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Man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing woman dies in police custody

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing woman dies in police custody

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing woman dies in police custody

07 September 2023

The man, 30, was initially arrested on suspicion of kidnapping Gabriela Kosilko but was held on suspicion or murder when a body was found.


Alasdair Gray mural to go on display at gallery where he spent ‘happiest times’

Alasdair Gray mural to go on display at gallery where he spent ‘happiest times’

Alasdair Gray mural to go on display at gallery where he spent ‘happiest times’

07 September 2023

Cowcaddens Streetscape In The Fifties depicts post-war Glasgow.


Period and fertility tracking apps scrutinised over data security concerns

Period and fertility tracking apps scrutinised over data security concerns

Period and fertility tracking apps scrutinised over data security concerns

07 September 2023

The Information Commissioner’s Office has launched a review after new figures showed many women had concerns over security within such apps.


Scotland plagued by Victorian diseases and rat problems, says Penny Mordaunt

Scotland plagued by Victorian diseases and rat problems, says Penny Mordaunt

Scotland plagued by Victorian diseases and rat problems, says Penny Mordaunt

07 September 2023

The Commons Leader expressed her shock at the reappearance of rickets.


Tory chairman calls for Carol Vorderman to apologise over ‘defamatory’ tweets

Tory chairman calls for Carol Vorderman to apologise over ‘defamatory’ tweets

Tory chairman calls for Carol Vorderman to apologise over ‘defamatory’ tweets

07 September 2023

Vorderman is said to have deleted a number of tweets about Greg Hands and posted a new statement saying there was ‘no impropriety on his part’.


Pay grievances put Border Force at ‘heightened’ risk of corruption – watchdog

Pay grievances put Border Force at ‘heightened’ risk of corruption – watchdog

Pay grievances put Border Force at ‘heightened’ risk of corruption – watchdog

07 September 2023

David Neal also questioned the Government’s decision to redact parts of his report on ‘insider threat’ in the Border Force.


Wandsworth prison performance rated ‘serious concern’ before escape

Wandsworth prison performance rated ‘serious concern’ before escape

Wandsworth prison performance rated ‘serious concern’ before escape

07 September 2023

In the Annual Prison Performance Ratings for 2022/23, published in July, it was rated as a ‘serious concern’.


Independent investigation into terror suspect’s prison escape to take place

Independent investigation into terror suspect’s prison escape to take place

Independent investigation into terror suspect’s prison escape to take place

07 September 2023

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said ‘strapping’ was found underneath a delivery vehicle.


Heatwave set to break record for most consecutive September days over 30C

Heatwave set to break record for most consecutive September days over 30C

Heatwave set to break record for most consecutive September days over 30C

07 September 2023

Temperatures are forecast to peak on Saturday in London, which is set to be the hottest day of the year.


Violinist Giles Broadbent dies aged 51

Violinist Giles Broadbent dies aged 51

Violinist Giles Broadbent dies aged 51

07 September 2023

He was known for Stringfever and West End shows.


Use legislation to block Liz Truss resignation honours, Labour says

Use legislation to block Liz Truss resignation honours, Labour says

Use legislation to block Liz Truss resignation honours, Labour says

07 September 2023

This week marks a year since Ms Truss began her short stint as prime minister.


Full-fibre broadband available to more than half of UK homes, Ofcom says

Full-fibre broadband available to more than half of UK homes, Ofcom says

Full-fibre broadband available to more than half of UK homes, Ofcom says

07 September 2023

The regulator’s Connected Nations report shows 52% of homes across the UK have access to faster broadband.


Support staff at 20 universities to strike over pay

Support staff at 20 universities to strike over pay

Support staff at 20 universities to strike over pay

07 September 2023

Members of Unison including cleaners and librarians will take industrial action.


Poor metabolic health ‘linked with 12% higher risk of dementia later in life’

Poor metabolic health ‘linked with 12% higher risk of dementia later in life’

Poor metabolic health ‘linked with 12% higher risk of dementia later in life’

07 September 2023

Having conditions such as high blood pressure, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol is believed to be a contributing factor.


Why are house prices falling?

Why are house prices falling?

Why are house prices falling?

07 September 2023

With house prices dropping at the fastest rate since 2009, here is a look at what is behind the latest market trends and what could be on the horizon.


Consumer worry about housing costs hits ‘highest recorded level’ – Which?

Consumer worry about housing costs hits ‘highest recorded level’ – Which?

Consumer worry about housing costs hits ‘highest recorded level’ – Which?

07 September 2023

Which?’s Consumer Insight Tracker found 79% of mortgage owners and 81% of renters are worried about housing costs.


I don’t trust Network Rail to keep me safe, says Stonehaven derailment survivor

I don’t trust Network Rail to keep me safe, says Stonehaven derailment survivor

I don’t trust Network Rail to keep me safe, says Stonehaven derailment survivor

07 September 2023

A 32-year-old woman who was involved in the crash that left three people dead has shared her story.


Gardai appeal for witnesses and video of Ironman event in which two men died

Gardai appeal for witnesses and video of Ironman event in which two men died

Gardai appeal for witnesses and video of Ironman event in which two men died

07 September 2023

Competitors Brendan Wall and Ivan Chittenden died in the event which took place off the Co Cork coast.


My life has been turned upside down, says partner of conductor who died in crash

My life has been turned upside down, says partner of conductor who died in crash

My life has been turned upside down, says partner of conductor who died in crash

07 September 2023

Trish Ewen, 59, has reflected on the derailment which killed her partner Donald Dinnie.


What is Horizon Europe and why has the UK rejoined?

What is Horizon Europe and why has the UK rejoined?

What is Horizon Europe and why has the UK rejoined?

07 September 2023

The move has been hailed by the Prime Minister as the ‘right deal’.


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