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Parents of Lucy Letby victims accuse former hospital director of ‘total fob off’

Parents of Lucy Letby victims accuse former hospital director of ‘total fob off’

Parents of Lucy Letby victims accuse former hospital director of ‘total fob off’

23 August 2023

Ian Harvey has been accused of a ‘shameful’ failure to address parental concerns.


Scientists target ‘first stop’ of prostate cancer spread

Scientists target ‘first stop’ of prostate cancer spread

Scientists target ‘first stop’ of prostate cancer spread

23 August 2023

Researchers hope their work could lead to the development of new treatments that prevent the spread of the disease.


India trade deal not imminent but officials say progress is being made

India trade deal not imminent but officials say progress is being made

India trade deal not imminent but officials say progress is being made

23 August 2023

Talks on the free-trade deal have entered the 12th round of negotiations with Kemi Badenoch visiting the country this week.


Special stamps mark 65th birthday of Paddington bear

Special stamps mark 65th birthday of Paddington bear

Special stamps mark 65th birthday of Paddington bear

23 August 2023

The images are taken from Ivor Wood’s newspaper comic strip of Michael Bond’s famous creation, as well as the BBC series shown in the 70s and 80s.


Water crisis should be considered as critical as climate change, researchers say

Water crisis should be considered as critical as climate change, researchers say

Water crisis should be considered as critical as climate change, researchers say

23 August 2023

A report to mark World Water Week said the transition to circular water systems is as important as the transition to net zero.


Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix to reunite for eco travel show

Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix to reunite for eco travel show

Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix to reunite for eco travel show

23 August 2023

The pair will embark on a European adventure.


Mandelson was advised not to refer to Ireland as ‘The Free State’

Mandelson was advised not to refer to Ireland as ‘The Free State’

Mandelson was advised not to refer to Ireland as ‘The Free State’

23 August 2023

Declassified files reveal briefing notes given to new Northern Ireland Office ministers in 1999.


‘Politically charged’ option of closing rail network sections suggested in 2000

‘Politically charged’ option of closing rail network sections suggested in 2000

‘Politically charged’ option of closing rail network sections suggested in 2000

23 August 2023

Declassified papers reveal tensions during the first meeting of a new rail task force in 2000.


Officials told not to ’embarrass’ schools with McGuinness visits, records reveal

Officials told not to ’embarrass’ schools with McGuinness visits, records reveal

Officials told not to ’embarrass’ schools with McGuinness visits, records reveal

23 August 2023

There were around 50 demonstrations in schools across Northern Ireland in response to Martin McGuinness’s appointment as education minister in 1999.


‘Serious concerns’ that NI millennium celebrations would trigger major emergency

‘Serious concerns’ that NI millennium celebrations would trigger major emergency

‘Serious concerns’ that NI millennium celebrations would trigger major emergency

23 August 2023

Officials were also worried that the so-called Millennium Bug could cause medical devices to fail when the year 2000 arrived.


Letter was sent to Terence O’Neill in 1964 about NI to Scotland tunnel idea

Letter was sent to Terence O’Neill in 1964 about NI to Scotland tunnel idea

Letter was sent to Terence O’Neill in 1964 about NI to Scotland tunnel idea

23 August 2023

Declassified files show some Stormont officials were scathing about the tunnel suggestion.


Irish ‘liked to roll pitch in their favour’ in intergovernmental conferences

Irish ‘liked to roll pitch in their favour’ in intergovernmental conferences

Irish ‘liked to roll pitch in their favour’ in intergovernmental conferences

23 August 2023

Declassified state papers reveal behind-the-scenes preparations for a meeting between the Irish and UK governments in 1998.


Papers reveal bid to attract more women to RUC by focusing on shopping centres

Papers reveal bid to attract more women to RUC by focusing on shopping centres

Papers reveal bid to attract more women to RUC by focusing on shopping centres

23 August 2023

Newly declassified papers also show attempts were made to recruit more Catholics into the force


Stormont official suggested ‘sexier’ picture of NI economy required, files show

Stormont official suggested ‘sexier’ picture of NI economy required, files show

Stormont official suggested ‘sexier’ picture of NI economy required, files show

23 August 2023

The official said a Foreign and Commonwealth Office briefing document for use by UK embassies overseas was a ‘relic of the past’.


Consultants announce more strike action as second walkout begins

Consultants announce more strike action as second walkout begins

Consultants announce more strike action as second walkout begins

23 August 2023

Medics are to provide ‘Christmas Day’-style cover during the latest action, which means emergency care will still be provided.


Love is in the air: Pair to marry after delayed plane led to chance meeting

Love is in the air: Pair to marry after delayed plane led to chance meeting

Love is in the air: Pair to marry after delayed plane led to chance meeting

23 August 2023

Lisa Skellon and Jamie Hobbs fell for each other in the departure lounge of Bournemouth Airport after their plane was held up – and will now marry


Recession fears grow as UK private sector suffers shock decline

Recession fears grow as UK private sector suffers shock decline

Recession fears grow as UK private sector suffers shock decline

23 August 2023

A closely-followed economic survey recorded the first monthly decline since January as firms said they were impacted by higher interest rates.


Train operators praised for helping families with young children

Train operators praised for helping families with young children

Train operators praised for helping families with young children

23 August 2023

The Campaign for Family-Friendly Trains heralded the progress of LNER and Merseyrail.


Force ‘deeply sorry’ after body-worn footage lost in latest police data concern

Force ‘deeply sorry’ after body-worn footage lost in latest police data concern

Force ‘deeply sorry’ after body-worn footage lost in latest police data concern

23 August 2023

South Yorkshire Police said footage in about 69 cases, spanning a period of nearly three years, has been lost from its systems.


Civil Aviation Authority workers vote in favour of industrial action

Civil Aviation Authority workers vote in favour of industrial action

Civil Aviation Authority workers vote in favour of industrial action

23 August 2023

Prospect union members backed strike action by 2-1.


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