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Multi-million-pound project hopes to save rare species at white cliffs of Dover

Multi-million-pound project hopes to save rare species at white cliffs of Dover

Multi-million-pound project hopes to save rare species at white cliffs of Dover

13 September 2023

The announcement comes as England’s wildlife is facing extreme pressures, according to Natural England.


NHS winter resilience fund announced by Government

NHS winter resilience fund announced by Government

NHS winter resilience fund announced by Government

13 September 2023

It comes amid rising concerns about how the NHS will cope over winter.


Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons Defence Committee chair

Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons Defence Committee chair

Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons Defence Committee chair

13 September 2023

The Conservative former defence minister had faced a backlash over remarks he made about Afghanistan.


Princess Royal’s investment summit visit hailed an ‘unexpected pleasure’

Princess Royal’s investment summit visit hailed an ‘unexpected pleasure’

Princess Royal’s investment summit visit hailed an ‘unexpected pleasure’

13 September 2023

Princess Anne was attending the event in Belfast, which was hosting more than 200 investors and businesses from around the world.


Ryan Tubridy and RTE in ‘dispute’ over contract, director general says

Ryan Tubridy and RTE in ‘dispute’ over contract, director general says

Ryan Tubridy and RTE in ‘dispute’ over contract, director general says

13 September 2023

Kevin Bakhurst said the broadcaster was of the view that it did not owe its former star presenter any money.


UK Government announces support ‘worth up to £1 million’ for flood-hit Libya

UK Government announces support ‘worth up to £1 million’ for flood-hit Libya

UK Government announces support ‘worth up to £1 million’ for flood-hit Libya

13 September 2023

The Foreign Office said the funding was an ‘initial package’ to provide assistance for those most affected by the devastation.


The Range set to buy Wilko brand in £5m deal

The Range set to buy Wilko brand in £5m deal

The Range set to buy Wilko brand in £5m deal

13 September 2023

Administrators at PwC have sought to sell off Wilko’s assets in recent weeks, including its brand and shops, after failing to secure a rescue deal.


Dogs and wolves can remember where people hide food, scientists have found

Dogs and wolves can remember where people hide food, scientists have found

Dogs and wolves can remember where people hide food, scientists have found

13 September 2023

But wolves and dogs may differ in food-related motivation and persistence, the researchers said.


Man released under investigation after woman, 65, dies of gunshot wounds

Man released under investigation after woman, 65, dies of gunshot wounds

Man released under investigation after woman, 65, dies of gunshot wounds

13 September 2023

The woman’s body was found at a property in Lady’s Drove, Emneth, Norfolk.


Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove

Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove

Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove

13 September 2023

The Levelling Up Secretary made his remarks as he closed an investment conference in Belfast.


Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons defence committee chairman – reports

Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons defence committee chairman – reports

Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons defence committee chairman – reports

13 September 2023

Mr Ellwood had been forced to apologise for comments he made about changes since the Taliban takeover.


Vanguard submarine patrol welcomed home by Deputy PM

Vanguard submarine patrol welcomed home by Deputy PM

Vanguard submarine patrol welcomed home by Deputy PM

13 September 2023

Sailors have returned from a tour of duty forming part of the longest sustained military operation undertaken by the UK.


Air fryer sales continue to soar as households look to save energy – Lakeland

Air fryer sales continue to soar as households look to save energy – Lakeland

Air fryer sales continue to soar as households look to save energy – Lakeland

13 September 2023

Breadmakers and the tablecloth are disappearing from mealtimes, according to the retailer’s annual trends report.


Former Nato chief Lord Robertson becomes chancellor of his old university

Former Nato chief Lord Robertson becomes chancellor of his old university

Former Nato chief Lord Robertson becomes chancellor of his old university

13 September 2023

Lord Robertson has been named as the new chancellor of the University of Dundee, where he studied economics in the 1960s.


Long-form video content is here to stay, says YouTube UK boss

Long-form video content is here to stay, says YouTube UK boss

Long-form video content is here to stay, says YouTube UK boss

13 September 2023

The video-sharing platform is launching its new podcast feature in the UK before the end of the year.


Police officer jailed for 26 years for rape and sex assault on child

Police officer jailed for 26 years for rape and sex assault on child

Police officer jailed for 26 years for rape and sex assault on child

13 September 2023

Stephen Hardy used his teenage victim as a ‘puppet or sex object’, the judge said during sentencing.


Garda Commissioner says no confidence vote felt like ‘real kick in the teeth’

Garda Commissioner says no confidence vote felt like ‘real kick in the teeth’

Garda Commissioner says no confidence vote felt like ‘real kick in the teeth’

13 September 2023

Almost 99% of gardai who voted in the ballot organised by the Garda Representative Association expressed no confidence in Mr Harris.


Name change for top music venue

Name change for top music venue

Name change for top music venue

13 September 2023

The Sage Gateshead is now known as the Glasshouse International Centre for Music.


MPs overturn peers’ attempts to strengthen crackdown on dirty money

MPs overturn peers’ attempts to strengthen crackdown on dirty money

MPs overturn peers’ attempts to strengthen crackdown on dirty money

13 September 2023

The Commons voted 276 to 210, majority 66, to reject two Lords amendments.


Rishi Sunak’s leadership questioned as studies sow levelling up doubt

Rishi Sunak’s leadership questioned as studies sow levelling up doubt

Rishi Sunak’s leadership questioned as studies sow levelling up doubt

13 September 2023

Two reports by influential think tanks have been critical of efforts to address regional inequalities.


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