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Memories of D-Day from one of the last surviving WW2 veterans

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 06:24
Soldier Jim Glennie was just 18 when he faced the terrifying reality of the D-Day landings in 1944.

Van's old school could become Irish language primary

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 06:21
Naíscoil na Seolta submits plans that could see it move to Orangefield High after a temporary site.

'Welcome to the moon' - Highland town's pothole problem

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 06:20
Potholes in areas of the far north of Scotland are said to be regularly causing damage to vehicles.

Released murderer's second killing 'horrific'

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 06:19
Liam Jones inflicted at least 37 injuries on disabled, father-of-five Phillip Breach in Oxford.

Judges asked to scrap 87-year-old 'barrier to rape case justice'

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 06:19
The Lord Advocate will ask for some alleged victims' statements to be used as evidence in court.

'I was in a coma and my DNA was taken without consent'

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 06:02
A hospital pays £3,000 in compensation after taking Stuart Brown's DNA without proper permission.

The pub where Eisenhower and Patton made D-Day plans over dinner

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 04:24
Plans for the Normandy landings were made by senior US commanders in a back room of a Cheshire pub.

What can lorry drivers teach would-be MPs?

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 04:16
Lorry drivers say a shortage of truck stops, poor road conditions and GP access need to be addressed.

'We're two northerners singing about true crime'

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 04:01
The show is about two true-crime podcast obsessed friends who find themselves in the middle of a murder.

Sunak and Starmer clash over tax in first debate

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 03:15
The Conservative and Labour leaders got scrappy at times, forcing the host of the ITV event to intervene and urge the pair to "lower your voices".

Banknotes featuring King Charles enter circulation

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 02:36
The King is the second monarch to appear on Bank of England notes which will be fed gradually into the system.

The Papers: 'Leaders clash' and 'shaky start for Farage'

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 01:30
The first leaders' debate and D-Day commemorations make the front of Wednesday's newspapers.

Judges asked to scrap 87-year-old 'barrier to rape case justice'

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 23:11
The Lord Advocate will ask for some alleged victims' statements to be used as evidence in court.

Gething tried to stop release of lobbying details

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 23:05
Welsh Labour says there's "no suggestion" the first minister did not want information released.

Boys asking teachers how to choke girls during sex

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 23:00
Dr Tamasine Preece says boys have asked her if "a soft squeeze on the neck is OK".

King and Queen hear first-hand D-Day veteran stories

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 22:02
The King and Queen were told detailed stories of what it was like to be part of the D-Day landings.

Drakeford angry as his school year plans shelved

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 21:53
Mark Drakeford criticises the Welsh government's decision to scrap changes to the school holiday.

Brother of Patsy Aust charged with her murder

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 20:34
Jim Moore, 85, was in court after the retired teacher, 81, was found dead at a house in Bangor on Sunday.

Man jailed for double murder after nightclub row

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 20:29
Rashane Douglas is sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of Joshua Clark and Haidar Shah.

Man jailed for double murder after nightclub row

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 20:29
Rashane Douglas is sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of Joshua Clark and Haidar Shah.

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