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Armstrong declares an Alliance surge as she becomes first MLA to be elected

Armstrong declares an Alliance surge as she becomes first MLA to be elected

Armstrong declares an Alliance surge as she becomes first MLA to be elected

06 May 2022

Kellie Armstrong was elected for the Strangford constituency at the first stage of the count on Friday afternoon.


Plymouth’s first trans councillor hopes to ‘dial down hate and division’

Plymouth’s first trans councillor hopes to ‘dial down hate and division’

Plymouth’s first trans councillor hopes to ‘dial down hate and division’

06 May 2022

Dylan Tippetts said he hopes to inspire young people struggling to come out, adding: ‘You belong, your voice is your power.’


Keir Starmer to face ‘beergate’ probe after ‘significant new information’

Keir Starmer to face ‘beergate’ probe after ‘significant new information’

Keir Starmer to face ‘beergate’ probe after ‘significant new information’

06 May 2022

Durham Constabulary said the year-old allegations will be looked at again after previously saying no offence had been established.


P&O Ferries a victim of misinformation, claims boss

P&O Ferries a victim of misinformation, claims boss

P&O Ferries a victim of misinformation, claims boss

06 May 2022

Peter Hebblethwaite also told delegates at an industry conference that he hopes he can ‘survive’ as chief executive.


UK hepatitis cases: 163 children now affected

UK hepatitis cases: 163 children now affected

UK hepatitis cases: 163 children now affected

06 May 2022

Health officials are still investigating the cause of the increase in the severe liver condition.


Gold State Coach to have starring role at Platinum Jubilee Pageant procession

Gold State Coach to have starring role at Platinum Jubilee Pageant procession

Gold State Coach to have starring role at Platinum Jubilee Pageant procession

06 May 2022

It will be the first time the intricately-decorated 260-year-old coach has appeared on the streets of London for 20 years.


They left me for dead, says Johnson of primary school art class

They left me for dead, says Johnson of primary school art class

They left me for dead, says Johnson of primary school art class

06 May 2022

The Prime Minister was unable to brush off the subject of the Tories’ local election performance during a visit to a school in his constituency.


Firms should not be exploiting cost of living crisis in marketing, warns FCA

Firms should not be exploiting cost of living crisis in marketing, warns FCA

Firms should not be exploiting cost of living crisis in marketing, warns FCA

06 May 2022

The regulator has written to nearly 28,000 consumer credit firms, warning them not to use terms such as ‘no credit checks’ and ‘loan guaranteed’.


Measures to ensure Queen’s comfort taken for thanksgiving service

Measures to ensure Queen’s comfort taken for thanksgiving service

Measures to ensure Queen’s comfort taken for thanksgiving service

06 May 2022

St Paul’s Cathedral will host the service on the second day of the extended Bank Holiday weekend.


Hooded killer who chased and knifed black teenager handed six-year sentence

Hooded killer who chased and knifed black teenager handed six-year sentence

Hooded killer who chased and knifed black teenager handed six-year sentence

06 May 2022

The 15-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, was ordered to serve half of his sentence in custody.


Ex-MP had ‘no idea’ £2,000 cheque had not been paid properly, trial told

Ex-MP had ‘no idea’ £2,000 cheque had not been paid properly, trial told

Ex-MP had ‘no idea’ £2,000 cheque had not been paid properly, trial told

06 May 2022

Natalie McGarry is giving evidence at her own trial, where she denies embezzlement.


New powers to shut down illegal schools announced

New powers to shut down illegal schools announced

New powers to shut down illegal schools announced

06 May 2022

DfE has said its work closing illegal schools has been ‘slow’ in the past.


Lib Dems will seize ‘Blue Wall’ constituencies from Tories, says Sir Ed Davey

Lib Dems will seize ‘Blue Wall’ constituencies from Tories, says Sir Ed Davey

Lib Dems will seize ‘Blue Wall’ constituencies from Tories, says Sir Ed Davey

06 May 2022

The Kingston and Surbiton MP said Conservatives were being dragged down by a ‘discredited’ Prime Minister.


Reptile-loving care home resident, 85, snaps up chance to hold crocodile

Reptile-loving care home resident, 85, snaps up chance to hold crocodile

Reptile-loving care home resident, 85, snaps up chance to hold crocodile

06 May 2022

Pauline Wooliams also got up close with a bearded dragon and a reticulated python.


Andrew, Harry and Meghan will not join Queen for Jubilee balcony appearance

Andrew, Harry and Meghan will not join Queen for Jubilee balcony appearance

Andrew, Harry and Meghan will not join Queen for Jubilee balcony appearance

06 May 2022

Trooping the Colour – the sovereign’s official birthday parade – will kick start the four days of Jubilee festivities on June 2.


In Pictures: Results roll in after counting in UK’s local elections

In Pictures: Results roll in after counting in UK’s local elections

In Pictures: Results roll in after counting in UK’s local elections

06 May 2022

Votes are being counted for 200 local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales as well as the Northern Ireland Assembly.


Sir Keir Starmer to be investigated over ‘beergate’ allegations

Sir Keir Starmer to be investigated over ‘beergate’ allegations

Sir Keir Starmer to be investigated over ‘beergate’ allegations

06 May 2022

The Labour leader has been under pressure since footage emerged of him drinking with colleagues in 2021.


Johnson urges Shell and BP to keep investing in Britain

Johnson urges Shell and BP to keep investing in Britain

Johnson urges Shell and BP to keep investing in Britain

06 May 2022

The Prime Minister said he will not impose a windfall tax on the energy giants.


Missing teenager’s hospital discharge notes inadequate, inquest hears

Missing teenager’s hospital discharge notes inadequate, inquest hears

Missing teenager’s hospital discharge notes inadequate, inquest hears

06 May 2022

Gaia Pope-Sutherland was examined by a psychiatrist but did not meet the criteria to be detained under the Mental Health Act and discharged.


16,000 jobs at risk as convenience store chain McColl’s collapses

16,000 jobs at risk as convenience store chain McColl’s collapses

16,000 jobs at risk as convenience store chain McColl’s collapses

06 May 2022

The company confirmed lenders were not satisfied with discussions to extend their loan agreements.


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