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British person has died in Ukraine, says Foreign Office

British person has died in Ukraine, says Foreign Office

British person has died in Ukraine, says Foreign Office

14 February 2023

The identity of the individual is not yet known, but their family has been informed.


Gillian Keegan must make ‘concrete’ pay offer for teachers to avert more strikes

Gillian Keegan must make ‘concrete’ pay offer for teachers to avert more strikes

Gillian Keegan must make ‘concrete’ pay offer for teachers to avert more strikes

14 February 2023

The Education Secretary is meeting with teaching union bosses in a bid to resolve an ongoing pay dispute.


Watchdog warning over police use of Chinese-made surveillance equipment

Watchdog warning over police use of Chinese-made surveillance equipment

Watchdog warning over police use of Chinese-made surveillance equipment

14 February 2023

The findings come amid growing concerns about the threat of Chinese spy balloons which prompted the UK to review its security measures.


Concern over Covid inquiry PR firms that worked for Government during pandemic

Concern over Covid inquiry PR firms that worked for Government during pandemic

Concern over Covid inquiry PR firms that worked for Government during pandemic

14 February 2023

A barrister representing bereaved families said companies hired by the inquiry should declare any work that could be deemed a conflict of interest.


MBE is about honouring my folks, says music executive Daniel Poku

MBE is about honouring my folks, says music executive Daniel Poku

MBE is about honouring my folks, says music executive Daniel Poku

14 February 2023

Mr Poku collected his honour for services to music from the King at Windsor Castle.


Convicted killer guilty of violently abusing boy in years before fatal attacks

Convicted killer guilty of violently abusing boy in years before fatal attacks

Convicted killer guilty of violently abusing boy in years before fatal attacks

14 February 2023

Alun Kyte assaulted his victim before being convicted of murdering two women.


Fire death suspect detained in London after police appeal

Fire death suspect detained in London after police appeal

Fire death suspect detained in London after police appeal

14 February 2023

Staffordshire Police said Romanian national Georgian Constantin was arrested in London in connection with the death of his former partner.


Increased prison sentences for pair who helped killers evade police

Increased prison sentences for pair who helped killers evade police

Increased prison sentences for pair who helped killers evade police

14 February 2023

Kane Hull and Liam Porter went on the run for 10 days, including travelling to Ireland, before being arrested over the murder of Ryan Kirkpatrick.


Boy, 16, who died after attack was ‘kind and loving’

Boy, 16, who died after attack was ‘kind and loving’

Boy, 16, who died after attack was ‘kind and loving’

14 February 2023

Andy Wood was found injured close to a green space off Waterson Vale, a residential street in Chelmsford, on Sunday.


Families of Keyham victims call for shotgun legislation changes, inquest hears

Families of Keyham victims call for shotgun legislation changes, inquest hears

Families of Keyham victims call for shotgun legislation changes, inquest hears

14 February 2023

They want to see the law updated to end the distinction between the licensing of shotguns and rifles.


Pilgrims and lovers visit bones of St Valentine in Glasgow church

Pilgrims and lovers visit bones of St Valentine in Glasgow church

Pilgrims and lovers visit bones of St Valentine in Glasgow church

14 February 2023

Blessed John Duns Scotus Catholic church in the Gorbals is thought to be home to the forearm of St Valentine.


King meets volunteers sending aid to quake-devastated areas of Turkey

King meets volunteers sending aid to quake-devastated areas of Turkey

King meets volunteers sending aid to quake-devastated areas of Turkey

14 February 2023

The monarch expressed his sadness over the disaster, which has killed tens of thousands of people.


No amount of training can prepare you for Turkey devastation, says firefighter

No amount of training can prepare you for Turkey devastation, says firefighter

No amount of training can prepare you for Turkey devastation, says firefighter

14 February 2023

Emma Atcherley, from South Wales, said the UK rescue team is continuing to work to bring out survivors.


Convicted killer found guilty of historic sex offences against young boy

Convicted killer found guilty of historic sex offences against young boy

Convicted killer found guilty of historic sex offences against young boy

14 February 2023

Alun Kyte will be sentenced for the offences later in February.


Covid inquiry chairwoman ‘sympathetic’ to request to delay first hearing

Covid inquiry chairwoman ‘sympathetic’ to request to delay first hearing

Covid inquiry chairwoman ‘sympathetic’ to request to delay first hearing

14 February 2023

Baroness Hallett was told the requirement to make ‘thousands of manual redactions’ had slowed down preparations for holding the debut public session.


Staff protest at M&S stores over chain’s use of pay dispute logistics group

Staff protest at M&S stores over chain’s use of pay dispute logistics group

Staff protest at M&S stores over chain’s use of pay dispute logistics group

14 February 2023

Protests by members of Unite took place outside stores in Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham and London.


Herring numbers could recover after stocks fell in 1970s, scientists hope

Herring numbers could recover after stocks fell in 1970s, scientists hope

Herring numbers could recover after stocks fell in 1970s, scientists hope

14 February 2023

Scientists at Edinburgh Napier University are urging members of the public to count herring sightings in Scotland to help stocks recover.


Period poverty campaigner describes MBE as ‘great accolade’

Period poverty campaigner describes MBE as ‘great accolade’

Period poverty campaigner describes MBE as ‘great accolade’

14 February 2023

Freedom4Girls founder Tina Leslie collected her honour from the King at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.


Inflation set to ease back for third month in a row

Inflation set to ease back for third month in a row

Inflation set to ease back for third month in a row

14 February 2023

Experts expect official figures to show that the rate of consumer prices index inflation fell back to 10.3% in January from 10.5% in December.


Woman killed at crossing Network Rail knew posed ‘unacceptable’ risk – report

Woman killed at crossing Network Rail knew posed ‘unacceptable’ risk – report

Woman killed at crossing Network Rail knew posed ‘unacceptable’ risk – report

14 February 2023

The 85-year-old victim was struck and killed by a train at a level crossing near Ashtead, Surrey.


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