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SNP calls for 20% cut to energy bills

SNP calls for 20% cut to energy bills

SNP calls for 20% cut to energy bills

11 February 2023

The UK Government said it would be irresponsible to plan fiscal policy on current ‘volatile prices’.


Charity boss tells of ‘war zone’ scenes amid clashes outside asylum seeker hotel

Charity boss tells of ‘war zone’ scenes amid clashes outside asylum seeker hotel

Charity boss tells of ‘war zone’ scenes amid clashes outside asylum seeker hotel

11 February 2023

‘The police van just completely exploded and there was a lot of fire,’ said Clare Moseley.


Ex-RAF paratrooper sets record running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days

Ex-RAF paratrooper sets record running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days

Ex-RAF paratrooper sets record running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days

11 February 2023

Luke Wigman recovered after stepping on a ‘hidden bomb’ while on tour in Afghanistan in 2011.


Three arrested amid ‘shocking scenes of violence’ during protest over refugees

Three arrested amid ‘shocking scenes of violence’ during protest over refugees

Three arrested amid ‘shocking scenes of violence’ during protest over refugees

10 February 2023

Videos shared on social media appear to show a police van on fire and officers carrying riot shields in the area.


Missiles hurled and police van damaged during protest over refugees

Missiles hurled and police van damaged during protest over refugees

Missiles hurled and police van damaged during protest over refugees

10 February 2023

The force said there have been no reports of any injuries.


Labour condemns Government over ‘discredited theory’ for big crustacean die-off

Labour condemns Government over ‘discredited theory’ for big crustacean die-off

Labour condemns Government over ‘discredited theory’ for big crustacean die-off

10 February 2023

Shadow environment secretary Jim McMahon criticised Defra’s response to the incident in the North East.


Tintin In America original drawing by Herge sells at auction for £1.9m

Tintin In America original drawing by Herge sells at auction for £1.9m

Tintin In America original drawing by Herge sells at auction for £1.9m

10 February 2023

The piece has set the world record for the most valuable original black and white drawing by the artist.


Nicola Bulley’s partner: My first gut instinct was she is not in the river

Nicola Bulley’s partner: My first gut instinct was she is not in the river

Nicola Bulley’s partner: My first gut instinct was she is not in the river

10 February 2023

Ms Bulley vanished while walking her springer spaniel dog Willow, alongside the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre on January 27.


Firefighter describes ‘heartbreaking’ scenes amid earthquake rescue efforts

Firefighter describes ‘heartbreaking’ scenes amid earthquake rescue efforts

Firefighter describes ‘heartbreaking’ scenes amid earthquake rescue efforts

10 February 2023

Steve Davies, from Swansea, said search and rescue teams continue to work through the night to pull live casualties from the rubble.


RMT union rejects ‘final offers’ from Network Rail and train operating companies

RMT union rejects ‘final offers’ from Network Rail and train operating companies

RMT union rejects ‘final offers’ from Network Rail and train operating companies

10 February 2023

Mark Harper described the move by the RMT as ‘a kick in the teeth for passengers’.


Police tell ‘so-called experts’ to stop commenting on missing Nicola Bulley case

Police tell ‘so-called experts’ to stop commenting on missing Nicola Bulley case

Police tell ‘so-called experts’ to stop commenting on missing Nicola Bulley case

10 February 2023

Lancashire Police has asked the public to refrain from commentary or sharing conspiracy theories about the missing mother-of-two.


Chariots Of Fire director Hugh Hudson dies age 86 after short illness

Chariots Of Fire director Hugh Hudson dies age 86 after short illness

Chariots Of Fire director Hugh Hudson dies age 86 after short illness

10 February 2023

The British filmmaker is best-known for the 1981 sports drama.


No ‘pretend neutrality’ for Russian athletes at Olympics, Zelensky demands

No ‘pretend neutrality’ for Russian athletes at Olympics, Zelensky demands

No ‘pretend neutrality’ for Russian athletes at Olympics, Zelensky demands

10 February 2023

Britain is among those lobbying for an outright ban on individual Russians and Belarusians at the Paris Olympics.


Kurdish expats affected by earthquake seek solace at London community centre

Kurdish expats affected by earthquake seek solace at London community centre

Kurdish expats affected by earthquake seek solace at London community centre

10 February 2023

The Kurdish People’s Democratic Assembly of Britain is raising funds for charities on the ground and has a cafe and hall where people can meet.


Second World War bomb explodes unexpectedly in Norfolk town

Second World War bomb explodes unexpectedly in Norfolk town

Second World War bomb explodes unexpectedly in Norfolk town

10 February 2023

Emergency services and agencies declared a major incident following the discovery of the unexploded device in a river in Great Yarmouth on Tuesday.


Experts concerned about how far bird flu is spreading globally

Experts concerned about how far bird flu is spreading globally

Experts concerned about how far bird flu is spreading globally

10 February 2023

It is infecting wild bird populations across the globe and could potentially infect endangered species.


Mother of baby in Lucy Letby case tells of inadequate care at hospital

Mother of baby in Lucy Letby case tells of inadequate care at hospital

Mother of baby in Lucy Letby case tells of inadequate care at hospital

10 February 2023

Court hears of family’s shock when the child suffered a seizure after transfer to the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neo-natal unit.


Police name 24-year-old man shot dead following car chase

Police name 24-year-old man shot dead following car chase

Police name 24-year-old man shot dead following car chase

10 February 2023

The Metropolitan Police and ambulance crews were called to Pembroke Road, Erith, at 8.50pm on Thursday following reports of shots being fired.


Irish teacher leaves Four Courts after being removed from courtroom by gardai

Irish teacher leaves Four Courts after being removed from courtroom by gardai

Irish teacher leaves Four Courts after being removed from courtroom by gardai

10 February 2023

Enoch Burke and his sister made no comment to the media as they left the Dublin courts complex on Friday.


IOPC will not investigate Surrey Police over Epsom College deaths

IOPC will not investigate Surrey Police over Epsom College deaths

IOPC will not investigate Surrey Police over Epsom College deaths

10 February 2023

Epsom College headteacher Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead with her husband George Pattison, 39, and their seven-year-old daughter Lettie.


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