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Welsh Tories accused of having ‘given up’ after leader misses vote to go to US

Welsh Tories accused of having ‘given up’ after leader misses vote to go to US

Welsh Tories accused of having ‘given up’ after leader misses vote to go to US

04 February 2025

Darren Millar, the leader of the Welsh Tories, and his colleague Russell George, missed the draft budget debate to go to a prayer meeting in the US.


Raft of Hollywood stars set to light up Glasgow Film Festival

Raft of Hollywood stars set to light up Glasgow Film Festival

Raft of Hollywood stars set to light up Glasgow Film Festival

04 February 2025

The 2025 Glasgow Film Festival runs at the Glasgow Film Theatre and venues across the city from February 26 to March 9.


Nurse-turned-MSP recalls ‘no casualties coming’ horror after Lockerbie bombing

Nurse-turned-MSP recalls ‘no casualties coming’ horror after Lockerbie bombing

Nurse-turned-MSP recalls ‘no casualties coming’ horror after Lockerbie bombing

04 February 2025

Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie in the Scottish Borders in December 1988, killing 270 people.


Refurbishment lifts historic chapel artwork out of the shadows

Refurbishment lifts historic chapel artwork out of the shadows

Refurbishment lifts historic chapel artwork out of the shadows

04 February 2025

Rosslyn Chapel shot to fame in the 2000s after featuring in The Da Vinci Code book and film.


TalkSPORT staff alarmed by Jermaine Jenas’ reported return to UK broadcasting

TalkSPORT staff alarmed by Jermaine Jenas’ reported return to UK broadcasting

TalkSPORT staff alarmed by Jermaine Jenas’ reported return to UK broadcasting

04 February 2025

The former co-host of The One Show was sacked by the BBC in August.


School trust says stabbed 15-year-old was ‘precious’ and ‘loved’

School trust says stabbed 15-year-old was ‘precious’ and ‘loved’

School trust says stabbed 15-year-old was ‘precious’ and ‘loved’

04 February 2025

Harvey Willgoose was described as ‘an invaluable part of our school community’.


‘Dangerous’ man jailed for 30 years for trying to murder Pc with scissors

‘Dangerous’ man jailed for 30 years for trying to murder Pc with scissors

‘Dangerous’ man jailed for 30 years for trying to murder Pc with scissors

04 February 2025

Robert Jenner, 50, stabbed Kent Police Constable Sean Quinn in the head, face and neck in June 2023.


Human artists could disappear if copyright not protected from AI, MPs told

Human artists could disappear if copyright not protected from AI, MPs told

Human artists could disappear if copyright not protected from AI, MPs told

04 February 2025

Composer Max Richter told MPs that music culture would become more ‘vanilla’ as AI edged out human creators being ‘impoverished’ by the technology.


Renting revamp will drive out landlords and cost tenants more, critics warn

Renting revamp will drive out landlords and cost tenants more, critics warn

Renting revamp will drive out landlords and cost tenants more, critics warn

04 February 2025

The Government argues the far-reaching changes are much needed and will end the uncertainty faced by millions of people


Teachers in Glasgow vote overwhelmingly to strike over education cuts

Teachers in Glasgow vote overwhelmingly to strike over education cuts

Teachers in Glasgow vote overwhelmingly to strike over education cuts

04 February 2025

Some 95% of EIS union members who voted backed industrial action in protest to cuts by Glasgow City Council.


Keir Starmer accused of ‘bending the knee to Mauritius’ with revised Chagos deal

Keir Starmer accused of ‘bending the knee to Mauritius’ with revised Chagos deal

Keir Starmer accused of ‘bending the knee to Mauritius’ with revised Chagos deal

04 February 2025

A renegotiated deal on returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is being considered by the new US administration.


Mumsnet halts picture sharing after ‘child sexual abuse images shared on site’

Mumsnet halts picture sharing after ‘child sexual abuse images shared on site’

Mumsnet halts picture sharing after ‘child sexual abuse images shared on site’

04 February 2025

Founder Justine Roberts said five images were posted from two different accounts late on Sunday and into Monday morning.


Two men to face trial over allegedly helping prison escapee Daniel Khalife

Two men to face trial over allegedly helping prison escapee Daniel Khalife

Two men to face trial over allegedly helping prison escapee Daniel Khalife

04 February 2025

Adeel Khan, 30, and Imran Chowdhury, 25, are accused of helping Khalife after he escaped from HMP Wandsworth in September 2023.


Family of boy, 15, killed in Sheffield school stabbing visit scene

Family of boy, 15, killed in Sheffield school stabbing visit scene

Family of boy, 15, killed in Sheffield school stabbing visit scene

04 February 2025

Harvey Willgoose died after being knifed at All Saints Catholic High School, Sheffield, on Monday lunchtime


AI and innovation key to government productivity and resilience – watchdog head

AI and innovation key to government productivity and resilience – watchdog head

AI and innovation key to government productivity and resilience – watchdog head

04 February 2025

Gareth Davies, comptroller and auditor general of the National Audit Office (NAO), gave his annual speech in Parliament on Tuesday.


Family of Olive Hawkes ‘torn apart’ in aftermath of Omagh bomb

Family of Olive Hawkes ‘torn apart’ in aftermath of Omagh bomb

Family of Olive Hawkes ‘torn apart’ in aftermath of Omagh bomb

04 February 2025

Mrs Hawkes, a 60-year-old mother-of-two, was remembered at the Omagh Bombing Inquiry on Tuesday by her son and daughter.


Solidarity of Stardust families at Omagh inquiry as campaigner gives evidence

Solidarity of Stardust families at Omagh inquiry as campaigner gives evidence

Solidarity of Stardust families at Omagh inquiry as campaigner gives evidence

04 February 2025

Michael Gallagher said he did not set out to start campaigning and described the toll it has taken on him and his family.


Chelsea striker felt ignored by male police ‘after fearing for her life in taxi’

Chelsea striker felt ignored by male police ‘after fearing for her life in taxi’

Chelsea striker felt ignored by male police ‘after fearing for her life in taxi’

04 February 2025

Samantha Kerr, 31, is on trial charged with causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a Met officer ‘stupid and white’.


Former England captain Bryan Robson says cancer care should be national priority

Former England captain Bryan Robson says cancer care should be national priority

Former England captain Bryan Robson says cancer care should be national priority

04 February 2025

The ex-footballer, who was known as ‘Captain Marvel’, had treatment for throat cancer in 2011 while managing the Thailand national men’s team.


Sitcom stars lead tributes to ‘wonderful’ Man About The House actor Brian Murphy

Sitcom stars lead tributes to ‘wonderful’ Man About The House actor Brian Murphy

Sitcom stars lead tributes to ‘wonderful’ Man About The House actor Brian Murphy

04 February 2025

The actor was also known for George And Mildred.


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