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Ayr United granted licence for alcohol sales pilot at Premier Sports Cup games

Ayr United granted licence for alcohol sales pilot at Premier Sports Cup games

Ayr United granted licence for alcohol sales pilot at Premier Sports Cup games

08 July 2025

The William Hill Championship club has been granted alcohol licences by South Ayrshire Council.


Sport minister rejects calls to consult on alcohol ban in football stands

Sport minister rejects calls to consult on alcohol ban in football stands

Sport minister rejects calls to consult on alcohol ban in football stands

08 July 2025

Stephanie Peacock said moves to reverse the ban, which has been in place since 1985, do not fall within the scope of the Football Governance Bill.


Kate to attend first state banquet in two years

Kate to attend first state banquet in two years

Kate to attend first state banquet in two years

08 July 2025

The Princess of Wales will join her husband as well as the King and Queen at Windsor Castle for the glittering event.


Macron promises ‘tangible results’ on migration in speech to Parliament

Macron promises ‘tangible results’ on migration in speech to Parliament

Macron promises ‘tangible results’ on migration in speech to Parliament

08 July 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed MPs and peers during his state visit to the UK.


Government ‘sympathetic’ to Post Office inquiry’s 19 recommendations – minister

Government ‘sympathetic’ to Post Office inquiry’s 19 recommendations – minister

Government ‘sympathetic’ to Post Office inquiry’s 19 recommendations – minister

08 July 2025

The Government will respond ‘properly’ to Sir Wyn’s recommendations by the inquiry’s October 10 deadline, minister Gareth Thomas pledged.


NHS disruption expected as resident doctors vote for strike action

NHS disruption expected as resident doctors vote for strike action

NHS disruption expected as resident doctors vote for strike action

08 July 2025

Resident doctor members of the British Medical Association have taken industrial action 11 times since 2022.


Body found in woods confirmed as that of Coventry woman Reanne Coulson

Body found in woods confirmed as that of Coventry woman Reanne Coulson

Body found in woods confirmed as that of Coventry woman Reanne Coulson

08 July 2025

West Midlands Police said the body has been formally identified and are continuing to appeal for information about the 34-year-old’s alleged murder.


Gregg Wallace sacked as MasterChef presenter, says BBC News

Gregg Wallace sacked as MasterChef presenter, says BBC News

Gregg Wallace sacked as MasterChef presenter, says BBC News

08 July 2025

The 60-year-old had stepped away from hosting the BBC cooking competition last year amid allegations of misconduct.


Concern after loyalist bonfire in Belfast sited close to electricity substation

Concern after loyalist bonfire in Belfast sited close to electricity substation

Concern after loyalist bonfire in Belfast sited close to electricity substation

08 July 2025

NIE Networks have said mitigations will be put in place.


Supermarkets ‘in limbo’ over Government action on deforestation in supply chains

Supermarkets ‘in limbo’ over Government action on deforestation in supply chains

Supermarkets ‘in limbo’ over Government action on deforestation in supply chains

08 July 2025

Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Lidl are among those calling on ministers to enact promised due diligence laws that effectively ban forest-risk commodities.


UK will take more measures against Israel if no Gaza ceasefire soon – Lammy

UK will take more measures against Israel if no Gaza ceasefire soon – Lammy

UK will take more measures against Israel if no Gaza ceasefire soon – Lammy

08 July 2025

Speaking at the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, the Foreign Secretary admitted the impact of previous measures was ‘not sufficient’.


Police search embankment in bid to find gun used in 2016 murder

Police search embankment in bid to find gun used in 2016 murder

Police search embankment in bid to find gun used in 2016 murder

08 July 2025

Euan Johnston, 26 died after he was shot while sitting in his car at traffic lights in Glasgow.


‘No plans’ for watch towers outside House of Lords as new security fence erected

‘No plans’ for watch towers outside House of Lords as new security fence erected

‘No plans’ for watch towers outside House of Lords as new security fence erected

08 July 2025

The long length of high metal railing has provoked controversy at Westminster with concerns it ‘cuts off sightlines’ to potential attackers.


‘Invisible’ patients falling between the cracks in health service, report says

‘Invisible’ patients falling between the cracks in health service, report says

‘Invisible’ patients falling between the cracks in health service, report says

08 July 2025

A survey by the Neurological Alliance of Scotland found more than half of adults with neurological conditions feel unsupported.


Climate change tripled deaths in European cities during recent heatwaves – study

Climate change tripled deaths in European cities during recent heatwaves – study

Climate change tripled deaths in European cities during recent heatwaves – study

08 July 2025

Scientists warn heatwaves are ‘quietly devastating’ and show how dangerous climate change already is with 1.3C of global warming.


Fujitsu getting away ‘scot-free’ from Horizon scandal, says postmaster

Fujitsu getting away ‘scot-free’ from Horizon scandal, says postmaster

Fujitsu getting away ‘scot-free’ from Horizon scandal, says postmaster

08 July 2025

Rab Thomson welcomed the first tranche of Sir Wyn Williams’ final report.


First recorded sighting of rare dragonfly in Belfast hailed by conservationists

First recorded sighting of rare dragonfly in Belfast hailed by conservationists

First recorded sighting of rare dragonfly in Belfast hailed by conservationists

08 July 2025

The black-tailed skimmer dragonfly was spotted by volunteers at the Bog Meadows Nature Reserve in west Belfast.


EDF investment hailed as ‘vote of confidence in UK’, despite reduced stake

EDF investment hailed as ‘vote of confidence in UK’, despite reduced stake

EDF investment hailed as ‘vote of confidence in UK’, despite reduced stake

08 July 2025

French state-owned electricity company EDF said it had agreed in principle to invest £1.1 billion in the power plant on the Suffolk coastline.


Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in more than 900 years

Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in more than 900 years

Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in more than 900 years

08 July 2025

The tapestry is expected to arrive in the UK to the British Museum next year on loan from France.


Government urged to create single contact point for domestic abuse victims

Government urged to create single contact point for domestic abuse victims

Government urged to create single contact point for domestic abuse victims

08 July 2025

The Social Justice and Social Security Committee released its report on Wednesday.


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