Home   News   National   Archive

NATIONAL NEWS

BBC presenter Huw Edwards receiving in-patient hospital care, wife says

BBC presenter Huw Edwards receiving in-patient hospital care, wife says

BBC presenter Huw Edwards receiving in-patient hospital care, wife says

12 July 2023

Vicky Flind said that she was making the statement out of concern for her husband’s mental well-being.


Above-the-elbow amputee ‘moves individual fingers in bionic limb in world first’

Above-the-elbow amputee ‘moves individual fingers in bionic limb in world first’

Above-the-elbow amputee ‘moves individual fingers in bionic limb in world first’

12 July 2023

The researchers said that until now this technology has only been demonstrated in amputations below the elbow.


King attends launch of project aimed at tackling food insecurity and waste

King attends launch of project aimed at tackling food insecurity and waste

King attends launch of project aimed at tackling food insecurity and waste

12 July 2023

Charles heard about the Coronation Food Project as he welcomed charities to Clarence House to mark 40 years of the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund.


Statement on Huw Edwards from wife Vicky Flind in full

Statement on Huw Edwards from wife Vicky Flind in full

Statement on Huw Edwards from wife Vicky Flind in full

12 July 2023

‘Once well enough to do so, he intends to respond to the stories that have been published’.


Veteran broadcaster Huw Edwards: Face and voice of nation’s historical moments

Veteran broadcaster Huw Edwards: Face and voice of nation’s historical moments

Veteran broadcaster Huw Edwards: Face and voice of nation’s historical moments

12 July 2023

The 61-year-old joined the BBC as a trainee in 1984.


Broadcaster Huw Edwards named by his wife as BBC presenter at centre of scandal

Broadcaster Huw Edwards named by his wife as BBC presenter at centre of scandal

Broadcaster Huw Edwards named by his wife as BBC presenter at centre of scandal

12 July 2023

Vicky Flind said that she was making the statement out of concern for her husband’s mental well-being.


NHS Workforce Plan ‘achingly vague’ and should mention pay, Adam Kay says

NHS Workforce Plan ‘achingly vague’ and should mention pay, Adam Kay says

NHS Workforce Plan ‘achingly vague’ and should mention pay, Adam Kay says

12 July 2023

Former doctor and author Adam Kay appeared in front of the Health and Social Care Committee on Wednesday alongside a number of other witnesses.


Environment group waits for ruling in latest stage of fight with Shell directors

Environment group waits for ruling in latest stage of fight with Shell directors

Environment group waits for ruling in latest stage of fight with Shell directors

12 July 2023

ClientEarth, a Shell shareholder, has raised concern about climate change strategies and wants to make a ‘breach’ of duties claim.


Ice Age sabre-tooth cats and dire wolves suffered from diseased joints – study

Ice Age sabre-tooth cats and dire wolves suffered from diseased joints – study

Ice Age sabre-tooth cats and dire wolves suffered from diseased joints – study

12 July 2023

Today the developmental bone disease is known to affect the joints of vertebrates, including humans and various domesticated species.


‘Chilling effect’ if Jenrick statement used in airfield asylum case, court told

‘Chilling effect’ if Jenrick statement used in airfield asylum case, court told

‘Chilling effect’ if Jenrick statement used in airfield asylum case, court told

12 July 2023

Two councils and a resident are seeking a legal challenge against the Home Office’s plans to house asylum seekers on airfields.


Scotland’s ‘biggest protest camp in a decade’ sets up near oil refinery

Scotland’s ‘biggest protest camp in a decade’ sets up near oil refinery

Scotland’s ‘biggest protest camp in a decade’ sets up near oil refinery

12 July 2023

Activists have set up Climate Camp Scotland in a park in Bo’ness close to the Ineos Grangemouth site.


Inquiry calls over failures linked to sixth Stephen Lawrence murder suspect

Inquiry calls over failures linked to sixth Stephen Lawrence murder suspect

Inquiry calls over failures linked to sixth Stephen Lawrence murder suspect

12 July 2023

Labour MP Clive Efford said the latest revelations raised the ‘suspicion that yet again corruption hampered’ the investigation from the start.


Indigenous groups call for justice as mining giant BHP in court over dam tragedy

Indigenous groups call for justice as mining giant BHP in court over dam tragedy

Indigenous groups call for justice as mining giant BHP in court over dam tragedy

12 July 2023

Claimants travelled from Brazil to protest outside the hearing at the High Court in London, where BHP is listed.


Breed cattle that emit less methane to reduce environmental impact – minister

Breed cattle that emit less methane to reduce environmental impact – minister

Breed cattle that emit less methane to reduce environmental impact – minister

12 July 2023

Mark Spencer said he would rather ‘improve the efficiency’ of meat production than tell people to eat less of it.


Jon Sopel says he disagrees with Jeremy Vine on naming BBC presenter

Jon Sopel says he disagrees with Jeremy Vine on naming BBC presenter

Jon Sopel says he disagrees with Jeremy Vine on naming BBC presenter

12 July 2023

Vine has urged the unnamed BBC presenter to ‘come forward’.


Stepfather only person who could be responsible for child’s death, mother says

Stepfather only person who could be responsible for child’s death, mother says

Stepfather only person who could be responsible for child’s death, mother says

12 July 2023

Gemma Barton and Craig Crouch deny murdering 10-month-old Jacob Crouch in December 2020


Why is the BBC presenter not being named?

Why is the BBC presenter not being named?

Why is the BBC presenter not being named?

12 July 2023

The BBC has suspended the unnamed presenter.


Ministers stress need for discipline over public sector pay rises

Ministers stress need for discipline over public sector pay rises

Ministers stress need for discipline over public sector pay rises

12 July 2023

Decisions are due on 2023-24 pay deals for millions of workers across the public sector.


Record numbers apply to study computing at British universities amid rise of AI

Record numbers apply to study computing at British universities amid rise of AI

Record numbers apply to study computing at British universities amid rise of AI

12 July 2023

Students are becoming ‘increasingly inspired’ by the rise of artificial intelligence, Ucas boss says.


Boy, 15, denies stabbing teacher in school corridor

Boy, 15, denies stabbing teacher in school corridor

Boy, 15, denies stabbing teacher in school corridor

12 July 2023

The teenager admitted a charge of possessing a bladed article.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More