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National Trust urges Liz Truss not to ‘rip up critical nature protections’

National Trust urges Liz Truss not to ‘rip up critical nature protections’

National Trust urges Liz Truss not to ‘rip up critical nature protections’

09 October 2022

The conservation charity has urged the Government to commit to a green economic growth agenda.


I’m not being all woke and wet-blankety, says Fry after cricket plan rejected

I’m not being all woke and wet-blankety, says Fry after cricket plan rejected

I’m not being all woke and wet-blankety, says Fry after cricket plan rejected

09 October 2022

The actor and writer became president of Marylebone Cricket Club this month.


What we know about the fatal explosion in Creeslough

What we know about the fatal explosion in Creeslough

What we know about the fatal explosion in Creeslough

09 October 2022

The incident took place in the small Irish village on Friday afternoon.


Minister confirms free train travel for veterans to attend remembrance services

Minister confirms free train travel for veterans to attend remembrance services

Minister confirms free train travel for veterans to attend remembrance services

09 October 2022

It was previously reported that the Government had revoked the offer for military personnel because the cost to the taxpayer would be ‘too great’.


John Swinney brands Tories a ‘bunch of reckless hypocrites’ over tax calls

John Swinney brands Tories a ‘bunch of reckless hypocrites’ over tax calls

John Swinney brands Tories a ‘bunch of reckless hypocrites’ over tax calls

09 October 2022

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister addressed the SNP conference in Aberdeen on Sunday


Irish premier meets people injured in Creeslough service station blast

Irish premier meets people injured in Creeslough service station blast

Irish premier meets people injured in Creeslough service station blast

09 October 2022

Micheal Martin also met with the medial team who were on duty the day the tragic incident unfolded.


Academic: UK Government would ‘fear emulation’ if Scotland became independent

Academic: UK Government would ‘fear emulation’ if Scotland became independent

Academic: UK Government would ‘fear emulation’ if Scotland became independent

09 October 2022

Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson told the event an independent Scotland could be a ‘bridge’ between the EU and the rest of the UK.


50p coin commemorating BBC’s centenary unveiled

50p coin commemorating BBC’s centenary unveiled

50p coin commemorating BBC’s centenary unveiled

09 October 2022

The coins were produced before the Queen’s death in September and will not be re-struck to ‘minimise waste or unnecessary environmental impact’.


Man arrested on suspicion of murder after pedestrian hit by car outside takeaway

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after pedestrian hit by car outside takeaway

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after pedestrian hit by car outside takeaway

09 October 2022

A 28-year-old man has been arrested after the incident in Oswestry.


Supreme Court indyref2 judgment could take ‘six to eight weeks’, Lord Hope says

Supreme Court indyref2 judgment could take ‘six to eight weeks’, Lord Hope says

Supreme Court indyref2 judgment could take ‘six to eight weeks’, Lord Hope says

09 October 2022

The former deputy president of the Supreme Court said the judges understood the case’s importance.


Mosaics made using images of people with cancer enjoying life to be exhibited

Mosaics made using images of people with cancer enjoying life to be exhibited

Mosaics made using images of people with cancer enjoying life to be exhibited

09 October 2022

The mosaics will be displayed as part of an exhibition in London’s Spitalfields Market between October 10 and October 24.


In Pictures: Trafalgar Square awash with colour in Diwali celebration

In Pictures: Trafalgar Square awash with colour in Diwali celebration

In Pictures: Trafalgar Square awash with colour in Diwali celebration

09 October 2022

Dozens of dancers performed in central London on Sunday.


Victim’s sister speaks out after Tobin’s death

Victim’s sister speaks out after Tobin’s death

Victim’s sister speaks out after Tobin’s death

09 October 2022

Speaking on BBC Radio Scotland’s The Sunday Show, Lindsay Brown said her sister Vicky Hamilton’s disappearance ripped her family apart.


People of Creeslough living though a nightmare of shock and horror – Bishop

People of Creeslough living though a nightmare of shock and horror – Bishop

People of Creeslough living though a nightmare of shock and horror – Bishop

09 October 2022

Among the 10 people killed in the a blast at a petrol station were a five-year-old girl and her father.


Cabinet minister backs PM ‘swiftly’ sacking ex-minister Conor Burns

Cabinet minister backs PM ‘swiftly’ sacking ex-minister Conor Burns

Cabinet minister backs PM ‘swiftly’ sacking ex-minister Conor Burns

09 October 2022

Nadhim Zahawi said he believes the MP for Bournemouth West has been treated fairly following a misconduct claim.


Five-year-old girl among victims of Creeslough explosion

Five-year-old girl among victims of Creeslough explosion

Five-year-old girl among victims of Creeslough explosion

09 October 2022

The incident took place in the small Co Donegal village on Friday.


World Conker Championships winner ‘thrilled’ after securing victory

World Conker Championships winner ‘thrilled’ after securing victory

World Conker Championships winner ‘thrilled’ after securing victory

09 October 2022

The event took place at the Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick, Peterborough on Sunday.


Zahawi warns ‘delay is our biggest enemy’ as he urges Tory unity

Zahawi warns ‘delay is our biggest enemy’ as he urges Tory unity

Zahawi warns ‘delay is our biggest enemy’ as he urges Tory unity

09 October 2022

A senior Conservative MP said the mood in the party is ‘febrile’.


Supreme Court will ‘fail people of Scotland’ if it does not allow referendum

Supreme Court will ‘fail people of Scotland’ if it does not allow referendum

Supreme Court will ‘fail people of Scotland’ if it does not allow referendum

09 October 2022

SNP president Mike Russell addressed the party’s conference in Aberdeen on Sunday, where he discussed its plans ahead of the ruling.


People of Creeslough ‘living though a nightmare of shock and horror’ – Bishop

People of Creeslough ‘living though a nightmare of shock and horror’ – Bishop

People of Creeslough ‘living though a nightmare of shock and horror’ – Bishop

09 October 2022

The explosion on Friday claimed the lives of four men, three women, two teenagers – a boy and girl – and a girl of primary-school age.


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