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Scotland pauses involvement with Venice Biennale for review

Scotland pauses involvement with Venice Biennale for review

Scotland pauses involvement with Venice Biennale for review

29 March 2023

Cost, planning and environmental concerns are behind the decision.


Cinephile hopes to turn home-made miniature film snapshots into new ‘art form’

Cinephile hopes to turn home-made miniature film snapshots into new ‘art form’

Cinephile hopes to turn home-made miniature film snapshots into new ‘art form’

29 March 2023

Steve Berry has accrued thousands of followers on social media creating pop culture miniatures with millimetre-long props.


45% of people ‘have visited places where cash was discouraged or not accepted’

45% of people ‘have visited places where cash was discouraged or not accepted’

45% of people ‘have visited places where cash was discouraged or not accepted’

29 March 2023

One in five people found the lack of cash acceptance fairly or very inconvenient, according to research commissioned by ATM network Link.


Varadkar accuses opposition of ‘performative anger’ over evictions

Varadkar accuses opposition of ‘performative anger’ over evictions

Varadkar accuses opposition of ‘performative anger’ over evictions

29 March 2023

The Labour Party tabled a motion of no confidence in the Government over the ending of the evictions ban this week.


Second man charged in murder investigation after death of 26-year-old woman

Second man charged in murder investigation after death of 26-year-old woman

Second man charged in murder investigation after death of 26-year-old woman

29 March 2023

Holly Bramley was found in the Lincolnshire village of Bassingham.


Forbes turned down cabinet job for ‘better work life balance’, claims Robison

Forbes turned down cabinet job for ‘better work life balance’, claims Robison

Forbes turned down cabinet job for ‘better work life balance’, claims Robison

29 March 2023

The Deputy First Minister said Mr Yousaf’s cabinet will look and feel ‘quite different’.


Raab defends being ‘forthright’ with officials but insists he is not a bully

Raab defends being ‘forthright’ with officials but insists he is not a bully

Raab defends being ‘forthright’ with officials but insists he is not a bully

29 March 2023

The Cabinet minister’s conduct is being investigated by a senior lawyer following a series of complaints by officials who worked for him.


In Pictures: The life and career of much-loved entertainer Paul O’Grady

In Pictures: The life and career of much-loved entertainer Paul O’Grady

In Pictures: The life and career of much-loved entertainer Paul O’Grady

29 March 2023

The 67-year-old had been a fixture on TV screens and the airwaves for decades.


Paddy McGuinness and Gaby Roslin pay tribute to ‘clever and supportive’ O’Grady

Paddy McGuinness and Gaby Roslin pay tribute to ‘clever and supportive’ O’Grady

Paddy McGuinness and Gaby Roslin pay tribute to ‘clever and supportive’ O’Grady

29 March 2023

Both stars have previously sat in to host shows for the presenter, who has died at the age of 67.


Next sees clothing price rises easing over the year ahead

Next sees clothing price rises easing over the year ahead

Next sees clothing price rises easing over the year ahead

29 March 2023

The retail giant reported a 5.7% increase in pre-tax profits to £870.4m for the year to January.


Asylum seekers to be moved to military bases and barges under Government plans

Asylum seekers to be moved to military bases and barges under Government plans

Asylum seekers to be moved to military bases and barges under Government plans

29 March 2023

Government sources downplayed suggestions ferries could be used shortly, saying ‘nothing has been bought’.


Paul O’Grady a ‘champion for the underdog’ – Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

Paul O’Grady a ‘champion for the underdog’ – Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

Paul O’Grady a ‘champion for the underdog’ – Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

29 March 2023

O’Grady became an ambassador for the charity in 2012, following the success of ITV’s multi-award-winning For The Love Of Dogs.


Bupa Dental Care to cut 85 practices in a move affecting 1,200 staff

Bupa Dental Care to cut 85 practices in a move affecting 1,200 staff

Bupa Dental Care to cut 85 practices in a move affecting 1,200 staff

29 March 2023

The dental care provider blamed a national shortage of dentists and systemic challenges across the industry for the decision.


Paul O’Grady: The comedian and presenter who rose to fame as Lily Savage

Paul O’Grady: The comedian and presenter who rose to fame as Lily Savage

Paul O’Grady: The comedian and presenter who rose to fame as Lily Savage

29 March 2023

The much-loved presenter died aged 67 on Tuesday evening, his partner Andre Portasio said in a statement.


Paul O’Grady was ‘laughing, smiling, full of life’ on day he died, says friend

Paul O’Grady was ‘laughing, smiling, full of life’ on day he died, says friend

Paul O’Grady was ‘laughing, smiling, full of life’ on day he died, says friend

29 March 2023

The TV star died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency through a representative said.


Almost half of young Muslims have faced Islamophobia, polling suggests

Almost half of young Muslims have faced Islamophobia, polling suggests

Almost half of young Muslims have faced Islamophobia, polling suggests

29 March 2023

The results have been deemed ‘especially prescient’ as they come in the same week as Scotland’s first Muslim leader was voted in.


Mourners to gather for funeral of first female Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd

Mourners to gather for funeral of first female Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd

Mourners to gather for funeral of first female Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd

29 March 2023

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are expected to attend the service in Cambridgeshire.


King and Queen Consort to visit Germany after French trip cancelled

King and Queen Consort to visit Germany after French trip cancelled

King and Queen Consort to visit Germany after French trip cancelled

29 March 2023

France has faced an eruption of violent demonstrations over pension reforms.


National Trust ‘seriously concerned’ after oil spill washes up on wildlife haven

National Trust ‘seriously concerned’ after oil spill washes up on wildlife haven

National Trust ‘seriously concerned’ after oil spill washes up on wildlife haven

29 March 2023

Oil from Sunday’s pipeline leak was located on Brownsea Island – one of the few places in southern England where red squirrels survive.


What the papers say – March 29

What the papers say – March 29

What the papers say – March 29

29 March 2023

The NHS leads Wednesday’s papers.


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