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Sturgeon shows support for striking school staff on picket line

Sturgeon shows support for striking school staff on picket line

Sturgeon shows support for striking school staff on picket line

28 September 2023

The former first minister briefly joined workers outside Royal Mile Primary School, Edinburgh, on Thursday.


Children sleeping on floor amid ‘bed poverty’ in cost of living crisis – survey

Children sleeping on floor amid ‘bed poverty’ in cost of living crisis – survey

Children sleeping on floor amid ‘bed poverty’ in cost of living crisis – survey

28 September 2023

Barnardo’s children’s charity said it is unacceptable to have such a situation in a country as rich as the UK.


Jury out in police pursuit inquest

Jury out in police pursuit inquest

Jury out in police pursuit inquest

28 September 2023

Kelvin Bainbridge, 19, died following a six-minute pursuit when he tried to flee from a moving car and he collided with a police car.


Lawyer had ‘nothing to hide’ despite advising ‘throwing money’ at subpostmasters

Lawyer had ‘nothing to hide’ despite advising ‘throwing money’ at subpostmasters

Lawyer had ‘nothing to hide’ despite advising ‘throwing money’ at subpostmasters

28 September 2023

Emails suggested Mandy Talbot had suggested dealing with a subpostmistress by saying: ‘How much to go away and keep your mouth shut’?


Researchers discover what makes carrots orange

Researchers discover what makes carrots orange

Researchers discover what makes carrots orange

28 September 2023

Experts suggest the findings can shed light on ways to improve the vegetable.


Immigration worries hit six-year high as pensioners and Tories express concern

Immigration worries hit six-year high as pensioners and Tories express concern

Immigration worries hit six-year high as pensioners and Tories express concern

28 September 2023

The economy remains the number one issue in the UK, but worries about inflation appear to have eased.


Previous governments failed to halt ‘abusive’ child migration, inquiry finds

Previous governments failed to halt ‘abusive’ child migration, inquiry finds

Previous governments failed to halt ‘abusive’ child migration, inquiry finds

28 September 2023

Thousands of children were sent abroad from Scotland from the latter part of the 19th century until well into the second half of the 20th century.


Rishi Sunak accused of using climate as ‘party political football’

Rishi Sunak accused of using climate as ‘party political football’

Rishi Sunak accused of using climate as ‘party political football’

28 September 2023

The Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee disputed that the PM’s move can ‘be described as an ambitious environmental agenda’.


PhD student guilty of making drone to deliver chemical weapon for terrorists

PhD student guilty of making drone to deliver chemical weapon for terrorists

PhD student guilty of making drone to deliver chemical weapon for terrorists

28 September 2023

Mechanical engineering graduate Mohamad Al Bared used a 3D printer to make drone parts at his home, while communicating with terrorists online.


Campaigners in protest outside Defra to demand more action to protect nature

Campaigners in protest outside Defra to demand more action to protect nature

Campaigners in protest outside Defra to demand more action to protect nature

28 September 2023

It comes after a State of Nature report warned 16% of the UK’s wildlife species are at risk of extinction.


Parents urged to get children vaccinated after ‘worrying’ drop in jab uptake

Parents urged to get children vaccinated after ‘worrying’ drop in jab uptake

Parents urged to get children vaccinated after ‘worrying’ drop in jab uptake

28 September 2023

Experts warned a failure to ensure children are fully protected could lead to a spread of contagious diseases.


‘Beloved’ actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

‘Beloved’ actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

‘Beloved’ actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

28 September 2023

His family said he died peacefully in hospital.


In Pictures: Solitary tree at landmark Roman ruin became famous worldwide

In Pictures: Solitary tree at landmark Roman ruin became famous worldwide

In Pictures: Solitary tree at landmark Roman ruin became famous worldwide

28 September 2023

The site at Sycamore Gap at Hadrian’s Wall was used as a film location and was a favourite of photographers.


Businesses must prepare for single-use plastics ban, councils warn

Businesses must prepare for single-use plastics ban, councils warn

Businesses must prepare for single-use plastics ban, councils warn

28 September 2023

Local authorities will be required to enforce the ban locally through their trading standards teams.


Oil prices edge higher as global demand reignites inflation worries

Oil prices edge higher as global demand reignites inflation worries

Oil prices edge higher as global demand reignites inflation worries

28 September 2023

Brent crude oil surpassed 97 US dollars per barrel on Thursday, edging toward the 100 dollar mark which was last hit more than a year ago.


Rishi Sunak jokes about flying a spaceship in Star Wars film cameo

Rishi Sunak jokes about flying a spaceship in Star Wars film cameo

Rishi Sunak jokes about flying a spaceship in Star Wars film cameo

28 September 2023

The Prime Minister was also asked if he identified more with the villains or heroes of the sci-fi film saga.


BBC sets new rules for flagship presenters after Gary Lineker impartiality row

BBC sets new rules for flagship presenters after Gary Lineker impartiality row

BBC sets new rules for flagship presenters after Gary Lineker impartiality row

28 September 2023

It comes after an independent review was conducted by former ITN boss John Hardie.


Remnants of rain from Storm Agnes trigger yellow weather warning for South Wales

Remnants of rain from Storm Agnes trigger yellow weather warning for South Wales

Remnants of rain from Storm Agnes trigger yellow weather warning for South Wales

28 September 2023

Remnants of the storm will bring heavy rain to parts of South Wales as the storm works its way out into the North Sea.


Trial date set for teenager charged with murdering baby when he was 16

Trial date set for teenager charged with murdering baby when he was 16

Trial date set for teenager charged with murdering baby when he was 16

28 September 2023

Elijah Shemwell died aged four months on January 5 2022.


Ireland no soft touch for transatlantic drug traffickers, says justice minister

Ireland no soft touch for transatlantic drug traffickers, says justice minister

Ireland no soft touch for transatlantic drug traffickers, says justice minister

28 September 2023

Helen McEntee’s comments come after an elite army unit stormed a cargo ship to capture the biggest drugs seizure in the history of the Irish state.


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