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Number of people killed with a knife in 2021/22 was highest for 76 years

Number of people killed with a knife in 2021/22 was highest for 76 years

Number of people killed with a knife in 2021/22 was highest for 76 years

09 February 2023

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published analysis on Thursday.


Heaton-Harris set to outline plans to further delay Assembly election

Heaton-Harris set to outline plans to further delay Assembly election

Heaton-Harris set to outline plans to further delay Assembly election

09 February 2023

The DUP collapsed the devolved executive last February in protest at Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol.


Roger Waters re-records Dark Side Of The Moon without rest of Pink Floyd

Roger Waters re-records Dark Side Of The Moon without rest of Pink Floyd

Roger Waters re-records Dark Side Of The Moon without rest of Pink Floyd

09 February 2023

The 79-year-old described Ukraine as ‘not really a country at all’.


Ofcom launches review of inflation-linked mid-contract price rises

Ofcom launches review of inflation-linked mid-contract price rises

Ofcom launches review of inflation-linked mid-contract price rises

09 February 2023

Millions of broadband and mobile phone customers can expect to face monthly bill increases of at least 14% from April.


Twitter users hit by ‘rate limit’ warnings as thousands left unable to tweet

Twitter users hit by ‘rate limit’ warnings as thousands left unable to tweet

Twitter users hit by ‘rate limit’ warnings as thousands left unable to tweet

09 February 2023

The social media platform has introduced tighter rules on how often users can tweet and send DMs to ‘ease strain’ on the site.


Higher education staff to stage third wave of strikes over pay

Higher education staff to stage third wave of strikes over pay

Higher education staff to stage third wave of strikes over pay

09 February 2023

Unison said some of the lowest paid in the university sector, including cleaners and catering staff, are among those taking industrial action.


Young lifesaver ‘lost for words’ after shaking Anne’s hand at awards ceremony

Young lifesaver ‘lost for words’ after shaking Anne’s hand at awards ceremony

Young lifesaver ‘lost for words’ after shaking Anne’s hand at awards ceremony

09 February 2023

George Parkinson saved his mother’s life when he was just eight, after she began choking on a meal.


Zelensky tours Europe after pushing UK for fighter jets

Zelensky tours Europe after pushing UK for fighter jets

Zelensky tours Europe after pushing UK for fighter jets

09 February 2023

The Ukrainian President is seeking further Western support for his country’s struggle against Russia.


Firefighters’ strikes postponed after increased pay offer

Firefighters’ strikes postponed after increased pay offer

Firefighters’ strikes postponed after increased pay offer

09 February 2023

The Fire Brigades Union said it has been offered a 7% pay rise backdated to July 2022, and then 5% from July this year.


Duke and Duchess of Cornwall on first joint visit to county with new titles

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall on first joint visit to county with new titles

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall on first joint visit to county with new titles

09 February 2023

William and Kate will visit Falmouth.


British rescue crew joins search operation in Turkey as death toll soars

British rescue crew joins search operation in Turkey as death toll soars

British rescue crew joins search operation in Turkey as death toll soars

09 February 2023

Relief efforts have been hampered by damaged infrastructure, freezing winter temperatures and limited medical facilities.


What the papers say – February 9

What the papers say – February 9

What the papers say – February 9

09 February 2023

Volodymyr Zelensky’s plea for fighter jets leads nearly all of Thursday’s newspapers.


NI Secretary to meet Stormont parties amid political impasse

NI Secretary to meet Stormont parties amid political impasse

NI Secretary to meet Stormont parties amid political impasse

09 February 2023

Powersharing government at Stormont has been in flux as the DUP takes protest action against the post-Brexit protocol.


Man arrested after disappearance of 11-year-old girl to appear in court

Man arrested after disappearance of 11-year-old girl to appear in court

Man arrested after disappearance of 11-year-old girl to appear in court

09 February 2023

He will face Selkirk Sheriff Court.


Athlete becomes first person in wheelchair to complete marathon challenge

Athlete becomes first person in wheelchair to complete marathon challenge

Athlete becomes first person in wheelchair to complete marathon challenge

09 February 2023

Darren Edwards said he hoped his achievements could inspire others in his position.


UK charities launching appeal for people hit by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

UK charities launching appeal for people hit by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

UK charities launching appeal for people hit by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

09 February 2023

The Disasters Emergency Committee is co-ordinating a joint rapid response by 14 charities.


Search expert’s river hunt ends without solving missing Nicola Bulley ‘mystery’

Search expert’s river hunt ends without solving missing Nicola Bulley ‘mystery’

Search expert’s river hunt ends without solving missing Nicola Bulley ‘mystery’

08 February 2023

Peter Faulding was called in by the family to help find Ms Bulley.


Ukraine criticises speech by Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters at UN Security Council

Ukraine criticises speech by Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters at UN Security Council

Ukraine criticises speech by Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters at UN Security Council

08 February 2023

The musician said during his speech that he ‘condemned’ the invasion of Ukraine and the ‘provocateurs’ who he claims led to the Russian attack.


NHS patients ‘hit hard’ by strikes with 137,000 appointments affected

NHS patients ‘hit hard’ by strikes with 137,000 appointments affected

NHS patients ‘hit hard’ by strikes with 137,000 appointments affected

08 February 2023

The service has faced strikes by nurses, ambulance staff and physiotherapists over the past few days in an ‘incredibly disrupted week’.


Trade Secretary heads to Mexico hoping to make progress on ‘post-Brexit wins’

Trade Secretary heads to Mexico hoping to make progress on ‘post-Brexit wins’

Trade Secretary heads to Mexico hoping to make progress on ‘post-Brexit wins’

08 February 2023

Kemi Badenoch said talks with counterparts will touch on the UK joining the CPTPP trade bloc and updating Britain’s trade deal with Mexico.


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