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Delays to local elections not a ‘stitch-up’ – Angela Rayner

Delays to local elections not a ‘stitch-up’ – Angela Rayner

Delays to local elections not a ‘stitch-up’ – Angela Rayner

09 February 2025

The Deputy Prime Minister was asked about the perception Labour could be delaying elections due to a fear of Reform UK making gains.


Highlands property once owned by Jimmy Savile damaged by fire

Highlands property once owned by Jimmy Savile damaged by fire

Highlands property once owned by Jimmy Savile damaged by fire

09 February 2025

An outbuilding at the Allt-na-Reigh cottage in Glen Coe caught fire on Saturday evening.


Irish senator resigns from Fine Gael after arrest while publicly intoxicated

Irish senator resigns from Fine Gael after arrest while publicly intoxicated

Irish senator resigns from Fine Gael after arrest while publicly intoxicated

09 February 2025

Martin Conway said he was detained in Dublin on January 22.


Former Tory MP who joined Ukraine’s military says war is ‘battle for Europe’

Former Tory MP who joined Ukraine’s military says war is ‘battle for Europe’

Former Tory MP who joined Ukraine’s military says war is ‘battle for Europe’

09 February 2025

Jack Lopresti is serving with the International Legion of Ukraine in its defence intelligence division.


‘Uncertainty’ around level of support needed for shipyard’s future, report says

‘Uncertainty’ around level of support needed for shipyard’s future, report says

‘Uncertainty’ around level of support needed for shipyard’s future, report says

09 February 2025

A company financial statement listed ‘stability at the top’ as one of its risks.


WhatsApp group investigated after Labour minister sacked over messages

WhatsApp group investigated after Labour minister sacked over messages

WhatsApp group investigated after Labour minister sacked over messages

09 February 2025

Andrew Gwynne said the messages were ‘badly misjudged’ after Sir Keir Starmer sacked him as health minister.


Harry photobombs selfie with Meghan and Nelly Furtado at Invictus Games ceremony

Harry photobombs selfie with Meghan and Nelly Furtado at Invictus Games ceremony

Harry photobombs selfie with Meghan and Nelly Furtado at Invictus Games ceremony

09 February 2025

The singer was among the musical stars who helped launch the seventh edition of the Invictus Games on Saturday.


Angela Rayner denies being ‘aggressive’ in meeting with Grenfell survivors

Angela Rayner denies being ‘aggressive’ in meeting with Grenfell survivors

Angela Rayner denies being ‘aggressive’ in meeting with Grenfell survivors

09 February 2025

The Government has officially announced the west London block’s future.


Edward and Sophie receive warm welcome from Nepali village on last day of tour

Edward and Sophie receive warm welcome from Nepali village on last day of tour

Edward and Sophie receive warm welcome from Nepali village on last day of tour

09 February 2025

The couple visited Ghandruk – a rural village overlooking the Himalayas, with a strong history of producing Gurkha recruits.


Rayner defends handling of Grenfell Tower meeting after families ‘ignored’

Rayner defends handling of Grenfell Tower meeting after families ‘ignored’

Rayner defends handling of Grenfell Tower meeting after families ‘ignored’

09 February 2025

Grenfell Tower will be demolished in a process likely to take two years, it has been confirmed.


Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked by Keir Starmer over WhatsApp messages

Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked by Keir Starmer over WhatsApp messages

Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked by Keir Starmer over WhatsApp messages

09 February 2025

The MP for Gorton and Denton apologised for any offence caused.


What the papers say – February 9

What the papers say – February 9

What the papers say – February 9

09 February 2025

Here are the stories making headlines this Sunday.


David Tennant, Imelda Staunton and Starlight Express take top theatre awards

David Tennant, Imelda Staunton and Starlight Express take top theatre awards

David Tennant, Imelda Staunton and Starlight Express take top theatre awards

09 February 2025

Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s musical Starlight Express came out on top at the 25th annual WhatsOnStage Awards, taking home seven out of its nine nominations.


Grieving West Lothian community expected to line streets for Hope’s Day

Grieving West Lothian community expected to line streets for Hope’s Day

Grieving West Lothian community expected to line streets for Hope’s Day

09 February 2025

Hope Gordon, six, was found dead alongside her 36-year-old father Mark at a house in West Calder on January 20.


Museum marks first year with exhibition on origins and legacy of Macbeth

Museum marks first year with exhibition on origins and legacy of Macbeth

Museum marks first year with exhibition on origins and legacy of Macbeth

09 February 2025

Macbeth: An Exhibition runs at Perth Museum from April 25 to August 31.


Female downhill mountain bikers at ‘significantly’ higher risk of injury – study

Female downhill mountain bikers at ‘significantly’ higher risk of injury – study

Female downhill mountain bikers at ‘significantly’ higher risk of injury – study

09 February 2025

Researchers said more should be done to protect female riders in one of mountain biking’s ‘more extreme disciplines’.


Church of England meeting at time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse failings

Church of England meeting at time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse failings

Church of England meeting at time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse failings

09 February 2025

There will be five days of debates and votes on issues including safeguarding.


Project which monitors puffins among innovations awarded Government cash

Project which monitors puffins among innovations awarded Government cash

Project which monitors puffins among innovations awarded Government cash

09 February 2025

The latest projects to benefit from the CivTech funding programme have been announced with this round focused on AI.


Archive project aims to protect the legacy of Afghanistan’s female artists

Archive project aims to protect the legacy of Afghanistan’s female artists

Archive project aims to protect the legacy of Afghanistan’s female artists

09 February 2025

Artistic expression by female artists has been severely restricted by the Taliban since it regained control of the country in 2021.


Edward and Sophie still ‘best friends’ after more than 25 years of marriage

Edward and Sophie still ‘best friends’ after more than 25 years of marriage

Edward and Sophie still ‘best friends’ after more than 25 years of marriage

09 February 2025

Speaking to reporters during their tour of Nepal, the royal couple said they always had to have ‘a lot of humour’ while travelling together.


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