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MacNeil to stand as independent ‘unless change of direction in SNP leadership’

MacNeil to stand as independent ‘unless change of direction in SNP leadership’

MacNeil to stand as independent ‘unless change of direction in SNP leadership’

22 August 2023

The MP was expelled from the SNP last month after he reportedly clashed with chief whip Brendan O’Hara.


Microsoft submits new plan in £54bn takeover battle with UK competition watchdog

Microsoft submits new plan in £54bn takeover battle with UK competition watchdog

Microsoft submits new plan in £54bn takeover battle with UK competition watchdog

22 August 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority had originally blocked the multibillion-dollar deal.


Seventh man arrested in gun murder probe as police search for car

Seventh man arrested in gun murder probe as police search for car

Seventh man arrested in gun murder probe as police search for car

22 August 2023

Ben Daly was found with a gunshot wound in Leamington Spa on August 10.


Starmer says he could not afford to go to university today

Starmer says he could not afford to go to university today

Starmer says he could not afford to go to university today

22 August 2023

The Labour leader said student life becoming ‘the preserve of the wealthy’ would be a ‘deep betrayal’.


Four arrested after DPD delivery driver murdered in Shropshire

Four arrested after DPD delivery driver murdered in Shropshire

Four arrested after DPD delivery driver murdered in Shropshire

22 August 2023

The suspects, all in their 20s, remain in custody.


Newspapers rally behind law change as Letby refuses to attend sentencing

Newspapers rally behind law change as Letby refuses to attend sentencing

Newspapers rally behind law change as Letby refuses to attend sentencing

22 August 2023

Government urged to bring in legislation after child killer avoided facing families of her victims.


Lionesses set to arrive home to heroines’ welcome

Lionesses set to arrive home to heroines’ welcome

Lionesses set to arrive home to heroines’ welcome

22 August 2023

England Women suffered an agonising 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.


Small investment in home improvement could bring £10 billion boost, say think tanks

Small investment in home improvement could bring £10 billion boost, say think tanks

Small investment in home improvement could bring £10 billion boost, say think tanks

22 August 2023

The amount is less than a third of the £1.9 billion handed back to the Treasury in July by the housing ministry.


Keep fit to avoid heart rhythm disorder and stroke, study suggests

Keep fit to avoid heart rhythm disorder and stroke, study suggests

Keep fit to avoid heart rhythm disorder and stroke, study suggests

22 August 2023

Researchers looked at whether fitness was related to the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation.


Renowned British artist’s paintings on display for only fifth time in 250 years

Renowned British artist’s paintings on display for only fifth time in 250 years

Renowned British artist’s paintings on display for only fifth time in 250 years

22 August 2023

The two paintings add to the Derby museum’s collection of Joseph Wright’s work, the largest in the world.


What the papers say – August 22

What the papers say – August 22

What the papers say – August 22

22 August 2023

The sentencing of serial child killer Lucy Letby dominates the front pages as she refuses to appear in court.


Law change ‘at earliest opportunity’ so offenders can be forced to attend sentencing

Law change ‘at earliest opportunity’ so offenders can be forced to attend sentencing

Law change ‘at earliest opportunity’ so offenders can be forced to attend sentencing

21 August 2023

Labour told the Conservatives to ‘get on with’ plans to compel offenders to appear in court for sentencings.


Over 1,000 workers ‘suspended without pay in UK film industry’ amid strikes

Over 1,000 workers ‘suspended without pay in UK film industry’ amid strikes

Over 1,000 workers ‘suspended without pay in UK film industry’ amid strikes

21 August 2023

Productions that were filming in the UK have been paused amid US-based industrial action


Young Britons ‘less confident about career prospects than international peers’

Young Britons ‘less confident about career prospects than international peers’

Young Britons ‘less confident about career prospects than international peers’

21 August 2023

The findings come after students across the country received their A-level results last week.


Man ‘rapped’ about killing someone hours before murdering lone mother-of-two

Man ‘rapped’ about killing someone hours before murdering lone mother-of-two

Man ‘rapped’ about killing someone hours before murdering lone mother-of-two

21 August 2023

Anthony Stinson stabbed Charlotte Wilcock to death in her own home as her child slept upstairs


Triathlon Ireland officials ‘did not sanction’ swim race that saw two men die

Triathlon Ireland officials ‘did not sanction’ swim race that saw two men die

Triathlon Ireland officials ‘did not sanction’ swim race that saw two men die

21 August 2023

In a statement, the organisation said an investigation is under way.


Plans to set up 100 chess boards in public parks approved by Government

Plans to set up 100 chess boards in public parks approved by Government

Plans to set up 100 chess boards in public parks approved by Government

21 August 2023

The Government said it is part of a £1 million package to boost accessibility to the game and support the next generation of players.


School pays tribute to ‘bubbly, confident’ girl found dead in Woking

School pays tribute to ‘bubbly, confident’ girl found dead in Woking

School pays tribute to ‘bubbly, confident’ girl found dead in Woking

21 August 2023

The body of Sara Sharif was found by police on August 10.


New image of Ring Nebula reveals what sun might look like as it dies

New image of Ring Nebula reveals what sun might look like as it dies

New image of Ring Nebula reveals what sun might look like as it dies

21 August 2023

The image was taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.


Campaigners mount sit-in protest as contractor works on Crooked House rubble

Campaigners mount sit-in protest as contractor works on Crooked House rubble

Campaigners mount sit-in protest as contractor works on Crooked House rubble

21 August 2023

Staffordshire Police said a CCTV trawl, forensics and witness accounts continue to be worked through as part of its inquiry.


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