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New drugs to treat cancer and brain tumours approved for use in Scotland

New drugs to treat cancer and brain tumours approved for use in Scotland

New drugs to treat cancer and brain tumours approved for use in Scotland

09 September 2024

Dabrafenib, known by the brand name Finlee, is for use in treating children with a type of brain tumour called a glioma.


Police watchdog investigating after death of man attacked by XL bully

Police watchdog investigating after death of man attacked by XL bully

Police watchdog investigating after death of man attacked by XL bully

09 September 2024

David Daintree, 53, was found dead at his home in Accrington, Lancashire, in August.


Man in court charged with fatal stabbing of woman at Notting Hill Carnival

Man in court charged with fatal stabbing of woman at Notting Hill Carnival

Man in court charged with fatal stabbing of woman at Notting Hill Carnival

09 September 2024

Shakiel Thibou was originally charged with attempted murder but is now accused of murdering 32-year-old mother Cher Maximen.


Tanaiste criticises the booing of God Save the King at Ireland v England match

Tanaiste criticises the booing of God Save the King at Ireland v England match

Tanaiste criticises the booing of God Save the King at Ireland v England match

09 September 2024

Micheal Martin said the anthems of visiting teams should be respected by Irish fans.


Approach of Labour government to NI legacy hailed by Irish Tanaiste

Approach of Labour government to NI legacy hailed by Irish Tanaiste

Approach of Labour government to NI legacy hailed by Irish Tanaiste

09 September 2024

Micheal Martin described a ‘significant change’ from the previous UK administration.


Judge received threats after jailing those involved in disorder

Judge received threats after jailing those involved in disorder

Judge received threats after jailing those involved in disorder

09 September 2024

Honorary Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC said ‘twits online’ had written unpleasant things about his family.


Schools trying to encourage teachers to opt out of pension scheme – union

Schools trying to encourage teachers to opt out of pension scheme – union

Schools trying to encourage teachers to opt out of pension scheme – union

09 September 2024

Thousands of teachers being given the option of leaving the scheme in return for higher salaries, says NASUWT.


TUC leader attacks previous Conservative government

TUC leader attacks previous Conservative government

TUC leader attacks previous Conservative government

09 September 2024

Paul Nowak said the Tories left a legacy of public services ‘ruined’ by negligence and austerity.


‘I’m optimistic we’ll see more prices drop by Christmas’, says Aldi boss

‘I’m optimistic we’ll see more prices drop by Christmas’, says Aldi boss

‘I’m optimistic we’ll see more prices drop by Christmas’, says Aldi boss

09 September 2024

It came as the grocer reported surging sales and profits for last year and unveiled plans to spend £800 million to ramp up expansion plans.


Mental health deaths inquiry to probe alleged failings on a ‘shocking’ scale

Mental health deaths inquiry to probe alleged failings on a ‘shocking’ scale

Mental health deaths inquiry to probe alleged failings on a ‘shocking’ scale

09 September 2024

Chairwoman Baroness Kate Lampard said ‘we may never have a definitive number of deaths put forward within the inquiry’s remit’.


Trial date set for Met Police officer who denies sharing CCTV images of rape

Trial date set for Met Police officer who denies sharing CCTV images of rape

Trial date set for Met Police officer who denies sharing CCTV images of rape

09 September 2024

Pc Adam Aspinall Da Encarnacao appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday where he pleaded not guilty to two counts of misconduct in a public office.


Harrowing Covid-19 stories published by inquiry

Harrowing Covid-19 stories published by inquiry

Harrowing Covid-19 stories published by inquiry

09 September 2024

Every Story Matters is still open for submissions across a variety of topics.


Murder-accused allegedly punched top chef multiple times in the head

Murder-accused allegedly punched top chef multiple times in the head

Murder-accused allegedly punched top chef multiple times in the head

09 September 2024

Omar Wilson, 31, appeared at the Old Bailey on Monday charged with murdering 41-year-old chef Mussie Imnetu.


Covid inquiry hears evidence on how the pandemic impacted the NHS

Covid inquiry hears evidence on how the pandemic impacted the NHS

Covid inquiry hears evidence on how the pandemic impacted the NHS

09 September 2024

This part of the inquiry is looking at the response to Covid-19 by assessing the impact of the pandemic on patients and staff.


Jeremy Kyle Show guest ‘distraught’ after recording, landlady tells inquest

Jeremy Kyle Show guest ‘distraught’ after recording, landlady tells inquest

Jeremy Kyle Show guest ‘distraught’ after recording, landlady tells inquest

09 September 2024

Steve Dymond, 63, is thought to have taken his own life in 2019 several days after filming of the ITV show.


Idris Elba attends summit as PM vows to tackle availability of knives online

Idris Elba attends summit as PM vows to tackle availability of knives online

Idris Elba attends summit as PM vows to tackle availability of knives online

09 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer was joined by campaigners including Elba at a Downing Street summit on tackling knife crime.


Minister ‘confident of resolution’ over Irish language signs at new station

Minister ‘confident of resolution’ over Irish language signs at new station

Minister ‘confident of resolution’ over Irish language signs at new station

09 September 2024

John O’Dowd was speaking at the official opening of Belfast Grand Central Station on Monday.


‘Concern’ Scottish Tories will struggle to unite behind next leader, says Carlaw

‘Concern’ Scottish Tories will struggle to unite behind next leader, says Carlaw

‘Concern’ Scottish Tories will struggle to unite behind next leader, says Carlaw

09 September 2024

The comment come after tensions in the leadership contest rose in recent days.


Barratt teams up with Lloyds and Homes England for new-build joint venture

Barratt teams up with Lloyds and Homes England for new-build joint venture

Barratt teams up with Lloyds and Homes England for new-build joint venture

09 September 2024

The tie-up will focus on large sites to deliver from 1,000 to over 10,000 new homes across the UK.


Speculation on Letby guilt ‘devastating’ for families, says solicitor

Speculation on Letby guilt ‘devastating’ for families, says solicitor

Speculation on Letby guilt ‘devastating’ for families, says solicitor

09 September 2024

Lucy Letby was convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of seven others.


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