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Teenager arrested over Transport for London cyber attack

Teenager arrested over Transport for London cyber attack

Teenager arrested over Transport for London cyber attack

12 September 2024

The boy, who was arrested on September 5, was questioned by National Crime Agency officers and bailed.


Starmer arrives in US for talks with Biden on conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza

Starmer arrives in US for talks with Biden on conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza

Starmer arrives in US for talks with Biden on conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza

12 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet President Joe Biden in the White House on Friday.


Venues to face fines for failing to adopt Martyn’s Law measures

Venues to face fines for failing to adopt Martyn’s Law measures

Venues to face fines for failing to adopt Martyn’s Law measures

12 September 2024

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill was introduced to Parliament on Thursday, seven years after the Manchester Arena bombing.


Carry On and Coronation Street star Kenneth Cope dies aged 93

Carry On and Coronation Street star Kenneth Cope dies aged 93

Carry On and Coronation Street star Kenneth Cope dies aged 93

12 September 2024

Cope also starred in Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) and an episode of Doctor Who.


Energy tsar: We will not carpet UK with windfarms and pylons for clean power

Energy tsar: We will not carpet UK with windfarms and pylons for clean power

Energy tsar: We will not carpet UK with windfarms and pylons for clean power

12 September 2024

But Chris Stark who is heading up the Government’s push to deliver green energy by 2030 said there was a need to be honest about new development.


NI leaders deny ‘begging bowl’ tactics as they push Chancellor for more funds

NI leaders deny ‘begging bowl’ tactics as they push Chancellor for more funds

NI leaders deny ‘begging bowl’ tactics as they push Chancellor for more funds

12 September 2024

First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly and Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald met Rachel Reeves in London.


Hospital whistleblower dismissed as ‘head of nothing’, inquiry told

Hospital whistleblower dismissed as ‘head of nothing’, inquiry told

Hospital whistleblower dismissed as ‘head of nothing’, inquiry told

12 September 2024

Microbiologist Dr Christine Peters recounted a meeting with senior management as she appeared at the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry.


Rolf Harris’s widow Alwen Hughes dies aged 92

Rolf Harris’s widow Alwen Hughes dies aged 92

Rolf Harris’s widow Alwen Hughes dies aged 92

12 September 2024

Hughes, a Welsh sculptress and jeweller, married Harris in 1958 and remained with her husband after he was convicted of indecent assault on girls.


Unions hail ‘important’ legal victory for workers over ‘fire and rehire’ plans

Unions hail ‘important’ legal victory for workers over ‘fire and rehire’ plans

Unions hail ‘important’ legal victory for workers over ‘fire and rehire’ plans

12 September 2024

Usdaw won a Supreme Court battle with Tesco over the so-called ‘fire and rehire’ proposals on Thursday.


Man, 25, convicted of murdering care home chef before bank card spending spree

Man, 25, convicted of murdering care home chef before bank card spending spree

Man, 25, convicted of murdering care home chef before bank card spending spree

12 September 2024

Sakander Hussain was found guilty of killing 65-year-old Wallis Webb before using his bank cards at supermarkets and a takeaway.


Man ‘too drunk to remember throwing object at riot police outside hotel’

Man ‘too drunk to remember throwing object at riot police outside hotel’

Man ‘too drunk to remember throwing object at riot police outside hotel’

12 September 2024

Charlie Eames, Morgan Hardy and Cameron Callear are the latest to be jailed following the rioting outside the Holiday Inn Express, in Rotherham.


‘Radical’ measures needed to tackle tooth decay in youngsters, report says

‘Radical’ measures needed to tackle tooth decay in youngsters, report says

‘Radical’ measures needed to tackle tooth decay in youngsters, report says

12 September 2024

It also claims there are much higher levels of tooth decay among children in the north of England.


Coconut placard of Sunak and Braverman was ‘racially abusive’, court hears

Coconut placard of Sunak and Braverman was ‘racially abusive’, court hears

Coconut placard of Sunak and Braverman was ‘racially abusive’, court hears

12 September 2024

Marieha Hussain, 37, pleaded not guilty to a racially aggravated public order offence.


Government strengthens Online Safety Act to crack down on revenge porn

Government strengthens Online Safety Act to crack down on revenge porn

Government strengthens Online Safety Act to crack down on revenge porn

12 September 2024

The sharing of intimate images is to be made a priority offence under the incoming online safety rules, meaning sites must proactively tackle it.


Public finances on ‘unsustainable path’ without Government action, says watchdog

Public finances on ‘unsustainable path’ without Government action, says watchdog

Public finances on ‘unsustainable path’ without Government action, says watchdog

12 September 2024

The Office for Budget Responsibility warned that the national debt was on track to triple against the size of the economy over the next 50 years.


Ice Age teenagers ‘went through similar puberty stages as modern children’

Ice Age teenagers ‘went through similar puberty stages as modern children’

Ice Age teenagers ‘went through similar puberty stages as modern children’

12 September 2024

The findings challenge the view that children today are entering puberty earlier, researchers said.


Grangemouth refinery closure will create ‘significant economic shock’ – Swinney

Grangemouth refinery closure will create ‘significant economic shock’ – Swinney

Grangemouth refinery closure will create ‘significant economic shock’ – Swinney

12 September 2024

The Scottish First Minister was speaking as the Scottish and UK governments announced a £100 million support package for the area.


Plan unveiled for new slower, cheaper rail line as alternative to axed HS2 route

Plan unveiled for new slower, cheaper rail line as alternative to axed HS2 route

Plan unveiled for new slower, cheaper rail line as alternative to axed HS2 route

12 September 2024

Creating a new rail link between the Midlands and the North West is critical to enhance capacity, a report stated.


William warns of ‘future threats’ on visit to Royal Air Force College Cranwell

William warns of ‘future threats’ on visit to Royal Air Force College Cranwell

William warns of ‘future threats’ on visit to Royal Air Force College Cranwell

12 September 2024

The Prince of Wales was speaking at a graduation ceremony for officers.


Police appeal after van passenger pushed cyclist off bike in ‘despicable attack’

Police appeal after van passenger pushed cyclist off bike in ‘despicable attack’

Police appeal after van passenger pushed cyclist off bike in ‘despicable attack’

12 September 2024

The cyclist suffered injuries to his face, arms, legs and knee in the incident in Nottinghamshire earlier this year.


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