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Sunak unveils list of 55 ‘overlooked’ towns receiving £20m each for 10-year plan

Sunak unveils list of 55 ‘overlooked’ towns receiving £20m each for 10-year plan

Sunak unveils list of 55 ‘overlooked’ towns receiving £20m each for 10-year plan

30 September 2023

The Prime Minister said the UK’s towns had been ‘taken for granted’ by politicians in the past as he announced £1 billion of investment.


Investigations continuing after Flying Scotsman crash

Investigations continuing after Flying Scotsman crash

Investigations continuing after Flying Scotsman crash

30 September 2023

The incident happened on Friday evening.


Football fan charged after ‘offensive comments about Munich air disaster’

Football fan charged after ‘offensive comments about Munich air disaster’

Football fan charged after ‘offensive comments about Munich air disaster’

30 September 2023

A 41-year-old man has been charged with a public order offence.


Sustainable Fashion Week ‘a massive success’ with events across the country

Sustainable Fashion Week ‘a massive success’ with events across the country

Sustainable Fashion Week ‘a massive success’ with events across the country

30 September 2023

From panel talks to sewing workshops, events are taking place across the UK and internationally on how to make fashion more sustainable.


Suspended Laurence Fox yet to learn whether he will return to GB News

Suspended Laurence Fox yet to learn whether he will return to GB News

Suspended Laurence Fox yet to learn whether he will return to GB News

30 September 2023

The actor-turned-politician is going through a disciplinary process after he made comments about a political correspondent.


Tory MPs demand Cabinet minister position for the North and 500,000 new homes

Tory MPs demand Cabinet minister position for the North and 500,000 new homes

Tory MPs demand Cabinet minister position for the North and 500,000 new homes

30 September 2023

The Northern Research Group said the North of England will act as ‘kingmakers’ at the next election.


First Minister urges union to listen to members over school support staff strike

First Minister urges union to listen to members over school support staff strike

First Minister urges union to listen to members over school support staff strike

30 September 2023

School support staff in 24 local authorities in Scotland walked out this week.


Hundreds protest in London against Rosebank oilfield approval

Hundreds protest in London against Rosebank oilfield approval

Hundreds protest in London against Rosebank oilfield approval

30 September 2023

Some 200 climate activists gathered outside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s central London offices.


One of eight men arrested in major drugs haul probe released without charge

One of eight men arrested in major drugs haul probe released without charge

One of eight men arrested in major drugs haul probe released without charge

30 September 2023

A total of 2,253kg of cocaine was found on a bulk cargo ship which was boarded by an elite Irish military unit.


Humza Yousaf ‘hopeful’ of SNP win in by-election

Humza Yousaf ‘hopeful’ of SNP win in by-election

Humza Yousaf ‘hopeful’ of SNP win in by-election

30 September 2023

The by-election is taking place in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituency.


Theresa May becomes latest ex-premier to urge Rishi Sunak not to trim HS2

Theresa May becomes latest ex-premier to urge Rishi Sunak not to trim HS2

Theresa May becomes latest ex-premier to urge Rishi Sunak not to trim HS2

30 September 2023

The former Conservative leader said more capacity was required on trains to the North West and that HS2 should terminate at Euston.


Police hunting sex offender who is ‘real risk to children and women’

Police hunting sex offender who is ‘real risk to children and women’

Police hunting sex offender who is ‘real risk to children and women’

30 September 2023

Stephen Pennington, 35, is wanted by Lancashire Constabulary after failing to comply with licence conditions and being recalled to prison.


‘Blanket’ 20mph speed limits make roads less safe, says Transport Secretary

‘Blanket’ 20mph speed limits make roads less safe, says Transport Secretary

‘Blanket’ 20mph speed limits make roads less safe, says Transport Secretary

30 September 2023

The Conservative Government said it would strengthen guidance to prevent 20mph speed limits ‘in areas where it is not appropriate’.


Driver who died after M53 school bus crash ‘was a loving husband and father’

Driver who died after M53 school bus crash ‘was a loving husband and father’

Driver who died after M53 school bus crash ‘was a loving husband and father’

30 September 2023

Stephen Shrimpton, 40, was one of two fatalities after the coach overturned on the northbound M53 near junction five at Hooton, Cheshire, on Friday.


Rail strikes on start and end date of Tory conference not political – Aslef

Rail strikes on start and end date of Tory conference not political – Aslef

Rail strikes on start and end date of Tory conference not political – Aslef

30 September 2023

Members of the drivers union Aslef at 16 train operators in England are on strike on Saturday, and then again on Wednesday.


SNP trying to undermine devolution settlement, warns Jack

SNP trying to undermine devolution settlement, warns Jack

SNP trying to undermine devolution settlement, warns Jack

30 September 2023

The Scottish Secretary will speak at the Conservative Party conference on Sunday.


Yousaf only thinks of his own backyard, claims Ross

Yousaf only thinks of his own backyard, claims Ross

Yousaf only thinks of his own backyard, claims Ross

30 September 2023

The Scottish Conservative leader will be speaking at the Tory conference in Manchester on Sunday.


Duchess of York ‘shocked and saddened’ by ‘murder’ of ex-assistant

Duchess of York ‘shocked and saddened’ by ‘murder’ of ex-assistant

Duchess of York ‘shocked and saddened’ by ‘murder’ of ex-assistant

30 September 2023

Jenean Chapman, 46, was found dead in her apartment in Dallas.


Transport Secretary swerves HS2 questions as ministers told to ‘finish the job’

Transport Secretary swerves HS2 questions as ministers told to ‘finish the job’

Transport Secretary swerves HS2 questions as ministers told to ‘finish the job’

30 September 2023

Former attorney general Sir Jeremy Wright said a high-speed line only from London to Birmingham would never have received sign-off from Parliament.


School bus driver who died after M53 crash named in reports

School bus driver who died after M53 crash named in reports

School bus driver who died after M53 crash named in reports

30 September 2023

A man named as Stephen Shrimpton was killed along with 15-year-old schoolgirl Jessica Baker.


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