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Patient safety ‘still not a priority’ three years after Paterson report – victim

Patient safety ‘still not a priority’ three years after Paterson report – victim

Patient safety ‘still not a priority’ three years after Paterson report – victim

09 February 2023

Rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson performed unnecessary operations on more than 1,000 patients over a 14-year period.


Irish patient who can be violent to move to England for ‘urgent’ treatment

Irish patient who can be violent to move to England for ‘urgent’ treatment

Irish patient who can be violent to move to England for ‘urgent’ treatment

09 February 2023

A judge in the specialist Court of Protection in London approved the man’s transfer.


Ryan Reynolds sends moving message to stars cycling in Doddie Weir fundraiser

Ryan Reynolds sends moving message to stars cycling in Doddie Weir fundraiser

Ryan Reynolds sends moving message to stars cycling in Doddie Weir fundraiser

09 February 2023

The 200-strong group of cyclists set off on their journey from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Thursday.


Fresh meat early diet reduces risk of dog digestive issues later in life – study

Fresh meat early diet reduces risk of dog digestive issues later in life – study

Fresh meat early diet reduces risk of dog digestive issues later in life – study

09 February 2023

Scientists say their findings could have implications for gut health in pet dogs.


Samsung ‘building devices to last’ as it launches new flagship phones

Samsung ‘building devices to last’ as it launches new flagship phones

Samsung ‘building devices to last’ as it launches new flagship phones

09 February 2023

Tech giant is aware users are holding onto their phones for longer.


Man remanded on abduction charge after disappearance of 11-year-old

Man remanded on abduction charge after disappearance of 11-year-old

Man remanded on abduction charge after disappearance of 11-year-old

09 February 2023

Andrew Miller, 53, appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Thursday.


Glasgow has ingredients to become economic superpower, says Gordon Brown

Glasgow has ingredients to become economic superpower, says Gordon Brown

Glasgow has ingredients to become economic superpower, says Gordon Brown

09 February 2023

The former Prime Minister’s think tank Our Scottish Future, calls for greater powers for the greater Glasgow area.


Mercedes facing 330,000 legal claims over ‘defeat devices’ in diesel vehicles

Mercedes facing 330,000 legal claims over ‘defeat devices’ in diesel vehicles

Mercedes facing 330,000 legal claims over ‘defeat devices’ in diesel vehicles

09 February 2023

The German manufacturer is alleged to have ‘deliberately misled’ customers over whether its cars complied with emissions standards.


Duke and Duchess of Cornwall learn about boat restoration during trip to county

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall learn about boat restoration during trip to county

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall learn about boat restoration during trip to county

09 February 2023

William and Kate were in Cornwall for their first official joint visit since taking on their new roles.


Zelensky to address UK-led summit on Russian Olympic participation

Zelensky to address UK-led summit on Russian Olympic participation

Zelensky to address UK-led summit on Russian Olympic participation

09 February 2023

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said ‘we cannot allow Russian athletes to line up alongside Team GB’ at the Paris Games next year.


Norovirus cases among over-65s highest in more than a decade

Norovirus cases among over-65s highest in more than a decade

Norovirus cases among over-65s highest in more than a decade

09 February 2023

Laboratory cases are currently running 66% above average.


Threat of recession remains a concern ahead of the release of GDP figures

Threat of recession remains a concern ahead of the release of GDP figures

Threat of recession remains a concern ahead of the release of GDP figures

09 February 2023

Experts are forecasting that the UK may have been spared a recession for the second time in a year but one could still be looming.


No 10 holding talks with allies as UK recognises need for approval to send jets

No 10 holding talks with allies as UK recognises need for approval to send jets

No 10 holding talks with allies as UK recognises need for approval to send jets

09 February 2023

Sending RAF Typhoon fighter planes to Ukraine would need permission from Italy, Spain and Germany.


Appeal court increases prison sentence for father who fatally shook baby son

Appeal court increases prison sentence for father who fatally shook baby son

Appeal court increases prison sentence for father who fatally shook baby son

09 February 2023

Matthew Banks was jailed for three years and eight months in October 2022, after admitting causing the death of four-week-old Leo Banks.


Same-sex blessings a ‘moment of hope’ for Church but divisions still ‘run deep’

Same-sex blessings a ‘moment of hope’ for Church but divisions still ‘run deep’

Same-sex blessings a ‘moment of hope’ for Church but divisions still ‘run deep’

09 February 2023

The Bishop of London said he recognised the change ‘does not go nearly far enough for many but too far for others’.


Composer Burt Bacharach dies aged 94

Composer Burt Bacharach dies aged 94

Composer Burt Bacharach dies aged 94

09 February 2023

He wrote hits for artists including Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Sir Tom Jones and the Carpenters.


Police given power to break up groups causing nuisance in Nicola Bulley village

Police given power to break up groups causing nuisance in Nicola Bulley village

Police given power to break up groups causing nuisance in Nicola Bulley village

09 February 2023

The dispersal order was granted as the focus of the huge search for the missing mother of two shifted towards the sea.


UK urged to arrest visiting Xinjiang governor over Uighur ‘genocide’

UK urged to arrest visiting Xinjiang governor over Uighur ‘genocide’

UK urged to arrest visiting Xinjiang governor over Uighur ‘genocide’

09 February 2023

MPs also condemned the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for planning talks with Erkin Tuniyaz.


Partner of Sheku Bayoh tells inquiry she still has nightmares about his death

Partner of Sheku Bayoh tells inquiry she still has nightmares about his death

Partner of Sheku Bayoh tells inquiry she still has nightmares about his death

09 February 2023

Collette Bell gave pre-recorded evidence to the inquiry into his death on Thursday.


Serving Met Police officer charged with rape

Serving Met Police officer charged with rape

Serving Met Police officer charged with rape

09 February 2023

Pc Jordan Pascal, of the Met’s Taskforce, was charged by Essex Police on February 2 with the rape of a woman in 2009.


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