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Parliamentarians write to ask US to drop extradition proceedings against Assange

Parliamentarians write to ask US to drop extradition proceedings against Assange

Parliamentarians write to ask US to drop extradition proceedings against Assange

10 April 2023

Labour MP Richard Burgon organised the letter, which has been given the support of MPs and members of the House of Lords from six parties.


Joe Biden ‘very excited’ about Ireland trip, White House says

Joe Biden ‘very excited’ about Ireland trip, White House says

Joe Biden ‘very excited’ about Ireland trip, White House says

10 April 2023

US President Joe Biden will deliver a speech at a cathedral to which his ancestors sold bricks.


King’s horse may race on coronation day after season debut win

King’s horse may race on coronation day after season debut win

King’s horse may race on coronation day after season debut win

10 April 2023

The King and Queen Consort’s racing manager, John Warren, says the couple may watch the 2000 Guineas on TV after the coronation if Slipofthepen races.


Almost four million calls to NHS 111 dropped amid long waits – analysis

Almost four million calls to NHS 111 dropped amid long waits – analysis

Almost four million calls to NHS 111 dropped amid long waits – analysis

10 April 2023

Some 3.7 million calls to the helpline – equivalent to more than 10,000 a day – were abandoned, research shows.


First-time buyers’ mortgage bills up by £500 a month, Labour says

First-time buyers’ mortgage bills up by £500 a month, Labour says

First-time buyers’ mortgage bills up by £500 a month, Labour says

10 April 2023

It is pitching itself as the party of home ownership in the run-up to the May local elections.


Amanda Holden part of choir coaching line-up ahead of Coronation Concert

Amanda Holden part of choir coaching line-up ahead of Coronation Concert

Amanda Holden part of choir coaching line-up ahead of Coronation Concert

10 April 2023

Choirmaster Gareth Malone and actress Rose Ayling-Ellis will also be mentoring the singers.


Police force deny scolding by Braverman over seizure of golliwog dolls from pub

Police force deny scolding by Braverman over seizure of golliwog dolls from pub

Police force deny scolding by Braverman over seizure of golliwog dolls from pub

10 April 2023

A source close to the Home Secretary said her unhappiness at the incident had been passed on to the force.


Postcard thought to be earliest discussing sinking of Titanic up for auction

Postcard thought to be earliest discussing sinking of Titanic up for auction

Postcard thought to be earliest discussing sinking of Titanic up for auction

10 April 2023

It was written at 5pm on April 16, 1912, just 36 hours after the Titanic had sunk.


Gardai inspect Louth GAA grounds ahead of Biden arrival

Gardai inspect Louth GAA grounds ahead of Biden arrival

Gardai inspect Louth GAA grounds ahead of Biden arrival

10 April 2023

Dublin’s famous Phoenix Park will be closed to facilitate a visit between the US and Irish presidents.


Kirsty Young and Huw Edwards among presenters of BBC’s coronation coverage

Kirsty Young and Huw Edwards among presenters of BBC’s coronation coverage

Kirsty Young and Huw Edwards among presenters of BBC’s coronation coverage

10 April 2023

The broadcast will cover the lead up to the Westminster Abbey service, the ceremony itself and the return procession to Buckingham Palace.


Violence against police at dissident march in Londonderry condemned

Violence against police at dissident march in Londonderry condemned

Violence against police at dissident march in Londonderry condemned

10 April 2023

A police Land Rover was attacked by youths throwing petrol bombs in the Creggan area on Easter Monday.


Protesters clash with museum security guards in dinosaur display

Protesters clash with museum security guards in dinosaur display

Protesters clash with museum security guards in dinosaur display

10 April 2023

Two Just Stop Oil protesters have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause criminal damage.


Mother of two British-Israeli girls also dies after attack in West Bank

Mother of two British-Israeli girls also dies after attack in West Bank

Mother of two British-Israeli girls also dies after attack in West Bank

10 April 2023

The death of Lucy Dee comes a day after the funeral of her daughters Rina, 15, and Maia, 20.


Man charged after collision with two police vehicles

Man charged after collision with two police vehicles

Man charged after collision with two police vehicles

10 April 2023

Scotland Yard said two police officers were injured during the incident.


Man killed by single gunshot wound in Sheffield named

Man killed by single gunshot wound in Sheffield named

Man killed by single gunshot wound in Sheffield named

10 April 2023

South Yorkshire Police (SYP) named the 25-year-old as Abdullah Hassan.


Abba hail ‘musical brilliance’ of long-serving guitarist Lasse Wellander

Abba hail ‘musical brilliance’ of long-serving guitarist Lasse Wellander

Abba hail ‘musical brilliance’ of long-serving guitarist Lasse Wellander

10 April 2023

Wellander, who also featured on the soundtracks to the Mamma Mia! films, died on Good Friday after being diagnosed with cancer.


Heavy rain and strong winds to replace Easter sunshine

Heavy rain and strong winds to replace Easter sunshine

Heavy rain and strong winds to replace Easter sunshine

10 April 2023

The Met Office has issued two yellow warnings for wind covering western and southern areas from Tuesday.


Teachers want Ofsted’s ‘reign of terror’ abolished, union says

Teachers want Ofsted’s ‘reign of terror’ abolished, union says

Teachers want Ofsted’s ‘reign of terror’ abolished, union says

10 April 2023

A motion at the NASUWT conference called for the inspection system to be abolished in its ‘current form’ and immediate inspections to be halted.


Outage which hit 1% of Vodafone broadband customers ‘fixed’

Outage which hit 1% of Vodafone broadband customers ‘fixed’

Outage which hit 1% of Vodafone broadband customers ‘fixed’

10 April 2023

The issue came after Virgin Media experienced problems last week.


Rachmaninov tops Classic FM poll on 150th anniversary of birth

Rachmaninov tops Classic FM poll on 150th anniversary of birth

Rachmaninov tops Classic FM poll on 150th anniversary of birth

10 April 2023

It was also a record year for film music.


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