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In Pictures: Sun shines for runners in London Marathon

In Pictures: Sun shines for runners in London Marathon

In Pictures: Sun shines for runners in London Marathon

27 April 2025

Tens of thousands of people are taking part in this year’s event.


Fire destroys seven minibuses used by disabled people and school children

Fire destroys seven minibuses used by disabled people and school children

Fire destroys seven minibuses used by disabled people and school children

27 April 2025

Police and fire crews were called to the incident at Silk Mills Park and Ride in Taunton, Somerset, shortly after 7.50pm on Saturday.


Pro-Palestine demonstrators arrested after red paint thrown at London Marathon

Pro-Palestine demonstrators arrested after red paint thrown at London Marathon

Pro-Palestine demonstrators arrested after red paint thrown at London Marathon

27 April 2025

Youth Demand said two of its supporters jumped over the barriers and threw the substance in front of the men’s elite race at around 10.35am.


Man charged with murdering woman, 22, following incident on Devon A road

Man charged with murdering woman, 22, following incident on Devon A road

Man charged with murdering woman, 22, following incident on Devon A road

27 April 2025

Devon and Cornwall Police received a report at 4.45am on Wednesday of an incident involving a pedestrian.


RuPaul’s Drag Race star and Pose actress Jiggly Caliente dies at 44, family says

RuPaul’s Drag Race star and Pose actress Jiggly Caliente dies at 44, family says

RuPaul’s Drag Race star and Pose actress Jiggly Caliente dies at 44, family says

27 April 2025

She had had her leg amputated due to a ‘severe infection’.


Scotland an afterthought again, claims Flynn over lack of carbon capture support

Scotland an afterthought again, claims Flynn over lack of carbon capture support

Scotland an afterthought again, claims Flynn over lack of carbon capture support

27 April 2025

The SNP MP claimed investment and key assets ‘move higher up the Labour Party’s list depending on which side of the border they are found’.


Badenoch ‘not worried’ donor announcing £1m for Reform could be first of many

Badenoch ‘not worried’ donor announcing £1m for Reform could be first of many

Badenoch ‘not worried’ donor announcing £1m for Reform could be first of many

27 April 2025

It has been reported that Bassim Haidar has announced he is giving £1 million to Reform.


Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by police over alleged ‘kill MP’ call

Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by police over alleged ‘kill MP’ call

Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by police over alleged ‘kill MP’ call

27 April 2025

Earlier in the week, footage emerged of another gig last year in November, which counter-terrorism police are assessing.


Gender ruling will not result in ‘toilet police’, senior minister says

Gender ruling will not result in ‘toilet police’, senior minister says

Gender ruling will not result in ‘toilet police’, senior minister says

27 April 2025

The Supreme Court has declared that the words ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman and biological sex.


Tens of thousands set off on London Marathon

Tens of thousands set off on London Marathon

Tens of thousands set off on London Marathon

27 April 2025

More than 56,000 people are expected to run the 26.2 mile course on what is forecast to be a warm day with temperatures of up to 22C.


Ryan Reynolds: We weren’t kidding about making history at Wrexham

Ryan Reynolds: We weren’t kidding about making history at Wrexham

Ryan Reynolds: We weren’t kidding about making history at Wrexham

27 April 2025

The Welsh club have earned a place in the Championship after securing their third promotion in a row.


Trump’s apparent change of heart on Russia ‘welcome’, says senior minister

Trump’s apparent change of heart on Russia ‘welcome’, says senior minister

Trump’s apparent change of heart on Russia ‘welcome’, says senior minister

27 April 2025

The US president turned his criticism towards Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Saturday after meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.


New safeguards for ‘diversion from prosecution’ decisions in rape cases

New safeguards for ‘diversion from prosecution’ decisions in rape cases

New safeguards for ‘diversion from prosecution’ decisions in rape cases

27 April 2025

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC announced a review of the practice in July 2023.


Badenoch backs medical supervision over transgender self-identification

Badenoch backs medical supervision over transgender self-identification

Badenoch backs medical supervision over transgender self-identification

27 April 2025

The Conservative leader said doctors should verify ‘real gender dysphoria’.


Focus on skills to boost growth, businesses urge Swinney

Focus on skills to boost growth, businesses urge Swinney

Focus on skills to boost growth, businesses urge Swinney

27 April 2025

CBI Scotland also called for the Scottish Government to review the impact of tax divergence between Scotland and the rest of the UK.


Industrial waste turning to rock in decades, research finds

Industrial waste turning to rock in decades, research finds

Industrial waste turning to rock in decades, research finds

27 April 2025

Researchers found a modern aluminium tab from a drinks can found encased in a new form of rock.


Almost half of Scots fall victim to banned sales tactics, poll suggests

Almost half of Scots fall victim to banned sales tactics, poll suggests

Almost half of Scots fall victim to banned sales tactics, poll suggests

27 April 2025

The survey revealed 46% of participants had encountered banned practices used by rogue traders.


More than 56,000 people, including celebrities and MPs, to run London Marathon

More than 56,000 people, including celebrities and MPs, to run London Marathon

More than 56,000 people, including celebrities and MPs, to run London Marathon

27 April 2025

London could set a new record for the world’s biggest marathon, currently held by the New York Marathon in November when there were 55,646 finishers.


A third of Britons say financial anxiety keeps them awake at night

A third of Britons say financial anxiety keeps them awake at night

A third of Britons say financial anxiety keeps them awake at night

27 April 2025

Some 24% of Britons admit to spending money on items they do not need when tired, with 15% saying they are more likely to buy food or takeaways.


Abortion buffer zone legislation not enforceable when clinics closed, police say

Abortion buffer zone legislation not enforceable when clinics closed, police say

Abortion buffer zone legislation not enforceable when clinics closed, police say

27 April 2025

An email from a police inspector claims the Crown will not prosecute anyone for breaching the buffer zones outside of operating hours.


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