to discuss ‘living with loss’ and ‘personal healing’ at book event

25 February 2023

Tickets for the March 4 event include a copy of Spare which became the fastest-selling non-fiction book in the UK following its release in January.


Nokia unveils smartphone users can repair as part of new range

Nokia unveils smartphone users can repair as part of new range

Nokia unveils smartphone users can repair as part of new range

25 February 2023

The mobile giant said it was committed to creating more sustainable, long-lasting devices.


Sunak to press on with Brexit deal talks as EU leader’s visit cancelled

Sunak to press on with Brexit deal talks as EU leader’s visit cancelled

Sunak to press on with Brexit deal talks as EU leader’s visit cancelled

25 February 2023

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly set to meet the King at Windsor Castle on Saturday.


Rescue operation to resume after tugboat sinks near Greenock

Rescue operation to resume after tugboat sinks near Greenock

Rescue operation to resume after tugboat sinks near Greenock

25 February 2023

Two people were understood to have been on the boat when it capsized.


Conservative MP reveals pregnancy ‘abuse’ after losing bid to stand for seat

Conservative MP reveals pregnancy ‘abuse’ after losing bid to stand for seat

Conservative MP reveals pregnancy ‘abuse’ after losing bid to stand for seat

24 February 2023

Theo Clarke said she was ‘deeply disappointed’ not to have been selected as the Tory candidate for Stafford.


Man arrested on suspicion of drugging and stealing from Grindr victims

Man arrested on suspicion of drugging and stealing from Grindr victims

Man arrested on suspicion of drugging and stealing from Grindr victims

24 February 2023

Detectives say a 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary after arriving at Gatwick Airport on Thursday.


European Commission president’s trip to UK cancelled as protocol talks go on

European Commission president’s trip to UK cancelled as protocol talks go on

European Commission president’s trip to UK cancelled as protocol talks go on

24 February 2023

Reports had suggested that Ursula von der Leyen was set to meet the King at Windsor Castle on Saturday.


Coastguard stand down in Greenock major rescue operation

Coastguard stand down in Greenock major rescue operation

Coastguard stand down in Greenock major rescue operation

24 February 2023

The Coastguard say they have stood down their role in a major rescue operation in Greenock.


Teaching union defers strike action after members show support for new pay deal

Teaching union defers strike action after members show support for new pay deal

Teaching union defers strike action after members show support for new pay deal

24 February 2023

The Scottish Secondary Teachers Association has suspended strike action next week after members showed ‘marginal’ support for a new pay offer.


Thousands of Eurovision tickets to be allocated to displaced Ukrainians

Thousands of Eurovision tickets to be allocated to displaced Ukrainians

Thousands of Eurovision tickets to be allocated to displaced Ukrainians

24 February 2023

The UK government has also announced £10 million in funding to ‘help ensure the event truly showcases Ukrainian culture’.


PM and G7 leaders pledge ‘unwavering’ support as Ukraine invasion marked

PM and G7 leaders pledge ‘unwavering’ support as Ukraine invasion marked

PM and G7 leaders pledge ‘unwavering’ support as Ukraine invasion marked

24 February 2023

Earlier the Prime Minister led the UK in a minute’s silence to mark the one-year anniversary of the war.


MPs must decide rules on ‘psychologists’ giving opinion in family courts – judge

MPs must decide rules on ‘psychologists’ giving opinion in family courts – judge

MPs must decide rules on ‘psychologists’ giving opinion in family courts – judge

24 February 2023

The ‘generic’ label ‘psychologist’ is ‘not protected’ and may be used by ‘any individual, whether registered or not’, Sir Andrew McFarlane said.


Tables flipped as students protest over new toilet rules at academy school

Tables flipped as students protest over new toilet rules at academy school

Tables flipped as students protest over new toilet rules at academy school

24 February 2023

A protest broke out in Penrice Academy, St Austell, on Friday against a new school rule which bans pupils from going to the toilet during lessons.


Mother makes plea after daughter’s death from condition ‘she could not die from’

Mother makes plea after daughter’s death from condition ‘she could not die from’

Mother makes plea after daughter’s death from condition ‘she could not die from’

24 February 2023

Helen Leigh was diagnosed with Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder in 2016, having previously been diagnosed with epilepsy.


12-year jail term for lorry driver who killed three while using mobile phone app

12-year jail term for lorry driver who killed three while using mobile phone app

12-year jail term for lorry driver who killed three while using mobile phone app

24 February 2023

Michal Kopaniarz previously pleaded guilty to three charges of causing death by dangerous driving.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More