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Health board declares critical incident amid ‘unprecedented’ number of patients

Health board declares critical incident amid ‘unprecedented’ number of patients

Health board declares critical incident amid ‘unprecedented’ number of patients

02 January 2023

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales said it had been inundated with people needing emergency care.


National Highways road traffic officers to begin 48-hour strike

National Highways road traffic officers to begin 48-hour strike

National Highways road traffic officers to begin 48-hour strike

02 January 2023

The walkout by members of the Public and Commercial Services is part of industrial action in a bitter dispute over pay, pensions and jobs.


Government needs to stop blocking rail dispute deal, RMT says

Government needs to stop blocking rail dispute deal, RMT says

Government needs to stop blocking rail dispute deal, RMT says

02 January 2023

General secretary Mick Lynch said there is ‘ministerial interference’ around a settlement.


Three people killed in early-morning hotel blaze

Three people killed in early-morning hotel blaze

Three people killed in early-morning hotel blaze

02 January 2023

Emergency services were called to the New County Hotel in Perth just after 5am on Monday.


Harry tells TV interviewer he wants his father and brother back

Harry tells TV interviewer he wants his father and brother back

Harry tells TV interviewer he wants his father and brother back

02 January 2023

The Duke of Sussex has done interviews with ITV and CBS News, which will be aired on Sunday.


Three people and dog reported dead in early-morning hotel blaze

Three people and dog reported dead in early-morning hotel blaze

Three people and dog reported dead in early-morning hotel blaze

02 January 2023

Emergency services were called to the scene of the fire at the New County Hotel in Perth.


Windrush 75th anniversary to be ‘diamond jubilee for modern, diverse Britain’

Windrush 75th anniversary to be ‘diamond jubilee for modern, diverse Britain’

Windrush 75th anniversary to be ‘diamond jubilee for modern, diverse Britain’

02 January 2023

June 22 marks the 75-year anniversary of the first Windrush arrivals in the UK.


Mistakes were made on all sides in handling of Brexit, says Varadkar

Mistakes were made on all sides in handling of Brexit, says Varadkar

Mistakes were made on all sides in handling of Brexit, says Varadkar

02 January 2023

The Taoiseach said he will be as flexible and reasonable as possible when attempting to solve issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Iraq War veteran heads up battle against cyber attacks in Northern Ireland

Iraq War veteran heads up battle against cyber attacks in Northern Ireland

Iraq War veteran heads up battle against cyber attacks in Northern Ireland

02 January 2023

Val Wilson has responsibility for BT’s recently opened Security Operations Centre in Belfast.


In Pictures: Heatwaves, storms and a big freeze all hit UK in 2022

In Pictures: Heatwaves, storms and a big freeze all hit UK in 2022

In Pictures: Heatwaves, storms and a big freeze all hit UK in 2022

02 January 2023

A stormy start to the year made way for record high temperatures – and then floods and a big freeze.


Unions call for ‘sensible’ proposals to help end rail dispute strikes

Unions call for ‘sensible’ proposals to help end rail dispute strikes

Unions call for ‘sensible’ proposals to help end rail dispute strikes

02 January 2023

Trade union leaders have accused the Government of blocking a deal as passengers prepare for the latest disruption.


Border Force patrolling French beaches with local officers

Border Force patrolling French beaches with local officers

Border Force patrolling French beaches with local officers

02 January 2023

The first joint patrol took place just before Christmas after months of negotiations between UK and French officials.


Motorists urged to take care while ice warning is in place

Motorists urged to take care while ice warning is in place

Motorists urged to take care while ice warning is in place

02 January 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert.


Grocers set for almost £550m tax reduction from 2023

Grocers set for almost £550m tax reduction from 2023

Grocers set for almost £550m tax reduction from 2023

02 January 2023

It comes after more than half a million retail properties in England and Wales were revalued as part of a shake-up to the business rates system.


Deaths caused by emergency care delays ‘not a short-term thing’

Deaths caused by emergency care delays ‘not a short-term thing’

Deaths caused by emergency care delays ‘not a short-term thing’

02 January 2023

Ian Higginson, vice-president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said the current problems are not down to Covid or flu.


39% rise in number of children needing help for serious mental health problems

39% rise in number of children needing help for serious mental health problems

39% rise in number of children needing help for serious mental health problems

02 January 2023

The data includes children who are suicidal, self-harming, suffering serious depression or anxiety, and those with eating disorders.


Harry to share details about new book in ‘revealing’ interview on US TV show

Harry to share details about new book in ‘revealing’ interview on US TV show

Harry to share details about new book in ‘revealing’ interview on US TV show

02 January 2023

The Duke of Sussex discussed his upcoming memoir on CBS News’ 60 Minutes in an interview to be aired on Sunday.


Two men shot in south London on New Year’s Eve

Two men shot in south London on New Year’s Eve

Two men shot in south London on New Year’s Eve

02 January 2023

The Metropolitan Police said two men in their 20s turned up at a hospital with gunshot injuries.


Low-income households set to receive new cost-of-living payments from spring

Low-income households set to receive new cost-of-living payments from spring

Low-income households set to receive new cost-of-living payments from spring

02 January 2023

Fresh £900 cash support for more than eight million eligible means-tested benefits claimants starts in spring 2023.


Rare Robert Burns book saved from destruction to go on display

Rare Robert Burns book saved from destruction to go on display

Rare Robert Burns book saved from destruction to go on display

02 January 2023

The copy of Poems Chiefly In The Scottish Dialect is missing its first 50 pages.


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