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Scottish Government accused of ‘incompetence’ over Salmond civil case timing

Scottish Government accused of ‘incompetence’ over Salmond civil case timing

Scottish Government accused of ‘incompetence’ over Salmond civil case timing

23 October 2020

Documents related to the case have been released to the inquiry by the Scottish Government.


Dozen arrested and boats seized during pollution protest

Dozen arrested and boats seized during pollution protest

Dozen arrested and boats seized during pollution protest

23 October 2020

Small groups of no more than six people locked themselves together at the gates of the Ineos refinery at Grangemouth on Friday.


Leeds fans raise £40,000 for food banks in pay-per-view boycott

Leeds fans raise £40,000 for food banks in pay-per-view boycott

Leeds fans raise £40,000 for food banks in pay-per-view boycott

23 October 2020

The fundraising effort by Leeds United Supporters’ Trust follows similar efforts from Newcastle fans last week.


O’Neill: Option to extend circuit-break restrictions must remain ‘on the table’

O’Neill: Option to extend circuit-break restrictions must remain ‘on the table’

O’Neill: Option to extend circuit-break restrictions must remain ‘on the table’

23 October 2020

The Deputy First Minister appeared in public for the first time after 14 days of self-isolation.


Police ‘threatened’ parents of a murdered woman with £6,000 legal bill

Police ‘threatened’ parents of a murdered woman with £6,000 legal bill

Police ‘threatened’ parents of a murdered woman with £6,000 legal bill

23 October 2020

Peter and Elizabeth Skelton had pleaded for the death of their daughter Susan Nicholson to be investigated.


Headteachers left ‘speechless’ by ministerial letter amid school meals campaign

Headteachers left ‘speechless’ by ministerial letter amid school meals campaign

Headteachers left ‘speechless’ by ministerial letter amid school meals campaign

23 October 2020

School leaders have criticised the timing of the Government’s correspondence on food nutrition.


‘Difficult path ahead’ for South Yorkshire as Tier 3 restrictions loom – mayor

‘Difficult path ahead’ for South Yorkshire as Tier 3 restrictions loom – mayor

‘Difficult path ahead’ for South Yorkshire as Tier 3 restrictions loom – mayor

23 October 2020

Sheffield City Region mayor Dan Jarvis wrote to residents in the county.


Holidaymakers flock to Canary Islands due to travel corridor

Holidaymakers flock to Canary Islands due to travel corridor

Holidaymakers flock to Canary Islands due to travel corridor

23 October 2020

Firms such as Tui, easyJet, Hays Travel and On the Beach reported a surge in demand since the change in Government policy was announced.


In Pictures: Scooter riders hit heights in miniature town

In Pictures: Scooter riders hit heights in miniature town

In Pictures: Scooter riders hit heights in miniature town

23 October 2020

The model town is a 10th of the size of Wimborne Minster in Dorset.


Family of murdered dancer pay tribute to an ‘inspirational Irishman’

Family of murdered dancer pay tribute to an ‘inspirational Irishman’

Family of murdered dancer pay tribute to an ‘inspirational Irishman’

23 October 2020

Adrian Murphy was poisoned by Joel Osei and Diana Cristea who used profiles on the gay dating app Grindr to befriend unsuspecting men.


Tory mayor bemoans Government’s ‘last-minute’ school meals decision-making

Tory mayor bemoans Government’s ‘last-minute’ school meals decision-making

Tory mayor bemoans Government’s ‘last-minute’ school meals decision-making

23 October 2020

West Midlands mayor Andy Street said there should be a ‘planned-for’ national approach by Government.


Piers Corbyn ‘targeted’ over protest against Covid-19 restrictions, court told

Piers Corbyn ‘targeted’ over protest against Covid-19 restrictions, court told

Piers Corbyn ‘targeted’ over protest against Covid-19 restrictions, court told

23 October 2020

Proceedings have been delayed and he will now stand trial on November 27.


Students caught on video running from police after party could face exclusion

Students caught on video running from police after party could face exclusion

Students caught on video running from police after party could face exclusion

23 October 2020

A spokeswoman for the University of Portsmouth said that the behaviour of the students would not be tolerated.


It is fair supermarkets only sell essentials during Wales firebreak – Drakeford

It is fair supermarkets only sell essentials during Wales firebreak – Drakeford

It is fair supermarkets only sell essentials during Wales firebreak – Drakeford

23 October 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford said that people could shop online if they could not find the items they needed


Shakespeare’s Globe and leading arts bodies welcome funding ‘lifeline’

Shakespeare’s Globe and leading arts bodies welcome funding ‘lifeline’

Shakespeare’s Globe and leading arts bodies welcome funding ‘lifeline’

23 October 2020

A £75 million package has been announced by the Government.


Police in England to patrol routes out of Wales during firebreak lockdown

Police in England to patrol routes out of Wales during firebreak lockdown

Police in England to patrol routes out of Wales during firebreak lockdown

23 October 2020

Routes into the Forest of Dean will be patrolled.


Mark Drakeford says two-week lockdown is about ‘saving lives, not Christmas’

Mark Drakeford says two-week lockdown is about ‘saving lives, not Christmas’

Mark Drakeford says two-week lockdown is about ‘saving lives, not Christmas’

23 October 2020

Wales’s First Minister warned that hundreds more people would die from coronavirus unless the firebreak lockdown was brought in.


Nicola Sturgeon unveils five-level virus restrictions with ‘cautious optimism’

Nicola Sturgeon unveils five-level virus restrictions with ‘cautious optimism’

Nicola Sturgeon unveils five-level virus restrictions with ‘cautious optimism’

23 October 2020

The Scottish First Minister said her system ‘sensibly’ adds to the three-tier set-up in England.


Councils forced to ‘prop up’ private bus firms

Councils forced to ‘prop up’ private bus firms

Councils forced to ‘prop up’ private bus firms

23 October 2020

The Local Government Association says the situation has been caused by an emergency Government coronavirus measure and is ‘unsustainable’.


35 top cultural bodies and venues to receive emergency grants from £75m fund

35 top cultural bodies and venues to receive emergency grants from £75m fund

35 top cultural bodies and venues to receive emergency grants from £75m fund

23 October 2020

The Government said 70% will go to organisations outside London.


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