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Parents ‘in limbo’ ahead of Coatbridge school safety review findings

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 18:16
An independent report looking at contamination fears at a school campus in Coatbridge is due to be published within days.

Brexit: 'Low take-up of no-deal fund concerning'

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 17:52
Just 741 firms have applied for a grant to help prepare for a no-deal Brexit, BBC Newsnight learns.

Heroin haul 'worth £40m' found at Felixstowe docks

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 17:47
The massive quantity of drugs is one of the largest ever hauls made by border officials in the UK.

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins 'gets hundreds of letters' in prison

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 17:47
Ex-Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins is accused of possessing a mobile phone at HMP Wakefield.

'Dangerous' dockless bikes blocking streets, say disability activists

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 17:10
Disability activists say bikes are "littering" pavements and creating trip hazards.

Pontypool explosion: Family's anger over son's garage death

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 17:04
Christopher Jones had been allowed to leave a mental health unit unsupervised, his family say.

MPs describe threats, abuse and safety fears

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 17:00
They report being sent pictures of decapitated bodies and having dog mess smeared on their door.

David Lammy MP: 'I won't let the bullies win'

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 17:00
MPs talk about the level of abuse and threats they receive – both online and offline

Peregrine falcon photobombs Devon drone boat shoot

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 16:54
The rare bird was captured by Alan Edwards while he was flying his drone off the south Devon coast.

Wayne Rooney: Derby County sign former England captain from DC United

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 14:34
Championship side Derby County sign former England captain Wayne Rooney on a player-coach deal from MLS side DC United.

Birkby house fire: Shahid Mohammed guilty of murdering eight people

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 14:33
Shahid Mohammed murdered five children, their mother, uncle and grandmother in the blaze ion 2002.

Boohoo buys Karen Millen and Coast online businesses for £18m

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 14:22
The online fashion firm purchases the online business of the two High Street brands.

Brexit: EU 'refusing to negotiate', says Gove

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 14:12
The EU says there is currently no basis for "meaningful discussions", but the UK rejects that view.

Chelsea apology over ex-chief scout Eddie Heath's 'unchallenged' sex abuse

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 13:43
Young Chelsea footballers were targeted for years by a "prolific and manipulative sexual abuser" who was able to operate "unchallenged", says a damning report.

Man dies after getting into difficulty in sea near Porthmadog

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 13:37
It is understood the man got into difficulty while trying to save a child.

Fiona Onasanya: Former MP struck off as solicitor

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 13:29
She served 28 days of a three-month jail sentence for lying about a speeding offence.

Brexit: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says no deal can still be avoided

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 13:25
Leo Varadkar says there is still room for discussion on Brexit during a visit to Northern Ireland.

London Bridge attack: Victim's partner calls for legal aid

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 13:10
James Hodder, whose girlfriend Kirsty Boden was killed, says inquest families must have legal aid.

Brexit: Legal bid to prevent Boris Johnson shutting down parliament

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:59
Politicians start legal action to prevent Boris Johnson shutting down parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit.

Katharine Hamnett: Fashion tax is 'stupid'

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:54
Designer Katharine Hamnett says legislation is needed to force fashion brands to stop fast fashion.

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