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Safety warning after teenager seen doing one-armed press-up on level crossing

Safety warning after teenager seen doing one-armed press-up on level crossing

Secret cameras placed at level crossings have caught people doing ‘dangerous’ things on the tracks, prompting a warning from Network Rail.

PSNI data leak document ‘posted on wall’ near Sinn Fein office

PSNI data leak document ‘posted on wall’ near Sinn Fein office

Police said they are investigating the sharing of the redacted information in Belfast.

Barclay should not lecture any nation on solving NHS waiting lists – Sarwar

Barclay should not lecture any nation on solving NHS waiting lists – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader has taken aim at how both the UK and Scottish governments are tackling rising treatment waiting times in the health sector.

Parents spared jail over dog attack that killed three-month-old daughter

Parents spared jail over dog attack that killed three-month-old daughter

Vince King and Karen Alcock’s Siberian husky mauled baby Kyra King on March 6 2022.

Two injured in homophobic stabbing outside nightclub

Two injured in homophobic stabbing outside nightclub

The pair were in Clapham High Street, south London, at around 10.15pm on Sunday when they were targeted.

Teenager faces trial accused of stabbing teacher

Teenager faces trial accused of stabbing teacher

The 15-year-old faces a two-day trial accused of wounding Tewkesbury Academy teacher Jamie Sansom.

Six-year-old roller-skating 100 miles in a month raising money for cancer

Six-year-old roller-skating 100 miles in a month raising money for cancer

Six-year-old Dylan Almond and his father Darren, 39, have already skated 44 miles around Market Deeping.

Police investigating after deaths of two teenagers

Police investigating after deaths of two teenagers

Officers were called to two separate incidents of 18-year-olds ‘taking unwell’, and both died after being taken to hospital.

Superdry fashion boss banned from road for drink-driving

Superdry fashion boss banned from road for drink-driving

James Holder, 51, was twice the drink drive limit when he was stopped in his Range Rover in Broadway, Worcestershire.

Wilko administrators set Wednesday deadline for potential bidders

Wilko administrators set Wednesday deadline for potential bidders

The historic high street chain fell into administration last week, putting the future of its 400 stores and 12,500 workers in jeopardy.

Unemployment rate expected to remain at 4%

Unemployment rate expected to remain at 4%

The Office for National Statistics reports employment figures on Tuesday.

Cities must look to non-Ulez options to tackle air pollution, Starmer says

Cities must look to non-Ulez options to tackle air pollution, Starmer says

London’s Ulez will be expanded to cover the entirety of Greater London from August 29, a move overseen by the city’s Labour mayor Sadiq Khan.

BBC sells Maida Vale Studios to Hans Zimmer-backed group

BBC sells Maida Vale Studios to Hans Zimmer-backed group

The studio was put on the market last year for around £10.5 million.

Daughter appears in court accused of murdering mother found in canal

Daughter appears in court accused of murdering mother found in canal

Arizo Nour, from Feltham in West London, appeared before the Old Bailey on Friday.

‘Long search’ for anyone trying to find division between Scottish and UK Labour

‘Long search’ for anyone trying to find division between Scottish and UK Labour

Sir Keir Starmer was speaking after Scottish and UK Labour appeared at odds in recent months over welfare and gender reforms.

Man to deny arson over fire at 14th-century Michelin-starred restaurant

Man to deny arson over fire at 14th-century Michelin-starred restaurant

Charles Birkett appeared at Scarborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday following the blaze at the Star Inn at Harome, near Helmsley

Hotel grounds come to life with Ireland’s largest sculpture exhibition

Hotel grounds come to life with Ireland’s largest sculpture exhibition

The works have gone on display at the Culloden Estate and Spa in Co Down.

Person dies and two men arrested after police pursuit ends in crash

Person dies and two men arrested after police pursuit ends in crash

Norfolk Police said a Land Rover Defender was being pursued by officers investigating the suspected theft of a vehicle in Suffolk.

Author Jacqueline Wilson ‘very against’ editing classic books for adults

Author Jacqueline Wilson ‘very against’ editing classic books for adults

However, the Tracy Beaker author said making changes to books for children can be justified.

Government launches sustainability hub to help 5.5m small businesses decarbonise

Government launches sustainability hub to help 5.5m small businesses decarbonise

The Government has launched a new sustainability hub to support Britain’s small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to decarbonise.

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