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999 call played to jury in Brianna Ghey murder trial

999 call played to jury in Brianna Ghey murder trial

999 call played to jury in Brianna Ghey murder trial

30 November 2023

The call was made by a dog walker who came across the transgender teenager’s body.


Palestinian mother living in UK ‘helpless’ as daughter, five, trapped in Gaza

Palestinian mother living in UK ‘helpless’ as daughter, five, trapped in Gaza

Palestinian mother living in UK ‘helpless’ as daughter, five, trapped in Gaza

30 November 2023

Israa Aljaish came to Scotland in 2022 to study at the University of St Andrews, which meant leaving her young daughter at home in Gaza.


The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

30 November 2023

He lead the Irish punk band The Pogues who are best known for their hit festive song Fairytale Of New York.


Vast majority of drivers often see illegal phone use on the road, poll suggests

Vast majority of drivers often see illegal phone use on the road, poll suggests

Vast majority of drivers often see illegal phone use on the road, poll suggests

30 November 2023

Legislation banning hand-held mobile use while driving was introduced on December 1 2003.


Writer Scobie accused of ‘stunt to sell books’ over naming of race row royals

Writer Scobie accused of ‘stunt to sell books’ over naming of race row royals

Writer Scobie accused of ‘stunt to sell books’ over naming of race row royals

30 November 2023

Copies of Omid Scobie’s book were pulled from the shelves in the Netherlands on publication day on Tuesday.


Hancock diaries ‘make no reference to calling for lockdown in mid-March 2020’

Hancock diaries ‘make no reference to calling for lockdown in mid-March 2020’

Hancock diaries ‘make no reference to calling for lockdown in mid-March 2020’

30 November 2023

Matt Hancock’s published diaries do not support his claim to have told the prime minister a lockdown was needed on March 13, the Covid inquiry heard.


Sunak vows to ‘do what is necessary’ to curb net migration

Sunak vows to ‘do what is necessary’ to curb net migration

Sunak vows to ‘do what is necessary’ to curb net migration

30 November 2023

The Prime Minister spoke to reporters during a visit to Surrey on Thursday.


Zoo visitors in final farewell to pandas ahead of return to China

Zoo visitors in final farewell to pandas ahead of return to China

Zoo visitors in final farewell to pandas ahead of return to China

30 November 2023

Staff at Edinburgh Zoo said they will be sad to see Yang Guang and Tian Tian leave.


Sunak seeks to draw line under Elgin Marbles row

Sunak seeks to draw line under Elgin Marbles row

Sunak seeks to draw line under Elgin Marbles row

30 November 2023

Rishi Sunak’s cancellation of a meeting with the Greek prime minister triggered a diplomatic spat.


Met Police officer cleared of gross misconduct after tasering 10-year-old girl

Met Police officer cleared of gross misconduct after tasering 10-year-old girl

Met Police officer cleared of gross misconduct after tasering 10-year-old girl

30 November 2023

Pc Jonathan Broadhead’s ‘use of Taser on Child A was necessary, reasonable and proportionate in all the circumstances’, a disciplinary panel said.


RMT members accept deal to end long-running pay and conditions dispute

RMT members accept deal to end long-running pay and conditions dispute

RMT members accept deal to end long-running pay and conditions dispute

30 November 2023

The union has been embroiled in a bitter row for more than 18 months.


‘Confused’ development agencies holding back economic growth, says ex-PM Brown

‘Confused’ development agencies holding back economic growth, says ex-PM Brown

‘Confused’ development agencies holding back economic growth, says ex-PM Brown

30 November 2023

He said there needs to be better co-operation between the Scottish and UK governments.


Two police officers appear in court to deny assaulting man in Exeter

Two police officers appear in court to deny assaulting man in Exeter

Two police officers appear in court to deny assaulting man in Exeter

30 November 2023

Pc Emmit Wookey and Pc Liam Dunn will stand trial at Bristol Magistrates’ Court in April.


Sunak will not allow ‘zealots’ to dictate climate policy as he heads to Cop28

Sunak will not allow ‘zealots’ to dictate climate policy as he heads to Cop28

Sunak will not allow ‘zealots’ to dictate climate policy as he heads to Cop28

30 November 2023

Rishi Sunak said he was proud of his domestic policies as he prepared to head to the global climate summit.


Norovirus levels ‘much higher’ than last year, with hundreds in hospital

Norovirus levels ‘much higher’ than last year, with hundreds in hospital

Norovirus levels ‘much higher’ than last year, with hundreds in hospital

30 November 2023

Norovirus is the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea.


Millions of drivers ignore severe weather alerts, AA survey shows

Millions of drivers ignore severe weather alerts, AA survey shows

Millions of drivers ignore severe weather alerts, AA survey shows

30 November 2023

A third of respondents to a poll of AA members said they would go ahead with planned journeys even if a red warning for snow was issued.


Boris Johnson to face Covid-19 inquiry over two days

Boris Johnson to face Covid-19 inquiry over two days

Boris Johnson to face Covid-19 inquiry over two days

30 November 2023

The former prime minister’s handling of the unprecedented peacetime crisis has come under intense scrutiny.


Schools closed and crashes reported as snow sweeps across parts of UK

Schools closed and crashes reported as snow sweeps across parts of UK

Schools closed and crashes reported as snow sweeps across parts of UK

30 November 2023

The Met Office has said parts of Dartmoor could see up to 10cm of snow on Thursday.


Covid inquiry: Matt Hancock bemoans ‘toxic culture’ at heart of Government

Covid inquiry: Matt Hancock bemoans ‘toxic culture’ at heart of Government

Covid inquiry: Matt Hancock bemoans ‘toxic culture’ at heart of Government

30 November 2023

The former miniser denied there had been ‘absence of a plan’ and insisted his department did ‘rise to the challenge’ of the pandemic.


Cold snap and track faults lead to rail chaos

Cold snap and track faults lead to rail chaos

Cold snap and track faults lead to rail chaos

30 November 2023

East Midlands Railway said services between London St Pancras and Corby were cancelled and delayed due to ‘damage caused by ice’.


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