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British Challenger 2 tank ‘destroyed in Ukraine’ – defence source

British Challenger 2 tank ‘destroyed in Ukraine’ – defence source

British Challenger 2 tank ‘destroyed in Ukraine’ – defence source

05 September 2023

Footage circulating on social media shows a Challenger 2 tank billowing with smoke by the side of a road.


Yousaf plans are a ‘timid step forward’ on tackling poverty, says charity

Yousaf plans are a ‘timid step forward’ on tackling poverty, says charity

Yousaf plans are a ‘timid step forward’ on tackling poverty, says charity

05 September 2023

The First Minister laid out his first Programme for Government on Tuesday.


Ten people taken to hospital following bus and car crash

Ten people taken to hospital following bus and car crash

Ten people taken to hospital following bus and car crash

05 September 2023

The collision on the Cleddau Bridge in Pembroke Dock left one of the drivers trapped.


BBC apologises for ‘errors’ in Diana interview disclosure

BBC apologises for ‘errors’ in Diana interview disclosure

BBC apologises for ‘errors’ in Diana interview disclosure

05 September 2023

Diana’s brother Earl Spencer was even called to give evidence on Tuesday.


Key questions answered on Government plans to relax onshore wind planning rules

Key questions answered on Government plans to relax onshore wind planning rules

Key questions answered on Government plans to relax onshore wind planning rules

05 September 2023

A Government statement said planning rules will be ‘streamlined’ to allow onshore wind projects to be approved more quickly.


Humza Yousaf has 14 Bills planned in first Programme for Government

Humza Yousaf has 14 Bills planned in first Programme for Government

Humza Yousaf has 14 Bills planned in first Programme for Government

05 September 2023

The programme outlines the legislation ministers plan to bring forward over the court of the coming year at Holyrood.


First anniversary of death of Queen Elizabeth II: A life dedicated to royal duty

First anniversary of death of Queen Elizabeth II: A life dedicated to royal duty

First anniversary of death of Queen Elizabeth II: A life dedicated to royal duty

05 September 2023

The late Queen had reigned for 70 years, seven months and two days when she died aged 96 on September 8 2022.


Onshore wind planning changes only a ‘slight softening at the edges’

Onshore wind planning changes only a ‘slight softening at the edges’

Onshore wind planning changes only a ‘slight softening at the edges’

05 September 2023

Development will be made easier, the Government has said, as it tells councils not to give too much weight to a vocal minority in opposition.


List of schools affected by concrete safety fears

List of schools affected by concrete safety fears

List of schools affected by concrete safety fears

05 September 2023

The Department for Education has said a full list of affected schools will be published this week.


Meagre UK economic growth to ‘feel a lot’ like recession for Britons, BCC says

Meagre UK economic growth to ‘feel a lot’ like recession for Britons, BCC says

Meagre UK economic growth to ‘feel a lot’ like recession for Britons, BCC says

05 September 2023

The UK economy is on course to eke out growth of 0.4% over 2023, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) predicted.


Driver trapped following collision between bus and car

Driver trapped following collision between bus and car

Driver trapped following collision between bus and car

05 September 2023

The Mid and West Wales Fire Service said the emergency services responded at 2.19pm on Tuesday to the incident in Pembroke Dock.


Family pay tribute to man killed in Coventry collision

Family pay tribute to man killed in Coventry collision

Family pay tribute to man killed in Coventry collision

05 September 2023

Leo Moran died after being hit by a vehicle in Gosford Street on Sunday morning.


Scottish Government to consult over potential ban on single-use vapes

Scottish Government to consult over potential ban on single-use vapes

Scottish Government to consult over potential ban on single-use vapes

05 September 2023

A ban on the products would require an exemption to the UK-wide Internal Market Act.


Laughing gas to be banned by end of 2023 – with users facing two years in prison

Laughing gas to be banned by end of 2023 – with users facing two years in prison

Laughing gas to be banned by end of 2023 – with users facing two years in prison

05 September 2023

Secondary legislation has been brought forward on Tuesday which will control nitrous oxide as a class C substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.


Yousaf sets sights on ‘scourge of poverty’ as he outlines Government’s plans

Yousaf sets sights on ‘scourge of poverty’ as he outlines Government’s plans

Yousaf sets sights on ‘scourge of poverty’ as he outlines Government’s plans

05 September 2023

The Scottish First Minister revealed the Programme for Government as Holyrood returned after the summer recess.


Early humans ‘were intentionally crafting stone balls 1.4 million years ago’

Early humans ‘were intentionally crafting stone balls 1.4 million years ago’

Early humans ‘were intentionally crafting stone balls 1.4 million years ago’

05 September 2023

New research suggests they appreciated geometry and symmetry.


City council’s financial issues ‘deeply disturbing’, West Midlands Mayor says

City council’s financial issues ‘deeply disturbing’, West Midlands Mayor says

City council’s financial issues ‘deeply disturbing’, West Midlands Mayor says

05 September 2023

Andy Street said it was not for him to conduct an inquisition ‘however severely there needs to be one’ after Birmingham City Council’s announcement.


‘Weeks’ before migrants back on board Bibby barge – minister

‘Weeks’ before migrants back on board Bibby barge – minister

‘Weeks’ before migrants back on board Bibby barge – minister

05 September 2023

It comes as figures showed fresh cases of diphtheria among asylum seekers in England have been reported for the first time since January.


Minute by minute: What happened the day the Queen died and Charles became King

Minute by minute: What happened the day the Queen died and Charles became King

Minute by minute: What happened the day the Queen died and Charles became King

05 September 2023

Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral on the afternoon of September 8 as concern for her health escalated and the royals rushed to her bedside.


Wilko to cut 1,332 more jobs and shut 52 stores next week

Wilko to cut 1,332 more jobs and shut 52 stores next week

Wilko to cut 1,332 more jobs and shut 52 stores next week

05 September 2023

The GMB union said 24 Wilko shops will close on Tuesday September 12, and the remaining 28 will be closed two days later.


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