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Sacked Tory minister Conor Burns cleared of misconduct

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 11:57
Mr Burns, who was fired over allegations he touched a man's thigh, will be readmitted to Tory party.

Leicester: Murder probe launched after man dies from injuries

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 11:25
Four people have now been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the man's death.

Newry murder: Mark Lovell, 58, shot dead outside home

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 10:29
The 58-year-old was shot at close range outside his home and died at the scene, according to police.

Peter Kay's return 'well worth the wait'

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 09:20
Fans in Manchester give their verdict on the opening night of the comedian's first tour in 12 years.

Derby couple cycle 18,000 miles around the world on tandem

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 07:49
The couple's challenge means they set a new record for the fastest couple to cycle the world.

'People don't think at 56 you can lift weights'

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 07:28
Maureen Proctor, 56, broke four world records and won gold in the 100kg class of the masters division.

Prince William and Kate: Royal row turns US trip into a long three days

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 06:58
Despite challenges, Prince William's visit to Boston ends on an optimistic note, says Daniela Relph.

Peter Kay moved to tears in live comeback as tour kicks off in Manchester

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 03:09
The Bolton comedian gets emotional on stage in Manchester as he opens his first tour for 12 years.

Matt Hancock: I was warned 820,000 in UK could die from Covid

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 02:39
Ex-health secretary's diary recalls conversations in government before the UK went into lockdown.

Liz Truss wanted government turned up to 11, says former aide

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 01:40
The short-lived prime minister was in a hurry to get things done, her former speechwriter tells the BBC.

'Merry Christmas': 30 years of the text message

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 01:36
In December 1992, the first SMS text message was sent to a mobile phone by an engineer in Berkshire.

'I'm living in fear for my life in Afghanistan'

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 01:14
The UK is failing on its promise to help the most vulnerable Afghans come to the UK, MPs and charities say.

Revealed: Major cities failing to plan for any wheelchair accessible homes

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 01:10
Disabled people face a severe housing shortage as English cities fail to plan for accessibility.

Queen's funeral composer: I had to keep my work secret

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 00:49
Composer Sir James MacMillan was asked in 2011 to write new music for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.

Newspaper headlines: Strep A warnings and Matt Hancock diaries

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 00:19
Saturday's front pages focus on the rise of the bacteria infection and the first extracts from the former health secretary's diaries.

Notpla: UK plastic-alternative developer among £1m Earthshot Prize winners

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 23:32
A London firm which developers nature-friendly packaging is among five climate prize winners.

Second teachers' strike to lead to more disruption

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 23:16
The extent of the disruption is becoming clear as schools inform families about strike-related closures

Skills shortage: School leavers being taken on as apprentices

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 22:54
A construction firm in mid Wales has gone from having one apprentice to eight.

Cost of living: Vicar left in tears over community's food poverty

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 22:53
"I spend most Monday evenings in tears," says Father Dominic Cawdell, of St Peter's in Flintshire.

Cost of living: 'No-one likes us. We DO care. We are Millwall'

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 22:42
Football clubs are supporting their communities as costs rise - from food banks to debt advice.

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