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Nominations close in SNP leadership race

Nominations close in SNP leadership race

Nominations close in SNP leadership race

24 February 2023

Nicola Sturgeon’s successor will be announced on March 27.


Ukraine marks one year of war as UK and allies pledge ongoing support

Ukraine marks one year of war as UK and allies pledge ongoing support

Ukraine marks one year of war as UK and allies pledge ongoing support

24 February 2023

In London, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will lead a national minute’s silence to mark the anniversary of the war.


Murderers could be compelled to appear in court for sentencing under new laws

Murderers could be compelled to appear in court for sentencing under new laws

Murderers could be compelled to appear in court for sentencing under new laws

23 February 2023

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said he is considering new legislation after meeting with the family of Zara Aleena, whose killer avoided court.


Justin Welby: Deal to end war must not treat Russia like Germany in 1919

Justin Welby: Deal to end war must not treat Russia like Germany in 1919

Justin Welby: Deal to end war must not treat Russia like Germany in 1919

23 February 2023

An end to the war must be fair for Ukraine and not harsh on Moscow, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned.


Ukrainians have not lost optimism after one year of war, ambassador tells vigil

Ukrainians have not lost optimism after one year of war, ambassador tells vigil

Ukrainians have not lost optimism after one year of war, ambassador tells vigil

23 February 2023

Vadym Prystaiko, speaking at a vigil to mark the anniversary of Russia’s invasion, insisted Ukrainian people are ‘confidently looking at our future’.


Harvey Weinstein begs judge for ‘mercy’ as he receives 16-year sentence

Harvey Weinstein begs judge for ‘mercy’ as he receives 16-year sentence

Harvey Weinstein begs judge for ‘mercy’ as he receives 16-year sentence

23 February 2023

Weinstein was found guilty of rape and two other sexual misconduct charges involving a woman known as Jane Doe One, after a trial in December.


Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter

23 February 2023

The actor was due to appear in US court for the first time on Friday.


Police confirm sighting of Yorkshire man missing in Glencoe

Police confirm sighting of Yorkshire man missing in Glencoe

Police confirm sighting of Yorkshire man missing in Glencoe

23 February 2023

Kyle Sambrook, 33, was last seen in the Lost Valley area of Glencoe on Sunday, February 19, police said.


Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in prison in Los Angeles

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in prison in Los Angeles

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in prison in Los Angeles

23 February 2023

Weinstein was found guilty of rape and other sexual misconduct charges involving a woman last December.


Kalush Orchestra frontman shares hopes of Ukraine hosting Eurovision in 2024

Kalush Orchestra frontman shares hopes of Ukraine hosting Eurovision in 2024

Kalush Orchestra frontman shares hopes of Ukraine hosting Eurovision in 2024

23 February 2023

The Ukrainian folk-rap group were triumphant at last year’s competition.


Family of mother who died after Tenerife hit-and-run launch inquiry bid

Family of mother who died after Tenerife hit-and-run launch inquiry bid

Family of mother who died after Tenerife hit-and-run launch inquiry bid

23 February 2023

Michelle Exton died in hospital four days later as a result of the injuries she suffered in the collision near the resort of Golf del Sur.


West must ‘move faster’ on arming Ukraine, Sunak to say on war anniversary

West must ‘move faster’ on arming Ukraine, Sunak to say on war anniversary

West must ‘move faster’ on arming Ukraine, Sunak to say on war anniversary

23 February 2023

Rishi Sunak will use the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to urge fellow world leaders to ‘move faster’ in arming its troops.


I don’t think anyone expected it to last this long: Clive Myrie on Ukraine war

I don’t think anyone expected it to last this long: Clive Myrie on Ukraine war

I don’t think anyone expected it to last this long: Clive Myrie on Ukraine war

23 February 2023

The journalist and broadcaster was reporting from Kyiv when Russia invaded Ukraine last year.


Queen’s former lady in waiting caught up in race row deputises for senior royal

Queen’s former lady in waiting caught up in race row deputises for senior royal

Queen’s former lady in waiting caught up in race row deputises for senior royal

23 February 2023

The former royal aide, 83, who is godmother to the Prince of Wales, represented the Princess Royal at a memorial service.


Link between gambling behaviour and suicide risk in young adults – study

Link between gambling behaviour and suicide risk in young adults – study

Link between gambling behaviour and suicide risk in young adults – study

23 February 2023

The research suggests any increase in negative experiences associated with gambling is linked with a heightened risk.


Johnson urges Sunak to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Johnson urges Sunak to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Johnson urges Sunak to send fighter jets to Ukraine

23 February 2023

The former PM said it is ‘absolutely crucial’ the Ukrainians have the equipment they need to drive out Russian forces.


Nobel Prize winning chemist knighted at Buckingham Palace

Nobel Prize winning chemist knighted at Buckingham Palace

Nobel Prize winning chemist knighted at Buckingham Palace

23 February 2023

Professor Sir David MacMillan shared the prize with German scientist Benjamin List.


Johnson declines to say whether he would back a Sunak deal on NI Protocol

Johnson declines to say whether he would back a Sunak deal on NI Protocol

Johnson declines to say whether he would back a Sunak deal on NI Protocol

23 February 2023

The former prime minister said the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill remained the best solution to the issue.


Queen Consort ‘fascinated’ by cactus and banana peel shoes at Jimmy Choo academy

Queen Consort ‘fascinated’ by cactus and banana peel shoes at Jimmy Choo academy

Queen Consort ‘fascinated’ by cactus and banana peel shoes at Jimmy Choo academy

23 February 2023

After re-opening Boston Manor and receiving her own replica key, Camilla joked: ‘Will I be able to let myself in when I need a bit of a break?’


Chris Heaton-Harris sets 6% domestic rate increase in Northern Ireland

Chris Heaton-Harris sets 6% domestic rate increase in Northern Ireland

Chris Heaton-Harris sets 6% domestic rate increase in Northern Ireland

23 February 2023

The Secretary of State set the regional rate for Northern Ireland in the continued absence of a Stormont Executive.


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