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M&S and Aldi settle Colin the Caterpillar copyright dispute

M&S and Aldi settle Colin the Caterpillar copyright dispute

Both supermarkets confirmed an agreement has been struck but said they could not release details of the ‘confidential’ deal.

Anne praises work of engineers during pandemic

Anne praises work of engineers during pandemic

The 2022 winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering is Japanese engineer Dr Masato Sagawa.

Gordon Brown joins backlash over Raith Rovers’ signing of David Goodwillie

Gordon Brown joins backlash over Raith Rovers’ signing of David Goodwillie

The footballer was ordered to pay damages to a woman after a civil court case found that he raped her.

Culture Secretary was embarrassing in defence of PM, says festival boss

Culture Secretary was embarrassing in defence of PM, says festival boss

Sacha Lord, co-founder of Parklife, criticised the Culture Secretary for lack of communication with others in the sector.

Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood facing more allegations

Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood facing more allegations

The 20-year-old faces further accusations of sexual assault and making threats to kill.

Jed Mercurio ‘flattered’ by popularity of Line Of Duty as he collects OBE

Jed Mercurio ‘flattered’ by popularity of Line Of Duty as he collects OBE

The writer and producer would not reveal if there will be further series of his hit show.

Ronnie Wood ‘invited to present his painting of Duke of Edinburgh to William’

Ronnie Wood ‘invited to present his painting of Duke of Edinburgh to William’

The pastel artwork depicts the late duke tipping his hat.

Uefa happy to live with ‘Champignons League’ pizza after trademark letter

Uefa happy to live with ‘Champignons League’ pizza after trademark letter

‘The UEFA Champions League can happily live alongside this delicious-sounding pizza,’ said Uefa.

Charles and Camilla celebrate Lunar New Year in London’s China Town

Charles and Camilla celebrate Lunar New Year in London’s China Town

The beginning of the Lunar New Year is the start of a two-week celebration and is the most important holiday for billions of people around the world.

Third sunniest January on record for UK

Third sunniest January on record for UK

The UK saw an average of 62.7 hours of sunshine in the month.

Magnetic seeds used to heat and kill tumours could help survival – study

Magnetic seeds used to heat and kill tumours could help survival – study

The therapy involves using an MRI scanner to navigate the magnetic seed to a tumour, before it is remotely heated to kill nearby cancer cells.

Public will be told if Johnson is fined over partygate, No 10 says

Public will be told if Johnson is fined over partygate, No 10 says

Downing Street acknowledged there is ‘significant public interest’ in knowing whether Boris Johnson broke the law.

‘Much-needed’ funds to provide more youth clubs and activities in deprived areas

‘Much-needed’ funds to provide more youth clubs and activities in deprived areas

The £560 million will give young people more opportunities to volunteer, take part in thousands more activities and embark on trips away from home.

Emily Maitlis apologises after retweeting criticism of No 10 over parties

Emily Maitlis apologises after retweeting criticism of No 10 over parties

The Newsnight presenter said the message had been ‘retweeted in haste’.

Driver who mowed down knife attacker released without charge

Driver who mowed down knife attacker released without charge

Yasmin Chkaifi was stabbed to death by her ex-husband in the street on January 24

Rapist jailed for terrifying attack on victim during 34-hour ordeal

Rapist jailed for terrifying attack on victim during 34-hour ordeal

Luke Ward must serve a minimum of 14 years behind bars after admitting attempted murder and rape.

Levelling-up plan will change country’s economic geography, says Gove

Levelling-up plan will change country’s economic geography, says Gove

The Government’s paper for improving opportunities outside the south-east of England is expected on Wednesday.

Industry strikes fresh CO2 supply deal to avoid food shortages

Industry strikes fresh CO2 supply deal to avoid food shortages

The Government has now confirmed it has secured a new deal to ensure a ‘sustainable’ supply of food-grade CO2.

Walking and cycling schemes in London face funding cut of nearly £500m

Walking and cycling schemes in London face funding cut of nearly £500m

Transport for London revealed proposals to reduce the budget of its Healthy Streets programme by £473 million for the six years from 2019/20.

Orange Order ‘not opposed’ to special deal for NI but protocol needs changing

Orange Order ‘not opposed’ to special deal for NI but protocol needs changing

The Grand Secretary of the organisation said unionists should pull down Stormont powersharing if changes are not secured.

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