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Sue Barker announces retirement from Wimbledon coverage after 30 years with BBC

Sue Barker announces retirement from Wimbledon coverage after 30 years with BBC

Sue Barker announces retirement from Wimbledon coverage after 30 years with BBC

09 June 2022

The TV presenter was the last British woman to win the French Open in 1976.


Rwanda-bound migrants could be released on tags if first flight delayed

Rwanda-bound migrants could be released on tags if first flight delayed

Rwanda-bound migrants could be released on tags if first flight delayed

09 June 2022

Lawyers for more than 90 detained migrants have already submitted legal challenges asking to stay in the UK.


British tourist crushed to death in Turkey

British tourist crushed to death in Turkey

British tourist crushed to death in Turkey

09 June 2022

The incident happened on Saturday in the city of Bodrum, in south-western Turkey.


Charles: Commonwealth has potential to make a profound difference for citizens

Charles: Commonwealth has potential to make a profound difference for citizens

Charles: Commonwealth has potential to make a profound difference for citizens

09 June 2022

The Prince of Wales was speaking as he prepares to represent the Queen at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.


What could Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s housing plans mean for you?

What could Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s housing plans mean for you?

What could Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s housing plans mean for you?

09 June 2022

Various measures to boost homeownership have been announced.


Death sentences handed to Britons fighting for Ukraine condemned by Truss

Death sentences handed to Britons fighting for Ukraine condemned by Truss

Death sentences handed to Britons fighting for Ukraine condemned by Truss

09 June 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the verdict of the court in a pro-Moscow breakaway republic had no legitimacy.


Scientists create living human skin for robots

Scientists create living human skin for robots

Scientists create living human skin for robots

09 June 2022

Looking as human as possible is one of the main goals for humanoid robots that interact with people.


Greensill scandal could happen again, Tory peer warns

Greensill scandal could happen again, Tory peer warns

Greensill scandal could happen again, Tory peer warns

09 June 2022

Lord Pickles, who chairs the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, discussed the issue with MPs on Thursday.


UK’s tax burden: What do the figures show?

UK’s tax burden: What do the figures show?

UK’s tax burden: What do the figures show?

09 June 2022

The burden is set to rise to its highest level since 1949/50.


Muckamore abuse victim ‘stayed in bedroom, looked down and never smiled’

Muckamore abuse victim ‘stayed in bedroom, looked down and never smiled’

Muckamore abuse victim ‘stayed in bedroom, looked down and never smiled’

09 June 2022

The Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry is examining allegations of the abuse of vulnerable patients at the Co Antrim facility.


Ambani’s Reliance and Apollo make joint £5bn bid for Boots

Ambani’s Reliance and Apollo make joint £5bn bid for Boots

Ambani’s Reliance and Apollo make joint £5bn bid for Boots

09 June 2022

In April, billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s firm Reliance Industries started working with Apollo Global Management on a potential move.


Man in court accused of sending threatening messages to Nicola Sturgeon

Man in court accused of sending threatening messages to Nicola Sturgeon

Man in court accused of sending threatening messages to Nicola Sturgeon

09 June 2022

William Curtis is also accused, along with another man, of assaulting and abducting a sheriff.


Man jailed for at least 38 years for stabbing neighbour to death

Man jailed for at least 38 years for stabbing neighbour to death

Man jailed for at least 38 years for stabbing neighbour to death

09 June 2022

Can Arslan, 52, who has a grandiose and narcissistic personality disorder, had spent more than a decade threatening residents in Walton Cardiff.


Burglar who tied up pensioner and left him to die is given 33-year minimum term

Burglar who tied up pensioner and left him to die is given 33-year minimum term

Burglar who tied up pensioner and left him to die is given 33-year minimum term

09 June 2022

Adris Mohammed showed no emotion as a judge described the murder of 78-year-old David Varlow as ‘an horrific case’.


Captured British fighters ‘sentenced to death by pro-Russian court’

Captured British fighters ‘sentenced to death by pro-Russian court’

Captured British fighters ‘sentenced to death by pro-Russian court’

09 June 2022

Aiden Aslin, 28 and Shaun Pinner, 48, are set to face a firing squad but could appeal, according to Russian state media.


Government under pressure to cut fuel duty again as tank of petrol reaches £100

Government under pressure to cut fuel duty again as tank of petrol reaches £100

Government under pressure to cut fuel duty again as tank of petrol reaches £100

09 June 2022

The AA declared ‘enough is enough’ while the RAC said it was ‘a truly dark day’ for drivers.


Shetlanders quoted £725,000 to connect to broadband, says MSP

Shetlanders quoted £725,000 to connect to broadband, says MSP

Shetlanders quoted £725,000 to connect to broadband, says MSP

09 June 2022

Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has written to Finance Secretary Kate Forbes on the issue.


Johnson tries hand at bricklaying on visit intended to help cement his future

Johnson tries hand at bricklaying on visit intended to help cement his future

Johnson tries hand at bricklaying on visit intended to help cement his future

09 June 2022

The PM met students at Blackpool and The Fylde College on Thursday.


Information on death of schoolboy shot by plastic bullet released from archives

Information on death of schoolboy shot by plastic bullet released from archives

Information on death of schoolboy shot by plastic bullet released from archives

09 June 2022

Paul Whitters, 15, sustained a fatal head injured when he was struck by a police baton round amid rioting in Londonderry in 1981.


Ban smoking outside pubs and on beaches, major report suggests

Ban smoking outside pubs and on beaches, major report suggests

Ban smoking outside pubs and on beaches, major report suggests

09 June 2022

The Government is currently on track to miss its target to make England smoke-free by 2030, which means 5% or fewer adults smoke.


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