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Billy Joel cancels ‘all scheduled concerts’ after brain condition diagnosis

Billy Joel cancels ‘all scheduled concerts’ after brain condition diagnosis

Billy Joel cancels ‘all scheduled concerts’ after brain condition diagnosis

23 May 2025

He was due to play Edinburgh and Liverpool in 2026.


Pair charged with wildlife offences for allegedly breaching dog hunting law

Pair charged with wildlife offences for allegedly breaching dog hunting law

Pair charged with wildlife offences for allegedly breaching dog hunting law

23 May 2025

The incident took place in Renfrewshire on January 4 this year.


‘Welcome rain’ forecast on Bank Holiday weekend after 30 dry days in parts of UK

‘Welcome rain’ forecast on Bank Holiday weekend after 30 dry days in parts of UK

‘Welcome rain’ forecast on Bank Holiday weekend after 30 dry days in parts of UK

23 May 2025

Spring has so far been sunny and dry with above average sunshine and temperatures reaching the mid to high 20Cs.


Sarwar: Reform voters are not racist, they are ‘scunnered’ and ‘frustrated’

Sarwar: Reform voters are not racist, they are ‘scunnered’ and ‘frustrated’

Sarwar: Reform voters are not racist, they are ‘scunnered’ and ‘frustrated’

23 May 2025

The Scottish Labour leader criticised the party’s ‘deliberate dog whistles’ but said he understood why people were voting for them.


Sarwar condemns ‘classist’ attacks against Labour by-election candidate

Sarwar condemns ‘classist’ attacks against Labour by-election candidate

Sarwar condemns ‘classist’ attacks against Labour by-election candidate

23 May 2025

The Scottish Labour leader said ‘disparaging’ comments have been made about Davy Russell ‘about the way he talks or the way he acts’.


Deaf TikTok star died after ‘failure’ by mental health services, inquest finds

Deaf TikTok star died after ‘failure’ by mental health services, inquest finds

Deaf TikTok star died after ‘failure’ by mental health services, inquest finds

23 May 2025

Imogen Nunn, 25, died in Brighton, East Sussex, on New Year’s Day 2023, after ingesting a poisonous substance she ordered online.


Inheritance tax changes ‘bad for farmers’ focus on environment’ – watchdog head

Inheritance tax changes ‘bad for farmers’ focus on environment’ – watchdog head

Inheritance tax changes ‘bad for farmers’ focus on environment’ – watchdog head

23 May 2025

Alan Lovell, chairman of the Environment Agency, revealed that farmers caused a record number of pollution incidents in English rivers.


‘Fresh evidence’ double murderer Hazel Stewart had mental illness, court told

‘Fresh evidence’ double murderer Hazel Stewart had mental illness, court told

‘Fresh evidence’ double murderer Hazel Stewart had mental illness, court told

23 May 2025

Hazel Stewart is serving a minimum 18 years behind bars for the killing of Constable Trevor Buchanan, 32, and Howell’s 31-year-old wife Lesley Howell.


Black smoke seen as firefighters tackle large fire at recycling warehouse

Black smoke seen as firefighters tackle large fire at recycling warehouse

Black smoke seen as firefighters tackle large fire at recycling warehouse

23 May 2025

The blaze started just before 6.30am on Friday at the Sanders Lodge industrial estate in Rushden, Northamptonshire.


Man attacked in incident linked to suspected gang feud

Man attacked in incident linked to suspected gang feud

Man attacked in incident linked to suspected gang feud

23 May 2025

The assault on Edinburgh’s Pitcairn Grove on Thursday night was carried out by four or five men wearing dark clothes and balaclavas.


‘Key issues’ including trade discussed in talks between Starmer and Swinney

‘Key issues’ including trade discussed in talks between Starmer and Swinney

‘Key issues’ including trade discussed in talks between Starmer and Swinney

23 May 2025

The Prime Minister met the Scottish First Minister and others at the Council of Nations in London on Friday.


Road safety campaign launched to warn of increased deer collision risk

Road safety campaign launched to warn of increased deer collision risk

Road safety campaign launched to warn of increased deer collision risk

23 May 2025

According to NatureScot collisions typically increase at this time of year as young roe deer spread out to look for their own territories.


Olly Murs cancels two UK tour dates after contracting respiratory infection

Olly Murs cancels two UK tour dates after contracting respiratory infection

Olly Murs cancels two UK tour dates after contracting respiratory infection

23 May 2025

The singer apologised to fans in Glasgow for walking off the stage on Thursday after he experienced issues with his voice.


Barber jailed for four years for sharing Islamic State videos

Barber jailed for four years for sharing Islamic State videos

Barber jailed for four years for sharing Islamic State videos

23 May 2025

Mohammed Hamad, 30, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court.


Judge says Adams libel case jury not asked to give ‘verdict on Irish history’

Judge says Adams libel case jury not asked to give ‘verdict on Irish history’

Judge says Adams libel case jury not asked to give ‘verdict on Irish history’

23 May 2025

The former Sinn Fein leader is suing the BBC over a claim in a documentary alleging that he sanctioned the murder of an MI5 informer in 2006.


UK should get rid of ‘unsightly windmills’ and drill for North Sea oil – Trump

UK should get rid of ‘unsightly windmills’ and drill for North Sea oil – Trump

UK should get rid of ‘unsightly windmills’ and drill for North Sea oil – Trump

23 May 2025

The US president was writing about the effects of the trade deal with the UK on his social media platform.


Scotland could take until 2080 to reach net zero, Conservatives claim

Scotland could take until 2080 to reach net zero, Conservatives claim

Scotland could take until 2080 to reach net zero, Conservatives claim

23 May 2025

The Tories said current rates of emissions reductions suggested it could take until 35 years after the 2045 target date for net zero to be achieved.


Ofcom investigates Royal Mail after it misses delivery targets again

Ofcom investigates Royal Mail after it misses delivery targets again

Ofcom investigates Royal Mail after it misses delivery targets again

23 May 2025

Royal Mail chief operating officer Alistair Cochrane said its quality of service ‘is not yet where we want it to be’.


Mother went ‘over whole car’ when 4×4 ploughed into motorbike, murder trial told

Mother went ‘over whole car’ when 4×4 ploughed into motorbike, murder trial told

Mother went ‘over whole car’ when 4×4 ploughed into motorbike, murder trial told

23 May 2025

Alana Armstrong, 25, died when a vehicle collided with an electric motorcycle she was riding pillion on in Derbyshire in November last year.


Youths admit machete murder of 14-year-old boy on bus

Youths admit machete murder of 14-year-old boy on bus

Youths admit machete murder of 14-year-old boy on bus

23 May 2025

Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed around 27 times on a bus in Woolwich, south-east London.


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