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Chelsea striker felt ignored by male police ‘after fearing for her life in taxi’

Chelsea striker felt ignored by male police ‘after fearing for her life in taxi’

Chelsea striker felt ignored by male police ‘after fearing for her life in taxi’

04 February 2025

Samantha Kerr, 31, is on trial charged with causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a Met officer ‘stupid and white’.


Former England captain Bryan Robson says cancer care should be national priority

Former England captain Bryan Robson says cancer care should be national priority

Former England captain Bryan Robson says cancer care should be national priority

04 February 2025

The ex-footballer, who was known as ‘Captain Marvel’, had treatment for throat cancer in 2011 while managing the Thailand national men’s team.


Sitcom stars lead tributes to ‘wonderful’ Man About The House actor Brian Murphy

Sitcom stars lead tributes to ‘wonderful’ Man About The House actor Brian Murphy

Sitcom stars lead tributes to ‘wonderful’ Man About The House actor Brian Murphy

04 February 2025

The actor was also known for George And Mildred.


Woman ‘searched for husband and son for years’ after Omagh bomb

Woman ‘searched for husband and son for years’ after Omagh bomb

Woman ‘searched for husband and son for years’ after Omagh bomb

04 February 2025

Bryan White, 27, was shopping in Omagh with his father Fred when the bomb exploded.


NHS waiting times for heart appointments reach highest level on record

NHS waiting times for heart appointments reach highest level on record

NHS waiting times for heart appointments reach highest level on record

04 February 2025

More than 24,000 people were waiting for a cardiology appointment as of September – a 252% increase on the number waiting in 2019.


Top chef beaten to death by ‘monster’ near Notting Hill Carnival, court told

Top chef beaten to death by ‘monster’ near Notting Hill Carnival, court told

Top chef beaten to death by ‘monster’ near Notting Hill Carnival, court told

04 February 2025

Omar Wilson, of Napier Road, Leytonstone, east London, has denied murder.


Secretary of state fell asleep during meeting with Omagh bomb families

Secretary of state fell asleep during meeting with Omagh bomb families

Secretary of state fell asleep during meeting with Omagh bomb families

04 February 2025

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is examining whether the 1998 atrocity could reasonably have been prevented by UK authorities.


Archibald accuses Benn of ‘blatant disregard’ for communities in NI

Archibald accuses Benn of ‘blatant disregard’ for communities in NI

Archibald accuses Benn of ‘blatant disregard’ for communities in NI

04 February 2025

Stormont’s Economy Minister said the NI Secretary had become an ‘apologist for a Tory austerity agenda’.


Nurse who objected to transgender woman in changing room admits harassment

Nurse who objected to transgender woman in changing room admits harassment

Nurse who objected to transgender woman in changing room admits harassment

04 February 2025

Sandie Peggie alleged that her issues were not with Dr Beth Upton’s gender identity, but with sharing the female changing room, a tribunal heard.


National Education Union suspends planned teacher strikes in sixth form colleges

National Education Union suspends planned teacher strikes in sixth form colleges

National Education Union suspends planned teacher strikes in sixth form colleges

04 February 2025

Members have already staged eight days of strike action since November in a fight for a fully-funded above-inflation pay increase.


Benn challenges Stormont to reform public services and balance books

Benn challenges Stormont to reform public services and balance books

Benn challenges Stormont to reform public services and balance books

04 February 2025

The NI Secretary delivered a speech in Belfast to mark the first anniversary of the return of devolved government to the region.


Police officer described as ‘unhinged’ for driving car into electric motorcycle

Police officer described as ‘unhinged’ for driving car into electric motorcycle

Police officer described as ‘unhinged’ for driving car into electric motorcycle

04 February 2025

Pc Tim Bradshaw is on trial at Portsmouth Crown Court charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving during the incident.


Firefighter who battled poverty and homelessness as a teenager honoured by King

Firefighter who battled poverty and homelessness as a teenager honoured by King

Firefighter who battled poverty and homelessness as a teenager honoured by King

04 February 2025

Sabrina Cohen-Hatton joined the the fire service at the age of 18 after experiencing homelessness, and now advises the Prince of Wales on the issue.


Runner to stop at every station on train network in fundraising challenge

Runner to stop at every station on train network in fundraising challenge

Runner to stop at every station on train network in fundraising challenge

04 February 2025

Alex Rigby will run 107 miles to all of the stops on the Merseyrail network.


Holyrood publishes guide for improving female participation in parliaments

Holyrood publishes guide for improving female participation in parliaments

Holyrood publishes guide for improving female participation in parliaments

04 February 2025

The guide comes after Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone commissioned a gender sensitive audit of the Scottish Parliament.


Kate plays surrogate mother on school bus ride to National Portrait Gallery

Kate plays surrogate mother on school bus ride to National Portrait Gallery

Kate plays surrogate mother on school bus ride to National Portrait Gallery

04 February 2025

The Princess of Wales joined a trip with All Souls Church of England Primary School.


Ofsted’s school report cards could be ‘harder’ for parents to use, MPs told

Ofsted’s school report cards could be ‘harder’ for parents to use, MPs told

Ofsted’s school report cards could be ‘harder’ for parents to use, MPs told

04 February 2025

Sam Freedman, who worked as a policy adviser to former education secretary Michael Gove, said he had ‘a lot of worries’ about the proposals.


Knife crime activist who visited Sheffield school hopes warnings were not missed

Knife crime activist who visited Sheffield school hopes warnings were not missed

Knife crime activist who visited Sheffield school hopes warnings were not missed

04 February 2025

Anthony Olaseinde said he held a seven-week anti-knife programme at All Saints School in Sheffield in 2022.


Two-thirds of Scots disapprove of UK Government, poll finds

Two-thirds of Scots disapprove of UK Government, poll finds

Two-thirds of Scots disapprove of UK Government, poll finds

04 February 2025

A survey by YouGov found that even among those who voted Labour at the general election, a majority had an unfavourable opinion.


Pitchfork loses High Court challenge over information about ‘sex assault’ claim

Pitchfork loses High Court challenge over information about ‘sex assault’ claim

Pitchfork loses High Court challenge over information about ‘sex assault’ claim

04 February 2025

Colin Pitchfork is due to face a fresh hearing to decide whether he can be released on licence for a second time for the murder of two teenagers.


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