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‘Queen Camilla’ used officially for first time on coronation invites

‘Queen Camilla’ used officially for first time on coronation invites

‘Queen Camilla’ used officially for first time on coronation invites

04 April 2023

Camilla had been referred to as Queen Consort since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.


Clinton says signing Good Friday deal was ‘one of the happiest days’ of his life

Clinton says signing Good Friday deal was ‘one of the happiest days’ of his life

Clinton says signing Good Friday deal was ‘one of the happiest days’ of his life

04 April 2023

Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair remembers receiving a call from the late Queen after the peace agreement was reached in 1998.


‘Incredibly rewarding’ to improve lives, say speech and language therapists

‘Incredibly rewarding’ to improve lives, say speech and language therapists

‘Incredibly rewarding’ to improve lives, say speech and language therapists

04 April 2023

Speech and language therapists offer support to everyone from pre-term babies learning to suck to people at the end of their lives.


Majority in NI think framework could bring economic benefits, poll suggests

Majority in NI think framework could bring economic benefits, poll suggests

Majority in NI think framework could bring economic benefits, poll suggests

04 April 2023

The opinion poll was carried out on behalf of researchers at Queen’s University in Belfast.


Minister Robert Jenrick disqualified from driving for six months for speeding

Minister Robert Jenrick disqualified from driving for six months for speeding

Minister Robert Jenrick disqualified from driving for six months for speeding

04 April 2023

Mr Jenrick did not attend the hearing, which was held in a closed court, meaning the press and public could not attend it either.


Rivers cannot be restored without reversing industrial revolution, says Coffey

Rivers cannot be restored without reversing industrial revolution, says Coffey

Rivers cannot be restored without reversing industrial revolution, says Coffey

04 April 2023

The Environment Secretary suggested achieving high ecological status for UK rivers would mean ripping up cities.


Elisabeth Murdoch’s Sister buys stake in Richard Bacon’s Yes Yes Media

Elisabeth Murdoch’s Sister buys stake in Richard Bacon’s Yes Yes Media

Elisabeth Murdoch’s Sister buys stake in Richard Bacon’s Yes Yes Media

04 April 2023

Yes Yes Media also counts Friends actress Courteney Cox and Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid among its backers.


Decision to not allow press freedom organisation to visit Assange ‘shameful’

Decision to not allow press freedom organisation to visit Assange ‘shameful’

Decision to not allow press freedom organisation to visit Assange ‘shameful’

04 April 2023

Next week will mark four years since Assange was taken to HMP Belmarsh from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.


Prisoners unable to do basic tasks at weekends, inspectorate finds

Prisoners unable to do basic tasks at weekends, inspectorate finds

Prisoners unable to do basic tasks at weekends, inspectorate finds

04 April 2023

Prison officers sometimes work 24-hour shifts at weekends while inmates are unable to access medical care, HM Inspectorate of Prisons said.


Stepfather guilty of murdering two-year-old while mother slept upstairs

Stepfather guilty of murdering two-year-old while mother slept upstairs

Stepfather guilty of murdering two-year-old while mother slept upstairs

04 April 2023

Campaigners have called for a child practice review to identify whether Lola’s murder could have been prevented.


Bill Clinton says ‘a miracle’ Good Friday Agreement survived Brexit process

Bill Clinton says ‘a miracle’ Good Friday Agreement survived Brexit process

Bill Clinton says ‘a miracle’ Good Friday Agreement survived Brexit process

04 April 2023

The former US president recalled late-night phone calls in the closing stages of the historic negotiations.


Met police officer who stalked woman he met on duty is spared jail

Met police officer who stalked woman he met on duty is spared jail

Met police officer who stalked woman he met on duty is spared jail

04 April 2023

Pc Jonathan Simon, 44, was given a suspended jail sentence of 16 weeks at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.


Nearly one in five teachers forced to do second jobs amid rising costs – poll

Nearly one in five teachers forced to do second jobs amid rising costs – poll

Nearly one in five teachers forced to do second jobs amid rising costs – poll

04 April 2023

Teachers have had to skip meals and reduce home heating amid the cost-of-living crisis, the National Education Union has said.


Raab promises to act on ‘spineless’ killers who dodge sentence hearings

Raab promises to act on ‘spineless’ killers who dodge sentence hearings

Raab promises to act on ‘spineless’ killers who dodge sentence hearings

04 April 2023

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab vowed to act after Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer refused to face the murdered nine-year-old’s family in court.


Woman loses latest stage of fight over whether she won £10 or £1m on lottery

Woman loses latest stage of fight over whether she won £10 or £1m on lottery

Woman loses latest stage of fight over whether she won £10 or £1m on lottery

04 April 2023

Joan Parker-Grennan has sued National Lottery operator Camelot and says she should get £1 million – Camelot says it is liable to pay only £10.


Police leaving vulnerable children at risk of sexual abuse online, report finds

Police leaving vulnerable children at risk of sexual abuse online, report finds

Police leaving vulnerable children at risk of sexual abuse online, report finds

04 April 2023

Officers are taking up to 18 months to make an arrest after becoming aware that a youngster is at risk, HMICFRS found.


Judge highlights ‘shocking’ online weapon sales as teenager convicted of murder

Judge highlights ‘shocking’ online weapon sales as teenager convicted of murder

Judge highlights ‘shocking’ online weapon sales as teenager convicted of murder

04 April 2023

A jury at the Old Bailey found Emadh Miah unanimously guilty of murder.


Aldi named cheapest supermarket – but groceries cost just 25p less than Lidl

Aldi named cheapest supermarket – but groceries cost just 25p less than Lidl

Aldi named cheapest supermarket – but groceries cost just 25p less than Lidl

04 April 2023

A basket of 41 grocery items at Aldi cost £72.54 on average across the month, compared with £92.55 at Waitrose and £72.79 at Lidl, Which? found.


Call for ‘highway code’ to tackle space junk

Call for ‘highway code’ to tackle space junk

Call for ‘highway code’ to tackle space junk

04 April 2023

The European Space Agency estimates there are 36,500 objects larger than 10cm currently floating in space.


Clyde-built frigates will help UK stand up to ‘bullies’, says minister

Clyde-built frigates will help UK stand up to ‘bullies’, says minister

Clyde-built frigates will help UK stand up to ‘bullies’, says minister

04 April 2023

Defence procurement minister Alex Chalk visited the BAE shipyard in Govan as the first steel was cut for new ship HMS Birmingham.


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