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Police decision to reveal Nicola Bulley details slammed as ‘deeply troubling’

Police decision to reveal Nicola Bulley details slammed as ‘deeply troubling’

Police decision to reveal Nicola Bulley details slammed as ‘deeply troubling’

16 February 2023

Officers said on Wednesday Ms Bulley was ‘vulnerable’ and classed by police as a ‘high-risk’ missing person immediately after she disappeared.


Search to find Nicola Sturgeon’s successor begins

Search to find Nicola Sturgeon’s successor begins

Search to find Nicola Sturgeon’s successor begins

16 February 2023

Scotland’s First Minister announced her resignation on Wednesday.


British Gas owner Centrica sees profits more than treble in 2022

British Gas owner Centrica sees profits more than treble in 2022

British Gas owner Centrica sees profits more than treble in 2022

16 February 2023

The energy giant reported underlying operating profits of £3.3 billion against profits of £948 million in 2021.


Ancient bronze archer figurine installed for Mediterranean islands exhibition

Ancient bronze archer figurine installed for Mediterranean islands exhibition

Ancient bronze archer figurine installed for Mediterranean islands exhibition

16 February 2023

Islanders: The Making Of The Mediterranean opens from February 24 at Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum.


Government decision to scrap dedicated cancer strategy ‘will cost lives’

Government decision to scrap dedicated cancer strategy ‘will cost lives’

Government decision to scrap dedicated cancer strategy ‘will cost lives’

16 February 2023

Last month the Government announced it would create a single strategy in England to tackle major illnesses such as cancer, mental health and dementia.


No sense of panic or chaos from Turkish authorities, says NGO volunteer

No sense of panic or chaos from Turkish authorities, says NGO volunteer

No sense of panic or chaos from Turkish authorities, says NGO volunteer

16 February 2023

Basheer Khan travelled to Turkey on Wednesday as part of a non-governmental organisation.


What the papers say – February 16

What the papers say – February 16

What the papers say – February 16

16 February 2023

A politician’s shock resignation leads many of the papers on Thursday.


Some ambulance callers to be told to visit urgent clinic or GP instead

Some ambulance callers to be told to visit urgent clinic or GP instead

Some ambulance callers to be told to visit urgent clinic or GP instead

16 February 2023

NHS England expects ambulance services to move to the new system in the next couple of weeks.


M&S nudges out Waitrose and Aldi in annual supermarket satisfaction survey

M&S nudges out Waitrose and Aldi in annual supermarket satisfaction survey

M&S nudges out Waitrose and Aldi in annual supermarket satisfaction survey

16 February 2023

The traditional ‘big four’ of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons fell to the bottom half of the ranking of the 10 major grocers.


Man to face court charged with ex-wife’s murder after house fire

Man to face court charged with ex-wife’s murder after house fire

Man to face court charged with ex-wife’s murder after house fire

16 February 2023

Georgian Constantin, 42, of Stoke-on-Trent, was charged on Wednesday with the murder of Valentina Cozma and making threats to kill.


Better care for older people ‘could avoid pressure on hospital admissions’

Better care for older people ‘could avoid pressure on hospital admissions’

Better care for older people ‘could avoid pressure on hospital admissions’

16 February 2023

The foundations for good care and support are often broken or simply not there at all, Age UK said.


Reese Witherspoon leads tributes to ‘elegant and glamorous’ Raquel Welch

Reese Witherspoon leads tributes to ‘elegant and glamorous’ Raquel Welch

Reese Witherspoon leads tributes to ‘elegant and glamorous’ Raquel Welch

16 February 2023

Famous faces who knew and collaborated with the US actress shared fond memories after her death on Wednesday.


Hollywood star and ‘legendary bombshell’ Raquel Welch dies at the age of 82

Hollywood star and ‘legendary bombshell’ Raquel Welch dies at the age of 82

Hollywood star and ‘legendary bombshell’ Raquel Welch dies at the age of 82

16 February 2023

The actress died after a brief illness early on Wednesday, her manager said, in a statement shared with the PA news agency.


Ancient copy of Hebrew Bible expected to fetch up to £41.5m at auction

Ancient copy of Hebrew Bible expected to fetch up to £41.5m at auction

Ancient copy of Hebrew Bible expected to fetch up to £41.5m at auction

16 February 2023

Codex Sassoon, which dates back to the ninth or tenth century, is due to come up for auction in May for the first time in more than 30 years.


Sturgeon’s exit as First Minister opens the door to electoral transformation

Sturgeon’s exit as First Minister opens the door to electoral transformation

Sturgeon’s exit as First Minister opens the door to electoral transformation

16 February 2023

The Labour Party mulled over the opportunity Ms Sturgeon’s departure could present it at the next UK-wide election.


Phase out keeping large animals in zoos, say survey respondents

Phase out keeping large animals in zoos, say survey respondents

Phase out keeping large animals in zoos, say survey respondents

15 February 2023

The results of a new opinion poll suggest 75% of the public wants zoos to remove large animals, but a zoo representative said the opposite is true.


Poorer people ‘weaponised’ in Ulez debate, says air pollution campaigner

Poorer people ‘weaponised’ in Ulez debate, says air pollution campaigner

Poorer people ‘weaponised’ in Ulez debate, says air pollution campaigner

15 February 2023

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is backing the scheme that is due to expand to outer London later this year.


Designers Vin + Omi on their eco-collaboration with ‘supportive’ Charles

Designers Vin + Omi on their eco-collaboration with ‘supportive’ Charles

Designers Vin + Omi on their eco-collaboration with ‘supportive’ Charles

15 February 2023

The experimental duo debuted their latest collection ahead of London Fashion Week.


William and Kate ‘in awe’ of emergency responders helping those in New Zealand

William and Kate ‘in awe’ of emergency responders helping those in New Zealand

William and Kate ‘in awe’ of emergency responders helping those in New Zealand

15 February 2023

The couple posted a tweet on Wednesday night.


Scots ‘much better off’ without Sturgeon, Donald Trump says

Scots ‘much better off’ without Sturgeon, Donald Trump says

Scots ‘much better off’ without Sturgeon, Donald Trump says

15 February 2023

The former US president also described the First Minister as a ‘failed woke extremist’.


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