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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to play for Wrexham in US 7v7 tournament

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to play for Wrexham in US 7v7 tournament

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to play for Wrexham in US 7v7 tournament

23 February 2023

The Hollywood stars will join Wrexham player-coach David Jones and ex-players Paul Rutherford, Shaun Pearson and Mark Carrington.


Support for Ukraine must not be ‘time-limited’, Cleverly to tell UN

Support for Ukraine must not be ‘time-limited’, Cleverly to tell UN

Support for Ukraine must not be ‘time-limited’, Cleverly to tell UN

23 February 2023

The UN meeting comes a year on from the Russian invasion, with the anniversary due to be marked in the UK and countries around the world.


Queen Consort urges writers to ‘roar like a lion’ at book charity launch

Queen Consort urges writers to ‘roar like a lion’ at book charity launch

Queen Consort urges writers to ‘roar like a lion’ at book charity launch

23 February 2023

Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Booker Prize winner Ben Okri and writer and TV presenter Richard Osman were among the guests.


Demining charity urges UK to get behind its efforts to ‘decontaminate’ Ukraine

Demining charity urges UK to get behind its efforts to ‘decontaminate’ Ukraine

Demining charity urges UK to get behind its efforts to ‘decontaminate’ Ukraine

23 February 2023

The Halo Trust is undertaking a training programme to expand its staff in the country to around 1,200 this summer.


Luton Airport’s new light rail link to open with restricted timetable

Luton Airport’s new light rail link to open with restricted timetable

Luton Airport’s new light rail link to open with restricted timetable

23 February 2023

Luton Dart (Direct Air-Rail Transit) will initially operate a restricted timetable for around four hours a day.


Shooting of police officer represents attack on peace process – O’Neill

Shooting of police officer represents attack on peace process – O’Neill

Shooting of police officer represents attack on peace process – O’Neill

23 February 2023

There has been widespread condemnation of the shooting of John Caldwell at a youth sports centre in Co Tyrone on Wednesday evening.


BBC boss tells Indian staff broadcaster is ‘cooperating fully’ after tax claims

BBC boss tells Indian staff broadcaster is ‘cooperating fully’ after tax claims

BBC boss tells Indian staff broadcaster is ‘cooperating fully’ after tax claims

23 February 2023

Tim Davie, who will speak to employees on a call on Friday, stressed the BBC ‘does not have an agenda’.


Prince of Wales leads tributes to ‘legend’ John Motson after death aged 77

Prince of Wales leads tributes to ‘legend’ John Motson after death aged 77

Prince of Wales leads tributes to ‘legend’ John Motson after death aged 77

23 February 2023

William tweeted to say he was ‘very sad’ to hear of the late commentator’s death.


Skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune system – study

Skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune system – study

Skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune system – study

23 February 2023

The findings could lead to a better understanding of how chronic fasting may affect the body in the long term.


Government promises planning reform after pressure from wind farm builders

Government promises planning reform after pressure from wind farm builders

Government promises planning reform after pressure from wind farm builders

23 February 2023

Current rules say that developers of nationally significant infrastructure should be able to get a decision within 17 months.


Police Scotland’s commitment to justice for Lockerbie families ‘unwavering’

Police Scotland’s commitment to justice for Lockerbie families ‘unwavering’

Police Scotland’s commitment to justice for Lockerbie families ‘unwavering’

23 February 2023

The man accused of helping blow up Pan Am 103, resulting in the deaths of 270 people, appeared in a US court earlier this month.


Camilla makes first public appearance since recovering from Covid

Camilla makes first public appearance since recovering from Covid

Camilla makes first public appearance since recovering from Covid

23 February 2023

The Queen Consort has launched her book project as a charity.


Ex-MP Natalie McGarry loses appeal against embezzlement conviction

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry loses appeal against embezzlement conviction

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry loses appeal against embezzlement conviction

23 February 2023

Judges ruled she had received a fair trial.


Ambulance handover delays jump to highest level since early January

Ambulance handover delays jump to highest level since early January

Ambulance handover delays jump to highest level since early January

23 February 2023

Delayed discharges of medically fit patients have also risen.


Further strike action planned at 10 Highlands and islands airports

Further strike action planned at 10 Highlands and islands airports

Further strike action planned at 10 Highlands and islands airports

23 February 2023

Prospect said firefighters and security staff will walk out over different dates in March.


Driver uses ChatGPT to get airport drop-off fine reduced

Driver uses ChatGPT to get airport drop-off fine reduced

Driver uses ChatGPT to get airport drop-off fine reduced

23 February 2023

Shaun Bosley turned to the artificial intelligence software to respond to a £100 fine from Gatwick Airport.


Yousaf does not rule out cabinet position for Forbes

Yousaf does not rule out cabinet position for Forbes

Yousaf does not rule out cabinet position for Forbes

23 February 2023

Nominations close for the SNP leadership race on Friday.


Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests

Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests

Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests

23 February 2023

The findings indicate simply getting enough sleep is not good enough, and that the quality of sleep has an important role to play, researchers say.


Coffey: Eating turnips could help avoid produce shortages during winter months

Coffey: Eating turnips could help avoid produce shortages during winter months

Coffey: Eating turnips could help avoid produce shortages during winter months

23 February 2023

The Environment Secretary told MPs that ongoing shortages of produce will be a temporary issue that should be resolved in two to four weeks.


UK asylum backlog hits new record of 160,000

UK asylum backlog hits new record of 160,000

UK asylum backlog hits new record of 160,000

23 February 2023

A total of 160,919 asylum seekers were waiting for an initial decision on their claim at the end of December.


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