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Lack of reading lessons for prisoners a ‘huge missed opportunity’ – report

Lack of reading lessons for prisoners a ‘huge missed opportunity’ – report

Lack of reading lessons for prisoners a ‘huge missed opportunity’ – report

21 March 2022

Research finds lack of phonics screening for prisoners means they are not helped to improve their reading skills.


Corrie McKeague inquest: jurors begin their deliberations

Corrie McKeague inquest: jurors begin their deliberations

Corrie McKeague inquest: jurors begin their deliberations

21 March 2022

The airman, of Dunfermline, Fife, was 23 when he disappeared after a night out in Suffolk.


Boris Becker ‘acted dishonestly’ when he failed to hand over trophies, jury told

Boris Becker ‘acted dishonestly’ when he failed to hand over trophies, jury told

Boris Becker ‘acted dishonestly’ when he failed to hand over trophies, jury told

21 March 2022

The tennis star is on trial accused of hiding or failing to hand over assets before and after his bankruptcy.


Ukrainian orphans stuck in Poland after flight to London delayed over paperwork

Ukrainian orphans stuck in Poland after flight to London delayed over paperwork

Ukrainian orphans stuck in Poland after flight to London delayed over paperwork

21 March 2022

The 52 young travellers, who range in age between one and 18, and their carers were due to fly from Poland to London on Monday.


Nazanin arrest ‘may have been retaliation for detention of Iranians in UK’

Nazanin arrest ‘may have been retaliation for detention of Iranians in UK’

Nazanin arrest ‘may have been retaliation for detention of Iranians in UK’

21 March 2022

Ex-foreign secretary Jack Straw said Iranian negotiators who came to the UK in 2013 to resolve a disputed debt were detained despite having visas.


Auction of Banksy work to raise funds for Ukraine receives ‘flurry of bids’

Auction of Banksy work to raise funds for Ukraine receives ‘flurry of bids’

Auction of Banksy work to raise funds for Ukraine receives ‘flurry of bids’

21 March 2022

The online auction house selling CND Soldiers is now only accepting bids above £40,000, with all proceeds to go to a children’s hospital in Kyiv.


Missing man’s body found in freezer in basement of disused pub

Missing man’s body found in freezer in basement of disused pub

Missing man’s body found in freezer in basement of disused pub

21 March 2022

Police are appealing for anyone who knew Roy Bigg to come forward.


Group exercise sessions can stop people losing strength as they age – study

Group exercise sessions can stop people losing strength as they age – study

Group exercise sessions can stop people losing strength as they age – study

21 March 2022

As people get older and start to lose some mobility, this can lead to a reduced quality of life.


Schools and councils across Northern Ireland affected by strike action

Schools and councils across Northern Ireland affected by strike action

Schools and councils across Northern Ireland affected by strike action

21 March 2022

University workers also started a separate action on Monday in a dispute over pensions.


Daughter of British-US man detained by Iran pleads for help from UK Government

Daughter of British-US man detained by Iran pleads for help from UK Government

Daughter of British-US man detained by Iran pleads for help from UK Government

21 March 2022

The family of wildlife conservationist Morad Tahbaz, who also holds Iranian citizenship, says he has gone on hunger strike.


Water fluoridation ‘prevents tooth decay and does not lead to hip fractures’

Water fluoridation ‘prevents tooth decay and does not lead to hip fractures’

Water fluoridation ‘prevents tooth decay and does not lead to hip fractures’

21 March 2022

Researchers looked at rates of tooth decay and hospital admissions for tooth extractions.


Covid restrictions eased as number of patients in hospital hits new record high

Covid restrictions eased as number of patients in hospital hits new record high

Covid restrictions eased as number of patients in hospital hits new record high

21 March 2022

The figures come as most of the remaining Covid rules in Scotland are scrapped.


Primary school’s shock as teacher is charged with murdering man found in garden

Primary school’s shock as teacher is charged with murdering man found in garden

Primary school’s shock as teacher is charged with murdering man found in garden

21 March 2022

Fiona Beal appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Monday after being formally accused of killing Nicholas Billingham.


‘Warped, twisted and violent’ terrorist assassinated veteran MP, court told

‘Warped, twisted and violent’ terrorist assassinated veteran MP, court told

‘Warped, twisted and violent’ terrorist assassinated veteran MP, court told

21 March 2022

Sir David Amess suffered more than 20 stab injuries when he was killed in October.


Noma Dumezweni to return to London stage in A Doll’s House, Part 2

Noma Dumezweni to return to London stage in A Doll’s House, Part 2

Noma Dumezweni to return to London stage in A Doll’s House, Part 2

21 March 2022

It will be her first play in the capital since her award-winning turn in Harry Potter And The Cursed Child.


P&O must change course or reputation will take ‘massive hit’, minister warns

P&O must change course or reputation will take ‘massive hit’, minister warns

P&O must change course or reputation will take ‘massive hit’, minister warns

21 March 2022

Stormont economy minister Gordon Lyons updated the Assembly following the sacking of 800 staff by the ferry company.


Care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with concert featuring £3.5m violin

Care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with concert featuring £3.5m violin

Care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with concert featuring £3.5m violin

21 March 2022

Beata Hulsen enjoyed a concert delivered by Andrew Bernardi, who played a 300-year-old violin to mark the occasion.


Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says family looking ahead to ‘new chapter’

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says family looking ahead to ‘new chapter’

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says family looking ahead to ‘new chapter’

21 March 2022

Richard Ratcliffe said the journey back to normality will involve ‘baby steps’.


Prescriptions of anti-anxiety medication have risen sharply – study

Prescriptions of anti-anxiety medication have risen sharply – study

Prescriptions of anti-anxiety medication have risen sharply – study

21 March 2022

Researchers examined prescribing data from 176 GP surgeries in the UK.


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: ‘Precious’ reunion should have happened six years ago

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: ‘Precious’ reunion should have happened six years ago

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: ‘Precious’ reunion should have happened six years ago

21 March 2022

The 43-year-old British-Iranian mother landed back in Britain on Thursday.


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