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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.


Hospitals ‘treating patients based on targets rather than needs’, study claims

Hospitals ‘treating patients based on targets rather than needs’, study claims

Hospitals ‘treating patients based on targets rather than needs’, study claims

05 September 2023

Researchers said the target gives hospitals ‘no encouragement’ to treat those waiting a short time or those who have passed the threshold.


Wednesday could be hottest day of year as heatwave expected

Wednesday could be hottest day of year as heatwave expected

Wednesday could be hottest day of year as heatwave expected

05 September 2023

The Met Office is watching a number of September heat records as temperatures could reach 33C this week.


Eleven on trial accused of sexually abusing children and witchcraft

Eleven on trial accused of sexually abusing children and witchcraft

Eleven on trial accused of sexually abusing children and witchcraft

05 September 2023

The trial is taking place at the High Court in Glasgow.


Scottish ministers knew of Raac school risks last summer, Somerville says

Scottish ministers knew of Raac school risks last summer, Somerville says

Scottish ministers knew of Raac school risks last summer, Somerville says

05 September 2023

The Social Justice Secretary said she will be as open as possible with the public on the risk to public buildings.


Charles and Camilla expected to mark anniversary of late Queen’s death privately

Charles and Camilla expected to mark anniversary of late Queen’s death privately

Charles and Camilla expected to mark anniversary of late Queen’s death privately

05 September 2023

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, died peacefully at Balmoral on September 8 last year aged 96.


School chiefs told to ‘get off their backsides’ and fill out concrete survey

School chiefs told to ‘get off their backsides’ and fill out concrete survey

School chiefs told to ‘get off their backsides’ and fill out concrete survey

05 September 2023

The Education Secretary has been criticised for shifting the blame onto schools during the concrete crisis.


Planning permission for onshore wind farms to be relaxed, says Government

Planning permission for onshore wind farms to be relaxed, says Government

Planning permission for onshore wind farms to be relaxed, says Government

05 September 2023

Communities will be able to apply to their local authority to have turbines built, with councillors told to listen to the majority of people.


Father admits manslaughter of son who was hit by car while trying to cross M62

Father admits manslaughter of son who was hit by car while trying to cross M62

Father admits manslaughter of son who was hit by car while trying to cross M62

05 September 2023

Matthew Rycroft was driving drunk on the motorway before crashing his car on a slip road with his son Callum Rycroft, 12, in the vehicle.


Ex-Pc who had sex on duty jailed for 20 months over ‘appalling’ abuse of power

Ex-Pc who had sex on duty jailed for 20 months over ‘appalling’ abuse of power

Ex-Pc who had sex on duty jailed for 20 months over ‘appalling’ abuse of power

05 September 2023

Former constable Shaun Wheeler admitted two counts of misconduct in public office relating to sexual activity and inappropriate messages.


What is Raac and what buildings has it been used in besides schools?

What is Raac and what buildings has it been used in besides schools?

What is Raac and what buildings has it been used in besides schools?

05 September 2023

Experts warn that offices, court houses, hospitals, and factories containing Raac could be at risk of collapse.


Death of Sara Sharif, 10, an accident according to father, says grandfather

Death of Sara Sharif, 10, an accident according to father, says grandfather

Death of Sara Sharif, 10, an accident according to father, says grandfather

05 September 2023

Muhammad Sharif told the BBC he saw his son Urfan Sharif, Sara’s father, soon after he arrived in Jhelum and said he had fled the UK out of ‘fear’.


Disabled could be offered more support to work from home under benefits reforms

Disabled could be offered more support to work from home under benefits reforms

Disabled could be offered more support to work from home under benefits reforms

05 September 2023

Changes to Work Capability Assessments would help people ‘move off benefits and towards the jobs market’, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said.


Hospitals told to have plans in place for collapse of Raac panels

Hospitals told to have plans in place for collapse of Raac panels

Hospitals told to have plans in place for collapse of Raac panels

05 September 2023

Measures should include plans for the evacuation of patients in clinical areas where there is reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.


‘Nightmare’ for mother of four as three children affected by Raac schools crisis

‘Nightmare’ for mother of four as three children affected by Raac schools crisis

‘Nightmare’ for mother of four as three children affected by Raac schools crisis

05 September 2023

Sally Walsh, from Buckhurst Hill, Essex, said she is facing a ‘horrendous situation’.


PSNI data breach ‘could cost force up to £240m’

PSNI data breach ‘could cost force up to £240m’

PSNI data breach ‘could cost force up to £240m’

05 September 2023

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is investigating the Police Service of Northern Ireland data breach.


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