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‘Around 150,000 children’ in Scotland subject to online sex abuse in past year

‘Around 150,000 children’ in Scotland subject to online sex abuse in past year

‘Around 150,000 children’ in Scotland subject to online sex abuse in past year

11 December 2024

The data will be discussed in a special edition of STV’s Scotland Tonight.


King and Queen enjoy Military Wives Choir’s rendition of his birthday song

King and Queen enjoy Military Wives Choir’s rendition of his birthday song

King and Queen enjoy Military Wives Choir’s rendition of his birthday song

11 December 2024

Members of the charity choir group gathered at Buckingham Palace to perform the song, November Sunday, which was written by John McClaren.


Councils should not be blamed for ‘substantial’ council tax hikes, MSP says

Councils should not be blamed for ‘substantial’ council tax hikes, MSP says

Councils should not be blamed for ‘substantial’ council tax hikes, MSP says

11 December 2024

Former SNP MSP John Mason said local authorities had suffered a ‘real squeeze’ in their funding.


Two Government ministers to sit on assisted dying Bill scrutiny committee

Two Government ministers to sit on assisted dying Bill scrutiny committee

Two Government ministers to sit on assisted dying Bill scrutiny committee

11 December 2024

The Bill could see terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live be legally allowed to end their lives.


Alex Salmond’s niece to contest his former seat at Holyrood for Alba

Alex Salmond’s niece to contest his former seat at Holyrood for Alba

Alex Salmond’s niece to contest his former seat at Holyrood for Alba

11 December 2024

The former first minister died in October, having already announced plans to stand once again in the 2026 election.


RMT to call strike ‘if needs be’ over proposed cuts to rail ticket office hours

RMT to call strike ‘if needs be’ over proposed cuts to rail ticket office hours

RMT to call strike ‘if needs be’ over proposed cuts to rail ticket office hours

11 December 2024

The union’s assistant general secretary, John Leach, said ticket offices are ‘not just about ticket sales’.


Tories accused of ‘dog whistle attack on asylum seekers’ in Budget debate

Tories accused of ‘dog whistle attack on asylum seekers’ in Budget debate

Tories accused of ‘dog whistle attack on asylum seekers’ in Budget debate

11 December 2024

The party’s motion proposed cutting funding for free bus travel for asylum seekers.


£150m for offshore wind will create sustainable supply chain, minister says

£150m for offshore wind will create sustainable supply chain, minister says

£150m for offshore wind will create sustainable supply chain, minister says

11 December 2024

There is hope the money will lead to private investment of up £1.5 billion.


Body found in estuary confirmed as missing woman

Body found in estuary confirmed as missing woman

Body found in estuary confirmed as missing woman

11 December 2024

Shona Campbell, 74, had called 999 after getting into difficulty in mud on the shore of the Solway Firth on Monday evening.


Anglican bishops ‘losing moral authority’ to sit in Lords after abuse scandal

Anglican bishops ‘losing moral authority’ to sit in Lords after abuse scandal

Anglican bishops ‘losing moral authority’ to sit in Lords after abuse scandal

11 December 2024

Lord Birt called for the Lords Spiritual to be removed alongside bloodline members of the House.


Downing Street urges striking train managers to ‘rethink position’

Downing Street urges striking train managers to ‘rethink position’

Downing Street urges striking train managers to ‘rethink position’

11 December 2024

RMT union members at Avanti West Coast will strike over rest day working.


Dallaglio says search for ex-teammate Voyce echoes his own family tragedy

Dallaglio says search for ex-teammate Voyce echoes his own family tragedy

Dallaglio says search for ex-teammate Voyce echoes his own family tragedy

11 December 2024

Tom Voyce is believed to have died after he was swept away while driving across a ford during Storm Darragh


Improvement pledged after ‘whistleblowing concerns’ over hospital maternity care

Improvement pledged after ‘whistleblowing concerns’ over hospital maternity care

Improvement pledged after ‘whistleblowing concerns’ over hospital maternity care

11 December 2024

Public health minister Jenni Minto said NHS Lothian has ‘started to implement’ action at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.


Mother-of-three who had ‘butt lift’ op in Turkey died after poor care – coroner

Mother-of-three who had ‘butt lift’ op in Turkey died after poor care – coroner

Mother-of-three who had ‘butt lift’ op in Turkey died after poor care – coroner

11 December 2024

Demi Agoglia, 26, died in a hospital in Istanbul on January 8 just three days after the operation.


Ilford house blast brought back memories of Second World War for neighbour, 87

Ilford house blast brought back memories of Second World War for neighbour, 87

Ilford house blast brought back memories of Second World War for neighbour, 87

11 December 2024

The explosion in Ley Street, Ilford, sent debris flying into the road and sparked a huge blaze in the mid-terraced property on Tuesday afternoon.


Calls for urgent action after family convicted over Sara Sharif death

Calls for urgent action after family convicted over Sara Sharif death

Calls for urgent action after family convicted over Sara Sharif death

11 December 2024

Sara’s father Urfan Sharif and stepmother Beinash Batool were found guilty of murder while her uncle Faisal Malik was guilty of allowing the death.


Improved support urged as more than half of students report financial hardship

Improved support urged as more than half of students report financial hardship

Improved support urged as more than half of students report financial hardship

11 December 2024

Research found between half and two-thirds experienced money difficulties over the 2023/24 academic year.


Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

11 December 2024

While health is a devolved matter, the ban applies across the UK.


Family of teenage photographer hugged by Kate gather to celebrate her life

Family of teenage photographer hugged by Kate gather to celebrate her life

Family of teenage photographer hugged by Kate gather to celebrate her life

11 December 2024

Liz Hatton, 17, hit the headlines when she was pictured embracing the Princess of Wales at Windsor Castle.


Monogrammed Queen Victoria bloomers to be auctioned

Monogrammed Queen Victoria bloomers to be auctioned

Monogrammed Queen Victoria bloomers to be auctioned

11 December 2024

A pair of slipper shoes and another undergarment – being sold by a family based in Somerset – are also up for grabs at the Hansons sale.


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