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Trial to begin of two men accused of robbing cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife

Trial to begin of two men accused of robbing cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife

Trial to begin of two men accused of robbing cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife

03 January 2023

Cavendish and his wife Peta were threatened at their home in the Ongar area of Essex at about 2.35am on November 27 last year.


Family of Sean Fitzgerald call for answers over probe into fatal police shooting

Family of Sean Fitzgerald call for answers over probe into fatal police shooting

Family of Sean Fitzgerald call for answers over probe into fatal police shooting

03 January 2023

The 31-year-old died from a single gunshot wound to the chest after leaving a property in Coventry in 2019.


Rail strikes: Warning of disruption as passengers return to work after new year

Rail strikes: Warning of disruption as passengers return to work after new year

Rail strikes: Warning of disruption as passengers return to work after new year

03 January 2023

Passengers, including those returning to work after the festive break, were warned to expect ‘significant disruption’.


What the papers say – January 3

What the papers say – January 3

What the papers say – January 3

03 January 2023

The National Health Service’s woes continue to feature across the front pages.


Government urged to act amid warnings of ‘intolerable’ NHS pressures

Government urged to act amid warnings of ‘intolerable’ NHS pressures

Government urged to act amid warnings of ‘intolerable’ NHS pressures

03 January 2023

Top medics described the current situation as ‘unbearable’ and ‘intolerable’, as the Prime Minister faced calls to address the crisis.


Two UK citizens among four killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

Two UK citizens among four killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

Two UK citizens among four killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

02 January 2023

The crash occurred around 2pm local time in Main Beach, Queensland Police said in a statement.


UK airlines lagging behind on time-keeping compared with others in Europe

UK airlines lagging behind on time-keeping compared with others in Europe

UK airlines lagging behind on time-keeping compared with others in Europe

02 January 2023

Aviation analytics company Cirium has announced the top 10 airlines and airports for avoiding delays in 2022 – globally and in Europe.


Person taken to hospital after attempting to rescue dog from sea

Person taken to hospital after attempting to rescue dog from sea

Person taken to hospital after attempting to rescue dog from sea

02 January 2023

The pet had entered the water near to the mouth of the River Arun at Littlehampton, West Sussex.


Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67

02 January 2023

The musician featured on many of the band’s hit albums and songs including September, Boogie Wonderland, Saturday Nite and Shining Star.


Sunak and Barclay’s absence amid NHS pressure ‘inexplicable’ – Labour

Sunak and Barclay’s absence amid NHS pressure ‘inexplicable’ – Labour

Sunak and Barclay’s absence amid NHS pressure ‘inexplicable’ – Labour

02 January 2023

Labour has blamed Conservative ‘mismanagement’ of the NHS for the current pressure.


Investigation launched after Grenfell graffiti painted on Ulster Rugby stadium

Investigation launched after Grenfell graffiti painted on Ulster Rugby stadium

Investigation launched after Grenfell graffiti painted on Ulster Rugby stadium

02 January 2023

The graffiti expressed support for those who died in the fire at the residential tower block in North Kensington, west London, in June 2017.


Back-to-school health advice issued amid rising Strep A and flu cases

Back-to-school health advice issued amid rising Strep A and flu cases

Back-to-school health advice issued amid rising Strep A and flu cases

02 January 2023

The advice includes simple steps that can minimise the spread of illness in education and childcare settings as well as the wider community.


Twitter users delighted as Brighton welcome back Mac Allister with confetti

Twitter users delighted as Brighton welcome back Mac Allister with confetti

Twitter users delighted as Brighton welcome back Mac Allister with confetti

02 January 2023

Alexis Mac Allister received a hero’s welcome at Brighton & Hove Albion following his World Cup win with Argentina.


Thor the wandering walrus turns up again – this time in Northumberland

Thor the wandering walrus turns up again – this time in Northumberland

Thor the wandering walrus turns up again – this time in Northumberland

02 January 2023

The animals was spotted 100 miles away from Scarborough, where it caused a commotion on December 31.


Investigation launched after three people and dog die in Perth hotel fire

Investigation launched after three people and dog die in Perth hotel fire

Investigation launched after three people and dog die in Perth hotel fire

02 January 2023

The blaze broke out at the New County Hotel on Monday morning.


NHS pressure ‘intolerable and unsustainable’, warn medics

NHS pressure ‘intolerable and unsustainable’, warn medics

NHS pressure ‘intolerable and unsustainable’, warn medics

02 January 2023

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine claimed that somewhere between 300 and 500 people are dying each week due to delays.


Record number of cancer patients treated last year, but waiting list grows

Record number of cancer patients treated last year, but waiting list grows

Record number of cancer patients treated last year, but waiting list grows

02 January 2023

More than 320,000 people received cancer care in the 12 months from November 2021.


Two men remanded in custody charged with Birmingham nightclub murder

Two men remanded in custody charged with Birmingham nightclub murder

Two men remanded in custody charged with Birmingham nightclub murder

02 January 2023

Kami Carpenter, 21, and Remy Gordon, 22, are also charged with affray after an inquiry into the stabbing of 23-year-old footballer Cody Fisher.


Retail footfall drops by more than a quarter in week after Christmas

Retail footfall drops by more than a quarter in week after Christmas

Retail footfall drops by more than a quarter in week after Christmas

02 January 2023

Springboard said footfall across the UK’s retail destinations last week was 27.7% lower than the week before.


Health board declares critical incident amid ‘unprecedented’ number of patients

Health board declares critical incident amid ‘unprecedented’ number of patients

Health board declares critical incident amid ‘unprecedented’ number of patients

02 January 2023

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales said it had been inundated with people needing emergency care.


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