Home   News   National   Archive

National News

‘Nonsense’ to say Labour has not been leading on cost of living – Starmer

‘Nonsense’ to say Labour has not been leading on cost of living – Starmer

‘Nonsense’ to say Labour has not been leading on cost of living – Starmer

12 August 2022

The Labour leader used a swear word when pressed to come up with a nickname for Boris Johnson.


JK Rowling ‘feeling sick’ along with other notable faces after Rushdie stabbed

JK Rowling ‘feeling sick’ along with other notable faces after Rushdie stabbed

JK Rowling ‘feeling sick’ along with other notable faces after Rushdie stabbed

12 August 2022

The Indian-born British author, 75, was left with an apparent stab wound to the neck.


Novelist Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York

Novelist Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York

Novelist Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York

12 August 2022

A man has been taken into custody at the venue.


Petrol prices ‘on course to dip below 160p a litre’

Petrol prices ‘on course to dip below 160p a litre’

Petrol prices ‘on course to dip below 160p a litre’

12 August 2022

Wholesale costs have fallen 30p from their June peak.


Drought will mean poor quality potato crop and financial losses, farmers say

Drought will mean poor quality potato crop and financial losses, farmers say

Drought will mean poor quality potato crop and financial losses, farmers say

12 August 2022

NFU deputy president Tom Bradshaw said the situation was ‘hugely challenging’ for farmers.


Farmers banned from removing river water in Fife amid dry conditions

Farmers banned from removing river water in Fife amid dry conditions

Farmers banned from removing river water in Fife amid dry conditions

12 August 2022

Scotland’s environment agency said groundwater levels have become critical in the east of the country.


New chief appointed to head National Crime Agency

New chief appointed to head National Crime Agency

New chief appointed to head National Crime Agency

12 August 2022

Boris Johnson’s choice – former Met chief Lord Hogan Howe – reportedly pulled out amid controversy over his time at Scotland Yard.


Johnson vows ‘meaningful meeting’ with devolved leaders on cost of living

Johnson vows ‘meaningful meeting’ with devolved leaders on cost of living

Johnson vows ‘meaningful meeting’ with devolved leaders on cost of living

12 August 2022

It follows a letter from Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon demanding urgent talks.


Fires tear through grassland across the UK amid tinder-dry drought conditions

Fires tear through grassland across the UK amid tinder-dry drought conditions

Fires tear through grassland across the UK amid tinder-dry drought conditions

12 August 2022

Fire services are tackling large blazes across the country.


Boris Johnson used rude words when I told him to quit, says Scottish Tory leader

Boris Johnson used rude words when I told him to quit, says Scottish Tory leader

Boris Johnson used rude words when I told him to quit, says Scottish Tory leader

12 August 2022

Douglas Ross recalled the moment he urged the Prime Minister to resign over the partygate affair.


‘How much longer?’ asks Afghan refugee in hotel with pregnant wife and toddler

‘How much longer?’ asks Afghan refugee in hotel with pregnant wife and toddler

‘How much longer?’ asks Afghan refugee in hotel with pregnant wife and toddler

12 August 2022

Around 9,500 refugees from Afghanistan are still living in hotels, one year on from the Taliban seizing power on August 15 last year.


England could see drought last into next year, Environment Agency warns

England could see drought last into next year, Environment Agency warns

England could see drought last into next year, Environment Agency warns

12 August 2022

Parts of England could face a drought for months to come as ‘weeks’ worth of rain’ are needed to replenish water sources.


Bowel cancer checks at record high ‘thanks to Dame Deborah James’

Bowel cancer checks at record high ‘thanks to Dame Deborah James’

Bowel cancer checks at record high ‘thanks to Dame Deborah James’

12 August 2022

According to the NHS, between the months of May and July, 170,500 people referred for checks for suspected lower gastro-intestinal cancers.


Post Office workers to stage fresh strikes over pay

Post Office workers to stage fresh strikes over pay

Post Office workers to stage fresh strikes over pay

12 August 2022

CWU members in the Post Office, Royal Mail and BT are all taking industrial action in the coming weeks.


Morrisons stops disposable barbecue sales as dry spell sparks fire risk concerns

Morrisons stops disposable barbecue sales as dry spell sparks fire risk concerns

Morrisons stops disposable barbecue sales as dry spell sparks fire risk concerns

12 August 2022

Fire brigades have warned that recent dry conditions mean grassy areas are ‘like tinderboxes’.


Man remanded on murder charge over shootings which left one dead and wife hurt

Man remanded on murder charge over shootings which left one dead and wife hurt

Man remanded on murder charge over shootings which left one dead and wife hurt

12 August 2022

Finlay MacDonald, 39, appeared in court on Friday over a series of incidents in north-west Scotland earlier in the week.


Primary school teacher denies murdering man found buried in her back garden

Primary school teacher denies murdering man found buried in her back garden

Primary school teacher denies murdering man found buried in her back garden

12 August 2022

Fiona Beal appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Friday.


NHS to create thousands more beds and boost 999 staff numbers ahead of winter

NHS to create thousands more beds and boost 999 staff numbers ahead of winter

NHS to create thousands more beds and boost 999 staff numbers ahead of winter

12 August 2022

Winter is the busiest period and health leaders expect the combination of Covid and flu to pile yet more pressure on already stretched services.


Total water in England’s reservoirs is at lowest level since 1995

Total water in England’s reservoirs is at lowest level since 1995

Total water in England’s reservoirs is at lowest level since 1995

12 August 2022

The amount has been falling steadily in recent months.


Residents can return to homes after fatal gas blast

Residents can return to homes after fatal gas blast

Residents can return to homes after fatal gas blast

12 August 2022

Around 80 houses have been cordoned off since the explosion on Monday morning that killed a four-year-old.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More