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Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon to discuss books at festive event

Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon to discuss books at festive event

Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon to discuss books at festive event

07 November 2024

The pair have described their friendship as ‘improbable’ and said all their conversations revolve around reading.


Duchess of Gloucester honours war dead in place of Queen at Westminster Abbey

Duchess of Gloucester honours war dead in place of Queen at Westminster Abbey

Duchess of Gloucester honours war dead in place of Queen at Westminster Abbey

07 November 2024

Birgitte attended the 96th annual event as the Queen is unwell with a chest infection.


Trump win will not trigger exodus of US companies from Ireland, says Harris

Trump win will not trigger exodus of US companies from Ireland, says Harris

Trump win will not trigger exodus of US companies from Ireland, says Harris

07 November 2024

The Taoiseach acknowledged the risk of a transatlantic trade shock had increased.


Eight people cited data breach as they left PSNI, Policing Board told

Eight people cited data breach as they left PSNI, Policing Board told

Eight people cited data breach as they left PSNI, Policing Board told

07 November 2024

Details of almost 10,000 officers and staff in the Police Service of Northern Ireland were released last August.


Top NHS medic: I was terrified service would be overwhelmed during Covid

Top NHS medic: I was terrified service would be overwhelmed during Covid

Top NHS medic: I was terrified service would be overwhelmed during Covid

07 November 2024

It comes as Sir Stephen Powis was asked about a document prioritising who should receive care in the Covid-19 pandemic.


Developer builds balcony at block of flats around street lamppost

Developer builds balcony at block of flats around street lamppost

Developer builds balcony at block of flats around street lamppost

07 November 2024

The four-storey accommodation on Jeffery Street, Gillingham, can be seen with the street lighting sticking out of the middle of one of the balconies.


Nearly one in three pupils in England given extra time in exams, says regulator

Nearly one in three pupils in England given extra time in exams, says regulator

Nearly one in three pupils in England given extra time in exams, says regulator

07 November 2024

The total number of approved special access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A-level exams rose by 12.3% in the past year, according to Ofqual data.


Rumours spread that Lucy Letby rejected advances of consultant, inquiry hears

Rumours spread that Lucy Letby rejected advances of consultant, inquiry hears

Rumours spread that Lucy Letby rejected advances of consultant, inquiry hears

07 November 2024

The Thirlwall Inquiry heard that ‘lots of rumours’ were going around after the nurse was removed from the neonatal unit in July 2016.


King ‘deeply touched’ by gift as he shares view on birthdays as he ages

King ‘deeply touched’ by gift as he shares view on birthdays as he ages

King ‘deeply touched’ by gift as he shares view on birthdays as he ages

07 November 2024

Charles wrote personally to thank the Military Wives Choirs, who recorded a new single in his honour ahead of his 76th birthday.


Average tracker mortgage payments will fall by nearly £30

Average tracker mortgage payments will fall by nearly £30

Average tracker mortgage payments will fall by nearly £30

07 November 2024

The reduction follows the 0.25% cut to the Bank of England base rate.


William tells Heidi Klum he woke feeling ’emotional’ after Earthshot awards

William tells Heidi Klum he woke feeling ’emotional’ after Earthshot awards

William tells Heidi Klum he woke feeling ’emotional’ after Earthshot awards

07 November 2024

The Prince of Wales enjoyed a braai or barbecue with Earthshot advocates Klum, model Winnie Harlow, Billy Porter and Tobe Nwigwe in Cape Town.


Conor McGregor rape accuser rejects claim CCTV footage ‘contradicts’ her account

Conor McGregor rape accuser rejects claim CCTV footage ‘contradicts’ her account

Conor McGregor rape accuser rejects claim CCTV footage ‘contradicts’ her account

07 November 2024

Nikita Hand is claiming civil damages against Mr McGregor and another man, alleging she was sexually assaulted in December 2018.


Sara Sharif’s father denies abuse, claiming wife was the ‘evil and psycho’ one

Sara Sharif’s father denies abuse, claiming wife was the ‘evil and psycho’ one

Sara Sharif’s father denies abuse, claiming wife was the ‘evil and psycho’ one

07 November 2024

Urfan Sharif and Sara’s stepmother Beinash Batool are on trial accused of the youngster’s murder.


HS2 Ltd spending more than £100m on bat ‘shed’, says chairman

HS2 Ltd spending more than £100m on bat ‘shed’, says chairman

HS2 Ltd spending more than £100m on bat ‘shed’, says chairman

07 November 2024

Sir Jon Thompson said this is despite there being ‘no evidence that high-speed trains interfere with bats’.


Ex-police officer holds back tears as he recalls impact of Novichok poisoning

Ex-police officer holds back tears as he recalls impact of Novichok poisoning

Ex-police officer holds back tears as he recalls impact of Novichok poisoning

07 November 2024

Nick Bailey was contaminated with the nerve agent in March 2018.


Irish parliament passes motion that Israel is ‘perpetrating genocide in Gaza’

Irish parliament passes motion that Israel is ‘perpetrating genocide in Gaza’

Irish parliament passes motion that Israel is ‘perpetrating genocide in Gaza’

07 November 2024

Ireland also intends to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel for genocide before the end of the year.


Government wants current ambassador to US ‘to keep on doing the job’ – minister

Government wants current ambassador to US ‘to keep on doing the job’ – minister

Government wants current ambassador to US ‘to keep on doing the job’ – minister

07 November 2024

Dame Karen Pierce was appointed in 2020 and navigated Donald Trump’s final year of his first presidential term.


US citizen jailed over ‘boy racer’ crash which left nurse unable to walk

US citizen jailed over ‘boy racer’ crash which left nurse unable to walk

US citizen jailed over ‘boy racer’ crash which left nurse unable to walk

07 November 2024

Isac Calderon, 23, fled the UK after the head-on smash in Herefordshire and was extradited from Texas last month.


Schools must create ‘inclusive’ spaces to tackle absence epidemic – Phillipson

Schools must create ‘inclusive’ spaces to tackle absence epidemic – Phillipson

Schools must create ‘inclusive’ spaces to tackle absence epidemic – Phillipson

07 November 2024

The Education Secretary made her comments in a speech to hundreds of school and academy trust leaders in Birmingham.


Ofwat launches new standards to improve services for vulnerable customers

Ofwat launches new standards to improve services for vulnerable customers

Ofwat launches new standards to improve services for vulnerable customers

07 November 2024

Ofwat is also set to make a final decision on household water bill increases on December 19.


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