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Coroner: Anne Heche died due to smoke inhalation and burns

Coroner: Anne Heche died due to smoke inhalation and burns

Coroner: Anne Heche died due to smoke inhalation and burns

17 August 2022

The Hollywood actress’ death was ruled an accident.


Abuse of journalist ‘atypical’, former independence campaign chief says

Abuse of journalist ‘atypical’, former independence campaign chief says

Abuse of journalist ‘atypical’, former independence campaign chief says

17 August 2022

Blair Jenkins, who headed up Yes Scotland, said the abuse directed towards James Cook on Tuesday evening is ‘atypical’ in Scotland.


Bees increasingly stressed by climate change over the past 100 years – study

Bees increasingly stressed by climate change over the past 100 years – study

Bees increasingly stressed by climate change over the past 100 years – study

17 August 2022

Scientists from Imperial College London and the Natural History Museum have published two papers analysing UK bumblebee populations.


Further rail disruption expected as two days of strike action begin

Further rail disruption expected as two days of strike action begin

Further rail disruption expected as two days of strike action begin

17 August 2022

ScotRail has warned passengers only to travel if necessary on Thursday and Saturday due to strike action by the RMT union.


Fresh transport strikes to cause more travel chaos

Fresh transport strikes to cause more travel chaos

Fresh transport strikes to cause more travel chaos

17 August 2022

Network Rail, train companies, London Underground and buses in the capital will be hit by walkouts in the next few days


Thousands to receive AS and A-level results across Northern Ireland

Thousands to receive AS and A-level results across Northern Ireland

Thousands to receive AS and A-level results across Northern Ireland

17 August 2022

This year saw student sit exams after several years of disruption during the coronavirus pandemic.


Lord Trimble’s widow backs Liz Truss in Tory leadership race

Lord Trimble’s widow backs Liz Truss in Tory leadership race

Lord Trimble’s widow backs Liz Truss in Tory leadership race

17 August 2022

The Nobel laureate indicated his support for the frontrunner before he died last month at the age of 77 following an illness.


Britney Spears’ ex-husband released from jail following court appearance

Britney Spears’ ex-husband released from jail following court appearance

Britney Spears’ ex-husband released from jail following court appearance

17 August 2022

Jason Alexander, 40, faces two felony charges relating to an alleged theft in Napa County, California, in 2015, but is yet to enter his pleas.


‘Sweet, lovely’ 87-year-old man shown busking for Ukraine months before attack

‘Sweet, lovely’ 87-year-old man shown busking for Ukraine months before attack

‘Sweet, lovely’ 87-year-old man shown busking for Ukraine months before attack

17 August 2022

Thomas O’Halloran can be seen playing his accordion and smiling with a makeshift blue and yellow collection box strapped to his frame in the video.


Tributes paid to elderly Irishman killed in London attack

Tributes paid to elderly Irishman killed in London attack

Tributes paid to elderly Irishman killed in London attack

17 August 2022

Thomas O’Halloran was killed in a ‘shocking act’ of ‘unprovoked violence’.


Education Secretary backs efforts to make university system fairer

Education Secretary backs efforts to make university system fairer

Education Secretary backs efforts to make university system fairer

17 August 2022

Ucas has also taken into account data on free school meals – an indicator of disadvantage – in offers for the first time this year.


Manhunt launched after seven-year-old girl is ‘abducted and taken into woods’

Manhunt launched after seven-year-old girl is ‘abducted and taken into woods’

Manhunt launched after seven-year-old girl is ‘abducted and taken into woods’

17 August 2022

The youngster is believed to have been taken on Warne Avenue in Droylsden, Greater Manchester to an area near a disused railway track.


Lord Caine meets victims’ groups over Troubles legacy legislation

Lord Caine meets victims’ groups over Troubles legacy legislation

Lord Caine meets victims’ groups over Troubles legacy legislation

17 August 2022

The Northern Ireland Office Minister held a series of meetings in Belfast on Tuesday and Wednesday.


Ofgem director quits over price cap as Ed Miliband says Government is ‘asleep’

Ofgem director quits over price cap as Ed Miliband says Government is ‘asleep’

Ofgem director quits over price cap as Ed Miliband says Government is ‘asleep’

17 August 2022

Christine Farnish, a director at the energy watchdog, said the regulator had failed to strike a balance between consumers and suppliers.


Medieval whale bone discovered at inland castle goes on display

Medieval whale bone discovered at inland castle goes on display

Medieval whale bone discovered at inland castle goes on display

17 August 2022

A concentration of the bones were found scattered near the kitchen uncovering the exotic diet of the castle’s then-residents.


Travel disruption as floods lash parts of the UK

Travel disruption as floods lash parts of the UK

Travel disruption as floods lash parts of the UK

17 August 2022

Wednesday was the fourth day in a row of thunderstorm warnings in the UK.


First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results

First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results

First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results

17 August 2022

Grades are expected to be down on 2021 but higher than pre-pandemic.


Ryan Giggs breaks down in court describing night in cell as ‘worst experience’

Ryan Giggs breaks down in court describing night in cell as ‘worst experience’

Ryan Giggs breaks down in court describing night in cell as ‘worst experience’

17 August 2022

The ex-Wales manager admitted to being ‘jealous’ and ‘hot-headed’ on occasions in his relationship with PR executive Kate Greville.


Ryan Giggs ‘argued with girlfriend’ over ‘attractive’ TV sports presenter

Ryan Giggs ‘argued with girlfriend’ over ‘attractive’ TV sports presenter

Ryan Giggs ‘argued with girlfriend’ over ‘attractive’ TV sports presenter

17 August 2022

The former Manchester United winger was accused by his girlfriend, PR executive Kate Greville, of flirting with the unnamed beauty, his trial heard.


Water abstraction suspensions lifted in Fife but continued in Borders

Water abstraction suspensions lifted in Fife but continued in Borders

Water abstraction suspensions lifted in Fife but continued in Borders

17 August 2022

Wet weather earlier this week has seen water levels in Fife improve but very little difference in the Borders, SEPA said.


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