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William Blake’s artwork to be displayed in new exhibition

William Blake’s artwork to be displayed in new exhibition

William Blake’s artwork to be displayed in new exhibition

21 February 2024

The show will explore Blake’s connections with the work of his peers.


Grants for new electric taxis cut by 20%

Grants for new electric taxis cut by 20%

Grants for new electric taxis cut by 20%

21 February 2024

The Plug-in Taxi Grant (PiTG) will be worth £6,000 during the next financial year, down from £7,500 currently.


No evidence links murder accused to Caldwell on night she vanished, trial told

No evidence links murder accused to Caldwell on night she vanished, trial told

No evidence links murder accused to Caldwell on night she vanished, trial told

21 February 2024

Iain Packer, 51, denies all the charges against him at the High Court in Glasgow.


Search for missing two-year-old who fell into river enters fourth day

Search for missing two-year-old who fell into river enters fourth day

Search for missing two-year-old who fell into river enters fourth day

21 February 2024

Leicestershire Police said a ‘large number’ of people had contacted the force after an appeal for witnesses.


Labour MPs given chance to vote for Starmer’s Gaza ‘immediate ceasefire’ stance

Labour MPs given chance to vote for Starmer’s Gaza ‘immediate ceasefire’ stance

Labour MPs given chance to vote for Starmer’s Gaza ‘immediate ceasefire’ stance

21 February 2024

A ruling by the Commons Speaker means Labour’s position on the Israel-Hamas war will be voted upon, along with the Government and the SNP’s.


‘Bring back Bercow!’ – Sir Lindsay Hoyle heckled after Gaza debate decision

‘Bring back Bercow!’ – Sir Lindsay Hoyle heckled after Gaza debate decision

‘Bring back Bercow!’ – Sir Lindsay Hoyle heckled after Gaza debate decision

21 February 2024

The Speaker took what was considered an unprecedented step of selecting two amendments.


Game Of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke made MBE in Windsor Castle ceremony

Game Of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke made MBE in Windsor Castle ceremony

Game Of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke made MBE in Windsor Castle ceremony

21 February 2024

The actress opened up over her struggles after suffering brain haemorrhages.


Welsh Government’s subsidy scheme ‘will decimate farming communities’, PM warns

Welsh Government’s subsidy scheme ‘will decimate farming communities’, PM warns

Welsh Government’s subsidy scheme ‘will decimate farming communities’, PM warns

21 February 2024

Farmers will have to commit to planting trees on 10% of their land and another 10% for wildlife habitat as part of the Labour-run government’s scheme.


Government to publish terms of reference for Omagh bomb inquiry – Lord Caine

Government to publish terms of reference for Omagh bomb inquiry – Lord Caine

Government to publish terms of reference for Omagh bomb inquiry – Lord Caine

21 February 2024

The Government ordered an independent inquiry into the 1998 Real IRA atrocity last year.


Call for action on cancer with ‘dismal’ outlook

Call for action on cancer with ‘dismal’ outlook

Call for action on cancer with ‘dismal’ outlook

21 February 2024

In England around 2,800 people are diagnosed with bile duct cancer each year.


Inquiry chairman warns minister over ‘unacceptable’ refusal to disclose names

Inquiry chairman warns minister over ‘unacceptable’ refusal to disclose names

Inquiry chairman warns minister over ‘unacceptable’ refusal to disclose names

21 February 2024

Sir Charles Haddon-Cave told Johnny Mercer his decision gave rise to ‘potentially serious legal consequences’.


Winners of £61m EuroMillions jackpot initially thought they’d won £2.60

Winners of £61m EuroMillions jackpot initially thought they’d won £2.60

Winners of £61m EuroMillions jackpot initially thought they’d won £2.60

21 February 2024

Richard and Debbie Nuttall, from Colne, found out they had won while on holiday in Fuerteventura.


Many childcare providers will struggle to meet demand for places, says charity

Many childcare providers will struggle to meet demand for places, says charity

Many childcare providers will struggle to meet demand for places, says charity

21 February 2024

Some parents are considering leaving their job or reducing their working hours amid rising childcare costs, the Early Years Alliance has warned.


Study offers clues about the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome post infection

Study offers clues about the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome post infection

Study offers clues about the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome post infection

21 February 2024

The study indicates that brain and immune abnormalities may be linked to the chronic disease.


Uninsured driver accused of causing judge’s death may face new trial

Uninsured driver accused of causing judge’s death may face new trial

Uninsured driver accused of causing judge’s death may face new trial

21 February 2024

Jurors failed to reach a verdict on whether Elliott Nash, 33, caused the death of district judge Matthew Mawdsley as he crossed a busy road.


Man who killed three generations of family has ‘disturbing part of make-up’

Man who killed three generations of family has ‘disturbing part of make-up’

Man who killed three generations of family has ‘disturbing part of make-up’

21 February 2024

Daniel Allen, 33, previously pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his partner and the murder of two of her children and her granddaughter.


Scandal-hit police force facing ‘deeply concerning’ shortfall in officer numbers

Scandal-hit police force facing ‘deeply concerning’ shortfall in officer numbers

Scandal-hit police force facing ‘deeply concerning’ shortfall in officer numbers

21 February 2024

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said the force is expected to be 2,650 officers short by March 2025.


Nottingham victim’s mother ‘won’t forgive’ officer who viewed bodycam footage

Nottingham victim’s mother ‘won’t forgive’ officer who viewed bodycam footage

Nottingham victim’s mother ‘won’t forgive’ officer who viewed bodycam footage

21 February 2024

An officer viewed and shared the footage of Barnaby Webber lying in the street after he was fatally stabbed.


Trident: The ins and outs of Britain’s nuclear deterrent

Trident: The ins and outs of Britain’s nuclear deterrent

Trident: The ins and outs of Britain’s nuclear deterrent

21 February 2024

Labour has called for assurances over Britain’s nuclear deterrent after reports that a Trident missile test failed for the second time in a row.


PM ignores calls to repeat ‘lying’ allegation aimed at ex-Post Office chairman

PM ignores calls to repeat ‘lying’ allegation aimed at ex-Post Office chairman

PM ignores calls to repeat ‘lying’ allegation aimed at ex-Post Office chairman

21 February 2024

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called for an investigation into claims the Government wanted to stall Horizon compensation payments.


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