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Search expert’s river hunt ends without solving missing Nicola Bulley ‘mystery’

Search expert’s river hunt ends without solving missing Nicola Bulley ‘mystery’

Search expert’s river hunt ends without solving missing Nicola Bulley ‘mystery’

08 February 2023

Peter Faulding was called in by the family to help find Ms Bulley.


Ukraine criticises speech by Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters at UN Security Council

Ukraine criticises speech by Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters at UN Security Council

Ukraine criticises speech by Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters at UN Security Council

08 February 2023

The musician said during his speech that he ‘condemned’ the invasion of Ukraine and the ‘provocateurs’ who he claims led to the Russian attack.


NHS patients ‘hit hard’ by strikes with 137,000 appointments affected

NHS patients ‘hit hard’ by strikes with 137,000 appointments affected

NHS patients ‘hit hard’ by strikes with 137,000 appointments affected

08 February 2023

The service has faced strikes by nurses, ambulance staff and physiotherapists over the past few days in an ‘incredibly disrupted week’.


Trade Secretary heads to Mexico hoping to make progress on ‘post-Brexit wins’

Trade Secretary heads to Mexico hoping to make progress on ‘post-Brexit wins’

Trade Secretary heads to Mexico hoping to make progress on ‘post-Brexit wins’

08 February 2023

Kemi Badenoch said talks with counterparts will touch on the UK joining the CPTPP trade bloc and updating Britain’s trade deal with Mexico.


PM says ‘nothing off the table’ when it comes to sending fighter jets to Ukraine

PM says ‘nothing off the table’ when it comes to sending fighter jets to Ukraine

PM says ‘nothing off the table’ when it comes to sending fighter jets to Ukraine

08 February 2023

No 10 has confirmed that the Defence Secretary is investigating which British warplanes could be supplied to Kyiv.


Thousands of families to be offered parenting help through local hubs

Thousands of families to be offered parenting help through local hubs

Thousands of families to be offered parenting help through local hubs

08 February 2023

The centres will act as a ‘one-stop shop’ to offer guidance and advice on issues including infant feeding, mental health support and parenting.


Former Irish premier rejoins political party more than 10 years after quitting

Former Irish premier rejoins political party more than 10 years after quitting

Former Irish premier rejoins political party more than 10 years after quitting

08 February 2023

Fianna Fail confirmed they had received a membership application from Bertie Ahern which the party had accepted.


Delays in courts system could hamper tenancy reform plans, MPs warn

Delays in courts system could hamper tenancy reform plans, MPs warn

Delays in courts system could hamper tenancy reform plans, MPs warn

08 February 2023

The Government has outlined plans to introduce stronger protection for tenants as part of its Renters’ Reform Bill.


Children’s social care providers making ‘obscene profits’, says Baroness

Children’s social care providers making ‘obscene profits’, says Baroness

Children’s social care providers making ‘obscene profits’, says Baroness

08 February 2023

Baroness Chapman of Darlington told peers that 43% of children’s services departments are currently rated inadequate or requiring improvement.


Police officer ‘raped young girl and tried to pull her into bath’

Police officer ‘raped young girl and tried to pull her into bath’

Police officer ‘raped young girl and tried to pull her into bath’

08 February 2023

Martyn Coulter is alleged to have attacked the child at an address in East Lothian in late 2014.


NHS ‘under threat’ from ‘covert privatisation’, says Stephen Fry

NHS ‘under threat’ from ‘covert privatisation’, says Stephen Fry

NHS ‘under threat’ from ‘covert privatisation’, says Stephen Fry

08 February 2023

The former QI host was backing a protest by campaign group We Own It who have criticised the use of private healthcare companies in the NHS.


Senior social worker found to have assaulted ex-partner in High Court fight

Senior social worker found to have assaulted ex-partner in High Court fight

Senior social worker found to have assaulted ex-partner in High Court fight

08 February 2023

The man’s ex-partner wants a High Court judge to rule that regulator Social Work England should be given a copy of a family court judge’s ruling.


Sunak and Zelensky meet Ukrainian soldiers training on tanks at Dorset camp

Sunak and Zelensky meet Ukrainian soldiers training on tanks at Dorset camp

Sunak and Zelensky meet Ukrainian soldiers training on tanks at Dorset camp

08 February 2023

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Lulworth Camp.


UK could use frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine, Sunak hints

UK could use frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine, Sunak hints

UK could use frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine, Sunak hints

08 February 2023

The Government is working with western allies to try to legalise the process, the Prime Minister indicated.


New Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson: I would support death penalty return

New Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson: I would support death penalty return

New Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson: I would support death penalty return

08 February 2023

The outspoken MP said he did not want to ‘pay for’ criminals such as Fusilier Lee Rigby’s killers to be imprisoned.


Wealthy Nigerian politician denies offering reward to prospective kidney donor

Wealthy Nigerian politician denies offering reward to prospective kidney donor

Wealthy Nigerian politician denies offering reward to prospective kidney donor

08 February 2023

A street trader from Lagos was allegedly offered up to £7,000 in exchange for giving a kidney to Ike Ekweremadu’s sick daughter Sonia.


Lockerbie bombing suspect pleads not guilty to three charges, US court told

Lockerbie bombing suspect pleads not guilty to three charges, US court told

Lockerbie bombing suspect pleads not guilty to three charges, US court told

08 February 2023

Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi faced court in Washington on Wednesday.


Archie Battersbee died in prank that went wrong, coroner concludes

Archie Battersbee died in prank that went wrong, coroner concludes

Archie Battersbee died in prank that went wrong, coroner concludes

08 February 2023

Boy was found unconscious with a ligature over his head at home in Southend, Essex.


King tells of concern for Zelensky and Ukrainian people at historic audience

King tells of concern for Zelensky and Ukrainian people at historic audience

King tells of concern for Zelensky and Ukrainian people at historic audience

08 February 2023

The Ukrainian president met the monarch for the first time at Buckingham Palace during his surprise visit to the UK.


Jury out on Just Stop Oil activists accused of causing nuisance at Grand Prix

Jury out on Just Stop Oil activists accused of causing nuisance at Grand Prix

Jury out on Just Stop Oil activists accused of causing nuisance at Grand Prix

08 February 2023

Six defendants deny causing a risk of serious harm to Formula 1 drivers and marshals during last year’s race at Silverstone.


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