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‘An honest, noble and humble man’ – well-wishers pay tribute to Paul O’Grady

‘An honest, noble and humble man’ – well-wishers pay tribute to Paul O’Grady

‘An honest, noble and humble man’ – well-wishers pay tribute to Paul O’Grady

20 April 2023

Thousands lined the streets of his home village ahead of the private service.


Sunak takes time to consider Raab’s fate over bullying claims

Sunak takes time to consider Raab’s fate over bullying claims

Sunak takes time to consider Raab’s fate over bullying claims

20 April 2023

A report into allegations about Dominic Raab’s behaviour was handed to Rishi Sunak on Thursday morning.


Seven-year-old ‘skipped to her death when she was lured to derelict building’

Seven-year-old ‘skipped to her death when she was lured to derelict building’

Seven-year-old ‘skipped to her death when she was lured to derelict building’

20 April 2023

Scientific breakthroughs allowed experts to detect David Boyd’s DNA on Nikki Allan’s clothes, his murder trial has heard.


Co Down man who helped bring peace to Europe commemorated in his home town

Co Down man who helped bring peace to Europe commemorated in his home town

Co Down man who helped bring peace to Europe commemorated in his home town

20 April 2023

Viscount Castlereagh was a former foreign secretary, who negotiated with the heads of Europe following the Napoleonic wars.


Minister hits out at Scottish Secretary as deposit return changes announced

Minister hits out at Scottish Secretary as deposit return changes announced

Minister hits out at Scottish Secretary as deposit return changes announced

20 April 2023

Lorna Slater provided more detail of the decision to delay the start of the Scottish Government scheme from August to next March.


King’s garden parties to celebrate coronation announced by Palace

King’s garden parties to celebrate coronation announced by Palace

King’s garden parties to celebrate coronation announced by Palace

20 April 2023

Guests will gather on the lawns of Buckingham Palace on May 3, three days before the ceremony, and again on May 9 – three days after.


Coffin arrives at funeral of Paul O’Grady as hundreds line streets

Coffin arrives at funeral of Paul O’Grady as hundreds line streets

Coffin arrives at funeral of Paul O’Grady as hundreds line streets

20 April 2023

The TV star’s husband Andre Portasio rode in a carriage drawn by two black horses while carrying one of their dogs.


Man jailed for killing banker in mistaken attack over mobile phone

Man jailed for killing banker in mistaken attack over mobile phone

Man jailed for killing banker in mistaken attack over mobile phone

20 April 2023

‘Kind and gentle’ Paul Mason, 52, a boss at Qatar National Bank, was set upon in the street near an exclusive private members’ club.


Paul O’Grady’s love of dogs celebrated with canine welcoming party at funeral

Paul O’Grady’s love of dogs celebrated with canine welcoming party at funeral

Paul O’Grady’s love of dogs celebrated with canine welcoming party at funeral

20 April 2023

The TV and radio presenter became an ambassador for animal rescue charity in 2012.


Funding and mental health staff retention go ‘hand-in-hand’ – NHS chief

Funding and mental health staff retention go ‘hand-in-hand’ – NHS chief

Funding and mental health staff retention go ‘hand-in-hand’ – NHS chief

20 April 2023

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard told MPs there is a direct link between mental health staff shortages and the funding available.


Varadkar: Windsor Framework will not be reopened, but Brexit will never be done

Varadkar: Windsor Framework will not be reopened, but Brexit will never be done

Varadkar: Windsor Framework will not be reopened, but Brexit will never be done

20 April 2023

The Taoiseach said: ‘Nobody is calling for (Brexit) to be opened or renegotiated – not even the DUP,’ during a Bloomberg event on Thursday.


William takes booking for unsuspecting customer during restaurant visit

William takes booking for unsuspecting customer during restaurant visit

William takes booking for unsuspecting customer during restaurant visit

20 April 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales were sampling Indian street food dishes at the Indian Streatery restaurant when the telephone rang.


Mother of woman who died with herpes ‘disgusted’ by NHS trust’s ‘lies’

Mother of woman who died with herpes ‘disgusted’ by NHS trust’s ‘lies’

Mother of woman who died with herpes ‘disgusted’ by NHS trust’s ‘lies’

20 April 2023

Mid Kent and Medway Coroners is investigating the cases of Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy.


Killer affected by Helen’s Law told he will face public parole hearing

Killer affected by Helen’s Law told he will face public parole hearing

Killer affected by Helen’s Law told he will face public parole hearing

20 April 2023

Glyn Razzell will face a two-day public hearing beginning on August 24.


SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes minutes after blast-off

SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes minutes after blast-off

SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes minutes after blast-off

20 April 2023

The incident came after a stuck valve forced an attempt on Monday to be aborted.


Cat who ‘saved’ diabetic owner’s life among finalists in National Cat Awards

Cat who ‘saved’ diabetic owner’s life among finalists in National Cat Awards

Cat who ‘saved’ diabetic owner’s life among finalists in National Cat Awards

20 April 2023

After her owner’s blood sugar had fallen dangerously low, causing her to lose consciousness, Willow the cat’s actions proved crucial.


Mother caused death of son, three, by putting him on religious fast, court told

Mother caused death of son, three, by putting him on religious fast, court told

Mother caused death of son, three, by putting him on religious fast, court told

20 April 2023

Olabisi Abubakar was fearful of the coronavirus pandemic and fasted as part of her faith, a court heard.


Climate campaigners stage protest in Holyrood chamber despite new restrictions

Climate campaigners stage protest in Holyrood chamber despite new restrictions

Climate campaigners stage protest in Holyrood chamber despite new restrictions

20 April 2023

Members of This Is Rigged took action during FMQs, and in the main foyer of the Scottish Parliament.


Wealthy Swede in London money fight with estranged husband

Wealthy Swede in London money fight with estranged husband

Wealthy Swede in London money fight with estranged husband

20 April 2023

Multi-millionaire Louise Backstrom, who lives in London, and Martin Wennberg are featuring in a private trial in the Family Division of the High Court


Ronnie Wood and Peter Tatchell among those arriving for Paul O’Grady’s funeral

Ronnie Wood and Peter Tatchell among those arriving for Paul O’Grady’s funeral

Ronnie Wood and Peter Tatchell among those arriving for Paul O’Grady’s funeral

20 April 2023

Mourners have lined the streets of Aldington, the Kent village where the TV star lived for more than 20 years.


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