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Royal Navy aircraft carrier may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction

Royal Navy aircraft carrier may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction

Royal Navy aircraft carrier may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction

29 August 2022

The £3 billion warship left Portsmouth Naval Base on Saturday before an ’emerging mechanical issue’ occurred off the Isle of Wight.


Prince of Wales praises Sir Ranulph Fiennes in new documentary

Prince of Wales praises Sir Ranulph Fiennes in new documentary

Prince of Wales praises Sir Ranulph Fiennes in new documentary

29 August 2022

In a clip Charles shares his admiration for the British explorer and author.


Travellers ‘abandoned’ after flight to London diverts to Bermuda

Travellers ‘abandoned’ after flight to London diverts to Bermuda

Travellers ‘abandoned’ after flight to London diverts to Bermuda

29 August 2022

According to passengers, it took almost 10 hours for them to be provided with food at the airport.


Local government alone cannot solve pay dispute, says Scottish Labour

Local government alone cannot solve pay dispute, says Scottish Labour

Local government alone cannot solve pay dispute, says Scottish Labour

29 August 2022

The party spoke out as it emerged that industrial action in cleansing and education will go ahead next week.


Johnson hails gigabit broadband expansion as he enters final week in office

Johnson hails gigabit broadband expansion as he enters final week in office

Johnson hails gigabit broadband expansion as he enters final week in office

29 August 2022

The outgoing Prime Minister will visit Dorset on Tuesday as he seeks to defend his record in No 10.


Nasa scientists hopeful for next Artemis 1 Moon launch attempt on Friday

Nasa scientists hopeful for next Artemis 1 Moon launch attempt on Friday

Nasa scientists hopeful for next Artemis 1 Moon launch attempt on Friday

29 August 2022

The Artemis 1 mission launch was called off on Monday after problems with one of the engines, and the next attempt is expected to be Friday.


Nicola Sturgeon says all options for more funding amid strikes ‘exhausted’

Nicola Sturgeon says all options for more funding amid strikes ‘exhausted’

Nicola Sturgeon says all options for more funding amid strikes ‘exhausted’

29 August 2022

Action is set to go ahead as unions reject an ‘unacceptable’ council pay offer.


BT and Openreach staff staging fresh strikes over pay

BT and Openreach staff staging fresh strikes over pay

BT and Openreach staff staging fresh strikes over pay

29 August 2022

The Communication Workers Union said 40,000 of its members will walk out on Tuesday and Wednesday.


Plymouth’s kelp forest to be dedicated to the Queen

Plymouth’s kelp forest to be dedicated to the Queen

Plymouth’s kelp forest to be dedicated to the Queen

29 August 2022

Kelp forests are some of the most diverse and productive ecosystems and in the UK cover an area similar in size to the country’s woodlands.


‘Increasingly polarised’ race debate must turn to concrete action – report

‘Increasingly polarised’ race debate must turn to concrete action – report

‘Increasingly polarised’ race debate must turn to concrete action – report

29 August 2022

A series of policy ideas have been put forward to address racial disparities in British institutions.


Strikes set to go ahead as unions reject ‘unacceptable’ council pay offer

Strikes set to go ahead as unions reject ‘unacceptable’ council pay offer

Strikes set to go ahead as unions reject ‘unacceptable’ council pay offer

29 August 2022

Following negotiations, Unite and GMB rejected the pay offer from Cosla.


Liz Truss ‘flip-flopping’ on energy bills causing ‘unnecessary worry’ – Labour

Liz Truss ‘flip-flopping’ on energy bills causing ‘unnecessary worry’ – Labour

Liz Truss ‘flip-flopping’ on energy bills causing ‘unnecessary worry’ – Labour

29 August 2022

The Tory leadership frontrunner has refused to announce her full plan to assist households struggling with sky-high prices before the contest is over.


Liz Truss pulls out of interview with BBC’s Nick Robinson

Liz Truss pulls out of interview with BBC’s Nick Robinson

Liz Truss pulls out of interview with BBC’s Nick Robinson

29 August 2022

The Tory leadership frontrunner’s team said she ‘can no longer spare the time’, according to the BBC.


Strikes set to continue as union rejects council offer

Strikes set to continue as union rejects council offer

Strikes set to continue as union rejects council offer

29 August 2022

Council strikes slated for next week will go ahead unless a deal can be struck.


Atmosphere ‘absolutely bouncing’ as World Gravy Wrestling Championships return

Atmosphere ‘absolutely bouncing’ as World Gravy Wrestling Championships return

Atmosphere ‘absolutely bouncing’ as World Gravy Wrestling Championships return

29 August 2022

In its 12th year and after two years without the competition due to Covid, organisers said it was ‘amazing’ to be back.


Meghan opens up about ‘losing’ father and Harry’s relationship with Charles

Meghan opens up about ‘losing’ father and Harry’s relationship with Charles

Meghan opens up about ‘losing’ father and Harry’s relationship with Charles

29 August 2022

A source close to Charles said he would be saddened if Harry felt their relationship was lost, adding: ‘The Prince of Wales loves both his sons’.


Navy carrier Prince of Wales limping back to shore after breaking down

Navy carrier Prince of Wales limping back to shore after breaking down

Navy carrier Prince of Wales limping back to shore after breaking down

29 August 2022

The 65,000-tonne warship left from Portsmouth Naval Base on Saturday.


Charles Dickens’ unseen letters to be published for the first time

Charles Dickens’ unseen letters to be published for the first time

Charles Dickens’ unseen letters to be published for the first time

29 August 2022

The letters include details about his adventures abroad and his frustrations with the Sunday postal service.


Eight arrested following Just Stop Oil roadblock in Essex

Eight arrested following Just Stop Oil roadblock in Essex

Eight arrested following Just Stop Oil roadblock in Essex

29 August 2022

Officers were called to the scene in St Clements Way, in West Thurrock Grays at around 8pm on Sunday after reports of a group obstructing the road.


Notting Hill Carnival revellers enjoy first Adults Day parade since pandemic

Notting Hill Carnival revellers enjoy first Adults Day parade since pandemic

Notting Hill Carnival revellers enjoy first Adults Day parade since pandemic

29 August 2022

Many attendees dressed in colourful, sparkling costumes to match the dancers.


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