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UK

Prince’s Foundation partners with Chanel to run embroidery course for students

Recent university graduates will be able to apply for the 24-week intensive course, held in Highgrove, Gloucestershire.
Mar 5, 2023
UK

Lifeboats deployed from UK and France after fire on board ferry in the Channel

HM Coastguard said it was alerted to a fire on board the Isle of Innisfree ferry, which is now being tugged to Calais.
Mar 4, 2023
Politics

Pay deal for ambulance workers could be on horizon after strikes suspended

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said he ‘wants to start talks ASAP’ with Unison and GMB unions.
Mar 4, 2023
UK

Ipso outlines five-year plan to strengthen quality of journalism in UK

The UK’s press watchdog has published its strategy for 2023 to 2028.
Mar 3, 2023
Politics

Ambulance strikes suspended by GMB and Unison ahead of pay talks

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has told unions that there is cash available for potential pay rises.
Mar 3, 2023
UK

Police speak to pupil who sent threats to autistic boy over damage to Koran

West Yorkshire Police said an officer has ‘given words of advice’ to a student following the incident at Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield.
Mar 3, 2023
Politics

Minister condemns death threats against pupils who damaged Koran

Minster for Schools Nick Gibb has said his department is working with Kettlethorpe High School in West Yorkshire

Mar 3, 2023
UK

Mourners to pay respects to Leah Croucher during public funeral procession

The procession through Milton Keynes will be followed by a private service for the friends and family of Leah Croucher.
Mar 3, 2023
Crime

NHS Trust accused of causing ‘pain and grief’ for family in new mothers’ inquest

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust has delayed the five-year wait for answers for the families of two mothers who died after childbirth.
Mar 1, 2023
Crime

Amazon argues for dismissal of lawsuit brought by delivery drivers

A two-day preliminary hearing to decide if an employment tribunal between Amazon and the drivers can go ahead is taking place in central London.
Feb 27, 2023
Crime

Murderers could be compelled to appear in court for sentencing under new laws

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said he is considering new legislation after meeting with the family of Zara Aleena, whose killer avoided court.
Feb 23, 2023
UK

Woman charged with murder over fatal shooting and acid attack on man

Rachel Fulstow, 37, of Andrew Drive, York, will appear in court on Thursday charged in connection with the death of Liam Smith in Wigan.
Feb 22, 2023
Crime

Extinction Rebellion co-founder cleared of further charge in paint-throwing case

Roger Hallam and four other protesters have been cleared of a criminal damage charge in an ongoing trial at Wood Green Crown Court.
Feb 21, 2023
Crime

Extinction Rebellion co-founder cleared of one charge over paint-throwing stunt

Several activists were acquitted of charges in relation to throwing paint over charity buildings in 2020, but the jury is still out on other counts.
Feb 20, 2023
UK

Group of global Anglican church leaders ousts Welby over gay blessing reform

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches has said it no longer considers Justin Welby to be ‘the leader of the global communion’.
Feb 20, 2023
Crime

Teenager arrested following protest outside asylum seeker hotel in court

Jarad Skeete, 19, of Aigburth, Liverpool, will appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court on Monday.
Feb 13, 2023
Celebrity News

Man in court following protest over drag queen children’s event at Tate Britain

Lance O’Connor has been charged with several offences following a protest outside the Tate Britain.
Feb 13, 2023
UK

Teenage boy and girl arrested over fatal stabbing of Brianna Ghey in park

Police said the arrested teenagers, both aged 15, are from the local area.
Feb 12, 2023
UK

Drag queen whose children’s event sparked Tate protest says he is a ‘role model’

Sab Samuel hosted three Drag Queen Story Hour UK readings in Tate Britain on Saturday.
Feb 12, 2023
UK

Handwritten messages on yellow ribbons left for missing mother Nicola Bulley

Yellow ribbons with messages from friends have been attached to a footbridge over the River Wyre.
Feb 12, 2023
UK

Teenage girl found with fatal stab wounds in Cheshire park named by police

Cheshire Constabulary has named the girl as 16-year-old Brianna Ghey.
Feb 12, 2023