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Artist hopes to put ‘fun and political’ ice cream van on Trafalgar Square plinth

Artist hopes to put ‘fun and political’ ice cream van on Trafalgar Square plinth

Artist hopes to put ‘fun and political’ ice cream van on Trafalgar Square plinth

19 February 2024

Two contenders for The Fourth Plinth will see their work displayed in the square from 2026 and 2028, following a public vote.


Social media platforms and search engines still littered with scam ads – Which?

Social media platforms and search engines still littered with scam ads – Which?

Social media platforms and search engines still littered with scam ads – Which?

19 February 2024

Which? found ‘blatant’ fraudulent advertising, from copycats of major retail brands to investment scams.


One million adults living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, figures show

One million adults living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, figures show

One million adults living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, figures show

19 February 2024

Millions more are at risk of developing the condition.


GB News programme with Rishi Sunak investigated by Ofcom over impartiality rules

GB News programme with Rishi Sunak investigated by Ofcom over impartiality rules

GB News programme with Rishi Sunak investigated by Ofcom over impartiality rules

19 February 2024

There have been more than 500 complaints about the show.


Family pay tribute to ‘angel’ grandmother at centre of murder inquiry

Family pay tribute to ‘angel’ grandmother at centre of murder inquiry

Family pay tribute to ‘angel’ grandmother at centre of murder inquiry

19 February 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail.


Campaigners lose High Court challenge over Stonehenge tunnel plans renewal

Campaigners lose High Court challenge over Stonehenge tunnel plans renewal

Campaigners lose High Court challenge over Stonehenge tunnel plans renewal

19 February 2024

National Highways has said its plan for the tunnel will remove the sight and sound of traffic passing the site and cut journey times.


BBC presenter says niece’s surprise party was ‘success’ after live TV blunder

BBC presenter says niece’s surprise party was ‘success’ after live TV blunder

BBC presenter says niece’s surprise party was ‘success’ after live TV blunder

19 February 2024

BBC Weather’s Kawser Quamer revealed her niece was having a surprise birthday party live on air while discussing her weekend plans.


Health and Safety Executive to lead probe into Everton stadium worker’s death

Health and Safety Executive to lead probe into Everton stadium worker’s death

Health and Safety Executive to lead probe into Everton stadium worker’s death

19 February 2024

Michael Jones, 26, died at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool in August last year.


UK-registered cargo ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels ‘at risk of sinking’

UK-registered cargo ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels ‘at risk of sinking’

UK-registered cargo ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels ‘at risk of sinking’

19 February 2024

A missile attack on the Rubymar off Yemen’s coast forced the crew to abandon the ship, according to authorities.


HS2 will boost West Midlands economy by £10bn in next 10 years – report

HS2 will boost West Midlands economy by £10bn in next 10 years – report

HS2 will boost West Midlands economy by £10bn in next 10 years – report

19 February 2024

Economic analysis of the impact from the impending arrival in the region of the high-speed railway was commissioned by HS2 Ltd.


Ten-month-old baby boy among three children found dead at house in Bristol

Ten-month-old baby boy among three children found dead at house in Bristol

Ten-month-old baby boy among three children found dead at house in Bristol

19 February 2024

It is believed the other victims are a seven-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl.


Israel’s actions in Gaza have gone ‘beyond reasonable self-defence’ — Streeting

Israel’s actions in Gaza have gone ‘beyond reasonable self-defence’ — Streeting

Israel’s actions in Gaza have gone ‘beyond reasonable self-defence’ — Streeting

19 February 2024

The shadow health secretary confirmed Labour is ‘considering’ its options on whether to back an SNP-led vote this week on an immediate ceasefire.


Irish deputy premier warns Rafah ground invasion would be ‘catastrophic’

Irish deputy premier warns Rafah ground invasion would be ‘catastrophic’

Irish deputy premier warns Rafah ground invasion would be ‘catastrophic’

19 February 2024

Micheal Martin said the Commission to review whether Israel is complying with its human rights obligations under its trade agreement with the EU.


Sweet potato island and ice cream van feature in shortlisted Fourth Plinth works

Sweet potato island and ice cream van feature in shortlisted Fourth Plinth works

Sweet potato island and ice cream van feature in shortlisted Fourth Plinth works

19 February 2024

On Monday, the prize unveiled the seven contenders for the two next Fourth Plinths, which will be displayed from 2026 and 2028, respectively.


Important bird habitat will reopen to visitors after shutting due to avian flu

Important bird habitat will reopen to visitors after shutting due to avian flu

Important bird habitat will reopen to visitors after shutting due to avian flu

19 February 2024

The Farne Islands, home to puffins, terns and kittiwakes, have been closed to human visitors for two years.


British but Ukrainian first: UK father shares hopes to take son back to Ukraine

British but Ukrainian first: UK father shares hopes to take son back to Ukraine

British but Ukrainian first: UK father shares hopes to take son back to Ukraine

19 February 2024

Ian Umney, 30, went to be with his wife and son in Ukraine at the start of Russia’s invasion in 2022, returning to the UK 11 days later.


What the papers say – February 19

What the papers say – February 19

What the papers say – February 19

19 February 2024

A variety of stories feature across Monday’s front pages.


Women benefit more from regular exercise than men – research

Women benefit more from regular exercise than men – research

Women benefit more from regular exercise than men – research

19 February 2024

Even when both get the same amount of physical activity, the risk of premature death is lower for women, scientists say.


Boys appearing in court accused of murdering Darrian Williams, 16

Boys appearing in court accused of murdering Darrian Williams, 16

Boys appearing in court accused of murdering Darrian Williams, 16

19 February 2024

Avon and Somerset Police said the boys will face Bristol Youth Court on Monday.


Navalny death likely to be discussed in Commons as MPs return

Navalny death likely to be discussed in Commons as MPs return

Navalny death likely to be discussed in Commons as MPs return

19 February 2024

The Government is currently weighing up its response to the death of the jailed opposition leader.


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