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Dog owners warned over dangers of ‘toxic’ Easter chocolate

Dog owners warned over dangers of ‘toxic’ Easter chocolate

Dog owners warned over dangers of ‘toxic’ Easter chocolate

03 April 2023

Chocolate can potentially be fatal to dogs, leading to fits and death in severe cases.


Ofcom investigating GB News over Tory MPs’ interview with Chancellor

Ofcom investigating GB News over Tory MPs’ interview with Chancellor

Ofcom investigating GB News over Tory MPs’ interview with Chancellor

03 April 2023

The watchdog said it was looking at whether the show broke its rule on ‘due impartiality’.


Three in court charged with murdering man who was hit by van outside pub

Three in court charged with murdering man who was hit by van outside pub

Three in court charged with murdering man who was hit by van outside pub

03 April 2023

A second man was also injured in the incident which happened at around 10pm on Saturday.


E-scooter firms pledge to continue UK operations despite Paris ban vote

E-scooter firms pledge to continue UK operations despite Paris ban vote

E-scooter firms pledge to continue UK operations despite Paris ban vote

03 April 2023

Dott and Tier said their e-scooters will remain available for use on this side of the Channel.


Sunak fails to back Braverman’s focus on British-Asian grooming gangs

Sunak fails to back Braverman’s focus on British-Asian grooming gangs

Sunak fails to back Braverman’s focus on British-Asian grooming gangs

03 April 2023

The Prime Minister did not repeat the Home Secretary’s comments singling out British Pakistani men as he announced a crackdown on child sex abuse.


Petition signed by 164,000 to save ‘important’ Autumnwatch handed to BBC

Petition signed by 164,000 to save ‘important’ Autumnwatch handed to BBC

Petition signed by 164,000 to save ‘important’ Autumnwatch handed to BBC

03 April 2023

Organiser Marion Veal said she is also meeting director-general Tim Davie in May.


Good Friday Agreement document goes on display in Belfast

Good Friday Agreement document goes on display in Belfast

Good Friday Agreement document goes on display in Belfast

03 April 2023

The treaty will be available for members of the public to view at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) in Belfast.


Rape victim criticises Home Secretary over system ‘flaws’ in letter shared by MP

Rape victim criticises Home Secretary over system ‘flaws’ in letter shared by MP

Rape victim criticises Home Secretary over system ‘flaws’ in letter shared by MP

03 April 2023

Labour MP Jess Phillips said the victim had waited 562 days for the Home Office to recognise her situation.


Coach firms ‘treated unfairly’ during Dover disruption

Coach firms ‘treated unfairly’ during Dover disruption

Coach firms ‘treated unfairly’ during Dover disruption

03 April 2023

Many holidaymakers travelling by coach during the weekend were delayed entering the Kent port and being processed.


Baby gecko found in suitcase after 5,000-mile journey from Zanzibar

Baby gecko found in suitcase after 5,000-mile journey from Zanzibar

Baby gecko found in suitcase after 5,000-mile journey from Zanzibar

03 April 2023

The lizard was picked up by the RSPCA and taken to an exotic animal rescue centre.


Lord Sugar enjoys payout after selling stake in The Apprentice star’s business

Lord Sugar enjoys payout after selling stake in The Apprentice star’s business

Lord Sugar enjoys payout after selling stake in The Apprentice star’s business

03 April 2023

The business magnate cashed in after a £200,000 investment into Tropic Skincare, founded by entrepreneur Susie Ma.


Isle of Man public almost evenly split on assisted dying law consultation

Isle of Man public almost evenly split on assisted dying law consultation

Isle of Man public almost evenly split on assisted dying law consultation

03 April 2023

There was a total of 3,316 responses and these will inform the drafting of legislation.


Man faces trial charged over murders of father and son who were shot dead

Man faces trial charged over murders of father and son who were shot dead

Man faces trial charged over murders of father and son who were shot dead

03 April 2023

Stephen Alderton, of no fixed abode, appeared before Cambridge Crown Court charged with two counts of murder and one count of possession of a firearm.


Containment measures ‘working’ after Poole Harbour oil leak

Containment measures ‘working’ after Poole Harbour oil leak

Containment measures ‘working’ after Poole Harbour oil leak

03 April 2023

About 200 barrels of reservoir fluid made up of 85% water and 15% oil were released into Owers Bay on Sunday March 26.


Schools may face strikes into autumn as teaching union members reject pay offer

Schools may face strikes into autumn as teaching union members reject pay offer

Schools may face strikes into autumn as teaching union members reject pay offer

03 April 2023

Teachers in England will strike on April 27 and May 2 after the National Education Union overwhelmingly turned down the Government’s deal.


John Lewis advert with dragon did not infringe author’s copyright, judge rules

John Lewis advert with dragon did not infringe author’s copyright, judge rules

John Lewis advert with dragon did not infringe author’s copyright, judge rules

03 April 2023

Fay Evans brought legal action against the retailer and advertising agency adam&eveDDB over the 2019 John Lewis Christmas advert and a spin-off book.


Violent boyfriend admits murdering pregnant woman with scissors

Violent boyfriend admits murdering pregnant woman with scissors

Violent boyfriend admits murdering pregnant woman with scissors

03 April 2023

Ailish Walsh was 22 weeks pregnant when she was stabbed 40 times by Liam Taylor.


Husband was spotted ‘pulling wife about’ a month before her death

Husband was spotted ‘pulling wife about’ a month before her death

Husband was spotted ‘pulling wife about’ a month before her death

03 April 2023

Kashif Anwar is accused of pushing his wife, Fawziyah Javed, from Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, leading to her death and that of her unborn child.


Search resumes in Co Monaghan for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

Search resumes in Co Monaghan for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

Search resumes in Co Monaghan for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

03 April 2023

Mr McVeigh was 19 when he was murdered and secretly buried in 1975.


Round-up of how strike action is affecting different sectors across the UK

Round-up of how strike action is affecting different sectors across the UK

Round-up of how strike action is affecting different sectors across the UK

03 April 2023

Some planned walkouts have been suspended so union members can vote on fresh pay offers, while teachers have rejected a deal.


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