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Puppy rescued from busy railway by trainee in middle of train driving lesson

Puppy rescued from busy railway by trainee in middle of train driving lesson

Puppy rescued from busy railway by trainee in middle of train driving lesson

16 February 2023

The rescue mission was a first for Stefan Hug, who is a trainee driver.


New Look cutting more than 500 warehouse jobs in move to axe night shift

New Look cutting more than 500 warehouse jobs in move to axe night shift

New Look cutting more than 500 warehouse jobs in move to axe night shift

16 February 2023

The move to switch to a day shift only will impact 503 of its 1,200 workers at the group’s warehouse in Newcastle-under-Lyme.


Freezer removed again from Banksy’s Valentine’s Day Mascara artwork

Freezer removed again from Banksy’s Valentine’s Day Mascara artwork

Freezer removed again from Banksy’s Valentine’s Day Mascara artwork

16 February 2023

The Red Eight Gallery in London said the work had been safely removed while a permanent home is found.


How energy company profits have risen year-on-year

How energy company profits have risen year-on-year

How energy company profits have risen year-on-year

16 February 2023

Many companies have seen profits more than double.


Royal College of Nursing announces significant escalation in strike action

Royal College of Nursing announces significant escalation in strike action

Royal College of Nursing announces significant escalation in strike action

16 February 2023

There will be a 48-hour strike from 6am on March 1.


Polish president meets Sunak at Downing Street to discuss Ukraine

Polish president meets Sunak at Downing Street to discuss Ukraine

Polish president meets Sunak at Downing Street to discuss Ukraine

16 February 2023

The visit comes after Nato defence ministers met in Brussels earlier this week.


Humans might not hibernate but may still need more winter sleep, study suggests

Humans might not hibernate but may still need more winter sleep, study suggests

Humans might not hibernate but may still need more winter sleep, study suggests

16 February 2023

Researchers say if the findings can be replicated in a healthy population, this would be first evidence for a need to adjust sleep habits to season.


Court hears of ‘potentially catastrophic’ impact of Berlin embassy spy

Court hears of ‘potentially catastrophic’ impact of Berlin embassy spy

Court hears of ‘potentially catastrophic’ impact of Berlin embassy spy

16 February 2023

Prosecutor Alison Morgan KC read out a series of statements about the harm security guard David Smith had caused.


British troops train 10,000 Ukrainian volunteers and will help 20,000 more

British troops train 10,000 Ukrainian volunteers and will help 20,000 more

British troops train 10,000 Ukrainian volunteers and will help 20,000 more

16 February 2023

The recruits spend five weeks in the UK before they return to Ukraine and take battle to the Russians


‘Mistake’ for Starmer to block Corbyn candidacy – John McDonnell

‘Mistake’ for Starmer to block Corbyn candidacy – John McDonnell

‘Mistake’ for Starmer to block Corbyn candidacy – John McDonnell

16 February 2023

Jeremy Corbyn is expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to block him from standing for Labour at the next election.


Irish court hears trans row schoolteacher’s appeal against school injunction

Irish court hears trans row schoolteacher’s appeal against school injunction

Irish court hears trans row schoolteacher’s appeal against school injunction

16 February 2023

Enoch Burke has been seen on the grounds of Wilson’s Hospital School, Co Westmeath, over several days despite a court order banning him from doing so.


Nicola Bulley’s family plea for end to speculation over her private life

Nicola Bulley’s family plea for end to speculation over her private life

Nicola Bulley’s family plea for end to speculation over her private life

16 February 2023

The missing mother-of-two’s family have issued a statement through Lancashire Police.


Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham among stars at Vivienne Westwood memorial

Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham among stars at Vivienne Westwood memorial

Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham among stars at Vivienne Westwood memorial

16 February 2023

Dame Vivienne, who was recognised as a punk legend, environmental activist and designer extraordinaire, died aged 81 in December.


Ex-MP Natalie McGarry’s lawyers contest conviction over ‘prejudicial tweets’

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry’s lawyers contest conviction over ‘prejudicial tweets’

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry’s lawyers contest conviction over ‘prejudicial tweets’

16 February 2023

Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice Clerk, said a decision would be made ‘as soon as possible’.


Two beaver kits moved to Loch Lomond die in ‘otter attack’

Two beaver kits moved to Loch Lomond die in ‘otter attack’

Two beaver kits moved to Loch Lomond die in ‘otter attack’

16 February 2023

A family of beavers was moved to the loch from Tayside last month.


Judge aims to stop urban explorers climbing cranes overlooking Wembley Stadium

Judge aims to stop urban explorers climbing cranes overlooking Wembley Stadium

Judge aims to stop urban explorers climbing cranes overlooking Wembley Stadium

16 February 2023

Judge Jonathan Simpkiss heard how a climber had said on social media that he had a ‘passion’ to reach the middle of the Wembley arch.


Funeral held for wife of Wales’s First Minister Mark Drakeford

Funeral held for wife of Wales’s First Minister Mark Drakeford

Funeral held for wife of Wales’s First Minister Mark Drakeford

16 February 2023

Mr Drakeford said he was ‘grateful for the many kind words of support’ he had received.


Head of Nato visits Turkey as donations to UK charity appeal hit £84 million

Head of Nato visits Turkey as donations to UK charity appeal hit £84 million

Head of Nato visits Turkey as donations to UK charity appeal hit £84 million

16 February 2023

Secretary general Jens Stoltenberg pledged ongoing support as he met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Thursday.


Art lovers in a spin over spiral artworks signposting wider universe

Art lovers in a spin over spiral artworks signposting wider universe

Art lovers in a spin over spiral artworks signposting wider universe

16 February 2023

The work Whorled (Here After Here After Here) is meant to echo road signs from throughout the world as well as places in the universe.


South Park takes dig at Meghan and Harry in new episode

South Park takes dig at Meghan and Harry in new episode

South Park takes dig at Meghan and Harry in new episode

16 February 2023

The episode entitled The Worldwide Privacy Tour sees the ‘Prince and Princess of Canada’ become new residents of South Park.


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