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Hollywood star and ‘legendary bombshell’ Raquel Welch dies at the age of 82

Hollywood star and ‘legendary bombshell’ Raquel Welch dies at the age of 82

Hollywood star and ‘legendary bombshell’ Raquel Welch dies at the age of 82

16 February 2023

The actress died after a brief illness early on Wednesday, her manager said, in a statement shared with the PA news agency.


Ancient copy of Hebrew Bible expected to fetch up to £41.5m at auction

Ancient copy of Hebrew Bible expected to fetch up to £41.5m at auction

Ancient copy of Hebrew Bible expected to fetch up to £41.5m at auction

16 February 2023

Codex Sassoon, which dates back to the ninth or tenth century, is due to come up for auction in May for the first time in more than 30 years.


Sturgeon’s exit as First Minister opens the door to electoral transformation

Sturgeon’s exit as First Minister opens the door to electoral transformation

Sturgeon’s exit as First Minister opens the door to electoral transformation

16 February 2023

The Labour Party mulled over the opportunity Ms Sturgeon’s departure could present it at the next UK-wide election.


Phase out keeping large animals in zoos, say survey respondents

Phase out keeping large animals in zoos, say survey respondents

Phase out keeping large animals in zoos, say survey respondents

15 February 2023

The results of a new opinion poll suggest 75% of the public wants zoos to remove large animals, but a zoo representative said the opposite is true.


Poorer people ‘weaponised’ in Ulez debate, says air pollution campaigner

Poorer people ‘weaponised’ in Ulez debate, says air pollution campaigner

Poorer people ‘weaponised’ in Ulez debate, says air pollution campaigner

15 February 2023

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is backing the scheme that is due to expand to outer London later this year.


Designers Vin + Omi on their eco-collaboration with ‘supportive’ Charles

Designers Vin + Omi on their eco-collaboration with ‘supportive’ Charles

Designers Vin + Omi on their eco-collaboration with ‘supportive’ Charles

15 February 2023

The experimental duo debuted their latest collection ahead of London Fashion Week.


William and Kate ‘in awe’ of emergency responders helping those in New Zealand

William and Kate ‘in awe’ of emergency responders helping those in New Zealand

William and Kate ‘in awe’ of emergency responders helping those in New Zealand

15 February 2023

The couple posted a tweet on Wednesday night.


Scots ‘much better off’ without Sturgeon, Donald Trump says

Scots ‘much better off’ without Sturgeon, Donald Trump says

Scots ‘much better off’ without Sturgeon, Donald Trump says

15 February 2023

The former US president also described the First Minister as a ‘failed woke extremist’.


Hundreds gather at candlelit vigil for Brianna Ghey outside DfE building

Hundreds gather at candlelit vigil for Brianna Ghey outside DfE building

Hundreds gather at candlelit vigil for Brianna Ghey outside DfE building

15 February 2023

Hundreds of mourners gathered outside the department building in central London on Wednesday evening


Fantastic Voyage actress Raquel Welch dies aged 82

Fantastic Voyage actress Raquel Welch dies aged 82

Fantastic Voyage actress Raquel Welch dies aged 82

15 February 2023

The actress garnered attention for her now-infamous deer skin bikini in One Million Years BC.


SNP president expects ‘contested’ election to replace Nicola Sturgeon

SNP president expects ‘contested’ election to replace Nicola Sturgeon

SNP president expects ‘contested’ election to replace Nicola Sturgeon

15 February 2023

Michael Russell, the party’s president, said he expected the SNP leadership election to be a ‘contested election’.


Dame Zandra Rhodes to donate full archive to De Montfort University

Dame Zandra Rhodes to donate full archive to De Montfort University

Dame Zandra Rhodes to donate full archive to De Montfort University

15 February 2023

The 82-year-old was awarded an honorary degree by the university.


Hundreds attend vigils in Dublin and Belfast in memory of Brianna Ghey

Hundreds attend vigils in Dublin and Belfast in memory of Brianna Ghey

Hundreds attend vigils in Dublin and Belfast in memory of Brianna Ghey

15 February 2023

People attending the rallies lit candles and held placards.


Prince of Wales sends words of support to LGBT football fan group

Prince of Wales sends words of support to LGBT football fan group

Prince of Wales sends words of support to LGBT football fan group

15 February 2023

Arsenal Gaygooners was created on February 16 2013.


Man, 18, charged with murder of ‘kind and loving’ 16-year-old boy

Man, 18, charged with murder of ‘kind and loving’ 16-year-old boy

Man, 18, charged with murder of ‘kind and loving’ 16-year-old boy

15 February 2023

Elijah Clark, of Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, has been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Andy Wood.


Police arrest man, 20, over machete attack at pub which left three injured

Police arrest man, 20, over machete attack at pub which left three injured

Police arrest man, 20, over machete attack at pub which left three injured

15 February 2023

The Metropolitan Police said a 20-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the incident.


Starmer’s decision to bar me a flagrant attack on democracy, says Corbyn

Starmer’s decision to bar me a flagrant attack on democracy, says Corbyn

Starmer’s decision to bar me a flagrant attack on democracy, says Corbyn

15 February 2023

Former Labour leader Mr Corbyn currently sits as an independent MP.


Nicola Bulley suffered with ‘some significant issues with alcohol’ – Police

Nicola Bulley suffered with ‘some significant issues with alcohol’ – Police

Nicola Bulley suffered with ‘some significant issues with alcohol’ – Police

15 February 2023

Ms Bulley was last seen on January 27 at 9.10am taking her usual route with her springer spaniel Willow, alongside the River Wyre.


Irish President pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon’s “freshness and enthusiasm”

Irish President pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon’s “freshness and enthusiasm”

Irish President pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon’s “freshness and enthusiasm”

15 February 2023

Michael D Higgins’ comments came after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar paid tribute to Ms Sturgeon as a ‘friend of Ireland’.


Green start-ups ‘solving net zero challenge’, says Sunak during Bill Gates visit

Green start-ups ‘solving net zero challenge’, says Sunak during Bill Gates visit

Green start-ups ‘solving net zero challenge’, says Sunak during Bill Gates visit

15 February 2023

The Prime Minister and the billionaire philanthropist met those behind the Cleantech for UK coalition in central London.


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