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Strictly stars remember ‘true gentleman’ Dave Myers following his death

Strictly stars remember ‘true gentleman’ Dave Myers following his death

Strictly stars remember ‘true gentleman’ Dave Myers following his death

29 February 2024

The late TV star took part in BBC One entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing in 2013.


Essex Police drop investigation into MP Julian Knight

Essex Police drop investigation into MP Julian Knight

Essex Police drop investigation into MP Julian Knight

29 February 2024

The Solihull MP said he was exploring his legal options after Essex Police dropped its investigation into allegations against him.


Putin’s nuclear threat over Ukraine ‘deplorable’, says UK foreign minister

Putin’s nuclear threat over Ukraine ‘deplorable’, says UK foreign minister

Putin’s nuclear threat over Ukraine ‘deplorable’, says UK foreign minister

29 February 2024

The Russian leader made his remarks in a state-of-the-nation address.


Dave Myers’ widow Liliana pays tribute to her ‘wonderful, brave’ husband

Dave Myers’ widow Liliana pays tribute to her ‘wonderful, brave’ husband

Dave Myers’ widow Liliana pays tribute to her ‘wonderful, brave’ husband

29 February 2024

The TV cook has died at the age of 66.


Border protections at UK airports ‘neither effective nor efficient’

Border protections at UK airports ‘neither effective nor efficient’

Border protections at UK airports ‘neither effective nor efficient’

29 February 2024

Sacked borders and immigration watchdog David Neal said the basics were ‘not being done well’ at arrival halls.


Preventing Gaza famine ‘impossible’ under current restrictions, say MPs

Preventing Gaza famine ‘impossible’ under current restrictions, say MPs

Preventing Gaza famine ‘impossible’ under current restrictions, say MPs

29 February 2024

MPs said they had heard ‘compelling evidence’ that breaches of humanitarian law were being committed by both sides of the Gaza conflict.


Staff working with children in NI asylum hotels ‘not checked or trained’

Staff working with children in NI asylum hotels ‘not checked or trained’

Staff working with children in NI asylum hotels ‘not checked or trained’

29 February 2024

An inspection of contingency asylum accommodation for families with children found they were placed into unregulated emergency accommodation.


Kidney failure patients ‘up to eight times more likely to suffer heart attack’

Kidney failure patients ‘up to eight times more likely to suffer heart attack’

Kidney failure patients ‘up to eight times more likely to suffer heart attack’

29 February 2024

Research from the British Heart Foundation suggests patients with kidney failure are many more times higher than the general population.


Cleverly overrules top civil servant on funding security for Jewish communities

Cleverly overrules top civil servant on funding security for Jewish communities

Cleverly overrules top civil servant on funding security for Jewish communities

29 February 2024

Home Office permanent secretary Sir Matthew Rycroft had raised concerns about the value for money of extending the funding for three more years.


Home Office has ‘culture of defensiveness’, sacked borders watchdog warns

Home Office has ‘culture of defensiveness’, sacked borders watchdog warns

Home Office has ‘culture of defensiveness’, sacked borders watchdog warns

29 February 2024

A raft of inspection reports were finally published after months of delays.


Katie Price to lose nearly half her OnlyFans income amid bankruptcy

Katie Price to lose nearly half her OnlyFans income amid bankruptcy

Katie Price to lose nearly half her OnlyFans income amid bankruptcy

29 February 2024

The former glamour model was declared bankrupt in November 2019.


Glamping site refused permission after locals complain of sex noises and parties

Glamping site refused permission after locals complain of sex noises and parties

Glamping site refused permission after locals complain of sex noises and parties

29 February 2024

Complainants also cited problems such as loud talking, swearing and karaoke performers ‘deluded’ by their imagined vocal prowess.


Only Tories can be ‘trusted’ on protecting North Sea jobs, says Sunak

Only Tories can be ‘trusted’ on protecting North Sea jobs, says Sunak

Only Tories can be ‘trusted’ on protecting North Sea jobs, says Sunak

29 February 2024

The Prime Minister met energy sector leaders during a visit to Scotland on Friday.


Scottish councils write to Chancellor ahead of Budget calling for more funding

Scottish councils write to Chancellor ahead of Budget calling for more funding

Scottish councils write to Chancellor ahead of Budget calling for more funding

29 February 2024

The move is likely to deepen simmering tensions between councils in Scotland and the Scottish Government over funding issues.


Government approves £2.5 billion in ‘loans’ for distressed councils

Government approves £2.5 billion in ‘loans’ for distressed councils

Government approves £2.5 billion in ‘loans’ for distressed councils

29 February 2024

A groups of local authorities have been given permission to use capital receipts from asset sales to prop up services.


Greens should be kicked out of Scottish Government, Tory deputy leader to say

Greens should be kicked out of Scottish Government, Tory deputy leader to say

Greens should be kicked out of Scottish Government, Tory deputy leader to say

29 February 2024

Meghan Gallacher will challenge First Minister Humza Yousaf to rip up the SNP’s powersharing agreement with the Greens.


Rwanda asylum scheme cost could soar to £500m, watchdog says

Rwanda asylum scheme cost could soar to £500m, watchdog says

Rwanda asylum scheme cost could soar to £500m, watchdog says

29 February 2024

The Home Office is also set to pay hundreds of thousands more for each migrant sent to the African nation under the stalled plan, a report revealed.


Famous faces among thousands of people training for first London Marathon

Famous faces among thousands of people training for first London Marathon

Famous faces among thousands of people training for first London Marathon

29 February 2024

A host of famous faces will take part in the 26.2 mile challenge on April 21 with many raising money for charities which are close to their hearts.


New charges brought linked to murder investigation after woman shot dead

New charges brought linked to murder investigation after woman shot dead

New charges brought linked to murder investigation after woman shot dead

29 February 2024

Lianne Gordon, 42, died at the scene of the shooting in Vine Close on December 5 2023, and two others were also injured.


Social workers could not have predicted Amber Gibson’s murder, review finds

Social workers could not have predicted Amber Gibson’s murder, review finds

Social workers could not have predicted Amber Gibson’s murder, review finds

29 February 2024

The 16-year-old was killed by her brother, Connor, who was jailed for life at the High Court in Livingston in September.


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