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Boy, 15, detained for life for ‘senseless’ supermarket stabbing murder

Boy, 15, detained for life for ‘senseless’ supermarket stabbing murder

Boy, 15, detained for life for ‘senseless’ supermarket stabbing murder

15 February 2023

Ian Kirwan had only gone to buy a light switch when it was his ‘fatal misfortune’ to cross his attackers’ paths.


Lee Anderson declines delivery of 48,000 posters after asking Lib Dems to send them to him

Lee Anderson declines delivery of 48,000 posters after asking Lib Dems to send them to him

Lee Anderson declines delivery of 48,000 posters after asking Lib Dems to send them to him

15 February 2023

Mr Anderson was at Westminster when two Lib Dem councillors delivered the posters on Wednesday, and he said that they had ‘failed’.


Teachers’ union rejects new pay offer as ‘inadequate’ with strikes to continue

Teachers’ union rejects new pay offer as ‘inadequate’ with strikes to continue

Teachers’ union rejects new pay offer as ‘inadequate’ with strikes to continue

15 February 2023

The latest pay offer would see teachers’ pay rise by 6% from April 2022 with a further 5.5% to follow in 2023.


School buildings at risk of collapse must be made safe for pupils, unions say

School buildings at risk of collapse must be made safe for pupils, unions say

School buildings at risk of collapse must be made safe for pupils, unions say

15 February 2023

Action must be taken to address deteriorating estates to avoid ‘costing lives’, ministers are warned.


Energy customers could soon start shopping around for better deals, experts say

Energy customers could soon start shopping around for better deals, experts say

Energy customers could soon start shopping around for better deals, experts say

15 February 2023

An energy consultancy said it thinks the number of customers switching to a new supplier could skyrocket from the start of July.


Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Nicola Sturgeon

Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Nicola Sturgeon

Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Nicola Sturgeon

15 February 2023

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said she very much regrets the resignation of her friend and colleague.


McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

15 February 2023

The fast food chain said that increased food and energy costs mean it will introduce higher prices for the products from Wednesday.


Police launch inquiry into racial abuse aimed at Birmingham City star

Police launch inquiry into racial abuse aimed at Birmingham City star

Police launch inquiry into racial abuse aimed at Birmingham City star

15 February 2023

Officers are working with the club to review CCTV footage after Blues captain Troy Deeney was abused while leaving the pitch.


Gender reforms not ‘final straw’ for Sturgeon to quit but loomed large

Gender reforms not ‘final straw’ for Sturgeon to quit but loomed large

Gender reforms not ‘final straw’ for Sturgeon to quit but loomed large

15 February 2023

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill passed despite concerns from some quarters that the changes could impact on safe spaces for females,


Number of migrants crossing Channel this year passes 2,500

Number of migrants crossing Channel this year passes 2,500

Number of migrants crossing Channel this year passes 2,500

15 February 2023

Government figures show 204 people made the journey on Tuesday in five boats.


Peter Murrell must be replaced with ‘neutral’ SNP chief executive, MP says

Peter Murrell must be replaced with ‘neutral’ SNP chief executive, MP says

Peter Murrell must be replaced with ‘neutral’ SNP chief executive, MP says

15 February 2023

Mr Murrell, who married First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in 2010, has been the party’s chief executive since 1999.


Senior officer apologises over decision to grant gun licence to Keyham shooter

Senior officer apologises over decision to grant gun licence to Keyham shooter

Senior officer apologises over decision to grant gun licence to Keyham shooter

15 February 2023

Jake Davison killed five people in Keyham, Plymouth, in August 2021.


US fugitive Nicholas Rossi has bail request rejected over flight risk fears

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi has bail request rejected over flight risk fears

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi has bail request rejected over flight risk fears

15 February 2023

US authorities have made a second extradition request relating to Rossi who lost a court battle over his identity in November.


WRU sexism allegations ‘moment’ to change sports culture – Tanni Grey-Thompson

WRU sexism allegations ‘moment’ to change sports culture – Tanni Grey-Thompson

WRU sexism allegations ‘moment’ to change sports culture – Tanni Grey-Thompson

15 February 2023

The Sport Wales chair was giving evidence at a Senedd committee hearing looking into claims made in a BBC television programme last month.


Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’

15 February 2023

She said she will continue as an MSP on the backbenches at Holyrood.


‘Brutal’ political culture contributed to resignation decision – Sturgeon

‘Brutal’ political culture contributed to resignation decision – Sturgeon

‘Brutal’ political culture contributed to resignation decision – Sturgeon

15 February 2023

The First Minister said she hoped politics could ‘depolarise’.


Labour eyes an opportunity in Scotland as Sturgeon steps down

Labour eyes an opportunity in Scotland as Sturgeon steps down

Labour eyes an opportunity in Scotland as Sturgeon steps down

15 February 2023

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the party needs to make ‘significant gains’ in Scotland if it is to form a UK government.


New study provides close-up view of melting underneath Thwaites Glacier

New study provides close-up view of melting underneath Thwaites Glacier

New study provides close-up view of melting underneath Thwaites Glacier

15 February 2023

It suggests that while melting beneath much of the ice shelf is weaker than expected, melting in cracks and crevasses is much faster.


Boy, 15, detained for life after supermarket row knife murder

Boy, 15, detained for life after supermarket row knife murder

Boy, 15, detained for life after supermarket row knife murder

15 February 2023

Ian Kirwan was knifed to death after a row with youths who were messing about in supermarket toilets


Missing Nicola Bulley: What is the focus of police investigation?

Missing Nicola Bulley: What is the focus of police investigation?

Missing Nicola Bulley: What is the focus of police investigation?

15 February 2023

The mother-of-two vanished while walking her springer spaniel, Willow, in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre on January 27.


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