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It is morally wrong not to open safer drug consumption room, says councillor

It is morally wrong not to open safer drug consumption room, says councillor

It is morally wrong not to open safer drug consumption room, says councillor

13 January 2025

Allan Casey said ‘all eyes are on Glasgow’ as the UK’s first safer drug consumption room opens its doors.


UK will be ‘AI superpower’, says Starmer as he unveils plans to boost growth

UK will be ‘AI superpower’, says Starmer as he unveils plans to boost growth

UK will be ‘AI superpower’, says Starmer as he unveils plans to boost growth

13 January 2025

The Prime Minister said the changes would help revolutionise creaking public services and turn around Britain’s economy.


Four teenagers in court charged with murder of 17-year-old near bus station

Four teenagers in court charged with murder of 17-year-old near bus station

Four teenagers in court charged with murder of 17-year-old near bus station

13 January 2025

Thomas Taylor was attacked by a group of males as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, at 5.50pm on Wednesday January 8.


Poundland invests in new security technology after millions lost to shoplifting

Poundland invests in new security technology after millions lost to shoplifting

Poundland invests in new security technology after millions lost to shoplifting

13 January 2025

The bargain retailer, which sells a large proportion of its products for £1 or less, said it had been a particular target for theft and abuse.


Pressure mounts on Reeves as Starmer refuses to guarantee future of her job

Pressure mounts on Reeves as Starmer refuses to guarantee future of her job

Pressure mounts on Reeves as Starmer refuses to guarantee future of her job

13 January 2025

Sir Keir Starmer declined to say the Chancellor would remain in post until the election.


Migrants cross English Channel in third day of arrivals to UK this year

Migrants cross English Channel in third day of arrivals to UK this year

Migrants cross English Channel in third day of arrivals to UK this year

13 January 2025

Pictures show men and women wearing blankets and life jackets being brought ashore from a Border Force boat in Dover on Monday.


King to mark 80th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

King to mark 80th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

King to mark 80th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

13 January 2025

Charles will meet members of the local community in Krakow during his visit.


Kiena Dawes death: Police face questions

Kiena Dawes death: Police face questions

Kiena Dawes death: Police face questions

13 January 2025

Three police officers are facing disciplinary hearings over contact they had with Miss Dawes before her death


Family pays tribute to Leicester City owner as helicopter crash inquest opens

Family pays tribute to Leicester City owner as helicopter crash inquest opens

Family pays tribute to Leicester City owner as helicopter crash inquest opens

13 January 2025

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was remembered for his ‘kind spirit’ and ‘commitment’ to Leicester City during the inquest into his death.


Mother of man fatally shot outside party tells of ‘anger, hurt and pain’

Mother of man fatally shot outside party tells of ‘anger, hurt and pain’

Mother of man fatally shot outside party tells of ‘anger, hurt and pain’

13 January 2025

Four men appeared at the Old Bailey on Monday to be sentenced over the death of Kacey Boothe, 25, on August 13 2022.


First person convicted of breaching new domestic abuse order in London

First person convicted of breaching new domestic abuse order in London

First person convicted of breaching new domestic abuse order in London

13 January 2025

Connor Cude, 25, admitted three counts of breaching the order and is due to be sentenced on February 24.


Man cleared over suicide of partner who suffered years of abuse

Man cleared over suicide of partner who suffered years of abuse

Man cleared over suicide of partner who suffered years of abuse

13 January 2025

Ryan Wellings was cleared of the manslaughter of Kiena Dawes but found guilty of subjecting her to years of violence and abuse


Nicola Sturgeon announces end of marriage to Peter Murrell with ‘heavy heart’

Nicola Sturgeon announces end of marriage to Peter Murrell with ‘heavy heart’

Nicola Sturgeon announces end of marriage to Peter Murrell with ‘heavy heart’

13 January 2025

The former Scottish first minister had been married to Mr Murrell, the former chief executive of the SNP, since 2010.


North-south weather divide to emerge as snow thaws

North-south weather divide to emerge as snow thaws

North-south weather divide to emerge as snow thaws

13 January 2025

Tuesday will be cloudy for the vast majority, but some sunshine is possible.


Man admits beating pensioner to death with walking stick

Man admits beating pensioner to death with walking stick

Man admits beating pensioner to death with walking stick

13 January 2025

Miles Sekai, who set upon Bernard Fowler at Harold Wood station in east London last February, denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter.


AI action plan: The key points in the UK’s plan to be a ‘world leader’ in field

AI action plan: The key points in the UK’s plan to be a ‘world leader’ in field

AI action plan: The key points in the UK’s plan to be a ‘world leader’ in field

13 January 2025

The Prime Minister has endorsed the report and said the Government would take forward all 50 recommendations within it.


CBI boss says Labour has ‘bruised’ trust of businesses after Budget

CBI boss says Labour has ‘bruised’ trust of businesses after Budget

CBI boss says Labour has ‘bruised’ trust of businesses after Budget

13 January 2025

Rupert Soames said companies will ‘let people go’ before Labour’s new Employment Rights Bill comes into force.


GSK buys US-based rare cancer treatment developer for up to £1bn

GSK buys US-based rare cancer treatment developer for up to £1bn

GSK buys US-based rare cancer treatment developer for up to £1bn

13 January 2025

The acquisition of IDRx will help GSK target a ‘major gap in the current standard of care’ related to gastrointestinal cancers.


Just Stop Oil supporters spray-paint ‘1.5 is dead’ on Charles Darwin’s grave

Just Stop Oil supporters spray-paint ‘1.5 is dead’ on Charles Darwin’s grave

Just Stop Oil supporters spray-paint ‘1.5 is dead’ on Charles Darwin’s grave

13 January 2025

The action followed confirmation that 2024 was the first year in which the average temperature exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.


Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to Peter Murrell

Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to Peter Murrell

Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to Peter Murrell

13 January 2025

Writing on social media, she said the decision had been made ‘with a heavy heart’.


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