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Man told wife if she died in childbirth he ‘would be free’, murder trial told

Man told wife if she died in childbirth he ‘would be free’, murder trial told

Man told wife if she died in childbirth he ‘would be free’, murder trial told

30 March 2023

Kashif Anwar, 29, denies killing Fawziyah Javed, 31, in Edinburgh on September 2, 2021.


Teacher Enoch Burke ‘had tears in eyes after students briefed on gender’

Teacher Enoch Burke ‘had tears in eyes after students briefed on gender’

Teacher Enoch Burke ‘had tears in eyes after students briefed on gender’

30 March 2023

Mr Burke has not returned to the courtroom since Tuesday afternoon after a judge warned him that he was in contempt of court.


Britain ‘seen as haven for fraudsters’ as 1% of cases result in charges, say MPs

Britain ‘seen as haven for fraudsters’ as 1% of cases result in charges, say MPs

Britain ‘seen as haven for fraudsters’ as 1% of cases result in charges, say MPs

30 March 2023

The ‘Inaction Fraud’ hotline was criticised by MPs.


Mulberry bush that inspired nursery rhyme has new lease of life

Mulberry bush that inspired nursery rhyme has new lease of life

Mulberry bush that inspired nursery rhyme has new lease of life

30 March 2023

Historians believe the rhyme Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush refers to a tree that grew inside Wakefield Prison.


GAA official killed by loyalists was ‘fair-minded and treated everyone the same’

GAA official killed by loyalists was ‘fair-minded and treated everyone the same’

GAA official killed by loyalists was ‘fair-minded and treated everyone the same’

30 March 2023

An inquest has opened into the death of Sean Brown in Co Londonderry in 1997.


Three generations of family diagnosed with same brain tumour

Three generations of family diagnosed with same brain tumour

Three generations of family diagnosed with same brain tumour

30 March 2023

Three generations of one family have been diagnosed with deadly brain tumours, in what is thought to be a less than a one in a billion chance.


Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

30 March 2023

The new Scottish First Minister chose his ministers on Wednesday.


Broken social care system ‘cannot be tweaked’, warns Archbishop of Canterbury

Broken social care system ‘cannot be tweaked’, warns Archbishop of Canterbury

Broken social care system ‘cannot be tweaked’, warns Archbishop of Canterbury

30 March 2023

Justin Welby made his comments as the Government is expected to publish an adult social care reform plan.


Morrisons notches up first sales growth for two years

Morrisons notches up first sales growth for two years

Morrisons notches up first sales growth for two years

30 March 2023

The supermarket reported a 0.1% rise in like-for-like sales, excluding fuel and VAT, in the 13 weeks to January 29.


I’m praying for you, Charles tells Ukrainian refugees during visit to Germany

I’m praying for you, Charles tells Ukrainian refugees during visit to Germany

I’m praying for you, Charles tells Ukrainian refugees during visit to Germany

30 March 2023

Charles met families who escaped to Germany.


Yousaf accuses UK ministers of ‘relegating’ Scottish carbon capture project

Yousaf accuses UK ministers of ‘relegating’ Scottish carbon capture project

Yousaf accuses UK ministers of ‘relegating’ Scottish carbon capture project

30 March 2023

The British Government has set out a new energy strategy.


Schoolgirl, 14, took her life after being bullied, father tells hearing

Schoolgirl, 14, took her life after being bullied, father tells hearing

Schoolgirl, 14, took her life after being bullied, father tells hearing

30 March 2023

A pre-inquest review hearing into the death of Mia Janin in March 2021 heard her parents had raised concerns over bullying.


Mice playing VR games shed light on how long-term memories are stored in brain

Mice playing VR games shed light on how long-term memories are stored in brain

Mice playing VR games shed light on how long-term memories are stored in brain

30 March 2023

Researchers discovered the brain region linking short-term memory to long-term memory.


Brother of Phillip Schofield tells jury of tearful phone call with him

Brother of Phillip Schofield tells jury of tearful phone call with him

Brother of Phillip Schofield tells jury of tearful phone call with him

30 March 2023

Timothy Schofield is on trial at Exeter Crown Court.


Scientists observe ‘flattest’ explosion ever seen in space – study

Scientists observe ‘flattest’ explosion ever seen in space – study

Scientists observe ‘flattest’ explosion ever seen in space – study

30 March 2023

Astronomers recorded the explosion 180 million light years away.


Commons Leader tells MP to ‘check his behaviour’ over conspiracy claims

Commons Leader tells MP to ‘check his behaviour’ over conspiracy claims

Commons Leader tells MP to ‘check his behaviour’ over conspiracy claims

30 March 2023

Penny Mordaunt accused Andrew Bridgen of promoting ‘outrageous conspiracy theories’.


Government refuses to commit to blocking Rosebank oil and gas field

Government refuses to commit to blocking Rosebank oil and gas field

Government refuses to commit to blocking Rosebank oil and gas field

30 March 2023

The largest field in the North Sea area could produce more than 450 million barrels of oil between now and 2051 if the project gets the go-ahead.


Heaton-Harris: We must not take peace for granted in Northern Ireland

Heaton-Harris: We must not take peace for granted in Northern Ireland

Heaton-Harris: We must not take peace for granted in Northern Ireland

30 March 2023

The Northern Ireland Secretary’s remarks came as MPs held a debate ahead of the Good Friday Agreement’s 25th anniversary.


Olivia’s murder a ‘defining moment’ for community, police say

Olivia’s murder a ‘defining moment’ for community, police say

Olivia’s murder a ‘defining moment’ for community, police say

30 March 2023

It came on the 15th anniversary of the death of Rhys Jones, an 11-year-old who was shot in Croxteth, Liverpool.


New economic crime clampdown ‘just smoke and mirrors’ – Hodge

New economic crime clampdown ‘just smoke and mirrors’ – Hodge

New economic crime clampdown ‘just smoke and mirrors’ – Hodge

30 March 2023

The Economic Crime Plan 2, which had been originally set for launch last year, will see an extra 475 new financial crime investigators recruited.


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