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National anthem of Ukraine rings out from Edinburgh Castle to mark year of war

National anthem of Ukraine rings out from Edinburgh Castle to mark year of war

National anthem of Ukraine rings out from Edinburgh Castle to mark year of war

24 February 2023

People across Scotland fell silent to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.


Police confirm New IRA ‘primary line of inquiry’ following shooting of detective

Police confirm New IRA ‘primary line of inquiry’ following shooting of detective

Police confirm New IRA ‘primary line of inquiry’ following shooting of detective

24 February 2023

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains critically ill following the attack in Omagh on Wednesday.


‘Notable difference’ in levels of good health among young people – census

‘Notable difference’ in levels of good health among young people – census

‘Notable difference’ in levels of good health among young people – census

24 February 2023

The findings could be linked to an increase in the prevalence of depression.


Senior SNP MP ‘incredibly hurt’ by Forbes comments on same-sex marriage

Senior SNP MP ‘incredibly hurt’ by Forbes comments on same-sex marriage

Senior SNP MP ‘incredibly hurt’ by Forbes comments on same-sex marriage

24 February 2023

Mhairi Black said allowing religion to dictate how to vote on policy is a display of ‘intolerance’.


MPs ordered into Commons on Monday as Sunak appears to close in on Brexit deal

MPs ordered into Commons on Monday as Sunak appears to close in on Brexit deal

MPs ordered into Commons on Monday as Sunak appears to close in on Brexit deal

24 February 2023

Tory MPs have received a three-line whip for Monday as Downing Street declines to set out the PM’s plans this weekend.


Members of TSSA union vote to accept offers from train companies

Members of TSSA union vote to accept offers from train companies

Members of TSSA union vote to accept offers from train companies

24 February 2023

The union said its 3,000 members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of deals which include a two-year pay rise worth 9%.


Emotional and physical impact of war ‘huge’ – social worker in Ukraine

Emotional and physical impact of war ‘huge’ – social worker in Ukraine

Emotional and physical impact of war ‘huge’ – social worker in Ukraine

24 February 2023

Russia launched a renewed invasion of Ukraine on February 24 last year.


Royal Mail blames strikes as around half of first class mail delivered on time

Royal Mail blames strikes as around half of first class mail delivered on time

Royal Mail blames strikes as around half of first class mail delivered on time

24 February 2023

The company apologised to customers after admitting that just 54.1% of first class mail was delivered the next working day in the latest quarter.


Forbes, Regan and Yousaf confirmed as SNP leadership candidates

Forbes, Regan and Yousaf confirmed as SNP leadership candidates

Forbes, Regan and Yousaf confirmed as SNP leadership candidates

24 February 2023

Nicola Sturgeon’s successor, who will also be the next first minister, will be announced on March 27.


No10 resists calls to follow EU on staff TikTok ban

No10 resists calls to follow EU on staff TikTok ban

No10 resists calls to follow EU on staff TikTok ban

24 February 2023

A similar ban has also been introduced in the US for federal government employees.


UK will not sign off protocol deal until all DUP concerns addressed – Cleverly

UK will not sign off protocol deal until all DUP concerns addressed – Cleverly

UK will not sign off protocol deal until all DUP concerns addressed – Cleverly

24 February 2023

The Foreign Secretary said the Government was ‘focused on resolving all the issues that need resolving’.


Government defends help for Ukrainians in UK after charity notes gaps in support

Government defends help for Ukrainians in UK after charity notes gaps in support

Government defends help for Ukrainians in UK after charity notes gaps in support

24 February 2023

The British Red Cross said there are barriers to people securing accommodation which are making life hard for Ukrainian families.


Scientists solve mystery of salt deserts’ honeycomb patterns

Scientists solve mystery of salt deserts’ honeycomb patterns

Scientists solve mystery of salt deserts’ honeycomb patterns

24 February 2023

It was previously thought that the salt crust of the desert dries out and that cracks form, around which the patterns grow.


Fundraising friends to cycle 100km Ukraine-shaped route

Fundraising friends to cycle 100km Ukraine-shaped route

Fundraising friends to cycle 100km Ukraine-shaped route

24 February 2023

Anglo-Ukrainian Maks Oberemok, 22, organised the event to mark the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


Stormont leaders ‘united as one voice’ to condemn shooting of senior detective

Stormont leaders ‘united as one voice’ to condemn shooting of senior detective

Stormont leaders ‘united as one voice’ to condemn shooting of senior detective

24 February 2023

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains critically ill following the incident in Omagh on Wednesday.


Man accused of Natalie McNally murder remanded back in custody

Man accused of Natalie McNally murder remanded back in custody

Man accused of Natalie McNally murder remanded back in custody

24 February 2023

Stephen McCullagh is due to appear again via video link on March 24.


Experts identify link between head injuries and brain tumours

Experts identify link between head injuries and brain tumours

Experts identify link between head injuries and brain tumours

24 February 2023

Researchers say their work suggests inflammation as a result of severe brain injury can result in mutations in certain genes.


Tributes to ‘loving father and grandfather’ at centre of murder investigation

Tributes to ‘loving father and grandfather’ at centre of murder investigation

Tributes to ‘loving father and grandfather’ at centre of murder investigation

24 February 2023

Gerald Wickes was named as the man found fatally injured at an address in Leicester on Wednesday.


UK Covid-19 infections rise for third week in a row

UK Covid-19 infections rise for third week in a row

UK Covid-19 infections rise for third week in a row

24 February 2023

Levels continue to rise in England, Wales and Scotland, though the trend is uncertain Northern Ireland.


Sir Rod Stewart visits NHS hospital where he paid for patients’ scans

Sir Rod Stewart visits NHS hospital where he paid for patients’ scans

Sir Rod Stewart visits NHS hospital where he paid for patients’ scans

24 February 2023

The singer said ‘hi everyone’ as he climbed from a car outside Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex.


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