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25th anniversary appeal over Linda Bryant murder generates new inquiries

25th anniversary appeal over Linda Bryant murder generates new inquiries

25th anniversary appeal over Linda Bryant murder generates new inquiries

28 November 2023

Ms Bryant, 40, known as Lyn, was stabbed in her back, neck and chest as she walked her dog near Truro in Cornwall in October 1998


Ruth Perry inquest: Ofsted inspectors trained to manage stress for schools

Ruth Perry inquest: Ofsted inspectors trained to manage stress for schools

Ruth Perry inquest: Ofsted inspectors trained to manage stress for schools

28 November 2023

Headteacher Ruth Perry’s family says she killed herself after the education watchdog downgraded her school from its highest rating to its lowest.


Britain’s biggest gas storage site switches on amid cold snap

Britain’s biggest gas storage site switches on amid cold snap

Britain’s biggest gas storage site switches on amid cold snap

28 November 2023

The Rough site off the coast of Yorkshire, which is run by Centrica, currently has enough gas to supply three million homes all winter.


£16bn Adobe takeover could harm competition in digital design market – watchdog

£16bn Adobe takeover could harm competition in digital design market – watchdog

£16bn Adobe takeover could harm competition in digital design market – watchdog

28 November 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority said its early findings suggested the deal would stifle innovation in the sector.


Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health support – charity

Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health support – charity

Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health support – charity

28 November 2023

There has been a ‘perfect storm’ which meant that demand has outstripped capacity, experts said.


Perfect storm could see many refugees sleeping rough this Christmas, says LGA

Perfect storm could see many refugees sleeping rough this Christmas, says LGA

Perfect storm could see many refugees sleeping rough this Christmas, says LGA

28 November 2023

The organisation, which represents councils, said no-one should be asked to leave their asylum accommodation in Christmas week.


Solar panels on roof of famous Cambridge chapel ‘send climate change message’

Solar panels on roof of famous Cambridge chapel ‘send climate change message’

Solar panels on roof of famous Cambridge chapel ‘send climate change message’

28 November 2023

The panels at King’s College are expected to be installed by the end of the year.


Sunak missed Greece talks after Elgin Marbles ‘reassurances not adhered to’

Sunak missed Greece talks after Elgin Marbles ‘reassurances not adhered to’

Sunak missed Greece talks after Elgin Marbles ‘reassurances not adhered to’

28 November 2023

No 10 said the Prime Minister felt it would ‘not be productive’ to hold a meeting that would be ‘dominated’ by discussion about the ancient statues.


Government announces plans for minimum service levels in schools during strikes

Government announces plans for minimum service levels in schools during strikes

Government announces plans for minimum service levels in schools during strikes

28 November 2023

Teaching unions attacked the proposal as ‘shameful’.


Elfbar vape ads banned over misleading environmental claims

Elfbar vape ads banned over misleading environmental claims

Elfbar vape ads banned over misleading environmental claims

28 November 2023

The advert, seen in London in late July and early August, claimed the vape brand was ‘Recycling for a greener future’.


NHS trust maternity services rated inadequate by health watchdog

NHS trust maternity services rated inadequate by health watchdog

NHS trust maternity services rated inadequate by health watchdog

28 November 2023

The Care Quality Commission downgraded its ratings for maternity care at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital in Burton-upon-Trent.


Serious hospital failings found after case of necrophiliac killer David Fuller

Serious hospital failings found after case of necrophiliac killer David Fuller

Serious hospital failings found after case of necrophiliac killer David Fuller

28 November 2023

The maintenance worker sexually abused the bodies of at least 101 women and girls aged between nine and 100.


Police launch investigation into former neurologist Dr Michael Watt

Police launch investigation into former neurologist Dr Michael Watt

Police launch investigation into former neurologist Dr Michael Watt

28 November 2023

The neurologist was at the centre of Northern Ireland’s largest recall of patients.


‘Milestone’ transatlantic flight using greener fuel takes off from Heathrow

‘Milestone’ transatlantic flight using greener fuel takes off from Heathrow

‘Milestone’ transatlantic flight using greener fuel takes off from Heathrow

28 November 2023

Virgin Atlantic is operating the flight from London’s Heathrow to New York’s JFK airport with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.


Ben Dunne a ‘good, decent, generous, loving Irishman’, mourners told

Ben Dunne a ‘good, decent, generous, loving Irishman’, mourners told

Ben Dunne a ‘good, decent, generous, loving Irishman’, mourners told

28 November 2023

Staff from Mr Dunne’s gym chain formed a guard of honour at the gates of St Mochta’s Church in Clonsilla.


Man denies murder of three in Nottingham but admits manslaughter

Man denies murder of three in Nottingham but admits manslaughter

Man denies murder of three in Nottingham but admits manslaughter

28 November 2023

Valdo Calocane, 32, also pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of three other people.


Cameron to urge Nato allies not to waver in support for Ukraine

Cameron to urge Nato allies not to waver in support for Ukraine

Cameron to urge Nato allies not to waver in support for Ukraine

28 November 2023

The Foreign Secretary has travelled to Brussels to stress the UK’s continued ‘steadfast’ backing for Kyiv in its fight against Russia’s invasion.


What are the Elgin Marbles?

What are the Elgin Marbles?

What are the Elgin Marbles?

28 November 2023

The Greek prime minister has pushed for the return of the marbles, saying the current situation is like the Mona Lisa painting being cut in half.


Majority back plans to crack down on smoking

Majority back plans to crack down on smoking

Majority back plans to crack down on smoking

28 November 2023

Government plans will make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1 2009.


‘Of course I am sorry’, former Wilko boss tells MPs

‘Of course I am sorry’, former Wilko boss tells MPs

‘Of course I am sorry’, former Wilko boss tells MPs

28 November 2023

Lisa Wilkinson said she is ‘devastated’ that the company let its employees down.


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