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Council to review more than 200 Freedom Pass rejections after watchdog report

Council to review more than 200 Freedom Pass rejections after watchdog report

Council to review more than 200 Freedom Pass rejections after watchdog report

06 September 2023

Under the Transport Act 2000, passengers over 65 are entitled to concessionary travel, as well as any passenger a council decides is disabled.


Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

06 September 2023

The former SNP leader was mistakenly referred to as ‘first minister’ by the Deputy Presiding Officer at Holyrood.


Two men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

Two men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

Two men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

06 September 2023

The 45-year-old’s black Range Rover was among around £750,000 worth of high-value vehicles targeted by the group


Man charged with causing death of 28-year-old pedestrian by dangerous driving

Man charged with causing death of 28-year-old pedestrian by dangerous driving

Man charged with causing death of 28-year-old pedestrian by dangerous driving

06 September 2023

A child was also taken to hospital with non-serious injuries following the incident in Charing Heath, Kent, on September 2.


Probe into former Labour chief whip Nick Brown still going on after a year

Probe into former Labour chief whip Nick Brown still going on after a year

Probe into former Labour chief whip Nick Brown still going on after a year

06 September 2023

The nature of the complaint against the Newcastle upon Tyne East MP has not been disclosed.


‘Semaglutide could eliminate need for insulin in new type 1 diabetes patients’

‘Semaglutide could eliminate need for insulin in new type 1 diabetes patients’

‘Semaglutide could eliminate need for insulin in new type 1 diabetes patients’

06 September 2023

The research could possibly be the most dramatic change in treating type 1 diabetes since the discovery of insulin.


Bus driver facing jail over fatal crash outside Victoria railway station

Bus driver facing jail over fatal crash outside Victoria railway station

Bus driver facing jail over fatal crash outside Victoria railway station

06 September 2023

Olusofa Popoola had accidentally accelerated into the back of a stationary bus in front, shunting it forward and into pedestrian Melissa Burr.


Google faces £7bn legal claim over anti-competitive search engine practices

Google faces £7bn legal claim over anti-competitive search engine practices

Google faces £7bn legal claim over anti-competitive search engine practices

06 September 2023

A claim has been filed with the Competition Appeal Tribunal.


Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks

Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks

Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks

06 September 2023

Amnesty International said the progression of the bill was a ‘dark day for justice’.


Troubles victims accuse Government of abandoning them with Legacy Bill

Troubles victims accuse Government of abandoning them with Legacy Bill

Troubles victims accuse Government of abandoning them with Legacy Bill

06 September 2023

An amendment to the Bill was rejected by MPs on Tuesday.


Fresh strikes by university staff announced in long running pay dispute

Fresh strikes by university staff announced in long running pay dispute

Fresh strikes by university staff announced in long running pay dispute

06 September 2023

Union members in 140 universities will walk out for five days later this month


Sunak closing in on announcing UK rejoining EU’s Horizon science programme

Sunak closing in on announcing UK rejoining EU’s Horizon science programme

Sunak closing in on announcing UK rejoining EU’s Horizon science programme

06 September 2023

Sources said the Prime Minister has given the green light for a deal to be finalised.


Gillian Keegan says £34m revamp of DfE headquarters had ‘nothing to do with me’

Gillian Keegan says £34m revamp of DfE headquarters had ‘nothing to do with me’

Gillian Keegan says £34m revamp of DfE headquarters had ‘nothing to do with me’

06 September 2023

The Education Secretary distanced herself from any involvement in the decision-making process surrounding the refurbishment project.


Soldier accused of terror offences escapes from prison

Soldier accused of terror offences escapes from prison

Soldier accused of terror offences escapes from prison

06 September 2023

Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, went missing from HMP Wandsworth on Wednesday shortly before 8am.


New Rolling Stones album to feature Bill Wyman, Lady Gaga and Charlie Watts

New Rolling Stones album to feature Bill Wyman, Lady Gaga and Charlie Watts

New Rolling Stones album to feature Bill Wyman, Lady Gaga and Charlie Watts

06 September 2023

The band have shared details about their new LP Hackney Diamonds.


Care home resident, 102, surprised by a trip to see RAF plane he flew at 22

Care home resident, 102, surprised by a trip to see RAF plane he flew at 22

Care home resident, 102, surprised by a trip to see RAF plane he flew at 22

06 September 2023

Peter Lemon, clocked up more than 1,000 flying hours, with his longest route taking him from London to Japan.


In Pictures: It’s a September scorcher – with ‘hottest day’ still to come

In Pictures: It’s a September scorcher – with ‘hottest day’ still to come

In Pictures: It’s a September scorcher – with ‘hottest day’ still to come

06 September 2023

The September heatwave is expected to reach its zenith on Saturday.


Peter Phillips sets up ice rink at Kensington Palace as new business venture

Peter Phillips sets up ice rink at Kensington Palace as new business venture

Peter Phillips sets up ice rink at Kensington Palace as new business venture

06 September 2023

Questions were raised in 2016 when an events firm run by Elizabeth II’s eldest grandson organised the official street party for her 90th birthday.


Government sees off Tory-led bid to restore housing targets as Lib Dems abstain

Government sees off Tory-led bid to restore housing targets as Lib Dems abstain

Government sees off Tory-led bid to restore housing targets as Lib Dems abstain

06 September 2023

Michael Gove is accused of ‘trying to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds’ by a Tory former Cabinet minister.


College staff strikes to go ahead as union hits out at Scottish Government

College staff strikes to go ahead as union hits out at Scottish Government

College staff strikes to go ahead as union hits out at Scottish Government

06 September 2023

More than 2,000 workers across Scotland’s colleges will walk out on Thursday in a dispute over pay, terms and conditions.


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