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Croydon tram disaster driver asked passengers ‘how did that happen’, court told

Croydon tram disaster driver asked passengers ‘how did that happen’, court told

Croydon tram disaster driver asked passengers ‘how did that happen’, court told

22 May 2023

Alfred Dorris denies failing to take ‘reasonable care’ of the health and safety of himself and his 69 passengers on tram 2551.


Women more likely than men to die after heart attack, study suggests

Women more likely than men to die after heart attack, study suggests

Women more likely than men to die after heart attack, study suggests

22 May 2023

Researchers say the findings highlight the need for greater awareness of the risks of heart disease in women.


Kate joins school pupils for Chelsea Flower Show’s first children’s picnic

Kate joins school pupils for Chelsea Flower Show’s first children’s picnic

Kate joins school pupils for Chelsea Flower Show’s first children’s picnic

22 May 2023

The children were from 10 schools from the Royal Horticultural Society’s campaign for school gardening.


Negotiations must ‘restart’ to prevent graduation delays – Cambridge university

Negotiations must ‘restart’ to prevent graduation delays – Cambridge university

Negotiations must ‘restart’ to prevent graduation delays – Cambridge university

22 May 2023

Many students are facing the ‘likelihood that the completion of their degrees and their graduation may be delayed’, acting vice-chancellor says.


Margaret Ferrier loses appeal over Commons ban increasing chance of by-election

Margaret Ferrier loses appeal over Commons ban increasing chance of by-election

Margaret Ferrier loses appeal over Commons ban increasing chance of by-election

22 May 2023

The MP had appealed against a recommendation that she be suspended from the Commons for 30 days for a code of conduct breach.


Nicholas Rossi given deadline to lodge medical report before extradition hearing

Nicholas Rossi given deadline to lodge medical report before extradition hearing

Nicholas Rossi given deadline to lodge medical report before extradition hearing

22 May 2023

A man wanted for extradition to the US has been given one final chance to lodge medical reports with the courts ahead of a hearing.


Starmer unveils Labour health targets pledge to make NHS ‘fit for the future’

Starmer unveils Labour health targets pledge to make NHS ‘fit for the future’

Starmer unveils Labour health targets pledge to make NHS ‘fit for the future’

22 May 2023

The Labour leader claimed the NHS will not survive another five years under the Tories, who he said view it as ‘a cost, not a cause’.


Braverman insists ‘nothing untoward’ happened over speeding offence

Braverman insists ‘nothing untoward’ happened over speeding offence

Braverman insists ‘nothing untoward’ happened over speeding offence

22 May 2023

Rishi Sunak is considering whether to launch an inquiry into claims the Home Secretary asked officials to arrange a private speed awareness course.


Council and school support staff begin voting on strike action over pay

Council and school support staff begin voting on strike action over pay

Council and school support staff begin voting on strike action over pay

22 May 2023

The six-week ballot, which closes in early July, includes refuse collectors, social workers, teaching assistants and librarians.


Vehicle thefts up 25% as criminals use ‘variety of hi-tech methods’

Vehicle thefts up 25% as criminals use ‘variety of hi-tech methods’

Vehicle thefts up 25% as criminals use ‘variety of hi-tech methods’

22 May 2023

Some 130,389 incidents of vehicles being stolen were recorded in 2022, according to AA Insurance Services analysis.


Ex-England star John Barnes has paid money owed in tax, judge told

Ex-England star John Barnes has paid money owed in tax, judge told

Ex-England star John Barnes has paid money owed in tax, judge told

22 May 2023

Barnes, 59, played for Watford, Liverpool and Newcastle and won 79 England caps between 1983 and 1995.


Glasgow to host international police body’s annual meeting in 2024

Glasgow to host international police body’s annual meeting in 2024

Glasgow to host international police body’s annual meeting in 2024

22 May 2023

The Interpol general assembly will take place at the Scottish Events Campus.


Most adults support a ban on advertising unhealthy food to children – poll

Most adults support a ban on advertising unhealthy food to children – poll

Most adults support a ban on advertising unhealthy food to children – poll

22 May 2023

The Obesity Health Alliance said it was deeply concerned about the growing problem of excess weight.


Morrisons launches new More Card loyalty scheme nationwide

Morrisons launches new More Card loyalty scheme nationwide

Morrisons launches new More Card loyalty scheme nationwide

22 May 2023

The supermarket is also bringing back its Morrisons Fivers, giving shoppers a £5 voucher once they have accrued 5,000 points.


Labour calls for renewed ‘moral contract’ with armed forces

Labour calls for renewed ‘moral contract’ with armed forces

Labour calls for renewed ‘moral contract’ with armed forces

22 May 2023

The shadow defence secretary said it was ‘perverse’ to cut troop numbers and said Labour would ‘spend what is required’.


Wildcat kittens doing well and exploring home at wildlife park, say keepers

Wildcat kittens doing well and exploring home at wildlife park, say keepers

Wildcat kittens doing well and exploring home at wildlife park, say keepers

22 May 2023

The five kittens, which were born in April, will have their first health checks in the coming weeks.


Chelsea Flower Show hosts first wedding with same-sex couple

Chelsea Flower Show hosts first wedding with same-sex couple

Chelsea Flower Show hosts first wedding with same-sex couple

22 May 2023

Garden designer Manoj Malde married Clive Gillmor in his own Eastern Eye Garden of Unity.


Facebook owner fined record 1.2bn euro for GDPR breach

Facebook owner fined record 1.2bn euro for GDPR breach

Facebook owner fined record 1.2bn euro for GDPR breach

22 May 2023

The firm was ordered to stop transferring data from European users to its US servers.


Braverman – favourite of the Tory right in the spotlight once again

Braverman – favourite of the Tory right in the spotlight once again

Braverman – favourite of the Tory right in the spotlight once again

22 May 2023

She is facing questions over an alleged request for help from officials to arrange a one-to-one course instead of taking motoring penalty points.


Drop in number of dentists working in the NHS, figures show

Drop in number of dentists working in the NHS, figures show

Drop in number of dentists working in the NHS, figures show

22 May 2023

The most recent year’s findings were obtained by the BDA from the NHS Business Services Authority using Freedom of Information laws.


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