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Longest wait for outstanding fatal accident inquiry more than eight years

Longest wait for outstanding fatal accident inquiry more than eight years

Longest wait for outstanding fatal accident inquiry more than eight years

28 December 2024

There are currently 269 outstanding FAIs, data obtained by the Liberal Democrats shows.


Findlay branded ‘Grinch’ by SNP after baby box comments

Findlay branded ‘Grinch’ by SNP after baby box comments

Findlay branded ‘Grinch’ by SNP after baby box comments

28 December 2024

The Scottish Tory leader said the scheme should be ‘looked at’ as his party aims to ensure ‘value for Scottish taxpayers’.


What the papers say – December 28

What the papers say – December 28

What the papers say – December 28

28 December 2024

Saturday’s front pages cover a variety of stories.


Badenoch urged to apologise or face ‘action’ from Farage over Reform numbers row

Badenoch urged to apologise or face ‘action’ from Farage over Reform numbers row

Badenoch urged to apologise or face ‘action’ from Farage over Reform numbers row

28 December 2024

Reform UK’s Nigel Farage says he will spend the next couple of days weighing up possible action against Kemi Badenoch.


Cyclist creates Christmas-themed routes as part of festive ride challenge

Cyclist creates Christmas-themed routes as part of festive ride challenge

Cyclist creates Christmas-themed routes as part of festive ride challenge

27 December 2024

Rebecca Laurel has completed Polar Express themed and Christmas pudding shaped cycle routes.


Man charged with two counts of murder after Christmas Day ‘stabbing’

Man charged with two counts of murder after Christmas Day ‘stabbing’

Man charged with two counts of murder after Christmas Day ‘stabbing’

27 December 2024

Jazwell Brown, of Santa Cruz Avenue, Milton Keynes, will appear at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.


Farage: Badenoch must apologise for ‘crazy conspiracy theory’ on Reform numbers

Farage: Badenoch must apologise for ‘crazy conspiracy theory’ on Reform numbers

Farage: Badenoch must apologise for ‘crazy conspiracy theory’ on Reform numbers

27 December 2024

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has accused Reform UK of ‘fakery’ over its membership data.


Murder investigation after man hit by car on Christmas Day

Murder investigation after man hit by car on Christmas Day

Murder investigation after man hit by car on Christmas Day

27 December 2024

Kirk Marsden, from Blackburn, suffered multiple serious injuries after being hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser, police said.


Vigil takes place for couple killed in west Dublin hit-and-run

Vigil takes place for couple killed in west Dublin hit-and-run

Vigil takes place for couple killed in west Dublin hit-and-run

27 December 2024

Gardai are continuing to question a man in his 40s about the incident.


Motorway slip road reopens after clean-up from sewage flooding road

Motorway slip road reopens after clean-up from sewage flooding road

Motorway slip road reopens after clean-up from sewage flooding road

27 December 2024

The flood happened on Friday morning.


High levels of flu adding to pressure on health systems, figures show

High levels of flu adding to pressure on health systems, figures show

High levels of flu adding to pressure on health systems, figures show

27 December 2024

There has been a 63% increase in laboratory-confirmed cases of flu across all age groups in the past week.


Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘wonderful’ brother dies aged 60 after suffering from cancer

Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘wonderful’ brother dies aged 60 after suffering from cancer

Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘wonderful’ brother dies aged 60 after suffering from cancer

27 December 2024

The Prime Minister praised his brother for meeting all the challenges in his life with ‘courage and good humour’.


Passengers at some of UK’s busiest airports face fog disruption

Passengers at some of UK’s busiest airports face fog disruption

Passengers at some of UK’s busiest airports face fog disruption

27 December 2024

Travellers are being urged to check with their airline as air traffic restrictions are in place at several UK airports due to fog, Nats said.


Tributes paid to ‘well-loved’ father of six who died on Christmas Day

Tributes paid to ‘well-loved’ father of six who died on Christmas Day

Tributes paid to ‘well-loved’ father of six who died on Christmas Day

27 December 2024

The cause of his death has not yet been revealed.


In Pictures: Wales marks 25 years of Senedd and elects two first ministers

In Pictures: Wales marks 25 years of Senedd and elects two first ministers

In Pictures: Wales marks 25 years of Senedd and elects two first ministers

27 December 2024

Visits by several members of the royal family and some television stars brought the crowds out across the country.


Colleague pays tribute to ‘inspiring’ pilot who died following plane crash

Colleague pays tribute to ‘inspiring’ pilot who died following plane crash

Colleague pays tribute to ‘inspiring’ pilot who died following plane crash

27 December 2024

Nicholas Denison-Pender, 50, was pronounced dead at the scene.


Airport welcomes record number of passengers thanks to Swifties and Tartan Army

Airport welcomes record number of passengers thanks to Swifties and Tartan Army

Airport welcomes record number of passengers thanks to Swifties and Tartan Army

27 December 2024

Edinburgh Airport was used by more than 15 million passengers in 2024.


Fourth man arrested following fatal car crash in July 2023

Fourth man arrested following fatal car crash in July 2023

Fourth man arrested following fatal car crash in July 2023

27 December 2024

Amy Rose Wilson, 27, died in the collision in Falkirk.


Coroner seeks improvements after care failings ‘possibly contributed’ to death

Coroner seeks improvements after care failings ‘possibly contributed’ to death

Coroner seeks improvements after care failings ‘possibly contributed’ to death

27 December 2024

Chloe Every, 27, had learning difficulties and a muscle-wasting condition, and died in May 2019 at Queen’s Hospital in Romford.


Man in court charged with attempted murder over incident in London’s West End

Man in court charged with attempted murder over incident in London’s West End

Man in court charged with attempted murder over incident in London’s West End

27 December 2024

Anthony Gilheaney was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey next year.


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