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Scottish XL bully restrictions to be enforced from February 23

Scottish XL bully restrictions to be enforced from February 23

The Scottish Government announced it would replicate safeguards introduced by the UK Government.

Unionist advocacy ‘paid dividends’ in changing post-Brexit trade rules – Martin

Unionist advocacy ‘paid dividends’ in changing post-Brexit trade rules – Martin

The Tanaiste said he does ‘not anticipate any difficulties’ from the EU side on a deal on trade arrangements for Northern Ireland.

‘I’m very hurt’ – Russell Brand denies allegations of ‘appalling crimes’

‘I’m very hurt’ – Russell Brand denies allegations of ‘appalling crimes’

Since the documentary aired, complainants have come forward to the BBC and the Metropolitan Police.

Tap-in and tap-out ticketing to be trialled at 90 more railway stations

Tap-in and tap-out ticketing to be trialled at 90 more railway stations

Rail minister Huw Merriman confirmed that stations in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester will be fitted with the technology.

Two-thirds of voters want change of government at election, major poll suggests

Two-thirds of voters want change of government at election, major poll suggests

Rishi Sunak is already under pressure for failing to turn around the Tories’ opinion poll deficit.

Without pilot ‘we would have all died’ in English Channel, migrant tells court

Without pilot ‘we would have all died’ in English Channel, migrant tells court

An asylum seeker from Afghanistan described how the pilot accused of the manslaughter of fellow passengers was ‘trying his best’.

Greta Thunberg going on trial over Mayfair oil protest

Greta Thunberg going on trial over Mayfair oil protest

The 21-year-old from Sweden was arrested during a demonstration on October 17 last year.

Hospitality sector warns over hit of up to £350m from latest rail strikes

Hospitality sector warns over hit of up to £350m from latest rail strikes

The Night Time Industries Association said strikes over the past few years have already caused firms to lose more than £4 billion in revenues.

First evidence of seasonal vitamin D deficiency in 1700s England uncovered

First evidence of seasonal vitamin D deficiency in 1700s England uncovered

Researchers say poor working and living conditions during industrialised England cannot be blamed entirely.

Potentially hazardous asteroid heading towards Earth, says Nasa

Potentially hazardous asteroid heading towards Earth, says Nasa

However, scientists said there is no risk of the 890ft wide object colliding with our planet.

Delays at Dover under new EU system could be worse than 14 hours, MPs told

Delays at Dover under new EU system could be worse than 14 hours, MPs told

The Kent port and the surrounding area could be hit by major disruption when the Entry-Exit System launches.

Big Issue vendors hand in petition to PM on housing insecurity

Big Issue vendors hand in petition to PM on housing insecurity

The magazine said there is support for welfare spending among the British public.

Illegal XL bullies may be put down if owners are non-compliant, police head says

Illegal XL bullies may be put down if owners are non-compliant, police head says

It is now a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog in England and Wales without an exemption certificate.

MPs warn councils need billions a year to end ‘out of control’ crisis

MPs warn councils need billions a year to end ‘out of control’ crisis

A report by the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee called for reform of a ‘broken’ local government finance system.

Mayor discusses HS2 alternative with minister

Mayor discusses HS2 alternative with minister

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham met with Transport Secretary Mark Harper on Wednesday.

Man arrested after filming himself ‘driving at 160mph’ on M4

Man arrested after filming himself ‘driving at 160mph’ on M4

The video was posted on social media by the suspect who filmed himself driving a black Nissan GTR on the M4.

My main regret is not locking down sooner, Sturgeon tells Covid inquiry

My main regret is not locking down sooner, Sturgeon tells Covid inquiry

The former first minister became tearful during parts of her evidence on Wednesday.

Grieving families demand increased investment and research for brain cancer

Grieving families demand increased investment and research for brain cancer

Campaigners have handed in a petition signed by more than 80,000 people to Downing Street.

Jenrick calls on Sunak to cut stamp duty

Jenrick calls on Sunak to cut stamp duty

Rishi Sunak said that tax decisions are a matter for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

Covid bereaved group hits out at ‘crocodile tears’ after Sturgeon evidence

Covid bereaved group hits out at ‘crocodile tears’ after Sturgeon evidence

Members of the Scottish Covid Bereaved group were reacting to Nicola Sturgeon’s evidence.

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