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Man arrested in terrorism probe after ‘suspicious substances’ found in village

Man arrested in terrorism probe after ‘suspicious substances’ found in village

Man arrested in terrorism probe after ‘suspicious substances’ found in village

15 May 2024

A 31-year-old man from Bedfordshire was arrested on Wednesday after ‘a number suspicious substances’ were found at a residential address.


Solicitor General seeks approval to challenge ruling over climate protester

Solicitor General seeks approval to challenge ruling over climate protester

Solicitor General seeks approval to challenge ruling over climate protester

15 May 2024

A judge ruled in April that the Solicitor General could not take legal action against Trudi Warner for her protest outside a Crown Court.


Hollywood supporters call for Kevin Spacey to be allowed to return to acting

Hollywood supporters call for Kevin Spacey to be allowed to return to acting

Hollywood supporters call for Kevin Spacey to be allowed to return to acting

15 May 2024

The Oscar-winning actor was one of the most recognised faces in Hollywood when allegations first surfaced in 2017.


Minutes reveal bitter Executive clash between Foster and Mallon – Covid inquiry

Minutes reveal bitter Executive clash between Foster and Mallon – Covid inquiry

Minutes reveal bitter Executive clash between Foster and Mallon – Covid inquiry

15 May 2024

The handwritten notes from the meeting were published on the website of the Covid-19 Inquiry on Wednesday evening.


Junior doctors and Government enter ‘mediated talks’ in bid to end pay dispute

Junior doctors and Government enter ‘mediated talks’ in bid to end pay dispute

Junior doctors and Government enter ‘mediated talks’ in bid to end pay dispute

15 May 2024

Strikes by junior doctors have caused disruption to the NHS in England for more than a year.


STV industrial dispute ends with staff accepting improved pay offer

STV industrial dispute ends with staff accepting improved pay offer

STV industrial dispute ends with staff accepting improved pay offer

15 May 2024

NUJ members voted 82% in favour of accepting the latest pay offer.


Footage released of moment mother hurled through air from fairground ride

Footage released of moment mother hurled through air from fairground ride

Footage released of moment mother hurled through air from fairground ride

15 May 2024

Khadra Ali spent weeks in a coma and four months in hospital after she was ejected from the Xcelerator at the Funderpark funfair in west London.


Higgins and McDonald attend Palestinian women’s team match in Dublin

Higgins and McDonald attend Palestinian women’s team match in Dublin

Higgins and McDonald attend Palestinian women’s team match in Dublin

15 May 2024

Thousands attended the match at Dalymount Park which had been sold out for several days in advance.


Junior doctors enter talks with Government in bid to end pay dispute

Junior doctors enter talks with Government in bid to end pay dispute

Junior doctors enter talks with Government in bid to end pay dispute

15 May 2024

Strikes by junior doctors have caused disruption to the NHS in England for more than a year,


Russian offensive is ‘wake-up call’ for civilised countries – Grant Shapps

Russian offensive is ‘wake-up call’ for civilised countries – Grant Shapps

Russian offensive is ‘wake-up call’ for civilised countries – Grant Shapps

15 May 2024

The Defence Secretary said an ‘attention deficit’ had seen Western nations distracted from the war in Ukraine.


‘Death by dangerous cycling’ offence backed by Commons

‘Death by dangerous cycling’ offence backed by Commons

‘Death by dangerous cycling’ offence backed by Commons

15 May 2024

MPs voted in favour of an amendment to create new offences, including ‘causing death by dangerous cycling’.


Boutcher set to deliver report on claims police spied on journalists and lawyers

Boutcher set to deliver report on claims police spied on journalists and lawyers

Boutcher set to deliver report on claims police spied on journalists and lawyers

15 May 2024

The Policing Board leadership said Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has been told the claims were causing damage to policing.


Council workers could strike as union says sides are ‘miles’ apart in pay talks

Council workers could strike as union says sides are ‘miles’ apart in pay talks

Council workers could strike as union says sides are ‘miles’ apart in pay talks

15 May 2024

Unison, the largest union in local government, is negotiating with Cosla.


Met officers ‘did not check on woman and child killed during police pursuit’

Met officers ‘did not check on woman and child killed during police pursuit’

Met officers ‘did not check on woman and child killed during police pursuit’

15 May 2024

Pc Edward Welch and ex-Pc Jack Keher were chasing a stolen Ford Focus when the driver lost control and struck a group of pedestrians, killing two.


Parachute re-enactment and flypasts to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Parachute re-enactment and flypasts to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Parachute re-enactment and flypasts to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

15 May 2024

Major commemorative events will be held in Portsmouth and Normandy on June 5 and 6.


Maya Jama asks baffled King during garden party if he watches Love Island

Maya Jama asks baffled King during garden party if he watches Love Island

Maya Jama asks baffled King during garden party if he watches Love Island

15 May 2024

Other celebrity attendees including documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux, Hollywood director Sir Ridley Scott and artist Tracey Emin.


Government expands Rwanda deportation plan to include failed asylum seekers

Government expands Rwanda deportation plan to include failed asylum seekers

Government expands Rwanda deportation plan to include failed asylum seekers

15 May 2024

Asylum seekers in detention who are due to sent to Rwanda have told how they feel there is ‘no hope’.


Labour’s Rosie Duffield complains Keir Starmer offered ‘no apology’ during talks

Labour’s Rosie Duffield complains Keir Starmer offered ‘no apology’ during talks

Labour’s Rosie Duffield complains Keir Starmer offered ‘no apology’ during talks

15 May 2024

The Canterbury MP said she had spoken to the Labour leader for 17 minutes after telling a whip she had not been talked to in two-and-a-half years.


Rush hour rail chaos after ‘trespass’ at Raynes Park with disruption continuing

Rush hour rail chaos after ‘trespass’ at Raynes Park with disruption continuing

Rush hour rail chaos after ‘trespass’ at Raynes Park with disruption continuing

15 May 2024

The incident at Raynes Park was first reported at 3.42pm on Wednesday, according to National Rail’s website.


‘Somebody is going to die’: MPs warned of pathogens in England’s rivers

‘Somebody is going to die’: MPs warned of pathogens in England’s rivers

‘Somebody is going to die’: MPs warned of pathogens in England’s rivers

15 May 2024

Water sector leaders and rivers minister Robbie Moore were questioned by the Environmental Audit Committee during a tense session on water quality.


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