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‘Blood-oozing’ fungus and a cranefly in disguise: Weird woodland nature revealed

‘Blood-oozing’ fungus and a cranefly in disguise: Weird woodland nature revealed

‘Blood-oozing’ fungus and a cranefly in disguise: Weird woodland nature revealed

22 September 2022

The Woodland Trust has revealed some of the weird and wonderful wildlife in our woods as it calls for more protection for the habitat.


Scottish school named among world’s best for helping out in community

Scottish school named among world’s best for helping out in community

Scottish school named among world’s best for helping out in community

22 September 2022

Dunoon Grammar in Argyll has been shortlisted among the best schools in the world.


Prime Minister defends possible Tory manifesto breach over fracking ban

Prime Minister defends possible Tory manifesto breach over fracking ban

Prime Minister defends possible Tory manifesto breach over fracking ban

22 September 2022

The Conservatives in 2019 pledged not to lift England’s moratorium unless fracking was scientifically proven to be safe.


Truss tells Israel she is considering relocation of British embassy to Jerusalem

Truss tells Israel she is considering relocation of British embassy to Jerusalem

Truss tells Israel she is considering relocation of British embassy to Jerusalem

22 September 2022

Britain has long maintained its Israel embassy in Tel Aviv despite Israel designating Jerusalem as its capital.


Transport for London commissioner Andy Byford ‘set to announce his resignation’

Transport for London commissioner Andy Byford ‘set to announce his resignation’

Transport for London commissioner Andy Byford ‘set to announce his resignation’

21 September 2022

It comes just weeks after Mr Byford helped deliver a funding package with the Department for Transport.


Murder probe launched after boy, 15, stabbed outside school in Huddersfield

Murder probe launched after boy, 15, stabbed outside school in Huddersfield

Murder probe launched after boy, 15, stabbed outside school in Huddersfield

21 September 2022

The attack happened at Woodhouse Hill at 2.45pm on Wednesday, close to the entrance of North Huddersfield Trust School.


Chancellor targets part-time workers in ‘win-win’ welfare shake-up

Chancellor targets part-time workers in ‘win-win’ welfare shake-up

Chancellor targets part-time workers in ‘win-win’ welfare shake-up

21 September 2022

More than 100,000 people in part-time work could face a benefit cut if they fail to properly look for more work, the Chancellor is set to announce.


Truss seeks to assure Biden over NI Protocol at New York meeting

Truss seeks to assure Biden over NI Protocol at New York meeting

Truss seeks to assure Biden over NI Protocol at New York meeting

21 September 2022

The Prime Minister held her first meeting with the US President in New York on Wednesday.


We must demonstrate that democracy delivers, Truss to say

We must demonstrate that democracy delivers, Truss to say

We must demonstrate that democracy delivers, Truss to say

21 September 2022

The Prime Minister is to tell world leaders in a United Nations speech that they cannot be complacent.


Biden state visit to UK ‘being considered for 2023’

Biden state visit to UK ‘being considered for 2023’

Biden state visit to UK ‘being considered for 2023’

21 September 2022

Diplomatic sources believe the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement would be an ideal time for Joe Biden


Truss urges striking rail workers to ‘get back to work’

Truss urges striking rail workers to ‘get back to work’

Truss urges striking rail workers to ‘get back to work’

21 September 2022

The PM said she wants to take a ‘constructive approach’ with the unions but told workers to end their industrial action to prevent disruption.


Truss defends possible Tory manifesto breach over fracking ban

Truss defends possible Tory manifesto breach over fracking ban

Truss defends possible Tory manifesto breach over fracking ban

21 September 2022

The 2019 Conservative manifesto pledged not to lift England’s moratorium unless fracking was scientifically proven to be safe.


BT and Openreach workers to stage fresh strikes in pay dispute

BT and Openreach workers to stage fresh strikes in pay dispute

BT and Openreach workers to stage fresh strikes in pay dispute

21 September 2022

The Communication Workers Union said its members will walk out on October 6, 10, 20 and 24.


Boy, 15, critically injured in attack outside school in Huddersfield

Boy, 15, critically injured in attack outside school in Huddersfield

Boy, 15, critically injured in attack outside school in Huddersfield

21 September 2022

The attack happened close to the entrance of North Huddersfield Trust School.


Chancellor ‘had the right’ to sack top civil servant, says ex-Treasury minister

Chancellor ‘had the right’ to sack top civil servant, says ex-Treasury minister

Chancellor ‘had the right’ to sack top civil servant, says ex-Treasury minister

21 September 2022

Simon Clarke, the former chief secretary to the Treasury, said he never had a problem with Sir Tom Scholar.


Tories have not had a clear run at government over last decade, says Truss ally

Tories have not had a clear run at government over last decade, says Truss ally

Tories have not had a clear run at government over last decade, says Truss ally

21 September 2022

All eyes are on the mini-budget set to be announced by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on Friday.


Biden ‘amazed’ at size of queue for Queen’s lying in state

Biden ‘amazed’ at size of queue for Queen’s lying in state

Biden ‘amazed’ at size of queue for Queen’s lying in state

21 September 2022

The US president was among the world leaders who gathered in London for the funeral of the Queen on Monday.


Flight carrying Irish premier to UN gathering in New York returns to Dublin

Flight carrying Irish premier to UN gathering in New York returns to Dublin

Flight carrying Irish premier to UN gathering in New York returns to Dublin

21 September 2022

The Aer Lingus flight turned back following a bird strike, a spokesperson for the airline said.


New Met Police commissioner holds meeting with family of Chris Kaba

New Met Police commissioner holds meeting with family of Chris Kaba

New Met Police commissioner holds meeting with family of Chris Kaba

21 September 2022

Mr Kaba, 24, was killed on September 5 following a police pursuit of his car which ended in Streatham Hill, London.


Biden and Truss discuss NI Protocol and Russia in New York meeting

Biden and Truss discuss NI Protocol and Russia in New York meeting

Biden and Truss discuss NI Protocol and Russia in New York meeting

21 September 2022

The leaders made the remarks as they sat down to talks also centring on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the energy crisis it has provoked.


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