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Renewed calls for public inquiry into so-called Battle of Orgreave

Renewed calls for public inquiry into so-called Battle of Orgreave

New footage of clashes between police and striking miners was shown on TV.

Industrial action by train drivers continues to disrupt services

Industrial action by train drivers continues to disrupt services

Strikes and an overtime ban are causing widespread cancellations.

Man arrested after woman killed in dog attack

Man arrested after woman killed in dog attack

Officers were called to Hillman Avenue in Jaywick, Essex, on Saturday afternoon and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Royal Navy aircraft carrier cancels sailing after propeller ‘issue’

Royal Navy aircraft carrier cancels sailing after propeller ‘issue’

HMS Queen Elizabeth will be replaced by her sister ship to lead the largest Nato exercise since the Cold War.

Lucky Saint cheers sales jump after bumper December

Lucky Saint cheers sales jump after bumper December

The company revealed a festive sales surge as it said shoppers have found ‘new occasions’ to have a pint.

UK companies facing second-highest level of financial ‘distress’ in Europe

UK companies facing second-highest level of financial ‘distress’ in Europe

German firms lead the way with the highest level in Europe.

Hundreds of post offices ditch National Lottery sales under new licence

Hundreds of post offices ditch National Lottery sales under new licence

It comes after Post Office Limited decided to end its group contract with the National Lottery last year.

Family fundraising to complete bucket list for daughter with terminal illness

Family fundraising to complete bucket list for daughter with terminal illness

Caitlin Passey was diagnosed with Juvenile Batten Disease in October 2021, which effects her eyesight and nervous system.

Woman bringing ‘joy to people’s lives’ with replicas in crochet form

Woman bringing ‘joy to people’s lives’ with replicas in crochet form

Ellie Coverdale, who is based in West Yorkshire, started making crocheted dolls at the end of 2020.

I have no hate for Brianna’s killers, says mother as she makes social media plea

I have no hate for Brianna’s killers, says mother as she makes social media plea

Esther Ghey wants children to only be able to have certain smartphones, which have software so searches for key words are flagged to parents.

Home Secretary says Rwanda plan is fighting ‘evil’ of people smugglers

Home Secretary says Rwanda plan is fighting ‘evil’ of people smugglers

James Cleverly said ‘there is nothing righteous’ in opponents blocking a tool to break criminality.

What the papers say – February 4

What the papers say – February 4

A variety of stories feature on the newspapers.

Late Queen’s common sense will be used to guide permanent memorial in her honour

Late Queen’s common sense will be used to guide permanent memorial in her honour

Baroness Amos and anti-bullying campaigner Alex Holmes have been appointed to the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, alongside Lord Janvrin.

50p coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI launched by Royal Mint

50p coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI launched by Royal Mint

A percentage of the price of each coin sold by the Royal Mint will be donated in support of the RNLI’s work and commitment.

Chemists develop method to take ‘chemical fingerprint’ from gin samples

Chemists develop method to take ‘chemical fingerprint’ from gin samples

It is hoped it will help producers with quality control and allow regulators to detect fraudulent products.

Long waits to see doctors ‘creating mental health epidemic’, Lib Dems say

Long waits to see doctors ‘creating mental health epidemic’, Lib Dems say

Waiting lists stood at 7.61 million treatments as of November 2023.

Calls for sponge test to be made widely available to prevent cancer deaths

Calls for sponge test to be made widely available to prevent cancer deaths

The capsule sponge test is currently available only to higher risk patients as part of NHS trials.

Manhunt for Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi continues

Manhunt for Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi continues

Detectives have urged the 35-year-old from the Newcastle area to hand himself in.

Ai Weiwei: Censorship in West ‘exactly the same’ as in Mao Zedong’s China

Ai Weiwei: Censorship in West ‘exactly the same’ as in Mao Zedong’s China

Artist’s London exhibition was cancelled over social media post on Gaza.

Protesters climbing war memorials could face three-month jail term

Protesters climbing war memorials could face three-month jail term

Home Secretary James Cleverly said scaling remembrance sites was ‘an insult’ and ‘cannot continue’.

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