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Julian Knight’s call for return of whip rejected after ‘further complaints’

Julian Knight’s call for return of whip rejected after ‘further complaints’

Julian Knight’s call for return of whip rejected after ‘further complaints’

29 March 2023

The Metropolitan Police confirmed their probe is over after Mr Knight said he had been cleared.


Many schools ‘routinely disregard’ safeguarding principles on gender identity

Many schools ‘routinely disregard’ safeguarding principles on gender identity

Many schools ‘routinely disregard’ safeguarding principles on gender identity

29 March 2023

Some secondary schools are not informing parents as soon as a child questions their gender, a report by Policy Exchange suggests.


Travel disruption warning as strong winds expected to hit south coast

Travel disruption warning as strong winds expected to hit south coast

Travel disruption warning as strong winds expected to hit south coast

29 March 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from Thursday evening as 70mph winds are expected to affect the south of England and Wales.


More private jets left UK soil than any other European country in 2022 – study

More private jets left UK soil than any other European country in 2022 – study

More private jets left UK soil than any other European country in 2022 – study

29 March 2023

Some flights were as short as five miles, which campaigners have called ‘unacceptable’ and ‘generally pointless’.


Evidence suggests missing teenage swimmer never left quarry – police

Evidence suggests missing teenage swimmer never left quarry – police

Evidence suggests missing teenage swimmer never left quarry – police

29 March 2023

Police divers and sonar equipment have been used during the five-week search for Toby Burwell at Rugby’s Newbold Quarry.


Who is in Yousaf’s first Scottish Cabinet?

Who is in Yousaf’s first Scottish Cabinet?

Who is in Yousaf’s first Scottish Cabinet?

29 March 2023

The new First Minister has appointed his top team.


Preparations to prevent collision at Queen’s 1953 coronation part of new display

Preparations to prevent collision at Queen’s 1953 coronation part of new display

Preparations to prevent collision at Queen’s 1953 coronation part of new display

29 March 2023

Lambeth Palace Library is to stage an exhibition of coronation artefacts dating from the Middle Ages and including Elizabeth II’s ceremony.


Man who hit greenkeeper on the head with a horseshoe found guilty of murder

Man who hit greenkeeper on the head with a horseshoe found guilty of murder

Man who hit greenkeeper on the head with a horseshoe found guilty of murder

29 March 2023

Kirkpatrick Virgo, 42, hit Thomas Parker, 24, with the item after the pair argued over loud music from a boombox speaker.


Scottish Power inks turbine deal for world’s second-largest offshore wind farm

Scottish Power inks turbine deal for world’s second-largest offshore wind farm

Scottish Power inks turbine deal for world’s second-largest offshore wind farm

29 March 2023

The deal, with Siemens Gamesa, will build enough capacity to supply about 1.3 million homes when the wind is blowing, the company said.


Northern Lights set to dazzle Scotland as solar winds race towards Earth

Northern Lights set to dazzle Scotland as solar winds race towards Earth

Northern Lights set to dazzle Scotland as solar winds race towards Earth

29 March 2023

The Aurora Borealis will be visible on Thursday night and Friday night this week, clear skies permitting.


Profits slip at Asda as shoppers hit by cost-of-living crisis

Profits slip at Asda as shoppers hit by cost-of-living crisis

Profits slip at Asda as shoppers hit by cost-of-living crisis

29 March 2023

Mohsin Issa, co-owner of Asda, said the retailer delivered a ‘highly resilient’ performance during the year.


Julian Knight demands return of Tory whip after police drop sexual assault probe

Julian Knight demands return of Tory whip after police drop sexual assault probe

Julian Knight demands return of Tory whip after police drop sexual assault probe

29 March 2023

Mr Knight, who was suspended from the Conservative Party over the case, always denied the allegation.


Government decision to house migrants at RAF base ‘absolutely devastating’

Government decision to house migrants at RAF base ‘absolutely devastating’

Government decision to house migrants at RAF base ‘absolutely devastating’

29 March 2023

No confirmation has been provided as to how long migrants would be housed at RAF Scampton.


Labour calls for Scotland election and brands Tories and SNP ‘democracy deniers’

Labour calls for Scotland election and brands Tories and SNP ‘democracy deniers’

Labour calls for Scotland election and brands Tories and SNP ‘democracy deniers’

29 March 2023

Shadow Scotland secretary Ian Murray said new First Minister Humza Yousaf has ‘no mandate’.


Izzard: Paul O’Grady’s impact on humanity and culture resonates around the world

Izzard: Paul O’Grady’s impact on humanity and culture resonates around the world

Izzard: Paul O’Grady’s impact on humanity and culture resonates around the world

29 March 2023

The TV star died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on Tuesday evening, prompting tributes from across arts, culture and politics.


Asylum seekers to be housed on former prison site under Government plans

Asylum seekers to be housed on former prison site under Government plans

Asylum seekers to be housed on former prison site under Government plans

29 March 2023

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick would describe it only as a ‘separate site’.


Shona Robison takes on biggest role yet after almost 25 years at Holyrood

Shona Robison takes on biggest role yet after almost 25 years at Holyrood

Shona Robison takes on biggest role yet after almost 25 years at Holyrood

29 March 2023

Ms Robison has been made Deputy First Minister by new First Minister Humza Yousaf.


Man convicted of murdering six-year-old Rikki Neave in 1994 prepares for appeal

Man convicted of murdering six-year-old Rikki Neave in 1994 prepares for appeal

Man convicted of murdering six-year-old Rikki Neave in 1994 prepares for appeal

29 March 2023

Three appeal judges have concluded James Watson has ‘arguable’ grounds for challenging his conviction.


Yousaf appoints first Cabinet

Yousaf appoints first Cabinet

Yousaf appoints first Cabinet

29 March 2023

The First Minister was sworn in on Wednesday, before appointing his Cabinet in the afternoon.


Paul O’Grady put Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on the map, charity CEO says

Paul O’Grady put Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on the map, charity CEO says

Paul O’Grady put Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on the map, charity CEO says

29 March 2023

Chief executive Peter Laurie said O’Grady would have taken all of the dogs at Battersea home ‘if he had his way’.


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