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Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Nicola Sturgeon

Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Nicola Sturgeon

Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Nicola Sturgeon

15 February 2023

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said she very much regrets the resignation of her friend and colleague.


McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

15 February 2023

The fast food chain said that increased food and energy costs mean it will introduce higher prices for the products from Wednesday.


Police launch inquiry into racial abuse aimed at Birmingham City star

Police launch inquiry into racial abuse aimed at Birmingham City star

Police launch inquiry into racial abuse aimed at Birmingham City star

15 February 2023

Officers are working with the club to review CCTV footage after Blues captain Troy Deeney was abused while leaving the pitch.


Gender reforms not ‘final straw’ for Sturgeon to quit but loomed large

Gender reforms not ‘final straw’ for Sturgeon to quit but loomed large

Gender reforms not ‘final straw’ for Sturgeon to quit but loomed large

15 February 2023

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill passed despite concerns from some quarters that the changes could impact on safe spaces for females,


Number of migrants crossing Channel this year passes 2,500

Number of migrants crossing Channel this year passes 2,500

Number of migrants crossing Channel this year passes 2,500

15 February 2023

Government figures show 204 people made the journey on Tuesday in five boats.


Peter Murrell must be replaced with ‘neutral’ SNP chief executive, MP says

Peter Murrell must be replaced with ‘neutral’ SNP chief executive, MP says

Peter Murrell must be replaced with ‘neutral’ SNP chief executive, MP says

15 February 2023

Mr Murrell, who married First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in 2010, has been the party’s chief executive since 1999.


Senior officer apologises over decision to grant gun licence to Keyham shooter

Senior officer apologises over decision to grant gun licence to Keyham shooter

Senior officer apologises over decision to grant gun licence to Keyham shooter

15 February 2023

Jake Davison killed five people in Keyham, Plymouth, in August 2021.


US fugitive Nicholas Rossi has bail request rejected over flight risk fears

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi has bail request rejected over flight risk fears

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi has bail request rejected over flight risk fears

15 February 2023

US authorities have made a second extradition request relating to Rossi who lost a court battle over his identity in November.


WRU sexism allegations ‘moment’ to change sports culture – Tanni Grey-Thompson

WRU sexism allegations ‘moment’ to change sports culture – Tanni Grey-Thompson

WRU sexism allegations ‘moment’ to change sports culture – Tanni Grey-Thompson

15 February 2023

The Sport Wales chair was giving evidence at a Senedd committee hearing looking into claims made in a BBC television programme last month.


Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’

15 February 2023

She said she will continue as an MSP on the backbenches at Holyrood.


‘Brutal’ political culture contributed to resignation decision – Sturgeon

‘Brutal’ political culture contributed to resignation decision – Sturgeon

‘Brutal’ political culture contributed to resignation decision – Sturgeon

15 February 2023

The First Minister said she hoped politics could ‘depolarise’.


Labour eyes an opportunity in Scotland as Sturgeon steps down

Labour eyes an opportunity in Scotland as Sturgeon steps down

Labour eyes an opportunity in Scotland as Sturgeon steps down

15 February 2023

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the party needs to make ‘significant gains’ in Scotland if it is to form a UK government.


New study provides close-up view of melting underneath Thwaites Glacier

New study provides close-up view of melting underneath Thwaites Glacier

New study provides close-up view of melting underneath Thwaites Glacier

15 February 2023

It suggests that while melting beneath much of the ice shelf is weaker than expected, melting in cracks and crevasses is much faster.


Boy, 15, detained for life after supermarket row knife murder

Boy, 15, detained for life after supermarket row knife murder

Boy, 15, detained for life after supermarket row knife murder

15 February 2023

Ian Kirwan was knifed to death after a row with youths who were messing about in supermarket toilets


Missing Nicola Bulley: What is the focus of police investigation?

Missing Nicola Bulley: What is the focus of police investigation?

Missing Nicola Bulley: What is the focus of police investigation?

15 February 2023

The mother-of-two vanished while walking her springer spaniel, Willow, in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre on January 27.


Flybe administrators unable to find buyer

Flybe administrators unable to find buyer

Flybe administrators unable to find buyer

15 February 2023

Regional carrier Flybe collapsed into bankruptcy for the second time in three years on January 28, with all flights grounded.


What next for Nicola Sturgeon?

What next for Nicola Sturgeon?

What next for Nicola Sturgeon?

15 February 2023

Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will stand down as First Minister and leader of the SNP.


In Pictures: Nicola Sturgeon from party youth activist to Scottish leader

In Pictures: Nicola Sturgeon from party youth activist to Scottish leader

In Pictures: Nicola Sturgeon from party youth activist to Scottish leader

15 February 2023

The longest serving – and first female – first minister rose to power unopposed after the ill-fated independence referendum in 2014.


Land Registry and DVLA staff to stage more strikes in pay row

Land Registry and DVLA staff to stage more strikes in pay row

Land Registry and DVLA staff to stage more strikes in pay row

15 February 2023

PCS leader Mark Serwotka said: ‘As long as the Government shows no sign of resolving this dispute, we’ll show no signs of stopping strike action.’


Capital Radio DJ’s ‘insensitive’ joke about Turkey prompts nearly 600 complaints

Capital Radio DJ’s ‘insensitive’ joke about Turkey prompts nearly 600 complaints

Capital Radio DJ’s ‘insensitive’ joke about Turkey prompts nearly 600 complaints

15 February 2023

Ant Payne apologised on Tuesday after facing criticism online.


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