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Archie Battersbee’s family to apply to move him to hospice for ‘last moments’

Archie Battersbee’s family to apply to move him to hospice for ‘last moments’

Archie Battersbee’s family to apply to move him to hospice for ‘last moments’

03 August 2022

The 12-year-old boy has been in a coma since he was found unconscious in April and is being kept alive by a combination of medical interventions.


Man charged with murder of woman missing for decade

Man charged with murder of woman missing for decade

Man charged with murder of woman missing for decade

03 August 2022

Darren Osment, 40, will appear before Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Thursday accused of murdering 32-year-old Claire Holland.


Eilish McColgan gold medal brings ‘a tear in the eye’, says Nicola Sturgeon

Eilish McColgan gold medal brings ‘a tear in the eye’, says Nicola Sturgeon

Eilish McColgan gold medal brings ‘a tear in the eye’, says Nicola Sturgeon

03 August 2022

The First Minister was speaking after McColgan won the 10,000-metre final at the Commonwealth Games.


Batgirl directors ‘saddened and shocked’ after Warner Bros axes film

Batgirl directors ‘saddened and shocked’ after Warner Bros axes film

Batgirl directors ‘saddened and shocked’ after Warner Bros axes film

03 August 2022

The DC film, which was set to feature Hollywood stars Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser and JK Simmons, was filmed in Glasgow.


Pig organs partially revived by scientists an hour after death

Pig organs partially revived by scientists an hour after death

Pig organs partially revived by scientists an hour after death

03 August 2022

Experts have described the finding as ‘remarkable’ and said thousands of lives could be saved if the technology can be applied to humans.


Rebekah Vardy feels sexism was at play in coverage of ‘Wagatha Christie’ case

Rebekah Vardy feels sexism was at play in coverage of ‘Wagatha Christie’ case

Rebekah Vardy feels sexism was at play in coverage of ‘Wagatha Christie’ case

03 August 2022

In her first TV interview since losing the libel case, Vardy shared thoughts on the case and the effects it has had on her personally.


Mark Drakeford is a ‘low energy Jeremy Corbyn’, Tory leadership contender says

Mark Drakeford is a ‘low energy Jeremy Corbyn’, Tory leadership contender says

Mark Drakeford is a ‘low energy Jeremy Corbyn’, Tory leadership contender says

03 August 2022

Liz Truss lambasted the Welsh First Minister during a hustings event in Cardiff.


Archie’s mother heartbroken by failed bid to postpone withdrawal of life support

Archie’s mother heartbroken by failed bid to postpone withdrawal of life support

Archie’s mother heartbroken by failed bid to postpone withdrawal of life support

03 August 2022

The 12-year-old is being kept alive by a combination of medical interventions, including ventilation and drug treatments.


Parents’ bid to postpone the withdrawal of Archie Battersbee’s life support refused

Parents’ bid to postpone the withdrawal of Archie Battersbee’s life support refused

Parents’ bid to postpone the withdrawal of Archie Battersbee’s life support refused

03 August 2022

The 12-year-old has been in a coma since he was found unconscious in April.


Sajid Javid backs Liz Truss over Rishi Sunak’s ‘high-tax, low-growth’ tax plans

Sajid Javid backs Liz Truss over Rishi Sunak’s ‘high-tax, low-growth’ tax plans

Sajid Javid backs Liz Truss over Rishi Sunak’s ‘high-tax, low-growth’ tax plans

03 August 2022

One poll of the Tory party members who will chose the next prime minister put Ms Truss 34 points ahead of her rival.


Welsh Tory criticises ‘disappointing’ withdrawal of Cardiff’s Eurovision bid

Welsh Tory criticises ‘disappointing’ withdrawal of Cardiff’s Eurovision bid

Welsh Tory criticises ‘disappointing’ withdrawal of Cardiff’s Eurovision bid

03 August 2022

Tom Giffard said the move showed a ‘lack of ambition’.


Woman who accused Premier League star of rape has received abuse, police say

Woman who accused Premier League star of rape has received abuse, police say

Woman who accused Premier League star of rape has received abuse, police say

03 August 2022

Barnet Police, part of London’s Metropolitan Police, said it was “alarmed” that the woman had been targeted.


Marks & Spencer takes disposable barbecues off UK shelves amid wildfire risk

Marks & Spencer takes disposable barbecues off UK shelves amid wildfire risk

Marks & Spencer takes disposable barbecues off UK shelves amid wildfire risk

03 August 2022

London Fire Brigade last week called for a total ban after facing one of the busiest periods in its history during a record-breaking heatwave.


Nearly two-thirds say rising interest rates worry them

Nearly two-thirds say rising interest rates worry them

Nearly two-thirds say rising interest rates worry them

03 August 2022

Younger people were much more likely to have faced financial difficulties in the last six months, according to an Ipsos poll.


‘Desperate mother’ appeals for public’s help in finding missing student nurse

‘Desperate mother’ appeals for public’s help in finding missing student nurse

‘Desperate mother’ appeals for public’s help in finding missing student nurse

03 August 2022

Owami Davies, 24, was last seen on July 7.


Two flagship BBC radio stations lose listeners since start of year

Two flagship BBC radio stations lose listeners since start of year

Two flagship BBC radio stations lose listeners since start of year

03 August 2022

However, Radio 6 Music, Radio 2 and Radio 3 all either held steady or gained listeners in the same time period.


Sunak attacks Truss’s ‘premature’ tax plans before Bank’s move on interest rates

Sunak attacks Truss’s ‘premature’ tax plans before Bank’s move on interest rates

Sunak attacks Truss’s ‘premature’ tax plans before Bank’s move on interest rates

03 August 2022

The former chancellor stressed there are ‘crucial differences’ between their plans ‘because timing is everything’.


Lionesses write to Tory leadership hopefuls over access to football for girls

Lionesses write to Tory leadership hopefuls over access to football for girls

Lionesses write to Tory leadership hopefuls over access to football for girls

03 August 2022

Just 63% of schools in England offer equal football coaching to boys and girls, the FA found.


Sabina Higgins letter has not embarrassed the Government – Taoiseach

Sabina Higgins letter has not embarrassed the Government – Taoiseach

Sabina Higgins letter has not embarrassed the Government – Taoiseach

03 August 2022

Micheal Martin said Mrs Higgins has clarified the matter after she issued a statement in defence of the letter.


Chime sound was key to company success, Ring smart doorbell creator says

Chime sound was key to company success, Ring smart doorbell creator says

Chime sound was key to company success, Ring smart doorbell creator says

03 August 2022

Jamie Siminoff said getting the sound of Ring’s video doorbell chime right was vital to establishing the smart security firm’s brand.


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