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Mhairi Black backs Humza Yousaf in race to be SNP leader

Mhairi Black backs Humza Yousaf in race to be SNP leader

Mhairi Black backs Humza Yousaf in race to be SNP leader

25 February 2023

Mr Yousaf is one of three candidates running to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.


Prince and Princess of Wales support different teams during Six Nations match

Prince and Princess of Wales support different teams during Six Nations match

Prince and Princess of Wales support different teams during Six Nations match

25 February 2023

William and Kate spoke to injured players before the match and described how their children are learning the sport.


Varadkar: Talks over Northern Ireland Protocol ‘inching towards conclusion’

Varadkar: Talks over Northern Ireland Protocol ‘inching towards conclusion’

Varadkar: Talks over Northern Ireland Protocol ‘inching towards conclusion’

25 February 2023

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar warned, however, that there is still a ‘gap to be closed’ in the UK-EU talks.


Hundreds attend asylum seeker hotel protests and counter demonstration

Hundreds attend asylum seeker hotel protests and counter demonstration

Hundreds attend asylum seeker hotel protests and counter demonstration

25 February 2023

Protests took place in Skegness and Newquay but no arrests were made.


Labour demands that ministers proscribe Wagner Group as terror organisation

Labour demands that ministers proscribe Wagner Group as terror organisation

Labour demands that ministers proscribe Wagner Group as terror organisation

25 February 2023

The party said the move would make it a criminal offence to belong or support the private military outfit that is working with Russia in Ukraine.


Litvinenko widow brands Putin a war criminal amid Ukraine invasion protest

Litvinenko widow brands Putin a war criminal amid Ukraine invasion protest

Litvinenko widow brands Putin a war criminal amid Ukraine invasion protest

25 February 2023

The poisoned dissident’s wife addressed hundreds of demonstrators protesting against the invasion of Ukraine outside the Russian embassy in London.


‘Plump’ duck rescued from train in London and named Jack

‘Plump’ duck rescued from train in London and named Jack

‘Plump’ duck rescued from train in London and named Jack

25 February 2023

The duck’s rescuer, Ann Aitken-Davies from London Wildlife Protection, said he was ‘plump and in very good condition’.


Ukraine war improved opinion of LGBT+ community, KyivPride shelter manager says

Ukraine war improved opinion of LGBT+ community, KyivPride shelter manager says

Ukraine war improved opinion of LGBT+ community, KyivPride shelter manager says

25 February 2023

Jul Sirous and Olha Onipko help run a shelter providing temporary housing for LGBTQ+ refugees of the Ukraine war.


Independence movement should not be stuck in a ‘quagmire of process’ – Yousaf

Independence movement should not be stuck in a ‘quagmire of process’ – Yousaf

Independence movement should not be stuck in a ‘quagmire of process’ – Yousaf

25 February 2023

Humza Yousaf said he would set out a timetable for the remaining independence prospectus papers.


Divers in tugboat search recover bodies of two men, police confirm

Divers in tugboat search recover bodies of two men, police confirm

Divers in tugboat search recover bodies of two men, police confirm

25 February 2023

The bodies of the two men were recovered from the Firth of Clyde on Saturday.


Divers recover two bodies from Firth of Clyde after capsize of tugboat

Divers recover two bodies from Firth of Clyde after capsize of tugboat

Divers recover two bodies from Firth of Clyde after capsize of tugboat

25 February 2023

The boat sank on Friday with two bodies recovered on Saturday.


Social housing managers will require qualifications in professionalism drive

Social housing managers will require qualifications in professionalism drive

Social housing managers will require qualifications in professionalism drive

25 February 2023

Housing Secretary Michael Gove said making it mandatory to hold qualifications will improve standards across the sector.


Police searching for missing sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook find body

Police searching for missing sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook find body

Police searching for missing sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook find body

25 February 2023

Laurel Aldridge, 62, was reported missing from her home in West Sussex on February 14.


Crowds gather in Omagh to demand end to violence after police officer’s shooting

Crowds gather in Omagh to demand end to violence after police officer’s shooting

Crowds gather in Omagh to demand end to violence after police officer’s shooting

25 February 2023

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains critically ill in hospital after being shot at a sports centre.


Teacher strikes set to go ahead as no progress made in pay negotiations

Teacher strikes set to go ahead as no progress made in pay negotiations

Teacher strikes set to go ahead as no progress made in pay negotiations

25 February 2023

The National Education Union said it is not expecting any developments.


Pro-Ukraine group clashes with activists urging UK to stop supplying weapons

Pro-Ukraine group clashes with activists urging UK to stop supplying weapons

Pro-Ukraine group clashes with activists urging UK to stop supplying weapons

25 February 2023

Peter Tatchell was one of a group of 30 who interrupted a rally by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Stop the War coalition.


Sunak faces criticism over plans for European Union chief to ‘meet the King’

Sunak faces criticism over plans for European Union chief to ‘meet the King’

Sunak faces criticism over plans for European Union chief to ‘meet the King’

25 February 2023

Unionist politicians said a meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen would have been a ‘cynical use’ of Charles’ position.


NFU warns current fruit and vegetable shortages could be ‘tip of the iceberg’

NFU warns current fruit and vegetable shortages could be ‘tip of the iceberg’

NFU warns current fruit and vegetable shortages could be ‘tip of the iceberg’

25 February 2023

A reliance on imports is said to have left the UK vulnerable to ‘shock weather events’.


Man dies after car goes into river in Bristol

Man dies after car goes into river in Bristol

Man dies after car goes into river in Bristol

25 February 2023

Two other people in the vehicle were treated for minor injuries.


Football club leads solidarity march for shot PSNI officer

Football club leads solidarity march for shot PSNI officer

Football club leads solidarity march for shot PSNI officer

25 February 2023

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains critically ill in hospital.


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