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Man in court following protest over drag queen children’s event at Tate Britain

Man in court following protest over drag queen children’s event at Tate Britain

Man in court following protest over drag queen children’s event at Tate Britain

13 February 2023

Lance O’Connor has been charged with several offences following a protest outside the Tate Britain.


Ex-police sergeant who fell for armed robber to be mayor after finding new love

Ex-police sergeant who fell for armed robber to be mayor after finding new love

Ex-police sergeant who fell for armed robber to be mayor after finding new love

13 February 2023

Jill Owens’ story has been made into a six-part podcast series called Stolen Hearts.


Spinosaurs inherited brainpower from ancestors to catch fish, scientists find

Spinosaurs inherited brainpower from ancestors to catch fish, scientists find

Spinosaurs inherited brainpower from ancestors to catch fish, scientists find

13 February 2023

Spinosaurs were adapted with long crocodile-like jaws and conical teeth to stalk riverbanks looking for prey, often large fish.


Sir Frederick Barclay in High Court for latest stage of money fight with ex-wife

Sir Frederick Barclay in High Court for latest stage of money fight with ex-wife

Sir Frederick Barclay in High Court for latest stage of money fight with ex-wife

13 February 2023

A judge ordered Sir Frederick, 88, to pay Lady Hiroko Barclay £100 million but she alleges that he has not paid what he owes.


What the papers say – February 13

What the papers say – February 13

What the papers say – February 13

13 February 2023

A wide range of stories feature across the front pages as the working week begins.


Government purchase card spending ‘scandalous’, claims Labour

Government purchase card spending ‘scandalous’, claims Labour

Government purchase card spending ‘scandalous’, claims Labour

13 February 2023

Labour has carried out an analysis of spending by officials using government procurement cards.


Tories put pressure on Hunt to offer Budget tax cuts

Tories put pressure on Hunt to offer Budget tax cuts

Tories put pressure on Hunt to offer Budget tax cuts

13 February 2023

Mr Hunt has warned it is unlikely there will be significant tax cuts as he focuses on getting inflation down.


UK to conduct security review after suspected spy balloon downed by US military

UK to conduct security review after suspected spy balloon downed by US military

UK to conduct security review after suspected spy balloon downed by US military

12 February 2023

Defence secretary Ben Wallace announced the intended review on Sunday.


Plans for sewage penalties ‘could be watered down’ in consultation

Plans for sewage penalties ‘could be watered down’ in consultation

Plans for sewage penalties ‘could be watered down’ in consultation

12 February 2023

The Environment Secretary is reported to be backing away from plans to hit polluting water firms with £250 million fines.


Teenage boy and girl arrested over fatal stabbing of Brianna Ghey in park

Teenage boy and girl arrested over fatal stabbing of Brianna Ghey in park

Teenage boy and girl arrested over fatal stabbing of Brianna Ghey in park

12 February 2023

Police said the arrested teenagers, both aged 15, are from the local area.


Firm referred by Greg Hands won £25.8m coronavirus PPE contract

Firm referred by Greg Hands won £25.8m coronavirus PPE contract

Firm referred by Greg Hands won £25.8m coronavirus PPE contract

12 February 2023

Luxe Lifestyle was awarded the contract as the Government scrambled to obtain PPE during the coronavirus pandemic.


Irish soldier dies in parachuting accident in Spain

Irish soldier dies in parachuting accident in Spain

Irish soldier dies in parachuting accident in Spain

12 February 2023

He was off-duty at the time, the Defence Forces said.


DUP will not drop block on Stormont Assembly sitting over organ donation law

DUP will not drop block on Stormont Assembly sitting over organ donation law

DUP will not drop block on Stormont Assembly sitting over organ donation law

12 February 2023

MLAs have been recalled to Stormont next Tuesday in an attempt to elect a Speaker and debate the implementation of the legislation.


Handwritten messages on yellow ribbons left for missing mother Nicola Bulley

Handwritten messages on yellow ribbons left for missing mother Nicola Bulley

Handwritten messages on yellow ribbons left for missing mother Nicola Bulley

12 February 2023

Yellow ribbons with messages from friends have been attached to a footbridge over the River Wyre.


Two more teenagers charged with murder over death of Bailey Atkinson

Two more teenagers charged with murder over death of Bailey Atkinson

Two more teenagers charged with murder over death of Bailey Atkinson

12 February 2023

A 15-year-old and two 16-year-olds previously appeared in court over Mr Atkinson’s death.


Drag queen whose children’s event sparked Tate protest says he is a ‘role model’

Drag queen whose children’s event sparked Tate protest says he is a ‘role model’

Drag queen whose children’s event sparked Tate protest says he is a ‘role model’

12 February 2023

Sab Samuel hosted three Drag Queen Story Hour UK readings in Tate Britain on Saturday.


Rwanda migrants plan will have only marginal impact, says Mitchell

Rwanda migrants plan will have only marginal impact, says Mitchell

Rwanda migrants plan will have only marginal impact, says Mitchell

12 February 2023

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the scheme to send migrants to Africa was not the ‘whole answer’.


Teenage girl found with fatal stab wounds in Cheshire park named by police

Teenage girl found with fatal stab wounds in Cheshire park named by police

Teenage girl found with fatal stab wounds in Cheshire park named by police

12 February 2023

Cheshire Constabulary has named the girl as 16-year-old Brianna Ghey.


Diagnostic centres carry out more than three million tests in England

Diagnostic centres carry out more than three million tests in England

Diagnostic centres carry out more than three million tests in England

12 February 2023

The Government will open 19 new centres this year.


Archbishop criticises political attempts to ‘force same-sex marriage’ on Church

Archbishop criticises political attempts to ‘force same-sex marriage’ on Church

Archbishop criticises political attempts to ‘force same-sex marriage’ on Church

12 February 2023

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has spoken at a global Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Ghana.


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