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London Marathon ballot hopefuls offered non-binary gender option for first time

London Marathon ballot hopefuls offered non-binary gender option for first time

London Marathon ballot hopefuls offered non-binary gender option for first time

14 September 2022

The ballot for the 2023 TCS London Marathon will open on Saturday October 1, the day before this year’s event.


No blanket postponing of funerals due to be held on Monday – funeral directors

No blanket postponing of funerals due to be held on Monday – funeral directors

No blanket postponing of funerals due to be held on Monday – funeral directors

14 September 2022

The National Association of Funeral Directors believes the ‘vast majority of family wishes are being honoured’, based on conversations with members.


Murder accused ‘didn’t say a word’ when asked to help police, court told

Murder accused ‘didn’t say a word’ when asked to help police, court told

Murder accused ‘didn’t say a word’ when asked to help police, court told

14 September 2022

William MacDowell, of Penrith, is on trial at the High Court in Inverness accused of murdering a mother and their son in 1976.


The Crown’s Claire Foy pays tribute to ‘incredible monarch’

The Crown’s Claire Foy pays tribute to ‘incredible monarch’

The Crown’s Claire Foy pays tribute to ‘incredible monarch’

14 September 2022

The first series of The Crown has entered the Netflix global top 10 following the death of the Queen.


Ancient dung analysis suggests animals being farmed for food 13,000 years ago

Ancient dung analysis suggests animals being farmed for food 13,000 years ago

Ancient dung analysis suggests animals being farmed for food 13,000 years ago

14 September 2022

Hunter-gatherers were tending to sheep and other live animals outside their huts, researchers say.


Businesses to get backdated support for energy bills if scheme delayed

Businesses to get backdated support for energy bills if scheme delayed

Businesses to get backdated support for energy bills if scheme delayed

14 September 2022

Some firms have raised concerns at the prospect of having to wait several weeks longer than households for equivalent support.


London Fashion Week boss: The Queen was a big supporter of young creative talent

London Fashion Week boss: The Queen was a big supporter of young creative talent

London Fashion Week boss: The Queen was a big supporter of young creative talent

14 September 2022

The event will continue to run from September 16-20 with ‘a different tone and scaled back’ following the monarch’s death.


‘Less urgency in housing market’ as buyers show caution over near-term moves

‘Less urgency in housing market’ as buyers show caution over near-term moves

‘Less urgency in housing market’ as buyers show caution over near-term moves

14 September 2022

Sentiment about moving in the longer term remains positive, according to a survey from Savills.


BBC to livestream Queen lying in state

BBC to livestream Queen lying in state

BBC to livestream Queen lying in state

14 September 2022

The service will be available around the world.


‘Massive’ hands and ‘extremely charming’: nurse recalls meeting Charles

‘Massive’ hands and ‘extremely charming’: nurse recalls meeting Charles

‘Massive’ hands and ‘extremely charming’: nurse recalls meeting Charles

14 September 2022

Michelle Beaver, 50, met Charles twice in 2019 – with the first being in Liverpool and the second at Buckingham Palace.


Simon Coveney on visit to Ukraine to show Ireland’s support

Simon Coveney on visit to Ukraine to show Ireland’s support

Simon Coveney on visit to Ukraine to show Ireland’s support

14 September 2022

Mr Coveney will visit Odesa port in southern Ukraine to see the operation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.


Music will act as ‘golden thread of history’ during Queen’s funeral procession

Music will act as ‘golden thread of history’ during Queen’s funeral procession

Music will act as ‘golden thread of history’ during Queen’s funeral procession

14 September 2022

The procession is expected to feature music by Beethoven, Chopin and Mendelssohn.


Crocheted tributes to Queen top post boxes across the UK

Crocheted tributes to Queen top post boxes across the UK

Crocheted tributes to Queen top post boxes across the UK

14 September 2022

Some feature the Queen with her corgis.


WHO raises concerns over health workforce challenges across Europe

WHO raises concerns over health workforce challenges across Europe

WHO raises concerns over health workforce challenges across Europe

14 September 2022

WHO Europe said there was a ‘ticking time bomb’ due to workforce issues across the region.


Plane carrying Queen’s coffin sets flight-tracking record

Plane carrying Queen’s coffin sets flight-tracking record

Plane carrying Queen’s coffin sets flight-tracking record

14 September 2022

Flightradar24 said six million people attempted to click on the flight on its website within a minute as it prepared to take off from Edinburgh.


Queen’s death unlikely to change support for Scottish independence – Curtice

Queen’s death unlikely to change support for Scottish independence – Curtice

Queen’s death unlikely to change support for Scottish independence – Curtice

14 September 2022

The Queen died at Balmoral last week.


Man who stored Lyra McKee murder weapon jailed for seven years

Man who stored Lyra McKee murder weapon jailed for seven years

Man who stored Lyra McKee murder weapon jailed for seven years

14 September 2022

The journalist was shot dead by dissident republicans as she observed rioting in Londonderry in 2019.


‘Burned-out doctors pose risks to patient safety’

‘Burned-out doctors pose risks to patient safety’

‘Burned-out doctors pose risks to patient safety’

14 September 2022

Clinicians suffering burnout are twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents, a new study suggests.


Pubs and bars giant Stonegate to keep venues open for Queen’s funeral

Pubs and bars giant Stonegate to keep venues open for Queen’s funeral

Pubs and bars giant Stonegate to keep venues open for Queen’s funeral

14 September 2022

The Walkabout and Slug & Lettuce owner said those running its leased and tenanted pubs will decide separately whether to open their doors.


Fatal shooting case dropped at the Old Bailey

Fatal shooting case dropped at the Old Bailey

Fatal shooting case dropped at the Old Bailey

14 September 2022

Twenty-three-year-old Camilo Palacio was shot dead in Wood Green, north London, on Sunday July 24.


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