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Technical problem latest glitch to hit air traffic system

Technical problem latest glitch to hit air traffic system

Technical problem latest glitch to hit air traffic system

28 August 2023

The country’s leading provider of air traffic control services operates from two centres in Swanwick, Hampshire, and Prestwick in Scotland.


In pictures: Colourful street parade brings Notting Hill Carnival to a close

In pictures: Colourful street parade brings Notting Hill Carnival to a close

In pictures: Colourful street parade brings Notting Hill Carnival to a close

28 August 2023

The adult parade drew the west London festivities to a close.


Expert calls for future pandemic planning amid ‘signals’ from bird flu

Expert calls for future pandemic planning amid ‘signals’ from bird flu

Expert calls for future pandemic planning amid ‘signals’ from bird flu

28 August 2023

Professor Devi Sridhar said preparations were needed in case of future disease outbreaks.


Edinburgh Festival organisers celebrate success of ‘vital’ Fringe

Edinburgh Festival organisers celebrate success of ‘vital’ Fringe

Edinburgh Festival organisers celebrate success of ‘vital’ Fringe

28 August 2023

Performers and audiences from around the world flocked to Edinburgh for the event.


Zoo celebrates birth of critically-endangered African wild ass

Zoo celebrates birth of critically-endangered African wild ass

Zoo celebrates birth of critically-endangered African wild ass

28 August 2023

.Officials said the birth was important because there were fewer than 200 left in the wild.


Hundreds of passengers have to fly home early after cruise liner collision

Hundreds of passengers have to fly home early after cruise liner collision

Hundreds of passengers have to fly home early after cruise liner collision

28 August 2023

The P&O cruise ship MV Britannia collided with another vessel during severe weather in Palma de Mallorca.


‘Major’ knock-on impact to some Irish flights after UK air traffic control fault

‘Major’ knock-on impact to some Irish flights after UK air traffic control fault

‘Major’ knock-on impact to some Irish flights after UK air traffic control fault

28 August 2023

DAA, which operates Dublin Airport and Cork Airport in Ireland, said the issues were resulting in delays to some flights in and out of the major hubs.


Labour would resolve dangers of ‘outdated’ NHS equipment – Wes Streeting

Labour would resolve dangers of ‘outdated’ NHS equipment – Wes Streeting

Labour would resolve dangers of ‘outdated’ NHS equipment – Wes Streeting

28 August 2023

Thousands of patients across England have been injured by faulty medical equipment in A&E departments in the past five years, Labour has said.


Totem pole to be ‘rematriated’ to Canada after almost a century in Scotland

Totem pole to be ‘rematriated’ to Canada after almost a century in Scotland

Totem pole to be ‘rematriated’ to Canada after almost a century in Scotland

28 August 2023

The 163-year-old pole is to be returned to the Nisga’a nation in British Colombia.


SNP would win a vote on Greens deal at conference, says Yousaf

SNP would win a vote on Greens deal at conference, says Yousaf

SNP would win a vote on Greens deal at conference, says Yousaf

28 August 2023

The deal brought the Scottish Greens’ co-leaders into Government and shored up the pro-independence majority in Holyrood.


Lord Brailsford pledges ‘robust investigation’ into handling of Covid pandemic

Lord Brailsford pledges ‘robust investigation’ into handling of Covid pandemic

Lord Brailsford pledges ‘robust investigation’ into handling of Covid pandemic

28 August 2023

During a preliminary hearing of the Scottish Covid Inquiry, the chair set out how the inquiry would proceed in the coming months.


Mossley Hill road remains shut as two people die after driving into flooded area

Mossley Hill road remains shut as two people die after driving into flooded area

Mossley Hill road remains shut as two people die after driving into flooded area

28 August 2023

An investigation is under way after the incident and police are appealing for information.


Amy Dowden reveals ‘life-threatening’ sepsis battle amid cancer treatment

Amy Dowden reveals ‘life-threatening’ sepsis battle amid cancer treatment

Amy Dowden reveals ‘life-threatening’ sepsis battle amid cancer treatment

28 August 2023

The Strictly professional has had a mastectomy since being diagnosed with breast cancer.


Two men in court charged with murder over suspected ammonia attack

Two men in court charged with murder over suspected ammonia attack

Two men in court charged with murder over suspected ammonia attack

28 August 2023

Andy Foster died in hospital after being sprayed with a substance at a property in Wrekenton, Gateshead.


Annual river football match continues to excite crowds in Cotswold village

Annual river football match continues to excite crowds in Cotswold village

Annual river football match continues to excite crowds in Cotswold village

28 August 2023

The traditional River Windrush football match was held in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.


Flights hit by delays after UK air traffic control technical fault

Flights hit by delays after UK air traffic control technical fault

Flights hit by delays after UK air traffic control technical fault

28 August 2023

National Air Traffic Services has ‘identified and remedied’ the technical issue but delays continue.


Notting Hill Carnival climaxes with joyful celebrations

Notting Hill Carnival climaxes with joyful celebrations

Notting Hill Carnival climaxes with joyful celebrations

28 August 2023

People were partying atop floats followed by feathered mas bands as the smell of jerk chicken filled the air.


Books of condolences open for Clonmel crash victims

Books of condolences open for Clonmel crash victims

Books of condolences open for Clonmel crash victims

28 August 2023

About 2,000 people attended a vigil for the four young people on Sunday.


Celtic legend’s famous football tops expected to make £100,000 at auction

Celtic legend’s famous football tops expected to make £100,000 at auction

Celtic legend’s famous football tops expected to make £100,000 at auction

28 August 2023

Bertie Auld’s family have put the collection under the hammer, including the jersey he swapped following Celtic’s famous 1967 European Cup win.


Foreign Secretary set for Philippines visit

Foreign Secretary set for Philippines visit

Foreign Secretary set for Philippines visit

28 August 2023

It comes after a new partnership covering climate, trade and foreign policy was launched between the UK and the Philippines in December 2021.


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