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West working to break Russian blockade and ‘avert global food crisis’, says PM

West working to break Russian blockade and ‘avert global food crisis’, says PM

West working to break Russian blockade and ‘avert global food crisis’, says PM

28 May 2022

Boris Johnson updated Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky on the plan during a phone call on Saturday.


William leads Trooping the Colour full dress rehearsal

William leads Trooping the Colour full dress rehearsal

William leads Trooping the Colour full dress rehearsal

28 May 2022

The Duke of Cambridge watched as more than 1,500 soldiers and 350 horses carried out complex routines.


Tens of thousands gather in Belfast to celebrate Northern Ireland centenary

Tens of thousands gather in Belfast to celebrate Northern Ireland centenary

Tens of thousands gather in Belfast to celebrate Northern Ireland centenary

28 May 2022

People said the celebration, delayed by a year, was not overshadowed by the row over the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Teenager dies after stabbing in Surrey

Teenager dies after stabbing in Surrey

Teenager dies after stabbing in Surrey

28 May 2022

A 17-year-old died at the scene of the attack in Camberley.


Liverpool fans flood into Paris ahead of Real Madrid showdown

Liverpool fans flood into Paris ahead of Real Madrid showdown

Liverpool fans flood into Paris ahead of Real Madrid showdown

28 May 2022

As many as 50,000 Reds supporters are thought to have made the journey.


Liverpool fan left ‘in limbo’ as Paris flight cancelled

Liverpool fan left ‘in limbo’ as Paris flight cancelled

Liverpool fan left ‘in limbo’ as Paris flight cancelled

28 May 2022

A Liverpool fan feared he would miss the Champions League final match against Real Madrid in Paris after a flight cancellation.


Coach carrying Liverpool fans for £1 each arrives in French capital

Coach carrying Liverpool fans for £1 each arrives in French capital

Coach carrying Liverpool fans for £1 each arrives in French capital

28 May 2022

The transportation was arranged by vlogger Simon Wilson.


First case of monkeypox identified in Ireland, Health Service Executive says

First case of monkeypox identified in Ireland, Health Service Executive says

First case of monkeypox identified in Ireland, Health Service Executive says

28 May 2022

The person affected was not kept in hospital after the infection was reported in the east of the country.


Drug consumption rooms are ‘fairly normal’, says Labour MSP

Drug consumption rooms are ‘fairly normal’, says Labour MSP

Drug consumption rooms are ‘fairly normal’, says Labour MSP

28 May 2022

Paul Sweeney MSP is consulting on a bill which will see safe consumption rooms legalised in Scotland.


Pope Francis to join church leaders on ‘historic’ visit to South Sudan

Pope Francis to join church leaders on ‘historic’ visit to South Sudan

Pope Francis to join church leaders on ‘historic’ visit to South Sudan

28 May 2022

He will travel with the Moderator of the Church of Scotland and the Archbishop of Canterbury in July.


Tui apologises for ‘small number’ of flight cancellations

Tui apologises for ‘small number’ of flight cancellations

Tui apologises for ‘small number’ of flight cancellations

28 May 2022

The travel firm has cancelled three flights from Birmingham, two flights from Gatwick and one from Manchester in a blow to half-term travel plans.


Tory rebellion against Johnson grows as senior figure warns of electoral losses

Tory rebellion against Johnson grows as senior figure warns of electoral losses

Tory rebellion against Johnson grows as senior figure warns of electoral losses

28 May 2022

The number of Conservative MPs stating they have no confidence in the Prime Minister has mounted since the publication of Sue Gray’s partygate report.


Animal rights activists ‘sprayed with manure’ at beef event confrontation

Animal rights activists ‘sprayed with manure’ at beef event confrontation

Animal rights activists ‘sprayed with manure’ at beef event confrontation

28 May 2022

One demonstrator is said to have been taken to hospital after the incident at a venue in Darlington.


Mother ‘self-disconnected’ gas supply amid rising energy costs, charity says

Mother ‘self-disconnected’ gas supply amid rising energy costs, charity says

Mother ‘self-disconnected’ gas supply amid rising energy costs, charity says

28 May 2022

Child Poverty in Action Group Scotland also said support measures to help low-income households were only temporary.


What the papers say – May 28

What the papers say – May 28

What the papers say – May 28

28 May 2022

A harrowing account from the front lines in Ukraine features among the stories on Saturday’s front pages.


Frenchman hopes ‘stars are aligned’ as he bids to break bungee jumps record

Frenchman hopes ‘stars are aligned’ as he bids to break bungee jumps record

Frenchman hopes ‘stars are aligned’ as he bids to break bungee jumps record

28 May 2022

Francois-Marie Dibon hopes to break the world record for the most jumps in 24 hours at a location in Scotland.


Survivors of ‘forgotten tragedy’ campaign for memorial 50 years on

Survivors of ‘forgotten tragedy’ campaign for memorial 50 years on

Survivors of ‘forgotten tragedy’ campaign for memorial 50 years on

28 May 2022

Five children were killed in May 1972 when the Big Dipper rollercoaster crashed in Battersea Park, south-west London.


Rural Scots ‘forgotten’ in Chancellor’s energy discount package, says Labour

Rural Scots ‘forgotten’ in Chancellor’s energy discount package, says Labour

Rural Scots ‘forgotten’ in Chancellor’s energy discount package, says Labour

28 May 2022

Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant said those living in off-grid areas need clarity on whether they will receive the £400 energy bill discount.


Thousands to gather in Belfast to mark centenary of Northern Ireland

Thousands to gather in Belfast to mark centenary of Northern Ireland

Thousands to gather in Belfast to mark centenary of Northern Ireland

28 May 2022

The event to mark the creation of Northern Ireland in 1921, organised by the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, comes a year late due to the pandemic.


EasyJet to cancel more than 20 daily half-term flights from Gatwick

EasyJet to cancel more than 20 daily half-term flights from Gatwick

EasyJet to cancel more than 20 daily half-term flights from Gatwick

28 May 2022

It said the cancellations were “necessary to provide reliable services over this busy period”.


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