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Existence of video that may be ‘fundamental’ in an inquest emerges at 11th hour

Existence of video that may be ‘fundamental’ in an inquest emerges at 11th hour

04 April 2024

The Ministry of Defence has been tasked to try and locate the video as the inquest continues just weeks before the Legacy Act cut-off date.


X verified badges begin appearing on ‘influential’ accounts

X verified badges begin appearing on ‘influential’ accounts

04 April 2024

In the latest change to the site’s verification system, ‘influential’ accounts who do not pay for verification have been given a verified badge.


Edinburgh Academy abuse survivors take on Everest to raise money for NSPCC

Edinburgh Academy abuse survivors take on Everest to raise money for NSPCC

04 April 2024

One of those involved, Giles Moffatt, 51, described it as being ‘part climbing, part fundraising, part therapy’.


Woman and emergency workers in hospital after exposure to ‘hazardous’ substance

Woman and emergency workers in hospital after exposure to ‘hazardous’ substance

04 April 2024

Two Metropolitan Police officers and two members of staff from the LAS were exposed to the substance and are under observation.


Kathleen is only second time K has been reached in storm alphabet

Kathleen is only second time K has been reached in storm alphabet

04 April 2024

The Met Office began naming storms in 2015.


Victoria and The Last Kingdom actor Adrian Schiller dies ‘suddenly’ aged 60

Victoria and The Last Kingdom actor Adrian Schiller dies ‘suddenly’ aged 60

04 April 2024

He was also known for his appearances in Death In Paradise and The Musketeers.


Gang convicted of training and fighting dogs across Europe

Gang convicted of training and fighting dogs across Europe

04 April 2024

One man, known as Dr Death, had a ‘goldmine’ of evidence on their phone documenting their involvement in the brutal treatment of dogs.


Actress Leslie Ash: My life is still not the same two decades on from infection

Actress Leslie Ash: My life is still not the same two decades on from infection

04 April 2024

She contracted MSSA in hospital.


Drivers’ strike will see no train services in parts of country

Drivers’ strike will see no train services in parts of country

04 April 2024

Members of Aslef at five operators will walk out on Friday.


NHS watchdog to review QEUH care following consultant complaints

NHS watchdog to review QEUH care following consultant complaints

04 April 2024

Healthcare Improvement Scotland previously apologised for not properly investigating concerns raised by medics.


Google considering placing AI-powered tools behind paywall – report

Google considering placing AI-powered tools behind paywall – report

04 April 2024

The tech giant is said to be looking at charging a subscription fee for access to a new AI-powered version of its search engine.


Balmoral Castle tours sold out in 24 hours

Balmoral Castle tours sold out in 24 hours

04 April 2024

Visitors are promised ‘a historical journey through several of the beautiful rooms’.


Co-op warns shop crime has ‘consequences’ as incidents hit record high

Co-op warns shop crime has ‘consequences’ as incidents hit record high

04 April 2024

The group revealed the scale of the issue in its annual report, which also showed a slump in its yearly profit after selling its petrol stations.


Growth slows in services sector as new work eases

Growth slows in services sector as new work eases

04 April 2024

There was a ‘solid increase in business activity’ in March, but growth was slower than February, the monthly PMI survey said.


Man who stabbed neighbour to death found at hospital – police

Man who stabbed neighbour to death found at hospital – police

04 April 2024

Philip Theophilou, 54, sparked a police appeal after leaving a mental health facility in Homerton, east London, on Sunday.


Foreign Secretary rules out sending Nato troops to Ukraine

Foreign Secretary rules out sending Nato troops to Ukraine

04 April 2024

As Ukraine’s war with Russia continues, Lord David Cameron said the ‘war will be lost if the allies don’t step up’.


Bed bug callouts up 23% in 2023, figures suggest

Bed bug callouts up 23% in 2023, figures suggest

04 April 2024

Callouts for cockroaches increased by 3% over the same period, according to a freedom of information request by Direct Line home insurance.


Mystery artwork in Birmingham’s Gay Village not Banksy, their spokesman confirms

Mystery artwork in Birmingham’s Gay Village not Banksy, their spokesman confirms

04 April 2024

The appearance of the Dorothy mural has caused a ‘media frenzy’, but a spokesman for Banksy said it was not the artist’s work.


Decline in market share of new electric cars

Decline in market share of new electric cars

04 April 2024

Some 15.2% of new cars registered in March were pure electrics, down from 16.2% during the same month last year.


Amazon to cut hundreds of jobs in AWS cloud computing unit

Amazon to cut hundreds of jobs in AWS cloud computing unit

04 April 2024

The technology giant said it is making the cuts as part of a strategic shift.


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