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Protesters call for end to sewage discharges plaguing nation’s waterways

Protesters call for end to sewage discharges plaguing nation’s waterways

Demonstrations were held across lakes, beaches and rivers throughout the UK.

Three arrested after fans invade pitch following Southampton FC win

Three arrested after fans invade pitch following Southampton FC win

Scuffles broke out between home fans and West Brom supporters at St Mary’s Stadium.

Government determined killers of Irish peacekeeper will be brought to justice

Government determined killers of Irish peacekeeper will be brought to justice

Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin is visiting Lebanon to meet Irish troops serving with the United Nations.

Security guards in Jobcentres vote to strike in dispute over pay

Security guards in Jobcentres vote to strike in dispute over pay

The Public and Commercial Services union has announced that its members have voted to take strike action.

Most people in my street affected by parasite infection, claims resident

Most people in my street affected by parasite infection, claims resident

Rita Bristow said she knew of only four houses out of 21 on her street which have not had someone fall ill through the cryptosporidium outbreak.

Northern Lights to be visible again soon, space forecasters say

Northern Lights to be visible again soon, space forecasters say

Dazzling displays lit up the night sky last week with rare sightings across the country.

Managing AI risks is ‘profound responsibility’, Sunak will tell world leaders

Managing AI risks is ‘profound responsibility’, Sunak will tell world leaders

The Prime Minister will warn about the risks and highlight the opportunities of artificial intelligence at a summit in Seoul on Tuesday.

Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona sells for £762,000

Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona sells for £762,000

The unusual piece of sporting history had a starting price of £300,000.

Water company’s response to Brixham parasite outbreak is ‘contemptible’ – MP

Water company’s response to Brixham parasite outbreak is ‘contemptible’ – MP

Conservative MP Anthony Mangnall said South West Water had failed to ‘safeguard public health’.

Outpouring of support after mother’s death was overwhelming, says Edward

Outpouring of support after mother’s death was overwhelming, says Edward

The Duke of Edinburgh deputised for the King as he attended the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Labour sets out more detail on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists

Labour sets out more detail on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said existing successful schemes would be expanded to ‘take the best of the NHS to the rest of the NHS’.

Swinney: My Government will be ‘relentlessly focused’ on people’s priorities

Swinney: My Government will be ‘relentlessly focused’ on people’s priorities

Scotland’s First Minister will use a series of visits this week to set out some of the ‘concrete steps’ his administration aims to take.

Thunderstorm warnings for Wales and south-west England

Thunderstorm warnings for Wales and south-west England

Some communities could be temporarily cut off by flooded roads, forecasters warn.

Badenoch tells firms to quit political activism and focus on the business

Badenoch tells firms to quit political activism and focus on the business

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said firms should concentrate on their products and services.

Pair jailed for using plane to smuggle migrants to Essex from France

Pair jailed for using plane to smuggle migrants to Essex from France

The group’s pilot would take off from North Weald Airfield in Epping Forest, Essex, and fly to France.

‘Heads are going to roll’ over Brixham parasite outbreak, local MP says

‘Heads are going to roll’ over Brixham parasite outbreak, local MP says

Anthony Mangnall, MP for Totnes, said it had been ‘an absolutely disastrous week and the anger is palpable’.

Former Navy chief recalls surviving Nazi raid as he celebrates 100th birthday

Former Navy chief recalls surviving Nazi raid as he celebrates 100th birthday

Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Baird has marked the milestone with his family in South Ayrshire.

Early blood sugar control for type 2 diabetes ‘can lead to fewer deaths’

Early blood sugar control for type 2 diabetes ‘can lead to fewer deaths’

Researchers say their findings strengthen the case for identifying people with type 2 diabetes at the earliest opportunity.

What the papers say – May 18

What the papers say – May 18

Here are the biggest stories making headlines this Saturday.

‘Review to urge legal protection from blasphemy claims for teachers’

‘Review to urge legal protection from blasphemy claims for teachers’

Around 16% of teachers admitted to self-censoring in order to avoid causing religious offence, according to a survey from November.

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