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Unison calls off school strikes in Scotland after pay offer improved

Unison calls off school strikes in Scotland after pay offer improved

Unison calls off school strikes in Scotland after pay offer improved

03 November 2023

Further walkouts had been planned on November 8 and 15.


Tory MP guilty of racially abusing activist after saying ‘go back to Bahrain’

Tory MP guilty of racially abusing activist after saying ‘go back to Bahrain’

Tory MP guilty of racially abusing activist after saying ‘go back to Bahrain’

03 November 2023

Bob Stewart also told Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei ‘you’re taking money off my country, go away’ during a row outside the Foreign Office’s Lancaster House.


AI risks unknown even to GCHQ, director says

AI risks unknown even to GCHQ, director says

AI risks unknown even to GCHQ, director says

03 November 2023

Anne Keast-Butler said artificial intelligence could amplify existing problems or create new ones.


Lung cancer roadshow to educate public on symptoms and risks

Lung cancer roadshow to educate public on symptoms and risks

Lung cancer roadshow to educate public on symptoms and risks

03 November 2023

It comes after a survey revealed 14% of people think lung cancer only impacts smokers.


Trade union stalwart Jane Loftus dies after short illness

Trade union stalwart Jane Loftus dies after short illness

Trade union stalwart Jane Loftus dies after short illness

03 November 2023

Tributes were paid by her union, the CWU.


Veteran ‘humbled’ as largest field of remembrance opened by Royal British Legion

Veteran ‘humbled’ as largest field of remembrance opened by Royal British Legion

Veteran ‘humbled’ as largest field of remembrance opened by Royal British Legion

03 November 2023

The field features more than 10,000 individual tributes to those who lost their lives in service of the nation.


Boy dies and second child hurt as vehicle collides with them during school run

Boy dies and second child hurt as vehicle collides with them during school run

Boy dies and second child hurt as vehicle collides with them during school run

03 November 2023

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the incident in the rural village of Stock in Essex.


Police officer found not guilty of raping woman who spent night at his home

Police officer found not guilty of raping woman who spent night at his home

Police officer found not guilty of raping woman who spent night at his home

03 November 2023

South Yorkshire Pc Rowan Horrocks was cleared of two counts of rape.


Plane took off with missing windows after damage during filming

Plane took off with missing windows after damage during filming

Plane took off with missing windows after damage during filming

03 November 2023

It returned to Stansted after take-off last month when the issue was spotted by a crew member.


Just 1% of British public think Cop28 will result in climate action – poll

Just 1% of British public think Cop28 will result in climate action – poll

Just 1% of British public think Cop28 will result in climate action – poll

03 November 2023

The research also suggests little confidence that Britain would keep to any commitments agreed at Cop28, with just 5% saying they are very optimistic.


Skulls taken as trophies returned from Scotland to their ancestral home

Skulls taken as trophies returned from Scotland to their ancestral home

Skulls taken as trophies returned from Scotland to their ancestral home

03 November 2023

The skulls belonged to four Taiwanese tribal warriors who were killed nearly 150 years ago.


Corrupt police worker who tipped off criminal friend is jailed

Corrupt police worker who tipped off criminal friend is jailed

Corrupt police worker who tipped off criminal friend is jailed

03 November 2023

Natalie Mottram was caught after police set up a sting operation.


Charlie Mackesy co-produces musical for children to perform in primary schools

Charlie Mackesy co-produces musical for children to perform in primary schools

Charlie Mackesy co-produces musical for children to perform in primary schools

03 November 2023

The 60-year-old has helped to bring out a slew of free educational resources for children.


Unison urged to ‘stand down’ strikes as council chiefs fund more cash for pay

Unison urged to ‘stand down’ strikes as council chiefs fund more cash for pay

Unison urged to ‘stand down’ strikes as council chiefs fund more cash for pay

03 November 2023

The local government body Cosla said a further £17.2 million was available for a pay deal following ‘intensive’ talks with the Scottish Government.


Pro-Palestine protest amid Armistice would be ‘provocative’, says Sunak

Pro-Palestine protest amid Armistice would be ‘provocative’, says Sunak

Pro-Palestine protest amid Armistice would be ‘provocative’, says Sunak

03 November 2023

The Prime Minister said there is a ‘clear and present risk that the Cenotaph and other war memorials could be desecrated’ if the protest goes ahead.


Man accused of council worker’s murder denies leading organised crime group

Man accused of council worker’s murder denies leading organised crime group

Man accused of council worker’s murder denies leading organised crime group

03 November 2023

Ashley Dale, 28, was shot with a Skorpion machine pistol at home in Old Swan, Liverpool.


Royal Navy warship seizes cocaine with street value of £60 million in Caribbean

Royal Navy warship seizes cocaine with street value of £60 million in Caribbean

Royal Navy warship seizes cocaine with street value of £60 million in Caribbean

03 November 2023

The seizure comes after the Type 45 destroyer intercepted drugs with a street value of £140 million during the summer.


Starmer vows to ‘bulldoze through barriers to British success’

Starmer vows to ‘bulldoze through barriers to British success’

Starmer vows to ‘bulldoze through barriers to British success’

03 November 2023

Speaking ahead of next week’s King’s Speech, the Labour leader said the Tories are on a ‘highway to British decline’.


Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines rehearse for Remembrance Sunday

Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines rehearse for Remembrance Sunday

Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines rehearse for Remembrance Sunday

03 November 2023

State ceremonial training officer Darren Wearing has been putting his troops through their paces ahead of the service at the Cenotaph.


Women curlers raise funds for Doddie Weir charity while competing in Sweden

Women curlers raise funds for Doddie Weir charity while competing in Sweden

Women curlers raise funds for Doddie Weir charity while competing in Sweden

03 November 2023

The Royal Caledonian Curling Club players will wear Weir’s blue and yellow tartan in his honour.


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