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Amber weather warning forecasts heavy rain for north-west Scotland

Amber weather warning forecasts heavy rain for north-west Scotland

Those travelling in the area were asked to consider if the trip was necessary.

Minister fails to clarify if cut in Ukraine support could make more homeless

Minister fails to clarify if cut in Ukraine support could make more homeless

Darragh O’Brien said that the Government was ‘working as a collective’ on the issue.

Bereaved parents’ anger at ‘betrayal’ over online safety law amendments

Bereaved parents’ anger at ‘betrayal’ over online safety law amendments

Proposed changes to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill have been called ‘callous’ and ‘devastating’ by the group.

Christmas comes early for £13m lottery winner

Christmas comes early for £13m lottery winner

‘It’s even more magical in the lead-up to Christmas,’ said Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at the National Lottery.

Case of double-killer who committed third murder while on licence reviewed

Case of double-killer who committed third murder while on licence reviewed

The Probation Service wants to see if lessons can be learned from the case of Lawrence Bierton, who killed Pauline Quinn while on licence.

Emmerdale star Steve Halliwell dies aged 77

Emmerdale star Steve Halliwell dies aged 77

The actor made his first appearance as the Dingle family patriarch on the long-running ITV serial drama in October 1994.

Students saddle up to learn how to ride on ‘RoboCob’

Students saddle up to learn how to ride on ‘RoboCob’

A £100,000 horse simulator has been unveiled at Scotland’s Rural College in West Lothian.

Flowers laid at industrial estate where person died following explosion and fire

Flowers laid at industrial estate where person died following explosion and fire

South Wales Police declared a major incident after the incident at the two-storey building.

Two people in hospital after jumping from windows to escape e-bike house fire

Two people in hospital after jumping from windows to escape e-bike house fire

Most of the three-storey home in Hackney, east London was destroyed by the blaze, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.

Migrant dies and second in critical condition after boat sinks in Channel

Migrant dies and second in critical condition after boat sinks in Channel

One person could not be resuscitated and a second was flown by helicopter to a Calais hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Ex-partner guilty of murdering Sarah Henshaw and dumping her body near lay-by

Ex-partner guilty of murdering Sarah Henshaw and dumping her body near lay-by

Jurors took just over three hours to convict Darren Hall of murder.

Evidence on abuse in young offender institutions ‘harrowing’, inquiry told

Evidence on abuse in young offender institutions ‘harrowing’, inquiry told

Theresa Medhurst, chief executive of the Scottish Prison Service, appeared before the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry on Friday.

JSO protesters in Christmas carol stunt outside Sir Keir Starmer’s home

JSO protesters in Christmas carol stunt outside Sir Keir Starmer’s home

The homes of politicians have traditionally been seen as off-limits as targets for protests.

Body recovered in search for missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord

Body recovered in search for missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord

Norfolk Police said Ms Lord’s family have been informed.

More than a quarter of people worried about affording Christmas – ONS

More than a quarter of people worried about affording Christmas – ONS

Some 28% reported feeling worried about being able to afford the things they planned to do this Christmas, the Office for National Statistics found.

Police warn of falling officer numbers in Scotland without more funding

Police warn of falling officer numbers in Scotland without more funding

The Scottish Police Federation has urged the Deputy First Minister to boost the cash allocation for Police Scotland in next week’s draft Budget.

Duke of Sussex hails phone hacking ruling as ‘great day for truth’

Duke of Sussex hails phone hacking ruling as ‘great day for truth’

Harry sued Mirror Group Newspapers at the High Court.

Teacher’s death by escaped cow a ‘salutary lesson’ for farmers, judge says

Teacher’s death by escaped cow a ‘salutary lesson’ for farmers, judge says

Marian Clode, 61, was tossed over a gate by a cow which charged her while on a walk in Northumberland in 2016.

Watchdog to investigate mattress firm Simba over pricing tactics

Watchdog to investigate mattress firm Simba over pricing tactics

The Competition and Markets Authority said it will examine whether the firm has ‘misled consumers about price reductions’.

Police divers remove large black bag from river during hunt for Gaynor Lord

Police divers remove large black bag from river during hunt for Gaynor Lord

An orange buoy was placed on a specific spot in the river on Friday.

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