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More than 50,000 children contact veterans through VE Mail

More than 50,000 children contact veterans through VE Mail

More than 50,000 children contact veterans through VE Mail

30 April 2025

Together Coalition, which organises the VE Mail programme, said more than 1,300 schools and youth organisations had requested a letter from a veteran.


William and Kate describe ‘fantastic’ time on Mull as they head to Iona

William and Kate describe ‘fantastic’ time on Mull as they head to Iona

William and Kate describe ‘fantastic’ time on Mull as they head to Iona

30 April 2025

The Princess of Wales quipped that they had chosen ‘a good day’ to make the short ferry crossing.


Council workers sent strike ballots in ‘biggest vote of its kind in years’

Council workers sent strike ballots in ‘biggest vote of its kind in years’

Council workers sent strike ballots in ‘biggest vote of its kind in years’

30 April 2025

More than 80,000 workers could take part in the vote that may see walkouts over a pay dispute.


Number 10 rejects Blair’s claim of ‘hysteria’ in net zero debate

Number 10 rejects Blair’s claim of ‘hysteria’ in net zero debate

Number 10 rejects Blair’s claim of ‘hysteria’ in net zero debate

30 April 2025

Sir Keir Starmer disagrees with the former Labour leader about the tone of global discussions about net zero, Number 10 indicated.


Video of the moment ‘totemic’ Sycamore Gap tree was cut down played in court

Video of the moment ‘totemic’ Sycamore Gap tree was cut down played in court

Video of the moment ‘totemic’ Sycamore Gap tree was cut down played in court

30 April 2025

Groundworker Daniel Graham and mechanic Adam Carruthers each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.


Q&A: Why is it taking M&S so long to recover from a cyber attack?

Q&A: Why is it taking M&S so long to recover from a cyber attack?

Q&A: Why is it taking M&S so long to recover from a cyber attack?

30 April 2025

The retailer has been dealing with the fallout from a ‘cyber incident’ since last week.


People felt they ‘failed’ loved ones over funerals during pandemic, inquiry told

People felt they ‘failed’ loved ones over funerals during pandemic, inquiry told

People felt they ‘failed’ loved ones over funerals during pandemic, inquiry told

30 April 2025

A charity chief has told the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry people still feel guilty for not being able to invite family and friends to funerals.


Schools should deliver more ‘relationship violence prevention lessons’ – charity

Schools should deliver more ‘relationship violence prevention lessons’ – charity

Schools should deliver more ‘relationship violence prevention lessons’ – charity

30 April 2025

One in eight secondary school teachers report that a pupil committed sexual assault against another child in the past term, poll suggests.


Former Britain’s Got Talent finalist denies raping two women

Former Britain’s Got Talent finalist denies raping two women

Former Britain’s Got Talent finalist denies raping two women

30 April 2025

Andrew Johnston, 30, competed as a singer on the television programme in 2008 and is now on trial at Southwark Crown Court.


Fury as armed officer who shot Chris Kaba to face disciplinary hearing

Fury as armed officer who shot Chris Kaba to face disciplinary hearing

Fury as armed officer who shot Chris Kaba to face disciplinary hearing

30 April 2025

Martyn Blake, 41, was cleared of murder in October but will have to face misconduct proceedings over the shooting.


Farage calls for national emergency over arrival of people from ‘alien’ cultures

Farage calls for national emergency over arrival of people from ‘alien’ cultures

Farage calls for national emergency over arrival of people from ‘alien’ cultures

30 April 2025

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said billions of pounds are being spent on housing ‘undocumented males’ in hotels and rented accommodation.


Widow halfway through ‘healing’ 5,000-mile British coastline charity challenge

Widow halfway through ‘healing’ 5,000-mile British coastline charity challenge

Widow halfway through ‘healing’ 5,000-mile British coastline charity challenge

30 April 2025

Tracey Howe is hoping to raise £100,000 for charity by walking 5,000 miles around the British coastline.


Almost half of Scots suffer sunburn at least once a year, research finds

Almost half of Scots suffer sunburn at least once a year, research finds

Almost half of Scots suffer sunburn at least once a year, research finds

30 April 2025

A skin cancer patient has urged people to cover up and wear sunscreen.


Adams tells court he ‘liked but did not have many dealings’ with British spy

Adams tells court he ‘liked but did not have many dealings’ with British spy

Adams tells court he ‘liked but did not have many dealings’ with British spy

30 April 2025

Gerry Adams told the court Denis Donaldson was ‘a victim of the conflict’ and his handlers had seen him as ‘expendable’.


Starmer rejects Tory claim of grooming gang ‘cover-up’ by Labour over inquiries

Starmer rejects Tory claim of grooming gang ‘cover-up’ by Labour over inquiries

Starmer rejects Tory claim of grooming gang ‘cover-up’ by Labour over inquiries

30 April 2025

The Prime Minister said Labour is delivering justice after Kemi Badenoch accused the party of a cover-up and delays in grooming gang inquiries.


Hunger and hardship costs Scotland £5.6 billion a year, charity claims

Hunger and hardship costs Scotland £5.6 billion a year, charity claims

Hunger and hardship costs Scotland £5.6 billion a year, charity claims

30 April 2025

Trussell published a new report setting out the ‘huge impact’ of the problem as it urged John Swinney to increase the Scottish Child Payment.


William hails importance of communities on visit to woodland on Mull

William hails importance of communities on visit to woodland on Mull

William hails importance of communities on visit to woodland on Mull

30 April 2025

He was joined by wife Kate to meet families using Ardura Community Forest.


Video captures Sycamore Gap tree being cut down in less than three minutes

Video captures Sycamore Gap tree being cut down in less than three minutes

Video captures Sycamore Gap tree being cut down in less than three minutes

30 April 2025

The mobile phone footage was played in Newcastle Crown Court as the trial of the two men accused of cutting down the tree continued.


‘Crucial’ skills needs will not be met unless system changes, MSPs told

‘Crucial’ skills needs will not be met unless system changes, MSPs told

‘Crucial’ skills needs will not be met unless system changes, MSPs told

30 April 2025

Industry leaders expressed concerns they are being ‘heard’ but ‘not being listened to’ by the Scottish Government.


Starmer faces growing calls to give MPs ‘final say’ on any UK-US trade deal

Starmer faces growing calls to give MPs ‘final say’ on any UK-US trade deal

Starmer faces growing calls to give MPs ‘final say’ on any UK-US trade deal

30 April 2025

Liberal Democrat MPs have developed proposals to give Parliament a chance to scrutinise any agreement.


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