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Woman arrested in connection with death of man in Edinburgh

Woman arrested in connection with death of man in Edinburgh

She is the third person to be arrested over the death of Marc Webley.

Fresh by-election headache for Sunak confirmed as Skidmore officially resigns

Fresh by-election headache for Sunak confirmed as Skidmore officially resigns

The former minister was appointed to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern under the archaic procedure.

Peregrine: ‘Critical loss of propellant’ scuppers private Moon mission

Peregrine: ‘Critical loss of propellant’ scuppers private Moon mission

Teams are assessing ‘alternative mission profiles’ because of the issue, the US space company said.

British firefighter falls short of world weightlifting record

British firefighter falls short of world weightlifting record

He needed to lift more than 580,220kg, between 10am on Sunday and the same time on Monday, to beat the current record.

New treatment improves outcomes for children with rare cancer

New treatment improves outcomes for children with rare cancer

The parents of a schoolboy diagnosed with the rare cancer say he owes his life to the clinical trial which tested the new approach.

Atkins: I’ll negotiate with junior doctors if they have reasonable expectations

Atkins: I’ll negotiate with junior doctors if they have reasonable expectations

The Health Secretary said a ‘fair and reasonable deal can be reached’.

LG unveils ‘world’s first’ transparent Oled TV

LG unveils ‘world’s first’ transparent Oled TV

The Oled T has a see-through panel that allows people to watch the screen while also seeing what is behind the display if they wish.

Post Office scandal screenwriter says series stands for those ‘who feel unheard’

Post Office scandal screenwriter says series stands for those ‘who feel unheard’

It has generated attention among the public and Parliament, with the Prime Minister recently saying he shares the ‘feeling of outrage’ on the issue.

Pair appear in court accused of Hogmanay shooting murder in Edinburgh

Pair appear in court accused of Hogmanay shooting murder in Edinburgh

Grant Hunter, 32, and Emma McVie, 25, made no plea when they appeared at the city’s sheriff court.

Bath where Andrew was accused of sex attack ‘too small for a man’ of his size

Bath where Andrew was accused of sex attack ‘too small for a man’ of his size

Virginia Giuffre alleges Andrew sexually assaulted her in British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell’s London home, starting in the bath tub.

Senior minister for UK space launches needed, MPs told

Senior minister for UK space launches needed, MPs told

The deputy CEO of SaxaVord Spaceport, said they are aiming for their first rocket launches this summer.

New figures show plumbing and pest problems on rise in Parliament

New figures show plumbing and pest problems on rise in Parliament

Incidents involving plumbing have more than doubled since 2021.

Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset will go on sale in February

Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset will go on sale in February

Apple boss Tim Cook said the launch meant ‘the era of spatial computing has arrived’.

UK welcomes Germany’s move to allow Eurofighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia

UK welcomes Germany’s move to allow Eurofighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia

The German government had vetoed deliveries because of Riyadh’s involvement in the Yemen civil war and human rights concerns.

Scotland will not be safe haven for XL bully dogs from south of border – Yousaf

Scotland will not be safe haven for XL bully dogs from south of border – Yousaf

The First Minister was commenting on reports that the dogs are being brought to Scotland since a ban came into effect in England and Wales.

Sex tapes filmed of Duke of York and Richard Branson, Epstein victim claims

Sex tapes filmed of Duke of York and Richard Branson, Epstein victim claims

The duke strenuously denies any wrongdoing.

Civil service chief Simon Case back at work after illness

Civil service chief Simon Case back at work after illness

The UK’s senior official is now expected to give evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry.

Somerset executive considers 10% council tax hike and ‘heartbreaking’ cuts

Somerset executive considers 10% council tax hike and ‘heartbreaking’ cuts

Somerset Council may be forced to declare effective bankruptcy if the Government does not agree to grant financial flexibilities.

Volkswagen is adding ChatGPT to its cars

Volkswagen is adding ChatGPT to its cars

The car giant is bringing generative AI to its vehicles, it said at the CES tech show.

‘Stark’ famine risk as UK lobbies Israel to allow more aid to reach Gaza

‘Stark’ famine risk as UK lobbies Israel to allow more aid to reach Gaza

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell outlined the situation in response to an urgent Commons question.

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