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Largest-ever police crackdown on cannabis farms sees more than 1,000 arrests

Largest-ever police crackdown on cannabis farms sees more than 1,000 arrests

Largest-ever police crackdown on cannabis farms sees more than 1,000 arrests

05 July 2023

Plants worth £130 million were seized in a month-long crackdown on a trade police say is linked to a wide range of crimes.


Carrying sword at King’s Edinburgh service ‘good physical challenge’ – Grainger

Carrying sword at King’s Edinburgh service ‘good physical challenge’ – Grainger

Carrying sword at King’s Edinburgh service ‘good physical challenge’ – Grainger

05 July 2023

Charles will be presented with Scotland’s crown jewels during the event in Edinburgh.


Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

05 July 2023

Social care minister Maree Todd said talks between the Scottish Government and BMA Scotland ran late into the night on Tuesday.


Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices revealed

Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices revealed

Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices revealed

05 July 2023

Industry body the Rail Delivery Group said it wants to ‘modernise customer service’.


Quiz warns over ‘tough’ sales conditions as inflation weighs on shoppers

Quiz warns over ‘tough’ sales conditions as inflation weighs on shoppers

Quiz warns over ‘tough’ sales conditions as inflation weighs on shoppers

05 July 2023

Quiz recorded a 15% decrease in revenues to £23.2 million for the past three months to the end of June.


Why are railway ticket offices being closed?

Why are railway ticket offices being closed?

Why are railway ticket offices being closed?

05 July 2023

The PA news agency answers 11 key questions about station ticket office closures.


Female publisher to produce fantasy novel with autistic hero after diagnosis

Female publisher to produce fantasy novel with autistic hero after diagnosis

Female publisher to produce fantasy novel with autistic hero after diagnosis

05 July 2023

Daniella Blechner started writing the book in 2009 and hopes it will allow young people who ‘feel marginalised’ to ‘feel seen’.


Man charged with two murders over music video stabbings

Man charged with two murders over music video stabbings

Man charged with two murders over music video stabbings

05 July 2023

Leonardo Reid, 15, and a 23-year-old man were stabbed to death in north London on June 29.


Charity warns of urgent need to improve palliative care before it is too late

Charity warns of urgent need to improve palliative care before it is too late

Charity warns of urgent need to improve palliative care before it is too late

05 July 2023

Marie Curie report says hundreds of thousands of people will not have access to end-of-life support without change.


Art historian helps build new Assassin’s Creed game after son’s suggestion

Art historian helps build new Assassin’s Creed game after son’s suggestion

Art historian helps build new Assassin’s Creed game after son’s suggestion

05 July 2023

Game developers Ubisoft said its commitment to authenticity and accuracy is a ‘hallmark’ of the series.


Include drumming in school curriculum to help autistic pupils, says Blondie star

Include drumming in school curriculum to help autistic pupils, says Blondie star

Include drumming in school curriculum to help autistic pupils, says Blondie star

05 July 2023

Research backed by Clem Burke showed positive effects on brain function and behaviour among adolescents with autism.


What the papers say – July 5

What the papers say – July 5

What the papers say – July 5

04 July 2023

Every paper featured a different story on their front page in the UK.


High Court to hear Harry bid to rely on ‘secret agreement’ in claim against NGN

High Court to hear Harry bid to rely on ‘secret agreement’ in claim against NGN

High Court to hear Harry bid to rely on ‘secret agreement’ in claim against NGN

04 July 2023

Harry alleges he was targeted by journalists and private investigators working for The Sun and the now-defunct News Of The World.


Timeline: The NHS’s milestones in healthcare as service turns 75

Timeline: The NHS’s milestones in healthcare as service turns 75

Timeline: The NHS’s milestones in healthcare as service turns 75

04 July 2023

The service was launched by Aneurin Bevan on July 5 1948.


King to be presented with Scotland’s crown jewels during thanksgiving service

King to be presented with Scotland’s crown jewels during thanksgiving service

King to be presented with Scotland’s crown jewels during thanksgiving service

04 July 2023

The Red Arrows will provide the finale to the day, staging a flypast after the service over the Palace of Holyroodhouse.


Edward and Sophie to attend service to mark 75 years of the NHS

Edward and Sophie to attend service to mark 75 years of the NHS

Edward and Sophie to attend service to mark 75 years of the NHS

04 July 2023

Health workers and royalty will rub shoulders at the service in Westminster Abbey.


Wimbledon fans hoping for fewer showers after rain-hit second day

Wimbledon fans hoping for fewer showers after rain-hit second day

Wimbledon fans hoping for fewer showers after rain-hit second day

04 July 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman will hold talks with senior sporting and police figures on protecting Wimbledon and other events from protests.


Families face disruption as teachers in England stage fresh strikes over pay

Families face disruption as teachers in England stage fresh strikes over pay

Families face disruption as teachers in England stage fresh strikes over pay

04 July 2023

End-of-year activities and transition days are set to be disrupted amid the latest wave of walkouts by National Education Union members.


Starmer letting right-wing Labour faction try to destroy party left – McDonnell

Starmer letting right-wing Labour faction try to destroy party left – McDonnell

Starmer letting right-wing Labour faction try to destroy party left – McDonnell

04 July 2023

The backbench MP has written to the party leader to complain that dissenting voices are being stifled.


Three men charged over shooting of Detective John Caldwell

Three men charged over shooting of Detective John Caldwell

Three men charged over shooting of Detective John Caldwell

04 July 2023

All three are expected to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


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