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Replica of St Edward’s Crown made using 319 Scrabble pieces

Replica of St Edward’s Crown made using 319 Scrabble pieces

Replica of St Edward’s Crown made using 319 Scrabble pieces

12 April 2023

The Scrabble Crown, mimicking one which will be worn by the King at his Coronation, took more than 153 hours to create.


Latest edition of wildlife photobook series smashes crowdfunding target

Latest edition of wildlife photobook series smashes crowdfunding target

Latest edition of wildlife photobook series smashes crowdfunding target

12 April 2023

Remembering Leopards, the eighth book in the Remembering Wildlife photobook series, will be launched on October 9.


White House rejects claims Biden is anti-British as he meets Sunak in Belfast

White House rejects claims Biden is anti-British as he meets Sunak in Belfast

White House rejects claims Biden is anti-British as he meets Sunak in Belfast

12 April 2023

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met for a cup of tea in a Belfast hotel.


Plan your voting photo ID now, urges Post Office

Plan your voting photo ID now, urges Post Office

Plan your voting photo ID now, urges Post Office

12 April 2023

Photo ID is a new requirement at next month’s local elections.


Storm Noa sweeps in across UK with 70mph gusts in some areas

Storm Noa sweeps in across UK with 70mph gusts in some areas

Storm Noa sweeps in across UK with 70mph gusts in some areas

12 April 2023

Coastal areas in south-west England, particularly Devon and Cornwall, are likely to be worst affected.


Technology behind Covid tests to be developed to spot diabetes and Lyme disease

Technology behind Covid tests to be developed to spot diabetes and Lyme disease

Technology behind Covid tests to be developed to spot diabetes and Lyme disease

12 April 2023

Aberdeen-based Vertebrate Antibodies Ltd is working with US biotech firm Innova Medical Group.


Junior doctors: BMA asks Acas to help as it urges Government to enter negotiations

Junior doctors: BMA asks Acas to help as it urges Government to enter negotiations

Junior doctors: BMA asks Acas to help as it urges Government to enter negotiations

12 April 2023

Ministers were urged to get round the table to try and break the deadlock between the parties as junior doctors began a second day of strike action.


Yousaf told he ‘doesn’t have a chance’ of winning legal battle over gender Bill

Yousaf told he ‘doesn’t have a chance’ of winning legal battle over gender Bill

Yousaf told he ‘doesn’t have a chance’ of winning legal battle over gender Bill

12 April 2023

Former SNP MSP Alex Neil has urged the First Minister to change gender recognition reform legislation, instead of going to court over it.


Daithi, six, ribs Sunak over Ireland’s rugby win as he receives special award

Daithi, six, ribs Sunak over Ireland’s rugby win as he receives special award

Daithi, six, ribs Sunak over Ireland’s rugby win as he receives special award

12 April 2023

The young Belfast boy is awaiting a heart transplant.


Elon Musk says Twitter had ‘four months to live’ before mass sackings

Elon Musk says Twitter had ‘four months to live’ before mass sackings

Elon Musk says Twitter had ‘four months to live’ before mass sackings

12 April 2023

The billionaire owner confirmed that about 80% of its staff have been axed since he took over at the helm.


Hire forensic accountants to go through SNP finances, Yousaf urged

Hire forensic accountants to go through SNP finances, Yousaf urged

Hire forensic accountants to go through SNP finances, Yousaf urged

12 April 2023

Former Scottish minister Alex Neil made the call after it emerged the party has been without auditors for several months.


Small boat crossings ‘linked to sharp increase in diphtheria cases in UK’

Small boat crossings ‘linked to sharp increase in diphtheria cases in UK’

Small boat crossings ‘linked to sharp increase in diphtheria cases in UK’

12 April 2023

The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases has published a report.


Everyman sees cinema ticket sales jump despite dearth of blockbuster films

Everyman sees cinema ticket sales jump despite dearth of blockbuster films

Everyman sees cinema ticket sales jump despite dearth of blockbuster films

12 April 2023

The boutique cinema chain said its cinema admissions surged to 3.4 million last year from two million in 2021.


Elon Musk says BBC’s ‘government-funded media’ Twitter tag will be updated

Elon Musk says BBC’s ‘government-funded media’ Twitter tag will be updated

Elon Musk says BBC’s ‘government-funded media’ Twitter tag will be updated

12 April 2023

He previously described the BBC as ‘among the least biased’ news organisations.


What the papers say – April 12

What the papers say – April 12

What the papers say – April 12

12 April 2023

Junior doctors’ strike is the main focus for the front pages.


Junior doctors’ strike enters second day

Junior doctors’ strike enters second day

Junior doctors’ strike enters second day

12 April 2023

The action comes after hospital bosses expressed concern for overnight cover for junior doctor shifts.


New technique could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease before symptoms show

New technique could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease before symptoms show

New technique could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease before symptoms show

12 April 2023

It involves identifying the build-up of abnormal proteins associated with the condition.


Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran to star in Old Vic production of Pygmalion

Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran to star in Old Vic production of Pygmalion

Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran to star in Old Vic production of Pygmalion

12 April 2023

The production, which will run from September 6 to October 28, will be the first show of the historic venue’s 2023/24 season.


Sir Ian McKellen among special honourees at 2023 Pantomime Awards

Sir Ian McKellen among special honourees at 2023 Pantomime Awards

Sir Ian McKellen among special honourees at 2023 Pantomime Awards

12 April 2023

Performers from classic pantos including Jack and The Beanstalk and Cinderella were recognised at the annual event on Tuesday.


Alleged leaked documents suggest UK special forces have operated in Ukraine

Alleged leaked documents suggest UK special forces have operated in Ukraine

Alleged leaked documents suggest UK special forces have operated in Ukraine

12 April 2023

The Ministry of Defence warned against taking allegations at ‘face value’.


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