Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Welsh Tory leader quits over Senedd drinking row

Welsh Tory leader quits over Senedd drinking row

Paul Davies said the controversy over his conduct had become a ‘distraction’ for the party.

Michael Rosen criticises ‘outdated’ approach to teaching children to write

Michael Rosen criticises ‘outdated’ approach to teaching children to write

The children’s author said there is a lack of learning about creativity in the primary school curriculum.

Police deliver takeaway after driver knocked from scooter

Police deliver takeaway after driver knocked from scooter

‘Sgt Schultze delivered the food to the customers (sic) address for him #service’ @SurreyRoadCops tweeted.

Predator jailed for sexually assaulting women hired as first aid ‘patients’

Predator jailed for sexually assaulting women hired as first aid ‘patients’

Kevin McCarthy told his victims they would be paid £75 an hour to act as bodies on first aid training courses in a ploy to sexually assault them.

Officials resist calls by doctors to cut the delay between Covid jabs

Officials resist calls by doctors to cut the delay between Covid jabs

The British Medical Association said extending the gap between the first and second Pfizer vaccine doses is not justified by the science.

SNP reveals ‘roadmap’ to independence referendum

SNP reveals ‘roadmap’ to independence referendum

Mike Russell will present an 11-point document to SNP members on Sunday.

Scientist advising Government urges tougher lockdown

Scientist advising Government urges tougher lockdown

Professor Susan Michie said current lockdown measures are ‘the problem’ and not people who aren’t sticking to the rules.

Elderly woman gagged by burglars claiming to be delivering food

Elderly woman gagged by burglars claiming to be delivering food

The five men claimed to have a food parcel for the victim before gagging her with a sock and sitting on her chest as they searched for valuables.

Thousands call on Home Office to shut Kent barracks amid coronavirus outbreak

Thousands call on Home Office to shut Kent barracks amid coronavirus outbreak

Asylum seekers living at the MoD facility have described it as ‘unbearable’ and say social distancing is impossible.

Aunt’s letter reveals John Lennon ‘bubbling over with excitement’ at UK return

Aunt’s letter reveals John Lennon ‘bubbling over with excitement’ at UK return

Mimi Smith had raised Lennon in Liverpool from infancy and he later bought her a house in Poole, Dorset, when he found fame.

Museum used as set for TV drama Peaky Blinders to open as vaccination centre

Museum used as set for TV drama Peaky Blinders to open as vaccination centre

The Dudley-based Black Country Living Museum will become the latest location helping deliver the Covid-19 jab rollout.

Doorstep campaigning not allowed under Covid rules – minister

Doorstep campaigning not allowed under Covid rules – minister

Elections are due to be held on May 6.

What the papers say – January 23

What the papers say – January 23

Concerns over the new coronavirus variant lead many of Saturday’s papers.

Scientists warn against lifting lockdown amid ‘more deadly’ mutant Covid strain

Scientists warn against lifting lockdown amid ‘more deadly’ mutant Covid strain

Boris Johnson disclosed that the new mutant strain of the virus may be more deadly than the original.

Snow and ice warning for weekend, but risk of further flooding next week

Snow and ice warning for weekend, but risk of further flooding next week

Residents in some areas along parts of the River Severn have been advised there could be flooding into Saturday.

Big Heathrow crowds ‘incredibly worrying’, says Labour

Big Heathrow crowds ‘incredibly worrying’, says Labour

Images of big queues with minimal social distancing have been circulating on social media.

Tributes paid to ‘committed police officer’ who died with Covid-19

Tributes paid to ‘committed police officer’ who died with Covid-19

Police Constable Abbasuddin Ahmed tested positive for the virus in December and died on Thursday.

Scientists fear south east Covid variant may be more deadly than original

Scientists fear south east Covid variant may be more deadly than original

Studies have examined figures to see if there is an increased risk of death.

Ireland and UK holding talks on ‘two-island’ mandatory quarantining solution

Ireland and UK holding talks on ‘two-island’ mandatory quarantining solution

Ireland’s health minister Stephen Donnelly and UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock have had discussions about the matter.

Funeral organisers hit with £10,000 fines after 150 mourners attend

Funeral organisers hit with £10,000 fines after 150 mourners attend

Bedfordshire Police fined the organiser and director of a funeral which took place in Arlesey on Thursday.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More