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London faces ‘pivotal moment’ in efforts to tackle air pollution, says mayor

London faces ‘pivotal moment’ in efforts to tackle air pollution, says mayor

London faces ‘pivotal moment’ in efforts to tackle air pollution, says mayor

17 February 2022

Sadiq Khan is convening a summit on clean air and health in the capital.


Mother’s fears of another Port serial killer amid Met Police ‘shambles’

Mother’s fears of another Port serial killer amid Met Police ‘shambles’

Mother’s fears of another Port serial killer amid Met Police ‘shambles’

17 February 2022

Police refused to treat Anthony Walgate’s death as suspicious, despite his mother Sarah Sak’s concerns.


Russia could drag out Ukraine crisis for months, warns Truss

Russia could drag out Ukraine crisis for months, warns Truss

Russia could drag out Ukraine crisis for months, warns Truss

17 February 2022

Britain’s military intelligence chief said Moscow continues to move troops to the border zone, despite claims is is pulling back.


UK hit with power cuts and travel disruption ahead of incoming Storm Eunice

UK hit with power cuts and travel disruption ahead of incoming Storm Eunice

UK hit with power cuts and travel disruption ahead of incoming Storm Eunice

17 February 2022

The Met Office had issued an amber warning for strong winds covering central Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England


Duke of York’s civil sex case settlement to be questioned by MP in Parliament

Duke of York’s civil sex case settlement to be questioned by MP in Parliament

Duke of York’s civil sex case settlement to be questioned by MP in Parliament

16 February 2022

Labour’s Andy McDonald said he would raise the issue when MPs return to Westminster next week following their half-term break.


Train lines to remain shut for safety checks after Storm Dudley

Train lines to remain shut for safety checks after Storm Dudley

Train lines to remain shut for safety checks after Storm Dudley

16 February 2022

Storm Dudley caused disruption on Wednesday with trees blown onto train tracks and overhead power lines.


Councillors set to debate renaming of Prince Andrew Way in Co Antrim

Councillors set to debate renaming of Prince Andrew Way in Co Antrim

Councillors set to debate renaming of Prince Andrew Way in Co Antrim

16 February 2022

A spokesperson for the council said that a motion to change the name of Prince Andrew Way is set to be held later this year.


Russia moving forces to Ukraine border, says UK military intelligence

Russia moving forces to Ukraine border, says UK military intelligence

Russia moving forces to Ukraine border, says UK military intelligence

16 February 2022

The Chief of Defence Intelligence said armoured vehicles and helicopters have been spotted heading for the border zone.


98 Irish citizens registered with Ukraine embassy

98 Irish citizens registered with Ukraine embassy

98 Irish citizens registered with Ukraine embassy

16 February 2022

33 Irish people have left Ukraine amid ongoing tensions at the Russian border, Simon Coveney has said.


Reality TV star Stephen Bear admits breaching bail conditions

Reality TV star Stephen Bear admits breaching bail conditions

Reality TV star Stephen Bear admits breaching bail conditions

16 February 2022

The 32-year-old, who appeared in Ex On The Beach, is accused of secretly recording himself having sex with a woman and posting the footage online.


Jabs for children aged five to 11 ‘may reduce risks of a new variant’

Jabs for children aged five to 11 ‘may reduce risks of a new variant’

Jabs for children aged five to 11 ‘may reduce risks of a new variant’

16 February 2022

Children in England will begin to receive invites from April.


Covid jabs for five to 11-year-olds – your questions answered

Covid jabs for five to 11-year-olds – your questions answered

Covid jabs for five to 11-year-olds – your questions answered

16 February 2022

Almost six million children will be invited for a Covid-19 vaccine.


Duke of York urged to reveal source of funds for civil sex case settlement

Duke of York urged to reveal source of funds for civil sex case settlement

Duke of York urged to reveal source of funds for civil sex case settlement

16 February 2022

The settlement agreement states Andrew will donate to Virginia Giuffre’s charity in support of victims’ rights.


Ending free Covid testing would be a mistake, Sir Keir Starmer says

Ending free Covid testing would be a mistake, Sir Keir Starmer says

Ending free Covid testing would be a mistake, Sir Keir Starmer says

16 February 2022

The Labour leader was responding to reports the Government may announce an end to free testing next week.


Charles ‘happy’ to help police probe into ‘cash-for-honours’ allegations

Charles ‘happy’ to help police probe into ‘cash-for-honours’ allegations

Charles ‘happy’ to help police probe into ‘cash-for-honours’ allegations

16 February 2022

Michael Fawcett, chief executive of The Prince’s Foundation, resigned from his role in the wake of the alleged scandal.


Andrew keeps dukedom and naval rank after sex assault lawsuit settlement

Andrew keeps dukedom and naval rank after sex assault lawsuit settlement

Andrew keeps dukedom and naval rank after sex assault lawsuit settlement

16 February 2022

The duke has agreed to an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre.


Cinema chain fails in bid to overturn 15 rating for The Batman

Cinema chain fails in bid to overturn 15 rating for The Batman

Cinema chain fails in bid to overturn 15 rating for The Batman

16 February 2022

Belfast City Council rejected a proposal to overturn the rating for the film.


Storm Dudley arrives in UK bringing 80mph winds and heavy downpours

Storm Dudley arrives in UK bringing 80mph winds and heavy downpours

Storm Dudley arrives in UK bringing 80mph winds and heavy downpours

16 February 2022

The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for strong winds covering central Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England.


Scottish salmon sales grow as exports return to pre-pandemic levels

Scottish salmon sales grow as exports return to pre-pandemic levels

Scottish salmon sales grow as exports return to pre-pandemic levels

16 February 2022

Salmon Scotland figures show an additional 4,600 tonnes of the fish sold in the UK during 2021.


In Pictures: Winds whip up as UK faces back-to-back storms

In Pictures: Winds whip up as UK faces back-to-back storms

In Pictures: Winds whip up as UK faces back-to-back storms

16 February 2022

Storm Dudley will be followed on Friday by Storm Eunice, which could be even more damaging, forecasters said.


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