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UK stargazers wake up to rare ‘blood moon’ partial lunar eclipse

UK stargazers wake up to rare ‘blood moon’ partial lunar eclipse

UK stargazers wake up to rare ‘blood moon’ partial lunar eclipse

14 March 2025

The moon started to turn red at around 5.30am on Friday and was visible just before 6.30am.


William says he posts anonymously on Aston Villa fan forums

William says he posts anonymously on Aston Villa fan forums

William says he posts anonymously on Aston Villa fan forums

13 March 2025

The Prince of Wales said he fell in love with the club after being taken to matches by family friends when he was younger.


Lammy warns it would be ‘wrong’ for Putin to put conditions on Ukraine ceasefire

Lammy warns it would be ‘wrong’ for Putin to put conditions on Ukraine ceasefire

Lammy warns it would be ‘wrong’ for Putin to put conditions on Ukraine ceasefire

13 March 2025

Talks between the US and Ukraine produced the idea of a 30-day truce.


Joe Wicks ‘would love to know’ King’s fitness routine

Joe Wicks ‘would love to know’ King’s fitness routine

Joe Wicks ‘would love to know’ King’s fitness routine

13 March 2025

The fitness expert was among the guests at a WaterAid event at Buckingham Palace.


‘List of opportunities’ in Scottish quangos, minister says

‘List of opportunities’ in Scottish quangos, minister says

‘List of opportunities’ in Scottish quangos, minister says

13 March 2025

Ivan McKee said he is trying to find efficiencies of around £5 billion of back office spending.


‘No-brainer’ to fund comedy on prescription to aid mental health, MPs hear

‘No-brainer’ to fund comedy on prescription to aid mental health, MPs hear

‘No-brainer’ to fund comedy on prescription to aid mental health, MPs hear

13 March 2025

Trials have taken place in London as supporters of the project seek to use an alternative to antidepressants to help people with mild symptoms.


Staff could face gross negligence manslaughter charges in Letby probe – police

Staff could face gross negligence manslaughter charges in Letby probe – police

Staff could face gross negligence manslaughter charges in Letby probe – police

13 March 2025

Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders for murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others.


Local government workers consulted on industrial action amid pay dispute

Local government workers consulted on industrial action amid pay dispute

Local government workers consulted on industrial action amid pay dispute

13 March 2025

Unison said the latest pay offer amounts to a real-terms pay cut.


Rachel Reeves says increase in lending capacity will help UK defence sector

Rachel Reeves says increase in lending capacity will help UK defence sector

Rachel Reeves says increase in lending capacity will help UK defence sector

13 March 2025

The Chancellor said the move came on top of increased defence spending by the Government.


Reform ‘counting their chickens’ ahead of Holyrood election, says Badenoch

Reform ‘counting their chickens’ ahead of Holyrood election, says Badenoch

Reform ‘counting their chickens’ ahead of Holyrood election, says Badenoch

13 March 2025

The Tory leader warned voters that support for Reform UK would benefit the SNP.


Suicide prevention strategy launched in wake of Polmont YOI deaths – SPS

Suicide prevention strategy launched in wake of Polmont YOI deaths – SPS

Suicide prevention strategy launched in wake of Polmont YOI deaths – SPS

13 March 2025

SPS also committed to pilot ‘signs of life’ suicide prevention/monitoring technology in Polmont, with a report due by January 17 2026.


Badenoch: Scotland’s public bodies could be breaking law on single-sex spaces

Badenoch: Scotland’s public bodies could be breaking law on single-sex spaces

Badenoch: Scotland’s public bodies could be breaking law on single-sex spaces

13 March 2025

Kemi Badenoch accused the Scottish Government of confusing sex and gender during her first visit as leader to Scotland.


Environmental impact of North Sea collision ‘mercifully small’, says minister

Environmental impact of North Sea collision ‘mercifully small’, says minister

Environmental impact of North Sea collision ‘mercifully small’, says minister

13 March 2025

The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is leading the inquiry into the incident.


Ferguson Marine chief quits shipyard for personal reasons

Ferguson Marine chief quits shipyard for personal reasons

Ferguson Marine chief quits shipyard for personal reasons

13 March 2025

It is understood family circumstances are behind John Petticrew’s decision to resign.


UK warns Russian economy will be ‘crippled’ without a peace deal with Ukraine

UK warns Russian economy will be ‘crippled’ without a peace deal with Ukraine

UK warns Russian economy will be ‘crippled’ without a peace deal with Ukraine

13 March 2025

Downing Street backed Donald Trump’s warnings of ‘very bad’ financial consequences for Moscow if Vladimir Putin fails to co-operate with peace talks.


Family pay tribute to woman who died in South Wales shooting

Family pay tribute to woman who died in South Wales shooting

Family pay tribute to woman who died in South Wales shooting

13 March 2025

Joanne Penney, 40, died after being shot in the chest at an address in Llys Illtyd, in Talbot Green, South Wales on Sunday evening.


Retail sales fell last month as tax rises loom, says industry body

Retail sales fell last month as tax rises loom, says industry body

Retail sales fell last month as tax rises loom, says industry body

13 March 2025

The Scottish Retail Consortium said sales in Scotland decreased by 0.4% compared with February 2024.


Woman accusing Noel Clarke of sexual assault is a ‘liar’, says actor’s wife

Woman accusing Noel Clarke of sexual assault is a ‘liar’, says actor’s wife

Woman accusing Noel Clarke of sexual assault is a ‘liar’, says actor’s wife

13 March 2025

Iris Clarke accused a producer who worked with her husband of making false claims of sexual assault.


EU needs ‘strategic approach’ over alcohol tariff dispute, Martin says

EU needs ‘strategic approach’ over alcohol tariff dispute, Martin says

EU needs ‘strategic approach’ over alcohol tariff dispute, Martin says

13 March 2025

Irish premier Micheal Martin has called for the EU to adopt a ‘strategic approach’ around US tariffs.


Thames Water faces wait to discover if restructure approval will be overturned

Thames Water faces wait to discover if restructure approval will be overturned

Thames Water faces wait to discover if restructure approval will be overturned

13 March 2025

Three senior judges will hand down a ruling in writing over whether the decision to approve Thames Water’s restructuring should be overturned.


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