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Independence movement should not be stuck in a ‘quagmire of process’ – Yousaf

Independence movement should not be stuck in a ‘quagmire of process’ – Yousaf

Independence movement should not be stuck in a ‘quagmire of process’ – Yousaf

25 February 2023

Humza Yousaf said he would set out a timetable for the remaining independence prospectus papers.


Divers in tugboat search recover bodies of two men, police confirm

Divers in tugboat search recover bodies of two men, police confirm

Divers in tugboat search recover bodies of two men, police confirm

25 February 2023

The bodies of the two men were recovered from the Firth of Clyde on Saturday.


Divers recover two bodies from Firth of Clyde after capsize of tugboat

Divers recover two bodies from Firth of Clyde after capsize of tugboat

Divers recover two bodies from Firth of Clyde after capsize of tugboat

25 February 2023

The boat sank on Friday with two bodies recovered on Saturday.


Social housing managers will require qualifications in professionalism drive

Social housing managers will require qualifications in professionalism drive

Social housing managers will require qualifications in professionalism drive

25 February 2023

Housing Secretary Michael Gove said making it mandatory to hold qualifications will improve standards across the sector.


Police searching for missing sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook find body

Police searching for missing sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook find body

Police searching for missing sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook find body

25 February 2023

Laurel Aldridge, 62, was reported missing from her home in West Sussex on February 14.


Crowds gather in Omagh to demand end to violence after police officer’s shooting

Crowds gather in Omagh to demand end to violence after police officer’s shooting

Crowds gather in Omagh to demand end to violence after police officer’s shooting

25 February 2023

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains critically ill in hospital after being shot at a sports centre.


Teacher strikes set to go ahead as no progress made in pay negotiations

Teacher strikes set to go ahead as no progress made in pay negotiations

Teacher strikes set to go ahead as no progress made in pay negotiations

25 February 2023

The National Education Union said it is not expecting any developments.


Pro-Ukraine group clashes with activists urging UK to stop supplying weapons

Pro-Ukraine group clashes with activists urging UK to stop supplying weapons

Pro-Ukraine group clashes with activists urging UK to stop supplying weapons

25 February 2023

Peter Tatchell was one of a group of 30 who interrupted a rally by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Stop the War coalition.


Sunak faces criticism over plans for European Union chief to ‘meet the King’

Sunak faces criticism over plans for European Union chief to ‘meet the King’

Sunak faces criticism over plans for European Union chief to ‘meet the King’

25 February 2023

Unionist politicians said a meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen would have been a ‘cynical use’ of Charles’ position.


NFU warns current fruit and vegetable shortages could be ‘tip of the iceberg’

NFU warns current fruit and vegetable shortages could be ‘tip of the iceberg’

NFU warns current fruit and vegetable shortages could be ‘tip of the iceberg’

25 February 2023

A reliance on imports is said to have left the UK vulnerable to ‘shock weather events’.


Man dies after car goes into river in Bristol

Man dies after car goes into river in Bristol

Man dies after car goes into river in Bristol

25 February 2023

Two other people in the vehicle were treated for minor injuries.


Football club leads solidarity march for shot PSNI officer

Football club leads solidarity march for shot PSNI officer

Football club leads solidarity march for shot PSNI officer

25 February 2023

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains critically ill in hospital.


SNP should decide way forward on independence through assemblies – Humza Yousaf

SNP should decide way forward on independence through assemblies – Humza Yousaf

SNP should decide way forward on independence through assemblies – Humza Yousaf

25 February 2023

Mr Yousaf says there should be ‘a series of honest and frank discussions with members’ rather than a single conference.


Family fearful over ‘nonsensical’ prison release of pilot who killed his wife

Family fearful over ‘nonsensical’ prison release of pilot who killed his wife

Family fearful over ‘nonsensical’ prison release of pilot who killed his wife

25 February 2023

British Airways captain Robert Brown admitted manslaughter on the ground of diminished responsibility.


Hare Krishna followers join Beatles fans to mark George Harrison’s 80th birthday

Hare Krishna followers join Beatles fans to mark George Harrison’s 80th birthday

Hare Krishna followers join Beatles fans to mark George Harrison’s 80th birthday

25 February 2023

Members of the Hare Krishna movement joined more than 100 fans at the Liverpool Beatles Museum on Saturday.


Residents report houses shaking as earthquake felt in South Wales

Residents report houses shaking as earthquake felt in South Wales

Residents report houses shaking as earthquake felt in South Wales

25 February 2023

The epicentre of the earthquake was in Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent.


Priti Patel calls on Jeremy Hunt to stop planned corporation tax rise

Priti Patel calls on Jeremy Hunt to stop planned corporation tax rise

Priti Patel calls on Jeremy Hunt to stop planned corporation tax rise

25 February 2023

The former home secretary has called on the Chancellor not to go ahead with the planned increase in corporation tax.


Ken Bruce: BBC wanted me to leave Radio 2 earlier than I planned

Ken Bruce: BBC wanted me to leave Radio 2 earlier than I planned

Ken Bruce: BBC wanted me to leave Radio 2 earlier than I planned

25 February 2023

Vernon Kay will take over the mid-morning show in May.


Parker the golden retriever helps Ukrainian girls deal with trauma

Parker the golden retriever helps Ukrainian girls deal with trauma

Parker the golden retriever helps Ukrainian girls deal with trauma

25 February 2023

Among those receiving Parker’s help are nine-year-olds Khrystyna and Victoriya, who said playing with Parker ‘felt like love’.


Female scientists concerned about Ukraine ‘brain drain’ after millions flee war

Female scientists concerned about Ukraine ‘brain drain’ after millions flee war

Female scientists concerned about Ukraine ‘brain drain’ after millions flee war

25 February 2023

Olena Pareniuk and Kateryna Shavanova want to inspire young women to build careers in Stem.


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