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Anti-war protest at Cambridge University ahead of graduation ceremonies

Anti-war protest at Cambridge University ahead of graduation ceremonies

Anti-war protest at Cambridge University ahead of graduation ceremonies

15 May 2024

Demonstrations are taking place on a lawn outside Senate House.


Paula Vennells told to not allow ‘malcontents’ to pollute public service mission

Paula Vennells told to not allow ‘malcontents’ to pollute public service mission

Paula Vennells told to not allow ‘malcontents’ to pollute public service mission

15 May 2024

Patrick Bourke said he regretted the ‘florid language’ he had used in the briefing note.


Body clock could determine best time for blood pressure medication, study shows

Body clock could determine best time for blood pressure medication, study shows

Body clock could determine best time for blood pressure medication, study shows

15 May 2024

Research has revealed a person’s chronotype – the time they wake up and go to sleep – can impact how they interact with their medication.


Cameron to hold post-Brexit talks in Brussels on Northern Ireland and Gibraltar

Cameron to hold post-Brexit talks in Brussels on Northern Ireland and Gibraltar

Cameron to hold post-Brexit talks in Brussels on Northern Ireland and Gibraltar

15 May 2024

Lord Cameron, who as prime minister held the Brexit referendum, is expected to welcome the close relationship the UK now shares with the EU.


Candidates to get cybersecurity support amid election interference fears

Candidates to get cybersecurity support amid election interference fears

Candidates to get cybersecurity support amid election interference fears

15 May 2024

People at risk of being targeted by malicious online activity have been offered a ‘personal internet protection’ service.


The Queen vows no more new fur in her wardrobe

The Queen vows no more new fur in her wardrobe

The Queen vows no more new fur in her wardrobe

15 May 2024

Camilla’s pledge was sent in a letter from Buckingham Palace to animal rights group Peta.


Sycamore Gap tree damage valued at more than £620,000, charges show

Sycamore Gap tree damage valued at more than £620,000, charges show

Sycamore Gap tree damage valued at more than £620,000, charges show

15 May 2024

Two men face Newcastle magistrates on Wednesday charged with criminal damage.


Fresh row over water pollution after reports of sewage spilled into Windermere

Fresh row over water pollution after reports of sewage spilled into Windermere

Fresh row over water pollution after reports of sewage spilled into Windermere

15 May 2024

Latest revelations come as bathing season starts – and analysis of last year shows beaches hit by thousands of hours of pollution.


Elbow hail ‘amazing’ gig as Manchester’s Co-op Live arena finally opens

Elbow hail ‘amazing’ gig as Manchester’s Co-op Live arena finally opens

Elbow hail ‘amazing’ gig as Manchester’s Co-op Live arena finally opens

15 May 2024

The launch had been postponed three times.


British Steel wins contract to supply rail for high-speed electric line in Turkey

British Steel wins contract to supply rail for high-speed electric line in Turkey

British Steel wins contract to supply rail for high-speed electric line in Turkey

15 May 2024

Tens of thousands of tonnes of track will be delivered to the project.


Ireland will ‘certainly’ recognise Palestinian statehood this month

Ireland will ‘certainly’ recognise Palestinian statehood this month

Ireland will ‘certainly’ recognise Palestinian statehood this month

15 May 2024

Ireland and Spain have been in discussions with other European countries about making a joint recognition of the state of Palestine.


Drivers hit by retailers making ‘unfairly high margins’ on fuel, minister warned

Drivers hit by retailers making ‘unfairly high margins’ on fuel, minister warned

Drivers hit by retailers making ‘unfairly high margins’ on fuel, minister warned

15 May 2024

The RAC urged Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho to ensure the Competition and Markets Authority has the power to take ‘meaningful action’.


Claims PSNI spied on journalists ‘undermining confidence in policing’

Claims PSNI spied on journalists ‘undermining confidence in policing’

Claims PSNI spied on journalists ‘undermining confidence in policing’

15 May 2024

Two human rights organisations have made a fresh call for a Policing Board investigation into the claims.


‘There is no victory’ – infected blood campaigner

‘There is no victory’ – infected blood campaigner

‘There is no victory’ – infected blood campaigner

15 May 2024

Jason Evans’ father died when he was aged four.


Stop and search a ‘vital tool’ against knife crime, says policing minister

Stop and search a ‘vital tool’ against knife crime, says policing minister

Stop and search a ‘vital tool’ against knife crime, says policing minister

15 May 2024

Chris Philp has called on police forces to use stop and search more often in a bid to keep knives off the street.


What do Google’s AI updates mean for everyday users?

What do Google’s AI updates mean for everyday users?

What do Google’s AI updates mean for everyday users?

15 May 2024

The tech giant has confirmed a range of new tools and services are on the way.


Blood proteins ‘warn of cancer seven years before diagnosis’

Blood proteins ‘warn of cancer seven years before diagnosis’

Blood proteins ‘warn of cancer seven years before diagnosis’

15 May 2024

It is hoped that in the future, the findings could be targets for cancer prevention.


What the papers say – May 15

What the papers say – May 15

What the papers say – May 15

15 May 2024

No singular topic consumes Wednesday’s front pages.


Age limits will be set on when children can be taught sex education, reports say

Age limits will be set on when children can be taught sex education, reports say

Age limits will be set on when children can be taught sex education, reports say

14 May 2024

Schools will be told not to teach children any form of sex education until year 5, when pupils are aged nine, according to newspaper reports.


Two men in court over Sycamore Gap tree felling

Two men in court over Sycamore Gap tree felling

Two men in court over Sycamore Gap tree felling

14 May 2024

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers will face Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


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