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PM must approve indyref2 sooner rather than later to win, claim Scottish Greens

PM must approve indyref2 sooner rather than later to win, claim Scottish Greens

PM must approve indyref2 sooner rather than later to win, claim Scottish Greens

14 April 2021

The party says refusing another vote if a majority of MSPs support one ‘would be politically untenable’.


Murder detectives make arrest after fatal shooting near hospital

Murder detectives make arrest after fatal shooting near hospital

Murder detectives make arrest after fatal shooting near hospital

14 April 2021

A 29-year-old male is in custody after the victim was found fatally injured at an industrial premises.


The Last Post bugler speaks of ‘honour and privilege’ to play at duke’s funeral

The Last Post bugler speaks of ‘honour and privilege’ to play at duke’s funeral

The Last Post bugler speaks of ‘honour and privilege’ to play at duke’s funeral

14 April 2021

Four buglers will perform the piece of music together in St George’s Chapel on Saturday.


Scientists discover secret of pterosaur’s ‘ridiculously long’ neck

Scientists discover secret of pterosaur’s ‘ridiculously long’ neck

Scientists discover secret of pterosaur’s ‘ridiculously long’ neck

14 April 2021

Scans of remains discovered in Morocco reveal a complex spoke-like structure.


Covid jab could become condition of deployment for care home staff – Government

Covid jab could become condition of deployment for care home staff – Government

Covid jab could become condition of deployment for care home staff – Government

14 April 2021

The Government has launched a five-week consultation on the issue.


Rare Roman remains discovered at housing development

Rare Roman remains discovered at housing development

Rare Roman remains discovered at housing development

14 April 2021

The development has been adjusted to preserve the ancient complex, which included a circular room with several more leading off it and a bathhouse.


Arlene Foster: I get very distressed when people call me a homophobe

Arlene Foster: I get very distressed when people call me a homophobe

Arlene Foster: I get very distressed when people call me a homophobe

14 April 2021

Northern Ireland’s First Minister said she believes in the ‘traditional view’ of marriage but is not homophobic.


Arlene Foster describes family’s distress over celebrity doctor’s ‘affair’ tweet

Arlene Foster describes family’s distress over celebrity doctor’s ‘affair’ tweet

Arlene Foster describes family’s distress over celebrity doctor’s ‘affair’ tweet

14 April 2021

Northern Ireland’s First Minister told the High Court in Belfast that the tweet by Dr Christian Jessen came at a particularly stressful time for her.


Cafe worker expects Windsor to be ‘very busy’ on day of duke’s funeral

Cafe worker expects Windsor to be ‘very busy’ on day of duke’s funeral

Cafe worker expects Windsor to be ‘very busy’ on day of duke’s funeral

14 April 2021

Tone Mendez, who has worked at Clairmont’s cafe in the Berkshire town for 12 years, said Philip was ‘a big part of the community’.


Eugenie’s poignant tribute to ‘dearest Grandpa’ Philip

Eugenie’s poignant tribute to ‘dearest Grandpa’ Philip

Eugenie’s poignant tribute to ‘dearest Grandpa’ Philip

14 April 2021

The princess wrote a touching message to the duke.


Magic mushroom compound performs at least as well as antidepressant – study

Magic mushroom compound performs at least as well as antidepressant – study

Magic mushroom compound performs at least as well as antidepressant – study

14 April 2021

Researchers compared the therapeutic potential of psilocybin – found in the mushrooms – with a six-week course of the antidepressant escitalopram.


Man who died in hotel fire ‘was drowning in dreams for his future’

Man who died in hotel fire ‘was drowning in dreams for his future’

Man who died in hotel fire ‘was drowning in dreams for his future’

14 April 2021

Simon Midgley and his partner Richard Dyson were unlawfully killed when fire engulfed the Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond.


Princess Royal reminisces at first in-person event since her father’s death

Princess Royal reminisces at first in-person event since her father’s death

Princess Royal reminisces at first in-person event since her father’s death

14 April 2021

Princess Anne met the Royal Yacht Squadron, of which Prince Philip was once admiral, and spoke fondly of her ‘early memories of sailing’.


Terrorist in partial victory over changes to licence after London Bridge attack

Terrorist in partial victory over changes to licence after London Bridge attack

Terrorist in partial victory over changes to licence after London Bridge attack

14 April 2021

Omar Latif was one of nine men jailed in 2012 for terror offences relating to an al Qaida-inspired plot to bomb the London Stock Exchange.


Heathrow arrivals face six-hour queues for Covid-19 checks

Heathrow arrivals face six-hour queues for Covid-19 checks

Heathrow arrivals face six-hour queues for Covid-19 checks

14 April 2021

The situation at the border is becoming ‘untenable’, an executive at the west London airport said.


Pub apologises after denying service to pensioner without smartphone

Pub apologises after denying service to pensioner without smartphone

Pub apologises after denying service to pensioner without smartphone

14 April 2021

Age UK has warned older drinkers will miss out if pubs insist on customers using apps to order or check in.


All adults on remote Fair Isle fully vaccinated against Covid

All adults on remote Fair Isle fully vaccinated against Covid

All adults on remote Fair Isle fully vaccinated against Covid

14 April 2021

Vials of the AstraZeneca vaccine were flown out to on Monday.


Arlene Foster describes ‘distress’ caused by affair tweet by celebrity doctor

Arlene Foster describes ‘distress’ caused by affair tweet by celebrity doctor

Arlene Foster describes ‘distress’ caused by affair tweet by celebrity doctor

14 April 2021

Dr Christian Jessen tweeted an unsubstantiated rumour that Northern Ireland’s First Minister had had an affair, the High Court in Belfast heard.


Students at ‘bottom of the pile’ as they lose thousands on empty accommodation

Students at ‘bottom of the pile’ as they lose thousands on empty accommodation

Students at ‘bottom of the pile’ as they lose thousands on empty accommodation

14 April 2021

Many university students have failed to get refunds on their empty rooms, and have been told they will be unable to return until at least mid-May.


Boris Johnson should face Line Of Duty sleaze probe, insists Labour

Boris Johnson should face Line Of Duty sleaze probe, insists Labour

Boris Johnson should face Line Of Duty sleaze probe, insists Labour

14 April 2021

The PM insisted ‘tougher’ laws on lobbying had been put in place.


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