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Guaranteed £15m Saturday Lotto jackpot after no player scoops top prize

Guaranteed £15m Saturday Lotto jackpot after no player scoops top prize

Guaranteed £15m Saturday Lotto jackpot after no player scoops top prize

08 May 2024

One lucky player won £1.2 million after matching five of the six main Lotto numbers as well as the bonus number.


Two arrests and hundreds evacuated after bomb squad called to former pit village

Two arrests and hundreds evacuated after bomb squad called to former pit village

Two arrests and hundreds evacuated after bomb squad called to former pit village

08 May 2024

South Yorkshire Police said the Wednesday morning evacuation came after ‘a number of suspicious items’ were found at a property.


Journalists named in Harry’s court action against publisher

Journalists named in Harry’s court action against publisher

Journalists named in Harry’s court action against publisher

08 May 2024

No findings have been made in respect of the allegations and the legal claims are in the preliminary stages.


Trinity students end encampment after divestment pledge

Trinity students end encampment after divestment pledge

Trinity students end encampment after divestment pledge

08 May 2024

The students taking part in the protest had vowed to maintain the blockade until the university cuts all ties with Israel.


US record producer and ‘punk legend’ Steve Albini dies aged 61

US record producer and ‘punk legend’ Steve Albini dies aged 61

US record producer and ‘punk legend’ Steve Albini dies aged 61

08 May 2024

Albini produced Nirvana’s 1993 album In Utero, the Pixies’ Surfer Rosa, and PJ Harvey’s album Rid Of Me.


UK could see hottest day of the year as temperatures soar to 26C this weekend

UK could see hottest day of the year as temperatures soar to 26C this weekend

UK could see hottest day of the year as temperatures soar to 26C this weekend

08 May 2024

The Met Office said Thursday and Friday will be sunny and dry in most of the UK.


Charles appears in good spirits with guests at Buckingham Palace garden party

Charles appears in good spirits with guests at Buckingham Palace garden party

Charles appears in good spirits with guests at Buckingham Palace garden party

08 May 2024

The King spoke warmly with many of the attendees as he joined other royal family members at the event on Wednesday.


Harry marks Invictus Games milestone with thanksgiving service

Harry marks Invictus Games milestone with thanksgiving service

Harry marks Invictus Games milestone with thanksgiving service

08 May 2024

The Duke of Sussex acknowledged supporters with a wave as he strode up St Paul’s Cathedral’s steps.


Welsh Secretary accuses Labour of being ‘silent’ on Vaughan Gething donation

Welsh Secretary accuses Labour of being ‘silent’ on Vaughan Gething donation

Welsh Secretary accuses Labour of being ‘silent’ on Vaughan Gething donation

08 May 2024

In the Commons on Wednesday, David TC Davies said questions should be answered by the Labour frontbench.


Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down on medical grounds

Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down on medical grounds

Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down on medical grounds

08 May 2024

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said former Executive minister Deirdre Hargey will replace him on an interim basis.


‘I just do my job’ – Sir Ridley Scott wonders why he received latest honour

‘I just do my job’ – Sir Ridley Scott wonders why he received latest honour

‘I just do my job’ – Sir Ridley Scott wonders why he received latest honour

08 May 2024

Sir Ridley Scott was recognised for services to the UK film industry on Wednesday by the Prince of Wales.


Students’ hunger strike is ‘last resort’ to get university to listen on Gaza

Students’ hunger strike is ‘last resort’ to get university to listen on Gaza

Students’ hunger strike is ‘last resort’ to get university to listen on Gaza

08 May 2024

It is part of a wider protest against the war in Gaza.


Reasonable concerns exist about Kate Forbes in government, says Greens co-leader

Reasonable concerns exist about Kate Forbes in government, says Greens co-leader

Reasonable concerns exist about Kate Forbes in government, says Greens co-leader

08 May 2024

Lorna Slater said a change of direction from John Swinney’s government would lead to ‘disagreements’ with her party.


Peter Shilton assures William England can win Euros with a ‘bit of luck’

Peter Shilton assures William England can win Euros with a ‘bit of luck’

Peter Shilton assures William England can win Euros with a ‘bit of luck’

08 May 2024

Peter Shilton was honoured for his services to football and the prevention of gambling harm.


Swinney calls for action on child poverty in first phone call with PM

Swinney calls for action on child poverty in first phone call with PM

Swinney calls for action on child poverty in first phone call with PM

08 May 2024

John Swinney and Rishi Sunak spoke on the phone on Wednesday.


I shouldn’t have attended Storey funeral in lockdown, ex-Sinn Fein minister says

I shouldn’t have attended Storey funeral in lockdown, ex-Sinn Fein minister says

I shouldn’t have attended Storey funeral in lockdown, ex-Sinn Fein minister says

08 May 2024

Caral Ni Chuilin, who was Stormont’s Communities minister in June 2020, apologised at the Covid-19 Inquiry to the families of victims.


More than 100 homes evacuated after bomb squad deployed in former pit village

More than 100 homes evacuated after bomb squad deployed in former pit village

More than 100 homes evacuated after bomb squad deployed in former pit village

08 May 2024

Barnsley Council has opened a rest centre.


Harry attends service of thanksgiving to celebrate anniversary of Invictus Games

Harry attends service of thanksgiving to celebrate anniversary of Invictus Games

Harry attends service of thanksgiving to celebrate anniversary of Invictus Games

08 May 2024

The service was held at St Paul’s Cathedral.


Too early for Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday, economists predict

Too early for Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday, economists predict

Too early for Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday, economists predict

08 May 2024

The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee is widely expected to hold interest rates at 5.25%.


Swinney appoints largely unchanged Cabinet but Forbes returns as his deputy

Swinney appoints largely unchanged Cabinet but Forbes returns as his deputy

Swinney appoints largely unchanged Cabinet but Forbes returns as his deputy

08 May 2024

The former Scottish finance secretary has become the youngest ever Deputy First Minister.


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