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‘Genius’ children’s publisher Peter Usborne dies aged 85

‘Genius’ children’s publisher Peter Usborne dies aged 85

‘Genius’ children’s publisher Peter Usborne dies aged 85

31 March 2023

His daughter Nicola Usborne said she was ‘heartbroken’ by the death of her father who she described as ‘the best dad I could imagine’.


Woman ‘told walker and officer murder accused pushed her down Arthur’s Seat’

Woman ‘told walker and officer murder accused pushed her down Arthur’s Seat’

Woman ‘told walker and officer murder accused pushed her down Arthur’s Seat’

31 March 2023

Kashif Anwar denies murdering his wife Fawziyah Javed.


China cannot be allowed to join UK-Asia trade pact, Liz Truss says

China cannot be allowed to join UK-Asia trade pact, Liz Truss says

China cannot be allowed to join UK-Asia trade pact, Liz Truss says

31 March 2023

The former prime minister made the warning as the UK signed up to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.


Podcaster faces prison after being convicted of stirring up racial hatred

Podcaster faces prison after being convicted of stirring up racial hatred

Podcaster faces prison after being convicted of stirring up racial hatred

31 March 2023

James Allchurch, from Pembrokeshire, also known by the alias Sven Longshanks, hosted and produced Radio Aryan.


Just Stop Oil protesters spared jail over ‘reckless’ Silverstone track invasion

Just Stop Oil protesters spared jail over ‘reckless’ Silverstone track invasion

Just Stop Oil protesters spared jail over ‘reckless’ Silverstone track invasion

31 March 2023

High Court judge Mr Justice Garnham said the actions of the activists posed a risk of serious injury or even death.


Gladiators star Falcon dies aged 59

Gladiators star Falcon dies aged 59

Gladiators star Falcon dies aged 59

31 March 2023

The show said she joined the second series in 1993 and ‘instantly became a firm fan favourite’.


‘Remarkable’ wife of peace campaigner dies aged 91

‘Remarkable’ wife of peace campaigner dies aged 91

‘Remarkable’ wife of peace campaigner dies aged 91

31 March 2023

Joan Wilson’s husband Gordon became a well-known campaigner after their daughter Marie was killed in the Enniskillen bomb in 1987.


King becoming ‘frustrated old man’ over attitudes to climate emergency

King becoming ‘frustrated old man’ over attitudes to climate emergency

King becoming ‘frustrated old man’ over attitudes to climate emergency

31 March 2023

The King said the world must realise the need to move towards more sustainable practices.


Boris Becker: I used all my strength just to survive the day in prison

Boris Becker: I used all my strength just to survive the day in prison

Boris Becker: I used all my strength just to survive the day in prison

31 March 2023

The Wimbledon champion features in a docuseries, about the ups and downs of his career, on Apple TV+.


Daniel Kebede elected new National Education Union general secretary

Daniel Kebede elected new National Education Union general secretary

Daniel Kebede elected new National Education Union general secretary

31 March 2023

Mr Kebede will succeed Dr Mary Bousted and Kevin Courtney.


England hit by wettest March in more than 40 years – Met Office

England hit by wettest March in more than 40 years – Met Office

England hit by wettest March in more than 40 years – Met Office

31 March 2023

Figures show Wales and Northern Ireland also had one of their top 10 wettest Marches on record.


Boy, 14, sentenced for causing ‘unimaginable’ damage by crashing car into houses

Boy, 14, sentenced for causing ‘unimaginable’ damage by crashing car into houses

Boy, 14, sentenced for causing ‘unimaginable’ damage by crashing car into houses

31 March 2023

The owner of one house said his family’s life had been turned upside down.


Northern Ireland healthcare workers pause strike action after talks announced

Northern Ireland healthcare workers pause strike action after talks announced

Northern Ireland healthcare workers pause strike action after talks announced

31 March 2023

Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris and the Department of Health have agreed to meet representatives next week.


‘Cowardly bully’ jailed for murder of frail pensioner he found in his bed

‘Cowardly bully’ jailed for murder of frail pensioner he found in his bed

‘Cowardly bully’ jailed for murder of frail pensioner he found in his bed

31 March 2023

Margaret Barnes, 71, mistook David Redfern’s home for her B&B which ended up being a fatal mistake, a court heard.


First puffins of season return to Rathlin Island

First puffins of season return to Rathlin Island

First puffins of season return to Rathlin Island

31 March 2023

Rathlin Island hosts the distinctive sea birds from Easter every year.


Sunak accused of ‘complete re-hash’ of pothole announcement

Sunak accused of ‘complete re-hash’ of pothole announcement

Sunak accused of ‘complete re-hash’ of pothole announcement

31 March 2023

The Prime Minister sought to focus on fixing Britain’s roads as he faced questions over whether he was out of touch as he campaigned in Darlington.


Camilla sketches Gruffalo under watchful eye of illustrator Axel Scheffler

Camilla sketches Gruffalo under watchful eye of illustrator Axel Scheffler

Camilla sketches Gruffalo under watchful eye of illustrator Axel Scheffler

31 March 2023

The Queen Consort, Scheffler and Elke Budenbender, wife of the German president, read from The Gruffalo in English and German at a school in Hamburg.


BBC journalists to strike on local election night

BBC journalists to strike on local election night

BBC journalists to strike on local election night

31 March 2023

The NUJ is in dispute over planned cuts to local radio.


Government to encourage businesses to save energy as it slashes bill support

Government to encourage businesses to save energy as it slashes bill support

Government to encourage businesses to save energy as it slashes bill support

31 March 2023

Companies will be told that they can save money on their bills by putting light and heating on timers and turning down boiler temperatures.


High street businesses to benefit from business rates drop

High street businesses to benefit from business rates drop

High street businesses to benefit from business rates drop

31 March 2023

Last year, the Government announced the first revaluation process for business rates in six years.


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