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Diggers to be buried at HS2 station to await green light on Euston extension

Diggers to be buried at HS2 station to await green light on Euston extension

The machines will be kept in an underground chamber at Old Oak Common, ready to start tunnelling should the central London leg get the go-ahead.

Cherry brands Scottish Greens ‘totalitarian’ and calls for coalition review

Cherry brands Scottish Greens ‘totalitarian’ and calls for coalition review

Speaking during her Edinburgh Fringe show, the SNP MP joined a list of her colleagues calling for the Bute House Agreement to be reviewed.

Sturgeon: Reconciliation with Salmond is ‘not something I want’

Sturgeon: Reconciliation with Salmond is ‘not something I want’

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon said she no longer wants to spend time with her predecessor and one-time mentor.

Sturgeon: I only knew about police search when officers knocked on door

Sturgeon: I only knew about police search when officers knocked on door

The former Scottish first minister spoke about the ‘really difficult. traumatic experience’ at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Cherry hopes new leadership means intolerance within SNP is in the past

Cherry hopes new leadership means intolerance within SNP is in the past

The outspoken SNP MP said party colleagues had previously ‘harangued’ her over her gender-critical views.

Man arrested on suspicion of burglary after dachshund Twiglet taken from home

Man arrested on suspicion of burglary after dachshund Twiglet taken from home

The 16-month-old pet was taken from a property in Saffron Walden, Essex, on July 26 but reunited with her owner the following day.

Further legal fight for ex-miner as Cypriot attorney general files appeal

Further legal fight for ex-miner as Cypriot attorney general files appeal

British expat David Hunter was released from custody on July 31 after a court sentenced him to two years in jail for the manslaughter of wife Janice.

Mother appeals to son’s killers to give themselves up

Mother appeals to son’s killers to give themselves up

Eddie Kinuthia, 19, suffered multiple stab wounds during an attack in the St Pauls area of Bristol on July 21.

Average price paid for motor insurance has reached record high, says ABI

Average price paid for motor insurance has reached record high, says ABI

The average premium paid for private comprehensive motor insurance in the second quarter of 2023 was £511, the highest since records started in 2012.

Dreary UK weather sparks surge in foreign holiday bookings, say travel agents

Dreary UK weather sparks surge in foreign holiday bookings, say travel agents

Advantage Travel Partnership said 18% of bookings within the past month were for August departures.

What went wrong at Wilko and what happens next?

What went wrong at Wilko and what happens next?

The hardware and homeware retailer entered administration on Thursday after talks to secure a rescue deal failed.

Dissident republicans claim to possess leaked police information – PSNI chief

Dissident republicans claim to possess leaked police information – PSNI chief

Hundreds of police officers have voiced fears for their safety following the data breach.

AI can predict Parkinson’s subtype with up to 95% accuracy, study suggests

AI can predict Parkinson’s subtype with up to 95% accuracy, study suggests

The findings could pave the way for personalised medicine and targeted drug discovery, researchers have said.

Harry looking forward to Invictus Games as he tells of ‘healing journey’

Harry looking forward to Invictus Games as he tells of ‘healing journey’

The duke sent a good luck video message to competitors ahead of the tournament in Dusseldorf, Germany, next month.

Exercise and yoga can help improve lung function in adults with asthma – study

Exercise and yoga can help improve lung function in adults with asthma – study

The findings highlight the importance of integrating appropriate exercise training into asthma management plans.

Commercial operators lose challenge over Ofcom approval of BBC Radio 1 Dance

Commercial operators lose challenge over Ofcom approval of BBC Radio 1 Dance

Industry body Radiocentre Ltd brought legal action against the UK media regulator over the launch of the online-only stream.

AI platforms recommended for use to save doctors time

AI platforms recommended for use to save doctors time

Draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has given nine AI-powered platforms the green light

Zoo’s night-vision footage of Asian elephants ‘vital to protect species in wild’

Zoo’s night-vision footage of Asian elephants ‘vital to protect species in wild’

Elephant keeper Stefan Groeneveld explained the footage helps scientists working with the endangered animals in the wild.

UK sanctions Lebanon’s former central bank governor

UK sanctions Lebanon’s former central bank governor

Britain, the US and Canada have announced coordinated designations against Riad Salameh and three associates.

Dangerous carbon monoxide alarms sold through online marketplaces, Which? warns

Dangerous carbon monoxide alarms sold through online marketplaces, Which? warns

Which? said it found 149 listings for unsafe CO alarms across four e-commerce sites, which had all subsequently been removed.

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