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MLAs to gather in latest attempt to elect Stormont speaker

MLAs to gather in latest attempt to elect Stormont speaker

MLAs to gather in latest attempt to elect Stormont speaker

03 August 2022

The DUP is blocking the establishment of the devolved powersharing institutions as part of its protest against the NI Protocol.


Charity launches gynaecological health lessons as research finds ‘knowledge gap’

Charity launches gynaecological health lessons as research finds ‘knowledge gap’

Charity launches gynaecological health lessons as research finds ‘knowledge gap’

03 August 2022

A charity has launched a lesson plan series to plug what is says is a gynaecological health ‘knowledge gap’.


What the papers say – August 3

What the papers say – August 3

What the papers say – August 3

03 August 2022

The latest Tory leadership jostling leads many of the national papers on Wednesday.


Rebekah Vardy reflects on Wagatha Christie case in first post-verdict interviews

Rebekah Vardy reflects on Wagatha Christie case in first post-verdict interviews

Rebekah Vardy reflects on Wagatha Christie case in first post-verdict interviews

03 August 2022

The 40-year-old lost a libel battle against 36-year-old Rooney over a viral social media post.


Ballots ‘delay’ gives Sunak time before votes cast as Truss pulls ahead in poll

Ballots ‘delay’ gives Sunak time before votes cast as Truss pulls ahead in poll

Ballots ‘delay’ gives Sunak time before votes cast as Truss pulls ahead in poll

02 August 2022

Delays to ballots are not expected to change the contest’s end date, a Conservative MP said.


Boris Johnson going on summer holiday less than five weeks before leaving No 10

Boris Johnson going on summer holiday less than five weeks before leaving No 10

Boris Johnson going on summer holiday less than five weeks before leaving No 10

02 August 2022

A spokesperson said Mr Johnson will remain in charge of the country and be receiving updates as required.


Lorna Slater ‘terrified’ by Tory leadership candidates’ approach to economy

Lorna Slater ‘terrified’ by Tory leadership candidates’ approach to economy

Lorna Slater ‘terrified’ by Tory leadership candidates’ approach to economy

02 August 2022

The Scottish Greens co-leader accused both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak of ‘disrespecting’ the Scottish people and the Scottish Parliament.


Former Lioness fundraises to give England shirts to disadvantaged children

Former Lioness fundraises to give England shirts to disadvantaged children

Former Lioness fundraises to give England shirts to disadvantaged children

02 August 2022

Former defender Anita Asante is working to get England shirts to young football fans ‘who might not have been able to afford’ one otherwise.


Archie Battersbee’s parents turn to European Court of Human Rights

Archie Battersbee’s parents turn to European Court of Human Rights

Archie Battersbee’s parents turn to European Court of Human Rights

02 August 2022

The 12-year-old has been in a coma since he was found unconscious by his mother in April.


Pa Salieu’s Commonwealth Games show cancelled due to ‘failed background check’

Pa Salieu’s Commonwealth Games show cancelled due to ‘failed background check’

Pa Salieu’s Commonwealth Games show cancelled due to ‘failed background check’

02 August 2022

The musician was acquitted in March of engaging in violent disorder during a mass brawl in which his friend Fidel Glasgow was stabbed to death.


Labour MP unfairly dismissed aide who was his ex-girlfriend, tribunal finds

Labour MP unfairly dismissed aide who was his ex-girlfriend, tribunal finds

Labour MP unfairly dismissed aide who was his ex-girlfriend, tribunal finds

02 August 2022

Birmingham Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood sacked Elaina Cohen after she sent him “derogatory” and “offensive” emails.


Teenager charged with murder of 16-year-old in Somerset

Teenager charged with murder of 16-year-old in Somerset

Teenager charged with murder of 16-year-old in Somerset

02 August 2022

An 18-year-old has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Radstcock, Somerset.


Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton urges people to check for changing moles

Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton urges people to check for changing moles

Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton urges people to check for changing moles

02 August 2022

The singer discovered an unusual mark on her mother’s face, which was later diagnosed as a form of non-melanoma skin cancer.


UK to see ‘fresher’ days before more heat at the weekend

UK to see ‘fresher’ days before more heat at the weekend

UK to see ‘fresher’ days before more heat at the weekend

02 August 2022

Forecasters are predicting a cooler Thursday and Friday for the UK before temperatures climb again into the weekend.


Liz Truss to face GB News audience for live questions

Liz Truss to face GB News audience for live questions

Liz Truss to face GB News audience for live questions

02 August 2022

The Foreign Secretary has agreed to take questions in Leigh, Greater Manchester, a so-called red wall seat.


Chester Zoo welcomes endangered Sumatran tiger Dash with hope for cubs

Chester Zoo welcomes endangered Sumatran tiger Dash with hope for cubs

Chester Zoo welcomes endangered Sumatran tiger Dash with hope for cubs

02 August 2022

Dash, identified as a genetically compatible mate for the zoo’s resident female Kasarna, has arrived as part of a special breeding programme.


Big retailers failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns

Big retailers failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns

Big retailers failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns

02 August 2022

The RAC said that, while several major retailers reduced their prices last week, the cuts are not enough to be in line with the wholesale cost.


Sabina Higgins ‘dismayed’ by criticism as she defends Ukraine letter

Sabina Higgins ‘dismayed’ by criticism as she defends Ukraine letter

Sabina Higgins ‘dismayed’ by criticism as she defends Ukraine letter

02 August 2022

The president’s wife also addressed concerns about why her letter about the war in Ukraine was published on the official presidential website.


Charlotte reveals favourite sport during memorable day at Commonwealth Games

Charlotte reveals favourite sport during memorable day at Commonwealth Games

Charlotte reveals favourite sport during memorable day at Commonwealth Games

02 August 2022

The young royal and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed swimming heats, a hockey match and artistic gymnastics at the event in Birmingham.


Police warning as woman dies after taking ‘particularly strong diazepam’ tablets

Police warning as woman dies after taking ‘particularly strong diazepam’ tablets

Police warning as woman dies after taking ‘particularly strong diazepam’ tablets

02 August 2022

Two others were unwell after taking the blue tablets in Sunderland.


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