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RAF innovation node set up in Northern Ireland

RAF innovation node set up in Northern Ireland

RAF innovation node set up in Northern Ireland

02 December 2021

It will aim to grow the supply chain in the region.


Teenager charged in connection with 16-year-old girl’s death

Teenager charged in connection with 16-year-old girl’s death

Teenager charged in connection with 16-year-old girl’s death

02 December 2021

Amber Gibson’s body was found in Hamilton on Sunday morning.


Warning over pilots’ lack of flying after ‘serious incident’ involving Tui plane

Warning over pilots’ lack of flying after ‘serious incident’ involving Tui plane

Warning over pilots’ lack of flying after ‘serious incident’ involving Tui plane

02 December 2021

The flight from the Spanish island of Majorca to Aberdeen descended rapidly and unexpectedly.


HSBC, Barclays and NatWest fined by EU for foreign exchange cartel

HSBC, Barclays and NatWest fined by EU for foreign exchange cartel

HSBC, Barclays and NatWest fined by EU for foreign exchange cartel

02 December 2021

HSBC was hit with the highest penalty, at 174.3 million euros (£148.3 million), for its role in rigging the foreign exchange spot trading market.


Men spitting at Hanukkah party bus a ‘bigoted antisemitic attack’, says rabbi

Men spitting at Hanukkah party bus a ‘bigoted antisemitic attack’, says rabbi

Men spitting at Hanukkah party bus a ‘bigoted antisemitic attack’, says rabbi

02 December 2021

A rabbi who was on board the vehicle said the passengers were targeted for being Jewish.


Meghan hits out at publisher of Mail on Sunday after Court of Appeal ruling

Meghan hits out at publisher of Mail on Sunday after Court of Appeal ruling

Meghan hits out at publisher of Mail on Sunday after Court of Appeal ruling

02 December 2021

Meghan sued Associated Newspapers Limited over five articles that reproduced parts of a ‘personal and private’ letter to Thomas Markle.


British Rubik’s Cube champion looks ahead to world cup

British Rubik’s Cube champion looks ahead to world cup

British Rubik’s Cube champion looks ahead to world cup

02 December 2021

Despite last year’s success, 19-year-old Chris Mills said ‘there’s always more stuff to learn’.


London Underground warns of disruption to Night Tube services this weekend

London Underground warns of disruption to Night Tube services this weekend

London Underground warns of disruption to Night Tube services this weekend

02 December 2021

Members of the RMT union will stage a second round of strikes in a row over new rosters.


Family of endangered Asian elephants undecorate their Christmas tree

Family of endangered Asian elephants undecorate their Christmas tree

Family of endangered Asian elephants undecorate their Christmas tree

02 December 2021

The family of elephants had fun pulling, shaking off and eating the Christmas decorations.


People have a ‘right’ to elect racists and misogynists, says Tory MP

People have a ‘right’ to elect racists and misogynists, says Tory MP

People have a ‘right’ to elect racists and misogynists, says Tory MP

02 December 2021

Sir Desmond Swayne said he hoped his constituents would not choose people with such views.


Man convicted of glorifying terrorist actions jailed for seven-and-a-half years

Man convicted of glorifying terrorist actions jailed for seven-and-a-half years

Man convicted of glorifying terrorist actions jailed for seven-and-a-half years

02 December 2021

Sam Imrie was also convicted of possessing extreme pornography, including indecent images of children.


Family of mother who lay in crashed car for days despite police call receive £1m

Family of mother who lay in crashed car for days despite police call receive £1m

Family of mother who lay in crashed car for days despite police call receive £1m

02 December 2021

Lamara Bell, 25, and her partner John Yuill, 28 died after their car left the M9 near Stirling in 2015.


Kate shows eye for detail on visit to V&A Faberge exhibition

Kate shows eye for detail on visit to V&A Faberge exhibition

Kate shows eye for detail on visit to V&A Faberge exhibition

02 December 2021

The Duchess of Cambridge admired the intricacies of the work of Russian Goldsmith Carl Faberge in the display, which features items lent by the Queen.


Jury continues deliberations in trial of couple accused of murdering boy

Jury continues deliberations in trial of couple accused of murdering boy

Jury continues deliberations in trial of couple accused of murdering boy

02 December 2021

Emma Tustin, 32, and Thomas Hughes, 29, are accused of killing Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, six, in June last year.


BBC journalist Amol Rajan apologises for critical comments about royals

BBC journalist Amol Rajan apologises for critical comments about royals

BBC journalist Amol Rajan apologises for critical comments about royals

02 December 2021

The former editor of the Independent newspaper recently fronted a documentary exploring the relationship between William and Harry and the media.


Police-recorded LGBT hate crimes up sharply since lockdown, figures show

Police-recorded LGBT hate crimes up sharply since lockdown, figures show

Police-recorded LGBT hate crimes up sharply since lockdown, figures show

02 December 2021

Data reveals 24 police forces recorded their highest monthly number of homophobic offences since the start of 2019 during May-August this year.


Minister gives ‘absolute assurance’ No 10 followed Covid rules amid party claims

Minister gives ‘absolute assurance’ No 10 followed Covid rules amid party claims

Minister gives ‘absolute assurance’ No 10 followed Covid rules amid party claims

02 December 2021

Boris Johnson has refused to deny allegations about Downing Street socials being held in the lead-up to Christmas last year.


Larger firms may consider cancelling Christmas parties, suggests minister

Larger firms may consider cancelling Christmas parties, suggests minister

Larger firms may consider cancelling Christmas parties, suggests minister

02 December 2021

George Freeman said he has postponed an event for his own staff in the department for business this year.


Christmas parties cancelled in ‘catastrophic’ blow to hospitality

Christmas parties cancelled in ‘catastrophic’ blow to hospitality

Christmas parties cancelled in ‘catastrophic’ blow to hospitality

02 December 2021

Pleas are mounting for financial support as pubs, restaurants and venues see parties scrapped and big events scaled back due to Omicron fears.


Warnings of wine and spirit supply problems hitting Christmas celebrations

Warnings of wine and spirit supply problems hitting Christmas celebrations

Warnings of wine and spirit supply problems hitting Christmas celebrations

02 December 2021

Trade minister Ranil Jayawardena played down Labour warnings of ‘major delays’ on deliveries due to the shortage of HGV drivers.


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