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Watchdog launches investigation after pedestrian fatally struck by police car

Watchdog launches investigation after pedestrian fatally struck by police car

Watchdog launches investigation after pedestrian fatally struck by police car

20 March 2025

A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene in Acocks Green, Birmingham.


Temperatures top 21C to make it hottest day of 2025 so far

Temperatures top 21C to make it hottest day of 2025 so far

Temperatures top 21C to make it hottest day of 2025 so far

20 March 2025

The highest temperature recorded was 21.3C in both Northolt, west London, and Chertsey, Surrey, the Met Office said.


King learns about latest cancer research as visit to Northern Ireland continues

King learns about latest cancer research as visit to Northern Ireland continues

King learns about latest cancer research as visit to Northern Ireland continues

20 March 2025

During a packed day of engagements, Camilla hosted an event for survivors of domestic abuse and she and Charles also tested their baking skills.


University of Dundee to receive £22m support package

University of Dundee to receive £22m support package

University of Dundee to receive £22m support package

20 March 2025

It comes as the institution seeks to cut 632 full-time equivalent staff as it bids to plug a £35 million deficit.


Adolescence creators accept invitation to discuss online safety with MPs

Adolescence creators accept invitation to discuss online safety with MPs

Adolescence creators accept invitation to discuss online safety with MPs

20 March 2025

The Netflix show examines so-called incel culture, which has led to misogyny online and bullying on social media.


Bar worker died after suffering ‘trauma wound’ caused by pet dog, inquest told

Bar worker died after suffering ‘trauma wound’ caused by pet dog, inquest told

Bar worker died after suffering ‘trauma wound’ caused by pet dog, inquest told

20 March 2025

Grace Gardner was declared dead by paramedics called to her partner’s home in Bewdley, Worcestershire.


Lammy puts boosting growth at heart of 21st century diplomacy

Lammy puts boosting growth at heart of 21st century diplomacy

Lammy puts boosting growth at heart of 21st century diplomacy

20 March 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said envoys ‘should give equal weight to their contacts in business and politics’.


Children still left ‘worried and waiting’ for NHS treatment, paediatricians warn

Children still left ‘worried and waiting’ for NHS treatment, paediatricians warn

Children still left ‘worried and waiting’ for NHS treatment, paediatricians warn

20 March 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health said the Scottish Government has failed to improve on its recommendations made last year.


Boy accused of park murder has ‘difficulty keeping track of lies’, jury told

Boy accused of park murder has ‘difficulty keeping track of lies’, jury told

Boy accused of park murder has ‘difficulty keeping track of lies’, jury told

20 March 2025

Bhim Kohli, 80, died the day after he was injured while walking his dog in a park near his home.


Pilot fined for failing to communicate during flight

Pilot fined for failing to communicate during flight

Pilot fined for failing to communicate during flight

20 March 2025

Christopher Hollands, 57X, pleaded guilty to not maintaining radio communication with air traffic control during a flight from Oslo to Manchester.


Not a scrap of evidence against me, says Sturgeon as police probe dropped

Not a scrap of evidence against me, says Sturgeon as police probe dropped

Not a scrap of evidence against me, says Sturgeon as police probe dropped

20 March 2025

Police Scotland has said the investigation into the former first minister, and ex-SNP treasurer Colin Beattie, has ended.


Next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines ‘a commitment to defence’

Next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines ‘a commitment to defence’

Next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines ‘a commitment to defence’

20 March 2025

The Prime Minister attended a keel-laying ceremony in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, for the first of the Dreadnought class of submarines.


Estonia’s president keen to keep UK troops amid Ukraine peacekeeping planning

Estonia’s president keen to keep UK troops amid Ukraine peacekeeping planning

Estonia’s president keen to keep UK troops amid Ukraine peacekeeping planning

20 March 2025

The head of state made his views known as the Prince of Wales visited the Baltic nation.


Fashion firm In The Style rescued from administration

Fashion firm In The Style rescued from administration

Fashion firm In The Style rescued from administration

20 March 2025

It comes after advisers at FTS Recovery were appointed as administrators for the online retail brand last week.


Number of overseas students in Scotland falls by more than 10,000

Number of overseas students in Scotland falls by more than 10,000

Number of overseas students in Scotland falls by more than 10,000

20 March 2025

Foreign student numbers are falling at a time when many Scottish universities are facing financial issues.


Celebrities call for rethink of ‘shameful’ Government welfare cuts

Celebrities call for rethink of ‘shameful’ Government welfare cuts

Celebrities call for rethink of ‘shameful’ Government welfare cuts

20 March 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that the current system is ‘morally and economically indefensible’.


Deaf TikTok star overdosed on medication months before suicide, inquest hears

Deaf TikTok star overdosed on medication months before suicide, inquest hears

Deaf TikTok star overdosed on medication months before suicide, inquest hears

20 March 2025

Imogen Nunn took a poisonous substance and died in Brighton, East Sussex, on New Year’s Day 2023.


More than 100 convicted as part of Met crackdown on abuse of women

More than 100 convicted as part of Met crackdown on abuse of women

More than 100 convicted as part of Met crackdown on abuse of women

20 March 2025

A new points-based system has been used to track down the worst suspected abusers of women in the capital.


MP: Drill music celebration of criminality pushing knife crime into mainstream

MP: Drill music celebration of criminality pushing knife crime into mainstream

MP: Drill music celebration of criminality pushing knife crime into mainstream

20 March 2025

Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty said young black men are over represented in knife crime statistics as both the victims and perpetrators.


Starmer: Talks to turn Ukraine peace force from concept to military plan

Starmer: Talks to turn Ukraine peace force from concept to military plan

Starmer: Talks to turn Ukraine peace force from concept to military plan

20 March 2025

The Prime Minister said the ‘timetable now is coming into focus’ after talks between the US and Russia.


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