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Two holes-in-one in same round not a fluke, says 15-year-old

Two holes-in-one in same round not a fluke, says 15-year-old

Two holes-in-one in same round not a fluke, says 15-year-old

10 September 2021

James Watson defied odds of 167 million to one by acing two holes at Barnard Castle Golf Club in a competition.


Man jailed for murder of teenage girl who called him her father

Man jailed for murder of teenage girl who called him her father

Man jailed for murder of teenage girl who called him her father

10 September 2021

Scott Walker has not told police the location of 17-year-old Bernadette Walker’s body.


Police chief vows new approach to ‘too many criminals getting away with it’

Police chief vows new approach to ‘too many criminals getting away with it’

Police chief vows new approach to ‘too many criminals getting away with it’

10 September 2021

New Greater Manchester Police Constable Stephen Watson set out his plans to turn around the crisis-hit, failing force.


Churchill controversy stems from pandering to ‘noisy woke brigade’ – Dowden

Churchill controversy stems from pandering to ‘noisy woke brigade’ – Dowden

Churchill controversy stems from pandering to ‘noisy woke brigade’ – Dowden

10 September 2021

It comes after the Prime Minister accused a charity associated with the wartime leader of attempting to ‘airbrush’ his achievements in its revamp.


DUP threatens to collapse Stormont ‘before November’ amid protocol row

DUP threatens to collapse Stormont ‘before November’ amid protocol row

DUP threatens to collapse Stormont ‘before November’ amid protocol row

10 September 2021

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he feared negotiations between the EU and UK Government over the protocol would drag on for years.


Neighbour recalls watching tennis star Emma Raducanu practising in the street

Neighbour recalls watching tennis star Emma Raducanu practising in the street

Neighbour recalls watching tennis star Emma Raducanu practising in the street

10 September 2021

The 18-year-old has made history by becoming the first qualifier to reach a grand slam final.


UK would not breach international law to tackle migrant crossings – minister

UK would not breach international law to tackle migrant crossings – minister

UK would not breach international law to tackle migrant crossings – minister

10 September 2021

The UK and France are embroiled in a war of words to halt the crossings.


Met Police Federation gives ‘full support’ to criticised Commissioner

Met Police Federation gives ‘full support’ to criticised Commissioner

Met Police Federation gives ‘full support’ to criticised Commissioner

10 September 2021

Ken Marsh, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said Dame Cressida Dick had the ‘full support of the rank and file’.


Divers unveil hidden life of remote Scottish island’s sea caves

Divers unveil hidden life of remote Scottish island’s sea caves

Divers unveil hidden life of remote Scottish island’s sea caves

10 September 2021

The data gathered will help increase knowledge about the habitats around Fair Isle.


Sefcovic warns against any renegotiation of Northern Ireland Protocol

Sefcovic warns against any renegotiation of Northern Ireland Protocol

Sefcovic warns against any renegotiation of Northern Ireland Protocol

10 September 2021

The European Commission vice-president said that the implementation of the protocol would require compromise on both sides.


Around half of parents worried about their child returning to school – ONS

Around half of parents worried about their child returning to school – ONS

Around half of parents worried about their child returning to school – ONS

10 September 2021

Some 48% of adults with dependent children said they were very or somewhat worried about their child going back to school or college.


MI5 boss issues terror warning over Afghanistan

MI5 boss issues terror warning over Afghanistan

MI5 boss issues terror warning over Afghanistan

10 September 2021

Director-general Ken McCallum said the security service and its partners will plan for the chance that ‘more risk, progressively, may flow our way’.


Sturgeon: Vaccine passports are not a magic wand but can get us through winter

Sturgeon: Vaccine passports are not a magic wand but can get us through winter

Sturgeon: Vaccine passports are not a magic wand but can get us through winter

10 September 2021

The certification scheme will require people to prove they have been vaccinated if they want to attend big events or go to nightclubs.


Afghanistan must not be allowed to become a base for terror, warns Blair

Afghanistan must not be allowed to become a base for terror, warns Blair

Afghanistan must not be allowed to become a base for terror, warns Blair

10 September 2021

Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks, the former PM said the Taliban must be ‘held to account’ if they allow extremists to return.


Days when shoppers could get anything from supermarkets over – trade body boss

Days when shoppers could get anything from supermarkets over – trade body boss

Days when shoppers could get anything from supermarkets over – trade body boss

10 September 2021

Ian Wright, who leads the Food and Drink Federation, said that things are going to get worse before they get better.


Dowden says social care tax hike ‘right thing to do’ despite Tory poll slump

Dowden says social care tax hike ‘right thing to do’ despite Tory poll slump

Dowden says social care tax hike ‘right thing to do’ despite Tory poll slump

10 September 2021

A new poll has Labour leading the Conservatives for the first time since January.


Duchess of Cambridge hails ‘incredible’ British tennis star Raducanu

Duchess of Cambridge hails ‘incredible’ British tennis star Raducanu

Duchess of Cambridge hails ‘incredible’ British tennis star Raducanu

10 September 2021

The teenager has reached the final of the US Open.


UK not seeing any ‘major breakdown’ in Covid vaccine protection – expert

UK not seeing any ‘major breakdown’ in Covid vaccine protection – expert

UK not seeing any ‘major breakdown’ in Covid vaccine protection – expert

10 September 2021

The Government has said it plans to start a booster jab campaign once advisers give it the green light.


New Information Commissioner gets green light from MPs

New Information Commissioner gets green light from MPs

New Information Commissioner gets green light from MPs

10 September 2021

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee has criticised the Government for delays in the recruitment process.


Gas boilers ban expensive and disruptive, warns union

Gas boilers ban expensive and disruptive, warns union

Gas boilers ban expensive and disruptive, warns union

10 September 2021

The GMB is calling for a programme to convert domestic heating systems to use green gases such as hydrogen.


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