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Funeral of one of RAF’s last black WW2 veterans moved to historic church

Funeral of one of RAF’s last black WW2 veterans moved to historic church

Funeral of one of RAF’s last black WW2 veterans moved to historic church

06 April 2023

The service for Flight Sergeant Peter Brown will now take place at St Clement Danes, the RAF Central Church, in Westminster so more people can attend.


Prince of Wales: Visit to homelessness charity with Diana opened my eyes

Prince of Wales: Visit to homelessness charity with Diana opened my eyes

Prince of Wales: Visit to homelessness charity with Diana opened my eyes

06 April 2023

William appeared on homelessness charity Groundswell’s Listen Up podcast, speaking to presenters Miles and Nawshin.


Delays return to Port of Dover at start of Easter getaway

Delays return to Port of Dover at start of Easter getaway

Delays return to Port of Dover at start of Easter getaway

06 April 2023

There were queues of ‘approximately 90 minutes’ for passport checks by French officials at the Kent port on Thursday morning.


Police shooting of hotel knife attacker ‘necessary’, prosecutors find

Police shooting of hotel knife attacker ‘necessary’, prosecutors find

Police shooting of hotel knife attacker ‘necessary’, prosecutors find

06 April 2023

Badreddin Abdalla Adam, 28, was shot dead by police after stabbing six people at a hotel.


Two million heading overseas for Easter holidays

Two million heading overseas for Easter holidays

Two million heading overseas for Easter holidays

06 April 2023

Travel trade organisation Abta said ‘the Easter weekend is one of the busiest of the year for the travel industry’.


Cancer survivor gives birth to ‘miracle’ baby after having ovaries removed

Cancer survivor gives birth to ‘miracle’ baby after having ovaries removed

Cancer survivor gives birth to ‘miracle’ baby after having ovaries removed

06 April 2023

Experts at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester were able to save Stacey Broadmeadow’s life and she froze her eggs.


Police remain outside home after Peter Murrell released without charge

Police remain outside home after Peter Murrell released without charge

Police remain outside home after Peter Murrell released without charge

06 April 2023

The 58-year-old was arrested then released on Wednesday in connection to a long-running Police Scotland investigation.


Energy giant Shell expects boost in gas production

Energy giant Shell expects boost in gas production

Energy giant Shell expects boost in gas production

06 April 2023

The London-listed firm said liquid gas production would also be higher in the first quarter of this year.


‘Slower start’ for Robert Walters as economic uncertainty affects recruitment

‘Slower start’ for Robert Walters as economic uncertainty affects recruitment

‘Slower start’ for Robert Walters as economic uncertainty affects recruitment

06 April 2023

The firm said total net fee income increased by 4% to £102.4 million over the first three months of 2023.


Average UK house price increased by 0.8% in March, says Halifax

Average UK house price increased by 0.8% in March, says Halifax

Average UK house price increased by 0.8% in March, says Halifax

06 April 2023

The typical house price in March was £287,880, which was about 2% below a peak reached last August, according to Halifax’s report.


Boy, 13, creates new handmade ‘Hope Bowl’ to help children globally

Boy, 13, creates new handmade ‘Hope Bowl’ to help children globally

Boy, 13, creates new handmade ‘Hope Bowl’ to help children globally

06 April 2023

The final day of the draw for the bowl is on April 14 and funds will go to Save the Children’s Emergency Fund.


Breast and mixed-fed children less likely to have learning disability – study

Breast and mixed-fed children less likely to have learning disability – study

Breast and mixed-fed children less likely to have learning disability – study

06 April 2023

The findings suggest that having breastmilk in the first few weeks of life may help to reduce the risk of having special educational needs.


What the papers say – April 6

What the papers say – April 6

What the papers say – April 6

06 April 2023

The arrest of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon’s husband dominates several front pages.


Peter Murrell released without charge amid ongoing police probe of SNP finances

Peter Murrell released without charge amid ongoing police probe of SNP finances

Peter Murrell released without charge amid ongoing police probe of SNP finances

05 April 2023

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell, the SNP’s former chief executive, was ‘released without charge pending further investigation’ on Wednesday.


More than 45,000 burglaries go unattended by police in England, data shows

More than 45,000 burglaries go unattended by police in England, data shows

More than 45,000 burglaries go unattended by police in England, data shows

05 April 2023

Some 75% of reported burglaries were closed without a suspect being identified, according to figures provided by 19 forces across the country.


US President Joe Biden accepts invitation from the King for state visit

US President Joe Biden accepts invitation from the King for state visit

US President Joe Biden accepts invitation from the King for state visit

05 April 2023

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Mr Biden had accepted the invitation during a recent telephone call.


Nigel Lawson taught me preparation needed to make radical change, says PM

Nigel Lawson taught me preparation needed to make radical change, says PM

Nigel Lawson taught me preparation needed to make radical change, says PM

05 April 2023

Rishi Sunak wrote about the lessons he learned from the Tory former chancellor.


Scott Benton has Tory whip suspended after offering to lobby for gambling firm

Scott Benton has Tory whip suspended after offering to lobby for gambling firm

Scott Benton has Tory whip suspended after offering to lobby for gambling firm

05 April 2023

An investigation will be carried out into undercover footage of him detailing how he could help a bogus investment fund.


Government urged to ‘do what’s right’ and extend infected blood payouts

Government urged to ‘do what’s right’ and extend infected blood payouts

Government urged to ‘do what’s right’ and extend infected blood payouts

05 April 2023

Rishi Sunak said any extension of compensation would need to wait for the full inquiry report to be published.


Braverman wins ‘Battle of Waterlooville’ in selection for new constituency

Braverman wins ‘Battle of Waterlooville’ in selection for new constituency

Braverman wins ‘Battle of Waterlooville’ in selection for new constituency

05 April 2023

Constituency boundary changes meant the Home Secretary had to go up against a fellow Tory MP to represent the new seat at the next election.


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