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Ex-MP Natalie McGarry’s lawyers contest conviction over ‘prejudicial tweets’

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry’s lawyers contest conviction over ‘prejudicial tweets’

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry’s lawyers contest conviction over ‘prejudicial tweets’

16 February 2023

Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice Clerk, said a decision would be made ‘as soon as possible’.


Two beaver kits moved to Loch Lomond die in ‘otter attack’

Two beaver kits moved to Loch Lomond die in ‘otter attack’

Two beaver kits moved to Loch Lomond die in ‘otter attack’

16 February 2023

A family of beavers was moved to the loch from Tayside last month.


Judge aims to stop urban explorers climbing cranes overlooking Wembley Stadium

Judge aims to stop urban explorers climbing cranes overlooking Wembley Stadium

Judge aims to stop urban explorers climbing cranes overlooking Wembley Stadium

16 February 2023

Judge Jonathan Simpkiss heard how a climber had said on social media that he had a ‘passion’ to reach the middle of the Wembley arch.


Funeral held for wife of Wales’s First Minister Mark Drakeford

Funeral held for wife of Wales’s First Minister Mark Drakeford

Funeral held for wife of Wales’s First Minister Mark Drakeford

16 February 2023

Mr Drakeford said he was ‘grateful for the many kind words of support’ he had received.


Head of Nato visits Turkey as donations to UK charity appeal hit £84 million

Head of Nato visits Turkey as donations to UK charity appeal hit £84 million

Head of Nato visits Turkey as donations to UK charity appeal hit £84 million

16 February 2023

Secretary general Jens Stoltenberg pledged ongoing support as he met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Thursday.


Art lovers in a spin over spiral artworks signposting wider universe

Art lovers in a spin over spiral artworks signposting wider universe

Art lovers in a spin over spiral artworks signposting wider universe

16 February 2023

The work Whorled (Here After Here After Here) is meant to echo road signs from throughout the world as well as places in the universe.


South Park takes dig at Meghan and Harry in new episode

South Park takes dig at Meghan and Harry in new episode

South Park takes dig at Meghan and Harry in new episode

16 February 2023

The episode entitled The Worldwide Privacy Tour sees the ‘Prince and Princess of Canada’ become new residents of South Park.


New Forest pannage ham granted protected geographical indication status

New Forest pannage ham granted protected geographical indication status

New Forest pannage ham granted protected geographical indication status

16 February 2023

The air-dried ham is made from pigs allowed to roam free in the New Forest during ‘pannage season’ to forage acorns and beechmast.


Priest accuses Government of censoring ‘silent prayers’ near abortion clinic

Priest accuses Government of censoring ‘silent prayers’ near abortion clinic

Priest accuses Government of censoring ‘silent prayers’ near abortion clinic

16 February 2023

Fr Sean Gough and charity volunteer Isabel Vaughan-Spruce both spoke out against ‘censorship zones’ after criminal charges against them were dropped.


Berlin spy had ‘ongoing relationship’ with Russia and was ‘paid for treachery’

Berlin spy had ‘ongoing relationship’ with Russia and was ‘paid for treachery’

Berlin spy had ‘ongoing relationship’ with Russia and was ‘paid for treachery’

16 February 2023

David Smith, 58, has admitted eight charges under the Official Secrets Act.


Sturgeon’s successor should drop National Care Service Bill, say opposition MSPs

Sturgeon’s successor should drop National Care Service Bill, say opposition MSPs

Sturgeon’s successor should drop National Care Service Bill, say opposition MSPs

16 February 2023

A number of unions, think tanks, charities and Holyrood committees have also voiced concern about the proposed centralised service.


Range Rover driver caused death and injury by dangerous driving in A40 crash

Range Rover driver caused death and injury by dangerous driving in A40 crash

Range Rover driver caused death and injury by dangerous driving in A40 crash

16 February 2023

Rida Kazem appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Thursday, after a woman died in a collision on the A40 in west London on August 22 2022.


Truss to call on G7 to agree China sanctions if Taiwan conflict escalates

Truss to call on G7 to agree China sanctions if Taiwan conflict escalates

Truss to call on G7 to agree China sanctions if Taiwan conflict escalates

16 February 2023

The former prime minister is due to address a conference in Japan on Friday which has been organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.


National Lottery releases details of where two unclaimed £1m tickets were bought

National Lottery releases details of where two unclaimed £1m tickets were bought

National Lottery releases details of where two unclaimed £1m tickets were bought

16 February 2023

Players are being urged to check their tickets.


Aldi to create more than 6,000 jobs across UK this year

Aldi to create more than 6,000 jobs across UK this year

Aldi to create more than 6,000 jobs across UK this year

16 February 2023

New stores will open in towns and cities including Norwich, Huddersfield and Shrewsbury.


Social media influencer fined after joining search for missing Nicola Bulley

Social media influencer fined after joining search for missing Nicola Bulley

Social media influencer fined after joining search for missing Nicola Bulley

16 February 2023

Dan Duffy was handed a fixed penalty notice for a public order offence of fear or provocation of violence, police said.


Oldest prayer beads found in Britain to go on display at Lindisfarne Priory

Oldest prayer beads found in Britain to go on display at Lindisfarne Priory

Oldest prayer beads found in Britain to go on display at Lindisfarne Priory

16 February 2023

The necklace dates from between the 8th and 9th century and is made from salmon vertebrae.


Pupils in key constituencies face six extra days of ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

Pupils in key constituencies face six extra days of ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

Pupils in key constituencies face six extra days of ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

16 February 2023

The Educational Institute of Scotland is escalating its programme of industrial action.


Sadiq Khan says he will take ‘no lectures’ from Boris Johnson over Ulez plans

Sadiq Khan says he will take ‘no lectures’ from Boris Johnson over Ulez plans

Sadiq Khan says he will take ‘no lectures’ from Boris Johnson over Ulez plans

16 February 2023

Mr Johnson has urged people to stop the mayor’s ‘mad expansion plan’ which aims to boost London’s air quality.


Labour to pledge crackdown on anti-social behaviour

Labour to pledge crackdown on anti-social behaviour

Labour to pledge crackdown on anti-social behaviour

16 February 2023

Labour’s shadow justice secretary Steve Reed will use a speech on Friday to condemn the ‘scourge’ of anti-social behaviour.


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