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Flynn: Scope to go further after Network Rail fine should be explored

Flynn: Scope to go further after Network Rail fine should be explored

Aberdeen South MP said people in the north-east had been left shaken by the fatal accident in Stonehaven in August 2020.

Temperatures hit 32.7C on hottest day of the year so far

Temperatures hit 32.7C on hottest day of the year so far

The UK has already sweltered through five days of temperatures above 30C in September for the first time, with Saturday making it six-in-a-row.

SNP by-election candidate insists focus is on campaigning after Grady comments

SNP by-election candidate insists focus is on campaigning after Grady comments

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election candidate Katy Loudon told the PA news agency her focus was on the campaign.

Golden retrievers take over lido as dog swimming month begins

Golden retrievers take over lido as dog swimming month begins

Saltdean Lido kicked off their dog swimming events with sell-out sessions amid the September heatwave on Saturday.

Unions criticise Government’s ‘attack on right to strike’

Unions criticise Government’s ‘attack on right to strike’

Unions will call for a legal challenge to the legislation during debates at the TUC Congress in Liverpool.

Timeline of events leading to recapture of terror suspect Daniel Khalife

Timeline of events leading to recapture of terror suspect Daniel Khalife

The search concluded after officers found him in Chiswick, west London, on Saturday.

Man and two children die after collision between BMW and lorry

Man and two children die after collision between BMW and lorry

A woman has also been seriously injured in the crash at Hinckley, police said.

UK and India can ‘work through’ trade deal obstacles, PM says

UK and India can ‘work through’ trade deal obstacles, PM says

No 10 said the Prime Minister and his counterpart Narendra Modi agreed their teams should work ‘at pace’ towards securing an agreement.

In Pictures: Retro racers put pedal to the metal at Goodwood Revival

In Pictures: Retro racers put pedal to the metal at Goodwood Revival

Motoring enthusiasts young and old have flocked to the retro-themed festival in Chichester, West Sussex.

Britain offers support to Morocco after deadly earthquake

Britain offers support to Morocco after deadly earthquake

Rishi Sunak said his thoughts are with everyone affected by the ‘terrible’ earthquake that has killed at least 1,000.

Diana gowns sell for more than £1m at US auction

Diana gowns sell for more than £1m at US auction

The Legends: Hollywood And Royalty auction, featuring more than 1,400 items, ended on Friday evening.

Sunak declines to rule out real-terms benefits cut

Sunak declines to rule out real-terms benefits cut

Reports suggest Chancellor Jeremy Hunt could break with the norm by not raising payments in line with inflation.

Further storm warnings as temperatures tipped to hit 33C on hottest day of 2023

Further storm warnings as temperatures tipped to hit 33C on hottest day of 2023

Yellow weather warnings are in place across large parts of the UK on Saturday and Sunday but temperatures remain high.

Carol Vorderman on political campaigning: It’s fine if I lose TV jobs

Carol Vorderman on political campaigning: It’s fine if I lose TV jobs

The 62-year-old former Countdown star has ben involved in several rows with high-profile Government ministers.

Relatives of Sara Sharif’s father detained for questioning by police in Pakistan

Relatives of Sara Sharif’s father detained for questioning by police in Pakistan

Urfan Sharif fled the UK for Pakistan with his partner Beinash Batool after the 10-year-old girl was found dead.

Daniel Khalife arrested on fourth day of manhunt after prison escape

Daniel Khalife arrested on fourth day of manhunt after prison escape

The terror suspect was arrested just before 11am on Saturday and is now in police custody.

‘Mess in prison system will have played a role in Daniel Khalife’s escape’

‘Mess in prison system will have played a role in Daniel Khalife’s escape’

A former director general of the Prison Service and a Conservative former justice secretary have aired concerns over the system.

British former soldier killed fighting in Ukraine was ‘loved immensely’

British former soldier killed fighting in Ukraine was ‘loved immensely’

Former Scots guard Jordan Chadwick travelled to Ukraine to ‘support freedom’, his mother said.

Mike Yarwood turned impressions into Saturday night entertainment – Rory Bremner

Mike Yarwood turned impressions into Saturday night entertainment – Rory Bremner

Tributes have also been paid by fellow impressionists Alistair McGowan and Jon Culshaw.

British journalist woken by sound of wife screaming as earthquake hits Morocco

British journalist woken by sound of wife screaming as earthquake hits Morocco

Hundreds of people were killed and buildings across the country were damaged in the tremor.

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