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Witnesses sought to Cumbernauld crash which claimed life of pensioner

Witnesses sought to Cumbernauld crash which claimed life of pensioner

Witnesses sought to Cumbernauld crash which claimed life of pensioner

17 July 2023

Margaret Allan, 77, was taken to Glasgow Royal Hospital for treatment in the immediate aftermath of the crash but died three weeks later.


Visas for foreign construction workers in bid to fill UK job shortages

Visas for foreign construction workers in bid to fill UK job shortages

Visas for foreign construction workers in bid to fill UK job shortages

17 July 2023

The Government hopes the move will help boost the economy.


Sunak admits crunch by-elections will prove ‘difficult’ for Tories

Sunak admits crunch by-elections will prove ‘difficult’ for Tories

Sunak admits crunch by-elections will prove ‘difficult’ for Tories

17 July 2023

All eyes in Westminster will be on the by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty as well as Somerton and Frome on Thursday.


Competition for small nuclear reactors launched by Government

Competition for small nuclear reactors launched by Government

Competition for small nuclear reactors launched by Government

17 July 2023

Companies will be able to sign up with a new arm’s-length Government body, Great British Nuclear.


Keith Duffy pays tribute to Ronan Keating’s brother after death in crash

Keith Duffy pays tribute to Ronan Keating’s brother after death in crash

Keith Duffy pays tribute to Ronan Keating’s brother after death in crash

17 July 2023

Ciaran Keating died in a two-car crash near Swinford in Co Mayo.


All-Ireland forum would have been ‘extremely helpful’ during Covid – union boss

All-Ireland forum would have been ‘extremely helpful’ during Covid – union boss

All-Ireland forum would have been ‘extremely helpful’ during Covid – union boss

17 July 2023

Irish Congress of Trade Unions assistant general secretary, Gerry Murphy, was giving evidence at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.


Historic Brighton hotel suffers ‘significant damage’ in fire

Historic Brighton hotel suffers ‘significant damage’ in fire

Historic Brighton hotel suffers ‘significant damage’ in fire

17 July 2023

It is understood the Royal Albion Hotel has found other accommodation for all of its guests.


‘Buy now, pay later’ regulation is needed, says Martin Lewis

‘Buy now, pay later’ regulation is needed, says Martin Lewis

‘Buy now, pay later’ regulation is needed, says Martin Lewis

17 July 2023

The consumer champion said regulation ‘doesn’t curtail the industry’, following concerns that a crackdown could potentially be shelved.


Dover warns of two-and-a-half hour summer getaway queues

Dover warns of two-and-a-half hour summer getaway queues

Dover warns of two-and-a-half hour summer getaway queues

17 July 2023

The Kent port issued the alert ahead of many schools in England and Wales breaking up for summer on Friday.


Melanie Sykes ‘self identifies’ as having Tourette’s after autism diagnosis

Melanie Sykes ‘self identifies’ as having Tourette’s after autism diagnosis

Melanie Sykes ‘self identifies’ as having Tourette’s after autism diagnosis

17 July 2023

The TV presenter announced in 2021 that she had been diagnosed as autistic at the age of 51.


First annual royal swan census of King’s reign gets under way

First annual royal swan census of King’s reign gets under way

First annual royal swan census of King’s reign gets under way

17 July 2023

The custom dates back to the 12th century, when ownership of unmarked mute swans was claimed by the Crown to ensure a ready supply for feasts.


BrewDog set to triple bars business to 300 venues in expansion plan

BrewDog set to triple bars business to 300 venues in expansion plan

BrewDog set to triple bars business to 300 venues in expansion plan

17 July 2023

BrewDog launched its first bar site in Aberdeen in 2008 and now has more than 100 venues, including sites in Las Vegas, Berlin and Brisbane.


Ofcom investigates Greatest Hits Radio over sentencing petition

Ofcom investigates Greatest Hits Radio over sentencing petition

Ofcom investigates Greatest Hits Radio over sentencing petition

17 July 2023

The regulator is looking into whether the station’s Face the Family petition breaches impartiality and accuracy rules for broadcasters.


Sunak says inflation not falling as rapidly as he would like

Sunak says inflation not falling as rapidly as he would like

Sunak says inflation not falling as rapidly as he would like

17 July 2023

The Prime Minister promised to halve inflation this year as one of his key policy priorities.


Left-wing mayor Jamie Driscoll quits Labour after party blocked his candidacy

Left-wing mayor Jamie Driscoll quits Labour after party blocked his candidacy

Left-wing mayor Jamie Driscoll quits Labour after party blocked his candidacy

17 July 2023

The serving North of Tyne mayor will seek to stand as an independent in the election for the new expanded North East authority.


Eurostar passengers can avoid UK passport checks by having faces scanned

Eurostar passengers can avoid UK passport checks by having faces scanned

Eurostar passengers can avoid UK passport checks by having faces scanned

17 July 2023

A facial verification system has been introduced at St Pancras station in London.


Almost one in 20 GP appointments booked four weeks earlier – figures

Almost one in 20 GP appointments booked four weeks earlier – figures

Almost one in 20 GP appointments booked four weeks earlier – figures

17 July 2023

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to review GP access in rural areas.


The Essex Serpent author named new chancellor of the University of Essex

The Essex Serpent author named new chancellor of the University of Essex

The Essex Serpent author named new chancellor of the University of Essex

17 July 2023

Writer and ‘proud Essex girl’ Dr Sarah Perry said she is looking forward to supporting and inspiring students.


Kevin Spacey sex assault trial: Elton John called as defence witness

Kevin Spacey sex assault trial: Elton John called as defence witness

Kevin Spacey sex assault trial: Elton John called as defence witness

17 July 2023

Kevin Spacey is standing trail at Southwark Crown Court in London accused of various charges of sexual assault.


Harper pays tribute to outgoing HS2 chief on visit to station construction site

Harper pays tribute to outgoing HS2 chief on visit to station construction site

Harper pays tribute to outgoing HS2 chief on visit to station construction site

17 July 2023

The Transport Secretary visited Birmingham to see work on the new Curzon Street Station.


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