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In Pictures: Mary Quant, the fashion designer synonymous with the 1960s

In Pictures: Mary Quant, the fashion designer synonymous with the 1960s

In Pictures: Mary Quant, the fashion designer synonymous with the 1960s

13 April 2023

A selection of striking images from throughout her career.


Inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon hits £1 million mark with a month to go

Inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon hits £1 million mark with a month to go

Inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon hits £1 million mark with a month to go

13 April 2023

More than 12,000 runners will be taking part in the event on Sunday May 14.


British fashion designer Dame Mary Quant dies aged 93

British fashion designer Dame Mary Quant dies aged 93

British fashion designer Dame Mary Quant dies aged 93

13 April 2023

The fashion stalwart was widely credited with popularising the mini skirt.


Public say politicians not taking threat of future pandemics seriously – survey

Public say politicians not taking threat of future pandemics seriously – survey

Public say politicians not taking threat of future pandemics seriously – survey

13 April 2023

Some 59% of people feel the threat of future pandemics is not being taken seriously, the poll shows.


Why is the economy flatlining and what does it mean?

Why is the economy flatlining and what does it mean?

Why is the economy flatlining and what does it mean?

13 April 2023

The PA news agency answers some key questions about what the latest GDP figures mean for the economy and people’s money.


Yousaf: Gender Bill legal challenge costs will be revealed after case concludes

Yousaf: Gender Bill legal challenge costs will be revealed after case concludes

Yousaf: Gender Bill legal challenge costs will be revealed after case concludes

13 April 2023

The Scottish First Minister vowed to be ‘absolutely transparent’ about how much taxpayers will spend on the action.


BMX rider performs tricks on ‘surreal’ floating skatepark 2,000 feet up

BMX rider performs tricks on ‘surreal’ floating skatepark 2,000 feet up

BMX rider performs tricks on ‘surreal’ floating skatepark 2,000 feet up

13 April 2023

Kriss Kyle thought of the idea whilst out mountain biking with his dogs during lockdown.


Biden greeted by Irish President as day of ceremony in Dublin begins

Biden greeted by Irish President as day of ceremony in Dublin begins

Biden greeted by Irish President as day of ceremony in Dublin begins

13 April 2023

Joe Biden is expected to set out a ‘shared vision’ for the future of US-Irish relations when he address both houses of the Oireachtas.


John Lewis looks to ‘tween’ market as it expands children’s fashion business

John Lewis looks to ‘tween’ market as it expands children’s fashion business

John Lewis looks to ‘tween’ market as it expands children’s fashion business

13 April 2023

The department store is launching its first own-label ‘tween’ collection for seven to 12-year-olds.


Met officers who shared Harvey Price messages found guilty of gross misconduct

Met officers who shared Harvey Price messages found guilty of gross misconduct

Met officers who shared Harvey Price messages found guilty of gross misconduct

13 April 2023

The group shared WhatsApps found to be racist and sexist.


Bank of England fines former TSB executive over 2018 IT meltdown

Bank of England fines former TSB executive over 2018 IT meltdown

Bank of England fines former TSB executive over 2018 IT meltdown

13 April 2023

The Bank of England has handed an £81,620 fine to Carlos Abarca.


UK scientists ‘excited’ about playing key roles in ESA’s Jupiter mission

UK scientists ‘excited’ about playing key roles in ESA’s Jupiter mission

UK scientists ‘excited’ about playing key roles in ESA’s Jupiter mission

13 April 2023

Experts in the UK have led the development of the spacecraft’s magnetometer.


Questions over Harry’s security ahead of huge policing operation for coronation

Questions over Harry’s security ahead of huge policing operation for coronation

Questions over Harry’s security ahead of huge policing operation for coronation

13 April 2023

The Duke of Sussex was accused of sparking serious security concerns after revealing in his book he killed 25 Taliban fighters while in Afghanistan.


Juice: ESA mission ready to see if Jupiter’s moons can support life

Juice: ESA mission ready to see if Jupiter’s moons can support life

Juice: ESA mission ready to see if Jupiter’s moons can support life

13 April 2023

The spacecraft is about to embark on a 4.1 billion-mile journey spanning more than eight years.


‘Complete dream’ for founder of vandalised allotment as fundraiser soars

‘Complete dream’ for founder of vandalised allotment as fundraiser soars

‘Complete dream’ for founder of vandalised allotment as fundraiser soars

13 April 2023

‘It’s been a whirlwind,’ said Carly Burd after her plot was ruined with salt.


White House: ‘Very clear’ Biden was referring to All Blacks during speech gaffe

White House: ‘Very clear’ Biden was referring to All Blacks during speech gaffe

White House: ‘Very clear’ Biden was referring to All Blacks during speech gaffe

13 April 2023

The official transcript on the White House website has been amended.


Biden to set out ‘shared vision’ for US-Irish ties in speech to Parliament

Biden to set out ‘shared vision’ for US-Irish ties in speech to Parliament

Biden to set out ‘shared vision’ for US-Irish ties in speech to Parliament

13 April 2023

The US president will also meet with Michael D Higgins and Leo Varadkar during engagements in Ireland on Thursday.


Lenders report increase in households defaulting on loans

Lenders report increase in households defaulting on loans

Lenders report increase in households defaulting on loans

13 April 2023

Lenders, such as high street banks, said that the default rate on secured loans increased over the three months to the end of February.


Minister defends Biden-Sunak talks as White House says discussion was ‘general’

Minister defends Biden-Sunak talks as White House says discussion was ‘general’

Minister defends Biden-Sunak talks as White House says discussion was ‘general’

13 April 2023

Chris Philp defended Rishi Sunak’s movements in Belfast on Wednesday amid criticism that the bilateral talks appeared low-key.


Shoppers pay more for less as Tesco makes £1bn profit during living costs crisis

Shoppers pay more for less as Tesco makes £1bn profit during living costs crisis

Shoppers pay more for less as Tesco makes £1bn profit during living costs crisis

13 April 2023

Even as the supermarket sold less, it charged more per product on average – although it did not reveal how much prices have gone up for shoppers.


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