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Emmeline Pankhurst immortalised by Madame Tussauds for International Women’s Day

Emmeline Pankhurst immortalised by Madame Tussauds for International Women’s Day

Emmeline Pankhurst immortalised by Madame Tussauds for International Women’s Day

06 March 2023

A number of modern-day activists, including Florence Given, joined Madame Tussauds to discuss Suffragette and her work.


Ahern calls for dialogue with paramilitaries ahead of peace deal anniversary

Ahern calls for dialogue with paramilitaries ahead of peace deal anniversary

Ahern calls for dialogue with paramilitaries ahead of peace deal anniversary

06 March 2023

Former Irish premier Bertie Ahern has called for continuing dialogue with paramilitary groups 25 years on from the Good Friday Agreement.


UK ammunition stockpile ‘dangerously low’ because of Ukraine war, say MPs

UK ammunition stockpile ‘dangerously low’ because of Ukraine war, say MPs

UK ammunition stockpile ‘dangerously low’ because of Ukraine war, say MPs

06 March 2023

The Commons Defence Committee called for a plan to rebuild supplies.


End of long-running extradition battle delayed as reports not ready

End of long-running extradition battle delayed as reports not ready

End of long-running extradition battle delayed as reports not ready

06 March 2023

American Nicholas Rossi is wanted in the United States, where he is suspected of rape and sexual assault.


Defence Secretary ‘pretty confident’ about receiving Budget boost

Defence Secretary ‘pretty confident’ about receiving Budget boost

Defence Secretary ‘pretty confident’ about receiving Budget boost

06 March 2023

Ben Wallace has lobbied for extra funding to deal with inflationary pressures and the cost of backing Ukraine in the fight against Russia.


Starbucks to open more than 100 new UK coffee shops

Starbucks to open more than 100 new UK coffee shops

Starbucks to open more than 100 new UK coffee shops

06 March 2023

The cafe giant said it aims to invest £30m in its UK operation through the store openings, as well as a raft of refurbishments.


DUP will take a few weeks on Windsor Framework assessment, Ahern says

DUP will take a few weeks on Windsor Framework assessment, Ahern says

DUP will take a few weeks on Windsor Framework assessment, Ahern says

06 March 2023

The former Irish premier was speaking after an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.


Small boat crossings of the English Channel: Key numbers

Small boat crossings of the English Channel: Key numbers

Small boat crossings of the English Channel: Key numbers

06 March 2023

Albanians accounted for 45% of crossings in July-September 2022 but only 9% in October-December.


Harry hails Diana’s power of connection as he marks 40 years of HIV charity

Harry hails Diana’s power of connection as he marks 40 years of HIV charity

Harry hails Diana’s power of connection as he marks 40 years of HIV charity

06 March 2023

The duke said the Terrence Higgins Trust had revolutionised the fight against HIV and Aids.


Report stops short of recommending laughing gas ban

Report stops short of recommending laughing gas ban

Report stops short of recommending laughing gas ban

06 March 2023

The independent Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) was asked by the Home Office in 2021 to review the harms of nitrous oxide.


Suicide rates much higher among disabled people, new estimates show

Suicide rates much higher among disabled people, new estimates show

Suicide rates much higher among disabled people, new estimates show

06 March 2023

The ONS said that even when other factors were taken into account, the risk of suicide for disabled people remained higher.


Cornish carer dances 24 hours to Toto’s Africa again for food bank

Cornish carer dances 24 hours to Toto’s Africa again for food bank

Cornish carer dances 24 hours to Toto’s Africa again for food bank

06 March 2023

Dean Pascoe said ‘never again’ after completing the feat in 2022, but has taken to the dancefloor once more – grabbing the attention of Toto the band.


Commuters feeling pain of biggest rail fares rise in a decade

Commuters feeling pain of biggest rail fares rise in a decade

Commuters feeling pain of biggest rail fares rise in a decade

06 March 2023

Train passengers said increasing costs will push people to work from home, use cars more or walk home in the dark.


David Attenborough kept away from chicks during filming due to avian flu risk

David Attenborough kept away from chicks during filming due to avian flu risk

David Attenborough kept away from chicks during filming due to avian flu risk

06 March 2023

The broadcaster and naturalist visited Skomer Island while making his latest series for the BBC.


Pupils could face disciplinary action if they stage ‘TikTok-inspired’ protests

Pupils could face disciplinary action if they stage ‘TikTok-inspired’ protests

Pupils could face disciplinary action if they stage ‘TikTok-inspired’ protests

06 March 2023

‘Disorderly’ school protests by students across the country are ‘unacceptable’, the Association of the School and College Leaders chief has said.


Plants’ genetic defences may hold key for crop protection, researchers say

Plants’ genetic defences may hold key for crop protection, researchers say

Plants’ genetic defences may hold key for crop protection, researchers say

06 March 2023

Exploiting plants’ defence mechanisms against pests or diseases could help to remove our reliance on toxic pesticides.


CBI boss Tony Danker steps aside amid probe into ‘workplace misconduct’

CBI boss Tony Danker steps aside amid probe into ‘workplace misconduct’

CBI boss Tony Danker steps aside amid probe into ‘workplace misconduct’

06 March 2023

The business organisation said it had first looked into an allegation about the director-general’s behaviour in January.


Ukrainian national, 14, dies after being found unconscious on beach

Ukrainian national, 14, dies after being found unconscious on beach

Ukrainian national, 14, dies after being found unconscious on beach

06 March 2023

Devon and Cornwall Police said they were called to reports of a missing teenager on Saturday.


Hundreds of people write to notorious prisoner Bronson, parole judges told

Hundreds of people write to notorious prisoner Bronson, parole judges told

Hundreds of people write to notorious prisoner Bronson, parole judges told

06 March 2023

The Parole Board review began on Monday.


Mark Steyn show on GB News breached Ofcom code with Covid claims

Mark Steyn show on GB News breached Ofcom code with Covid claims

Mark Steyn show on GB News breached Ofcom code with Covid claims

06 March 2023

The watchdog said its investigation found the programme ‘fell short’ of its standards.


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