Home   News   National   Archive

National News

A timeline of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s arrest and sentence in Iran

A timeline of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s arrest and sentence in Iran

A timeline of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s arrest and sentence in Iran

07 March 2021

The British-Iranian woman is scheduled to be released.


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe sentence scheduled to end after five years

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe sentence scheduled to end after five years

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe sentence scheduled to end after five years

07 March 2021

The British-Iranian woman has been held in Iran since 2016 after she was jailed for allegations that she plotted to overthrow the government.


In profile: British-Iranian mother who was jailed in Iran

In profile: British-Iranian mother who was jailed in Iran

In profile: British-Iranian mother who was jailed in Iran

07 March 2021

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s sentence is scheduled to end.


Rail services ramped up as schools reopen

Rail services ramped up as schools reopen

Rail services ramped up as schools reopen

07 March 2021

Operators across England are boosting their capacity through extra and longer trains to cope with the increased demand from pupils and students.


£30m funding pot for police to tackle violence hotspots

£30m funding pot for police to tackle violence hotspots

£30m funding pot for police to tackle violence hotspots

07 March 2021

The announcement comes ahead of the introduction of a criminal justice Bill which will seek to give police more stop and search powers.


Lord Frost calls on EU to ‘shake off remaining ill will over Brexit’

Lord Frost calls on EU to ‘shake off remaining ill will over Brexit’

Lord Frost calls on EU to ‘shake off remaining ill will over Brexit’

07 March 2021

Whitehall has extended a series of ‘grace periods’ designed to ease trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.


What the papers say – March 7

What the papers say – March 7

What the papers say – March 7

07 March 2021

The papers on Sunday lead with NHS pay problems and an imminent royal interview.


PM vows to stick with cautious lockdown approach as schools prepare to return

PM vows to stick with cautious lockdown approach as schools prepare to return

PM vows to stick with cautious lockdown approach as schools prepare to return

07 March 2021

It comes as those aged 56-59 are being invited to join the cohort of the population being offered a Covid-19 vaccine.


Protests planned over 1% NHS pay rise recommendation

Protests planned over 1% NHS pay rise recommendation

Protests planned over 1% NHS pay rise recommendation

07 March 2021

Labour said the wage increase would be a ‘real terms cut’ due to inflation rising faster next year.


Infection control guidelines are flawed and need replacing, report says

Infection control guidelines are flawed and need replacing, report says

Infection control guidelines are flawed and need replacing, report says

07 March 2021

Royal College of Nursing-commissioned report-commissioned report says ‘the UK guidelines are still based on this outdated evidence’.


Queen ‘will not watch’ Harry and Meghan Oprah interview – report

Queen ‘will not watch’ Harry and Meghan Oprah interview – report

Queen ‘will not watch’ Harry and Meghan Oprah interview – report

07 March 2021

Harry and Meghan’s televised conversation with the famous talk show host will air in the US on Sunday and in the UK on Monday.


New nurses will be £300 worse off because of the Budget – Labour

New nurses will be £300 worse off because of the Budget – Labour

New nurses will be £300 worse off because of the Budget – Labour

06 March 2021

The party says the Government’s recommendation for a 1% pay rise for NHS workers amounted to a real terms wage cut.


‘Very gentle soul’ Wenjing Xu, 16, named as police launch murder investigation

‘Very gentle soul’ Wenjing Xu, 16, named as police launch murder investigation

‘Very gentle soul’ Wenjing Xu, 16, named as police launch murder investigation

06 March 2021

A 31-year-old man known to the victim has been arrested on suspicion of murder.


Murder probe launched over missing mother and two-year-old daughter

Murder probe launched over missing mother and two-year-old daughter

Murder probe launched over missing mother and two-year-old daughter

06 March 2021

A man from Dundee has been arrested and charged in connection with the disappearance of Bennylyn Burke and her daughter Jellica.


Soldier killed at Castlemartin range named by MoD

Soldier killed at Castlemartin range named by MoD

Soldier killed at Castlemartin range named by MoD

06 March 2021

An investigation has been launched into the soldier’s death after live firing exercise


Actor Laurence Fox announces bid to run for Mayor of London

Actor Laurence Fox announces bid to run for Mayor of London

Actor Laurence Fox announces bid to run for Mayor of London

06 March 2021

The controversial leader of the Reclaim Party wants lockdown fully lifted in May – a month earlier than currently planned.


Six arrests in connection with Irish anti-lockdown demonstration

Six arrests in connection with Irish anti-lockdown demonstration

Six arrests in connection with Irish anti-lockdown demonstration

06 March 2021

The event in Cork passed off without major incident on Saturday afternoon.


Man arrested in Dundee in connection with woman and children’s disappearance

Man arrested in Dundee in connection with woman and children’s disappearance

Man arrested in Dundee in connection with woman and children’s disappearance

06 March 2021

Police said inquires are ongoing.


CCTV issued as police ‘increasingly concerned’ for woman missing since Wednesday

CCTV issued as police ‘increasingly concerned’ for woman missing since Wednesday

CCTV issued as police ‘increasingly concerned’ for woman missing since Wednesday

06 March 2021

Sarah Everard left a friend’s house in Clapham, south London, at around 9pm and began walking home to Brixton.


Demonstration against Irish lockdown passes peacefully

Demonstration against Irish lockdown passes peacefully

Demonstration against Irish lockdown passes peacefully

06 March 2021

There was a heavy police presence in Cork on Saturday afternoon after violent scenes at a protest in Dublin last weekend.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More