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Teenage girl surviving bus stop shooting ‘a miracle’, say police

Teenage girl surviving bus stop shooting ‘a miracle’, say police

Teenage girl surviving bus stop shooting ‘a miracle’, say police

02 March 2022

The 15-year-old is recovering in hospital in a serious but stable condition in Liverpool.


Hotel Chocolat looks to open more cafes as hot chocolate proves a winner

Hotel Chocolat looks to open more cafes as hot chocolate proves a winner

Hotel Chocolat looks to open more cafes as hot chocolate proves a winner

02 March 2022

The high end chocolate business said new stores will be bigger than older ones as it sees a strong boost in sales of its hot chocolate machines.


MPs give standing ovation to Ukraine ambassador at Prime Minister’s Questions

MPs give standing ovation to Ukraine ambassador at Prime Minister’s Questions

MPs give standing ovation to Ukraine ambassador at Prime Minister’s Questions

02 March 2022

Vadym Prystaiko sat in a side gallery in the chamber and received applause for almost a minute.


Police recruitment must be ‘far more rigorous’ – watchdog

Police recruitment must be ‘far more rigorous’ – watchdog

Police recruitment must be ‘far more rigorous’ – watchdog

02 March 2022

The chief inspector of constabulary said it was “plainly inadequate” for forces to hire officers through a purely online process.


Truss said being Foreign Secretary was bottom of her wish list, Stewart claims

Truss said being Foreign Secretary was bottom of her wish list, Stewart claims

Truss said being Foreign Secretary was bottom of her wish list, Stewart claims

02 March 2022

Liz Truss also once said she found foreign affairs ‘really boring’, according to her former MP colleague Rory Stewart.


Starmer quizzes Johnson over sanctions for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Starmer quizzes Johnson over sanctions for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Starmer quizzes Johnson over sanctions for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

02 March 2022

The Labour leader used Prime Minister’s Questions to suggest more action is needed from the UK to ‘stand up to Putin and those who prop up his regime’


NHS ‘woefully unprepared’ for ageing population – medics

NHS ‘woefully unprepared’ for ageing population – medics

NHS ‘woefully unprepared’ for ageing population – medics

02 March 2022

The Royal College of Physicians warned that the UK is facing a ‘crisis in care’ for elderly people.


Charles praises NHS as he opens £380m cancer treatment centre

Charles praises NHS as he opens £380m cancer treatment centre

Charles praises NHS as he opens £380m cancer treatment centre

02 March 2022

The University College Hospital Grafton Way Building in central London has been caring for patients since late last year.


UK couple paint their house in colours of Ukraine flag

UK couple paint their house in colours of Ukraine flag

UK couple paint their house in colours of Ukraine flag

02 March 2022

Michael and Rend Platings have decorated their Cambridge home in a show of support for friends in Ukraine.


Johnson: Putin’s ‘abhorrent’ actions in Ukraine could be war crimes

Johnson: Putin’s ‘abhorrent’ actions in Ukraine could be war crimes

Johnson: Putin’s ‘abhorrent’ actions in Ukraine could be war crimes

02 March 2022

Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday morning before updating MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions.


Special postboxes celebrating authors will mark World Book Day

Special postboxes celebrating authors will mark World Book Day

Special postboxes celebrating authors will mark World Book Day

02 March 2022

Royal Mail is also observing the 25th anniversary of World Book Day with a dedicated postmark.


Invest NI chief insists there is no crisis at business support body

Invest NI chief insists there is no crisis at business support body

Invest NI chief insists there is no crisis at business support body

02 March 2022

Mel Chittock insisted an internal review in the body has been planned since the New Decade New Approach deal in 2020.


Bank could rein in rate hikes amid Ukraine conflict despite inflation fears

Bank could rein in rate hikes amid Ukraine conflict despite inflation fears

Bank could rein in rate hikes amid Ukraine conflict despite inflation fears

02 March 2022

ING experts said there had been a ‘massive’ re-pricing of UK interest rates by financial markets due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


New electric cars less reliable than petrol or diesel models – survey

New electric cars less reliable than petrol or diesel models – survey

New electric cars less reliable than petrol or diesel models – survey

02 March 2022

A poll indicated that 31% of electric car owners reported an issue with their vehicle in its first four years.


Investigation launched after double murder in Gloucestershire

Investigation launched after double murder in Gloucestershire

Investigation launched after double murder in Gloucestershire

02 March 2022

The body of a man was discovered in Cheltenham on Wednesday morning, while the body of a woman was found in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water.


Widow continues fight for justice over husband’s smart motorway death

Widow continues fight for justice over husband’s smart motorway death

Widow continues fight for justice over husband’s smart motorway death

02 March 2022

Claire Mercer’s husband Jason and another man died on the M1 near Sheffield in June 2019.


No connection between Ukraine war and independence campaign – Sturgeon

No connection between Ukraine war and independence campaign – Sturgeon

No connection between Ukraine war and independence campaign – Sturgeon

02 March 2022

The First Minister dismissed criticism after SNP figures appeared to draw comparisons.


Why the UK and Nato are opposing a no-fly zone over Ukraine

Why the UK and Nato are opposing a no-fly zone over Ukraine

Why the UK and Nato are opposing a no-fly zone over Ukraine

02 March 2022

There have been fears raised that it could lead to World War Three.


Tributes paid to ‘much-loved’ children’s author and illustrator Shirley Hughes

Tributes paid to ‘much-loved’ children’s author and illustrator Shirley Hughes

Tributes paid to ‘much-loved’ children’s author and illustrator Shirley Hughes

02 March 2022

Her beloved children’s book Dogger won her the Kate Greenaway Medal.


Mike Ashley secures Times apology over ‘protected’ phone records allegations

Mike Ashley secures Times apology over ‘protected’ phone records allegations

Mike Ashley secures Times apology over ‘protected’ phone records allegations

02 March 2022

The former Newcastle United owner launched libel proceedings over an investigation into the activities of mobile telephone company Sport Mobile.


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