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UK to end evacuation flights from Sudan within 24 hours

UK to end evacuation flights from Sudan within 24 hours

UK to end evacuation flights from Sudan within 24 hours

28 April 2023

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden announced the decision to cease operations from Wadi Saeedna airfield.


Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘calculated’ Sturgeon’s comments at Holyrood

Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘calculated’ Sturgeon’s comments at Holyrood

Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘calculated’ Sturgeon’s comments at Holyrood

28 April 2023

The former first minister was in the Scottish Parliament this week for the first time since her husband was arrested by police probing SNP finance.


Disunity and division helps Russia and China, says security minister

Disunity and division helps Russia and China, says security minister

Disunity and division helps Russia and China, says security minister

28 April 2023

Tom Tugendhat accused the SNP not understanding ‘what the real threat is’.


Scottish parents must not be ‘short-changed’ on childcare by SNP, Tory will say

Scottish parents must not be ‘short-changed’ on childcare by SNP, Tory will say

Scottish parents must not be ‘short-changed’ on childcare by SNP, Tory will say

28 April 2023

Meghan Gallacher, the deputy leader of the Scottish Conservatives, will call on the SNP to match the policies of the UK Government.


Nurses prepare to strike after contrasting results from two union ballots

Nurses prepare to strike after contrasting results from two union ballots

Nurses prepare to strike after contrasting results from two union ballots

28 April 2023

The GMB said it will vote to accept the pay offer at a meeting of the NHS Staff Council next week,


Ross says Tories have ‘positive vision’ for Scotland as Sturgeon era ends

Ross says Tories have ‘positive vision’ for Scotland as Sturgeon era ends

Ross says Tories have ‘positive vision’ for Scotland as Sturgeon era ends

28 April 2023

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross made his pitch to voters as he addressed the Scottish Conservative conference in Glasgow.


UK to welcome sunshine and warmer temperatures over long weekend

UK to welcome sunshine and warmer temperatures over long weekend

UK to welcome sunshine and warmer temperatures over long weekend

28 April 2023

Many regions can expect ‘bright spells’ with southern parts of the UK predicted to reach up to 21C on Saturday.


Prince and Princess of Wales meet survivors of Aberfan disaster

Prince and Princess of Wales meet survivors of Aberfan disaster

Prince and Princess of Wales meet survivors of Aberfan disaster

28 April 2023

The royal couple were greeted by cheering crowds waving Welsh flags as they arrived at the village.


Mother who fasted son to death during Covid-19 lockdown was insane, jury finds

Mother who fasted son to death during Covid-19 lockdown was insane, jury finds

Mother who fasted son to death during Covid-19 lockdown was insane, jury finds

28 April 2023

Olabisi Abubakar was found thin and dehydrated on a sofa bed next to the body of her son, Taiwo, in June 2020.


King presented with new royal horse and commemorative sword at Windsor Castle

King presented with new royal horse and commemorative sword at Windsor Castle

King presented with new royal horse and commemorative sword at Windsor Castle

28 April 2023

RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme presented the King with the new horse.


Ticket tout jailed for travelling to Qatar World Cup despite match ban

Ticket tout jailed for travelling to Qatar World Cup despite match ban

Ticket tout jailed for travelling to Qatar World Cup despite match ban

28 April 2023

Stuart O’Brien, 48, was caught when detectives rang his home and a relative told them ‘he’s in Qatar’.


Army cadet officer feared losing place at Sandhurst before death, inquest hears

Army cadet officer feared losing place at Sandhurst before death, inquest hears

Army cadet officer feared losing place at Sandhurst before death, inquest hears

28 April 2023

Olivia Perks was discovered dead at Sandhurst military academy in Berkshire in February 2019.


Four suspects charged after murder inquiry are all students, university confirms

Four suspects charged after murder inquiry are all students, university confirms

Four suspects charged after murder inquiry are all students, university confirms

28 April 2023

Two men charged with murder and two people accused of perverting the course of justice have been suspended by the University of Northampton.


Body found in reservoir confirmed as partner of murdered teacher

Body found in reservoir confirmed as partner of murdered teacher

Body found in reservoir confirmed as partner of murdered teacher

28 April 2023

Police said no-one is being sought in connection with the death of Marelle Sturrock, 35, in Glasgow.


Tanaiste says ‘thoughts and prayers’ with family of Irishman killed in Ukraine

Tanaiste says ‘thoughts and prayers’ with family of Irishman killed in Ukraine

Tanaiste says ‘thoughts and prayers’ with family of Irishman killed in Ukraine

28 April 2023

Finbar Cafferkey, from Co Mayo, is reported to have been a military volunteer in the eastern part of the country.


UK signs £1.9 billion missile deal with Poland

UK signs £1.9 billion missile deal with Poland

UK signs £1.9 billion missile deal with Poland

28 April 2023

Some 22 Polish air defence batteries will be equipped with Common Anti-Air Modular Missiles (CAMMs) and launchers as part of the arrangement.


Murder trial teacher claims not to remember ‘much at all’ about killing partner

Murder trial teacher claims not to remember ‘much at all’ about killing partner

Murder trial teacher claims not to remember ‘much at all’ about killing partner

28 April 2023

Fiona Beal claimed she had ‘lost a lot of confidence’ after cleaning became a huge issue in her relationship with Nicholas Billingham.


GMB members vote to accept pay offer to health workers

GMB members vote to accept pay offer to health workers

GMB members vote to accept pay offer to health workers

28 April 2023

Earlier, Unite announced that its members in the NHS had voted to reject the offer.


Care home resident fulfils teenage dream by getting tattoo at 77

Care home resident fulfils teenage dream by getting tattoo at 77

Care home resident fulfils teenage dream by getting tattoo at 77

28 April 2023

Helen Allen got the tattoo free of charge at a local tattoo studio.


Calls to examine Boris Johnson’s role in Richard Sharp’s BBC appointment

Calls to examine Boris Johnson’s role in Richard Sharp’s BBC appointment

Calls to examine Boris Johnson’s role in Richard Sharp’s BBC appointment

28 April 2023

Mr Johnson ‘himself was conflicted’ when he recommended Mr Sharp for the job, the ex-commissioner for public appointments said.


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