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Paintings by famous artists reimagined in exhibition showcasing end-of-life care

Paintings by famous artists reimagined in exhibition showcasing end-of-life care

Paintings by famous artists reimagined in exhibition showcasing end-of-life care

11 March 2024

The artworks have been created for Marie Curie’s flagship fundraising campaign, the Great Daffodil Appeal.


Drought puts unborn monkeys at risk – scientists

Drought puts unborn monkeys at risk – scientists

Drought puts unborn monkeys at risk – scientists

11 March 2024

When resources are scarce, pregnant monkeys are faced with a trade-off between offspring survival and self-maintenance, researchers say.


What the papers say – March 11

What the papers say – March 11

What the papers say – March 11

11 March 2024

Several newspapers feature the face of the Princess of Wales.


Questions for palace over suspicions photo of Princess of Wales was doctored

Questions for palace over suspicions photo of Princess of Wales was doctored

Questions for palace over suspicions photo of Princess of Wales was doctored

11 March 2024

The image was said to have been taken by the Prince of Wales and is the first photo of Kate to be released since her operation.


Questions over editing of official Mother’s Day picture of Princess of Wales

Questions over editing of official Mother’s Day picture of Princess of Wales

Questions over editing of official Mother’s Day picture of Princess of Wales

10 March 2024

The photo of Kate and her children, said by Kensington Palace to have been taken by the Prince of Wales earlier this week, was posted on social media.


Australian shepherd named Viking crowned best in show at Crufts

Australian shepherd named Viking crowned best in show at Crufts

Australian shepherd named Viking crowned best in show at Crufts

10 March 2024

Three-year-old Viking, from Solihull, Birmingham, claimed the show’s top honour on Sunday.


Former home secretaries call for political consensus on tackling extremism

Former home secretaries call for political consensus on tackling extremism

Former home secretaries call for political consensus on tackling extremism

10 March 2024

Dame Priti Patel, Sir Sajid Javid and Amber Rudd were among senior figures with counter-extremism expertise who called for parties to work together.


Starmer says arts subjects must not be ‘domain of privileged pupils’

Starmer says arts subjects must not be ‘domain of privileged pupils’

Starmer says arts subjects must not be ‘domain of privileged pupils’

10 March 2024

Sir Keir Starmer received backing from Oscar-winner Sir Steve McQueen.


Man and woman arrested in connection with funeral director investigation

Man and woman arrested in connection with funeral director investigation

Man and woman arrested in connection with funeral director investigation

10 March 2024

Police cordoned off three Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.


Tech giants, banks and governments aim to tackle international fraudsters

Tech giants, banks and governments aim to tackle international fraudsters

Tech giants, banks and governments aim to tackle international fraudsters

10 March 2024

The global summit is aimed at ensuring there are no ‘safe havens’ for scammers.


Government commits extra funding to protect UK Muslims

Government commits extra funding to protect UK Muslims

Government commits extra funding to protect UK Muslims

10 March 2024

The money will be used to boost security at mosques, faith schools and Islamic community centres.


Murder investigation launched after man shot dead

Murder investigation launched after man shot dead

Murder investigation launched after man shot dead

10 March 2024

A significant cordon remains in place at the scene in Catford, south-east London.


Hundreds ‘from Sussex to Jerusalem’ join shofar chorus in call to free hostages

Hundreds ‘from Sussex to Jerusalem’ join shofar chorus in call to free hostages

Hundreds ‘from Sussex to Jerusalem’ join shofar chorus in call to free hostages

10 March 2024

TV presenter Vanessa Feltz and actress Dame Maureen Lipman led the shofar chorus on Mother’s Day.


Donald Campbell’s record-breaking Bluebird will run again on Coniston Water

Donald Campbell’s record-breaking Bluebird will run again on Coniston Water

Donald Campbell’s record-breaking Bluebird will run again on Coniston Water

10 March 2024

The Ruskin Museum said an engineering team is in place for the next stage of the boat’s journey.


Douglas Ross urged to whip Scottish Tory MPs against windfall tax extension

Douglas Ross urged to whip Scottish Tory MPs against windfall tax extension

Douglas Ross urged to whip Scottish Tory MPs against windfall tax extension

10 March 2024

The SNP said Mr Ross will lead in his party in ‘name only’ if he fails to convince them to reject the extension.


Many blind and partially sighted people being denied support, charity says

Many blind and partially sighted people being denied support, charity says

Many blind and partially sighted people being denied support, charity says

10 March 2024

An FOI request to local authorities in England indicates people with sight loss are being denied their right to rehabilitation services.


Atkins warns against allowing extremist views to ‘percolate’ through society

Atkins warns against allowing extremist views to ‘percolate’ through society

Atkins warns against allowing extremist views to ‘percolate’ through society

10 March 2024

The Health Secretary spoke as Cabinet colleague Michael Gove was drawing up a new definition to capture extremist groups.


Sunak looks to get people off welfare into work to fund future tax cuts

Sunak looks to get people off welfare into work to fund future tax cuts

Sunak looks to get people off welfare into work to fund future tax cuts

10 March 2024

The Prime Minister said a system which signed off three times as many people as a decade ago was not working properly.


Labour not able to immediately ‘turn things around’ after election, Reeves warns

Labour not able to immediately ‘turn things around’ after election, Reeves warns

Labour not able to immediately ‘turn things around’ after election, Reeves warns

10 March 2024

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves gave a bleak assessment of the economic legacy she would inherit if she entered 11 Downing Street.


Vets carry out ‘daunting’ root canal dentistry on 170kg tiger

Vets carry out ‘daunting’ root canal dentistry on 170kg tiger

Vets carry out ‘daunting’ root canal dentistry on 170kg tiger

10 March 2024

Male Amur tiger Bagai required the surgery at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire after breaking a tooth.


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