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‘Incredibly excited’ Nessie hunters step up search of Loch Ness

‘Incredibly excited’ Nessie hunters step up search of Loch Ness

‘Incredibly excited’ Nessie hunters step up search of Loch Ness

26 August 2023

Surveying equipment that has never been used on Loch Ness before will make an appearance, including hydrophones.


Rishi Sunak faces another crunch by-election after Nadine Dorries finally quits

Rishi Sunak faces another crunch by-election after Nadine Dorries finally quits

Rishi Sunak faces another crunch by-election after Nadine Dorries finally quits

26 August 2023

She launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister as she handed in her resignation more than two months after pledging to go.


Met IT breach could do ‘incalculable damage,’ police federation says

Met IT breach could do ‘incalculable damage,’ police federation says

Met IT breach could do ‘incalculable damage,’ police federation says

26 August 2023

The IT system had access to names, ranks, photos, vetting levels and pay numbers for officers and staff, the force said.


Business interest in Labour conference soars, party says

Business interest in Labour conference soars, party says

Business interest in Labour conference soars, party says

26 August 2023

Labour has reported a significant increase in businesses signing up to the annual event as it continues to perform well in polls.


Two men arrested on suspicion of murder over ‘ammonia’ spray death

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder over ‘ammonia’ spray death

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder over ‘ammonia’ spray death

26 August 2023

Andy Foster, 26, was attacked at an address in Wrekenton on Sunday and later died in hospital, Northumbria Police said.


Rishi Sunak to skip UN world leader event

Rishi Sunak to skip UN world leader event

Rishi Sunak to skip UN world leader event

26 August 2023

He will become the first prime minister in a decade to miss the annual UN General Assembly in New York in September.


Nadine Dorries quits as Tory MP after 11-week delay with attack on Rishi Sunak

Nadine Dorries quits as Tory MP after 11-week delay with attack on Rishi Sunak

Nadine Dorries quits as Tory MP after 11-week delay with attack on Rishi Sunak

26 August 2023

The former culture secretary’s exit leaves the Prime Minister facing a tricky by-election in her seat.


Banksy asks public where Cut and Run art exhibition should open after Glasgow

Banksy asks public where Cut and Run art exhibition should open after Glasgow

Banksy asks public where Cut and Run art exhibition should open after Glasgow

26 August 2023

Banksy’s art exhibition opened in Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art in June.


Winners of qualifying event for ‘World Cup’ of hot dog eating announced

Winners of qualifying event for ‘World Cup’ of hot dog eating announced

Winners of qualifying event for ‘World Cup’ of hot dog eating announced

26 August 2023

The qualifying event took place in West Sussex, with one of the winners being called an ‘eater of note’.


Nadine Dorries: Staunch Johnson loyalist who took on the jungle

Nadine Dorries: Staunch Johnson loyalist who took on the jungle

Nadine Dorries: Staunch Johnson loyalist who took on the jungle

26 August 2023

In her letter on Saturday afternoon, Dorries accused Rishi Sunak of abandoning “the fundamental principles of Conservatism”.


Leaving Cert students had received ‘excellent’ exam results hours before fatal crash

Leaving Cert students had received ‘excellent’ exam results hours before fatal crash

Leaving Cert students had received ‘excellent’ exam results hours before fatal crash

26 August 2023

The town of Clonmel is ‘covered in a cloud of sadness and devastation’, a principal said in the wake of the deaths of four people.


Nadine Dorries resigns as Tory MP with scathing attack on Rishi Sunak

Nadine Dorries resigns as Tory MP with scathing attack on Rishi Sunak

Nadine Dorries resigns as Tory MP with scathing attack on Rishi Sunak

26 August 2023

The former minister accused the Prime Minister of ‘squandering the goodwill of the nation’ as she blasted his record.


Biggest hunt for the Loch Ness Monster in 50 years gets under way

Biggest hunt for the Loch Ness Monster in 50 years gets under way

Biggest hunt for the Loch Ness Monster in 50 years gets under way

26 August 2023

The hunt for the Loch Ness Monster takes place on Saturday and Sunday.


Humza Yousaf says support for independence ‘has never been stronger’

Humza Yousaf says support for independence ‘has never been stronger’

Humza Yousaf says support for independence ‘has never been stronger’

26 August 2023

The First Minister spoke to SNP members at the South Scotland Regional Assembly in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway.


Protesters call for rethink on expansion of Ulez scheme

Protesters call for rethink on expansion of Ulez scheme

Protesters call for rethink on expansion of Ulez scheme

26 August 2023

Car horns hooted in response to Beep For Freedom banners held by demonstrators.


Several homes severely damaged in east London blaze – fire brigade

Several homes severely damaged in east London blaze – fire brigade

Several homes severely damaged in east London blaze – fire brigade

26 August 2023

The fire broke out in Fairfield Road, Bow, on Friday evening.


Police offer £50,000 reward for information on missing mother’s body

Police offer £50,000 reward for information on missing mother’s body

Police offer £50,000 reward for information on missing mother’s body

26 August 2023

Hadir Al-Enezi was reported missing and detectives opened an investigation in 2019.


‘Cloud of devastation’ over Co Tipperary town after deaths of four young people

‘Cloud of devastation’ over Co Tipperary town after deaths of four young people

‘Cloud of devastation’ over Co Tipperary town after deaths of four young people

26 August 2023

The Taoiseach has said the nation is mourning the deaths of the three 18-year-old women and a 24-year-old man.


Body found in search for missing 54-year-old woman in Kent

Body found in search for missing 54-year-old woman in Kent

Body found in search for missing 54-year-old woman in Kent

26 August 2023

Police say the death is being treated as suspicious.


First Victoria Wood comedy award given to comic posthumously

First Victoria Wood comedy award given to comic posthumously

First Victoria Wood comedy award given to comic posthumously

26 August 2023

Gareth Richards was named as the first Victoria Wood award winner at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.


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