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Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after torso found at nature reserve

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after torso found at nature reserve

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after torso found at nature reserve

25 April 2024

The human remains were found by a passer-by at Kersal Dale Wetlands in Salford on April 4.


Three men rescued by coastguard after tanker and fishing boat collide at sea

Three men rescued by coastguard after tanker and fishing boat collide at sea

Three men rescued by coastguard after tanker and fishing boat collide at sea

25 April 2024

Police say no one was injured.


Royal Navy warship shoots down Houthi missile in Gulf of Aden

Royal Navy warship shoots down Houthi missile in Gulf of Aden

Royal Navy warship shoots down Houthi missile in Gulf of Aden

25 April 2024

HMS Diamond, deployed in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, downed a missile targeting a merchant vessel on Wednesday.


Fashion show celebrates 24 people living with and beyond breast cancer

Fashion show celebrates 24 people living with and beyond breast cancer

Fashion show celebrates 24 people living with and beyond breast cancer

25 April 2024

The group took to the catwalk of a fashion show organised by the charity Breast Cancer Now.


Ex-Nato boss challenges Government on ‘veracity’ of defence spending increase

Ex-Nato boss challenges Government on ‘veracity’ of defence spending increase

Ex-Nato boss challenges Government on ‘veracity’ of defence spending increase

25 April 2024

Labour peer Lord Robertson of Port Ellen told the House of Lords that experts are questioning the Government’s £75 billion figure.


Government considers plans to bolster security to protect university research

Government considers plans to bolster security to protect university research

Government considers plans to bolster security to protect university research

25 April 2024

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said he wanted measures to protect ‘the integrity and security of our great institutions’.


Tata confirms it will shut Port Talbot blast furnaces after rejecting union plan

Tata confirms it will shut Port Talbot blast furnaces after rejecting union plan

Tata confirms it will shut Port Talbot blast furnaces after rejecting union plan

25 April 2024

Unions and Labour criticised the decision, warning it will have a devastating effect on the steel industry and Welsh economy.


This is unfair – Ashley Judd on Harvey Weinstein’s conviction being overturned

This is unfair – Ashley Judd on Harvey Weinstein’s conviction being overturned

This is unfair – Ashley Judd on Harvey Weinstein’s conviction being overturned

25 April 2024

She alleged sexual harassment against the movie producer.


Drag star ‘very vindicated’ after Laurence Fox libel damages ruling

Drag star ‘very vindicated’ after Laurence Fox libel damages ruling

Drag star ‘very vindicated’ after Laurence Fox libel damages ruling

25 April 2024

Mr Fox was successfully sued by drag artist Crystal and former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake over a row on Twitter, now known as X.


Teenage schoolgirl charged with attempted murder after stabbing

Teenage schoolgirl charged with attempted murder after stabbing

Teenage schoolgirl charged with attempted murder after stabbing

25 April 2024

Two teachers and a pupil were hurt in the stabbing at Amman Valley School in Carmarthenshire on Wednesday.


Humza Yousaf’s future hinges on tight vote as Greens back no-confidence motion

Humza Yousaf’s future hinges on tight vote as Greens back no-confidence motion

Humza Yousaf’s future hinges on tight vote as Greens back no-confidence motion

25 April 2024

The SNP leader dramatically brought the powersharing deal to an end on Thursday morning.


Rwanda Bill has ‘chilling effect’ on trafficking victims coming forward – Long

Rwanda Bill has ‘chilling effect’ on trafficking victims coming forward – Long

Rwanda Bill has ‘chilling effect’ on trafficking victims coming forward – Long

25 April 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial Bill became law on Thursday.


Former SNP council leader appears in court charged with sexual offences

Former SNP council leader appears in court charged with sexual offences

Former SNP council leader appears in court charged with sexual offences

25 April 2024

Jordan Linden faces 17 ‘non-recent’ charges, alleged to have taken place ‘at various locations in Scotland’.


‘Ashamed’ rail staff hide from public because of poor train services, Lords told

‘Ashamed’ rail staff hide from public because of poor train services, Lords told

‘Ashamed’ rail staff hide from public because of poor train services, Lords told

25 April 2024

The House of Lords heard experienced train managers are ‘absolutely terrified’ of going to work because of ‘failings’.


Officer wishes police could have stopped killer after his housemate reported him

Officer wishes police could have stopped killer after his housemate reported him

Officer wishes police could have stopped killer after his housemate reported him

25 April 2024

Javed Nouri claimed he warned police that asylum seeker Alid was routinely carrying a knife, but police said this was not reported.


Jack Whitehall reacts to Prince of Wales branding his comedy ‘dad-like’

Jack Whitehall reacts to Prince of Wales branding his comedy ‘dad-like’

Jack Whitehall reacts to Prince of Wales branding his comedy ‘dad-like’

25 April 2024

The future King turned to the comedian for inspiration when asked to contribute a ‘dad-joke’ to a school radio show.


Flagship scheme for recycling drinks bottles and cans delayed until 2027

Flagship scheme for recycling drinks bottles and cans delayed until 2027

Flagship scheme for recycling drinks bottles and cans delayed until 2027

25 April 2024

Government says long-planned ‘deposit return scheme’ will be introduced in October 2027.


Justice Minister: Budget allocation could mean ‘potential catastrophic failures’

Justice Minister: Budget allocation could mean ‘potential catastrophic failures’

Justice Minister: Budget allocation could mean ‘potential catastrophic failures’

25 April 2024

Naomi Long said she could not overstate the impact an ‘inadequate’ budget allocation will have on her department.


Cleverly warns Tory MPs another leadership battle a ‘catastrophically bad idea’

Cleverly warns Tory MPs another leadership battle a ‘catastrophically bad idea’

Cleverly warns Tory MPs another leadership battle a ‘catastrophically bad idea’

25 April 2024

The Home Secretary said launching a challenge against Rishi Sunak’s leadership would be like jumping out of a plane without a parachute.


UUP accuses coalition partners of backtracking on health service pledge

UUP accuses coalition partners of backtracking on health service pledge

UUP accuses coalition partners of backtracking on health service pledge

25 April 2024

Health Minister Robin Swann broke ranks as the only member of the four-party powersharing administration to refuse to back the budget.


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