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Body of man recovered from scene of explosion in Swansea

Body of man recovered from scene of explosion in Swansea

Three other people were taken to hospital after the blast.

Government urged to include suicide prevention on national curriculum

Government urged to include suicide prevention on national curriculum

MPs from across the political spectrum backed the appeal on Monday during a parliamentary debate on making the subject compulsory in schools.

Belfast drama group toasts James Martin’s Oscar success

Belfast drama group toasts James Martin’s Oscar success

Babosh drama group turned its Monday meeting into a celebration after An Irish Goodbye’s triumph at the Academy Awards.

Coin mosaic marks 90th birthday of Sir Michael Caine

Coin mosaic marks 90th birthday of Sir Michael Caine

The Oscar-winner actor played Harry Palmer in three 1960s films – The Ipcress File, Funeral in Berlin and Billion Dollar Brain.

Gary Glitter returned to custody after breaching licence conditions

Gary Glitter returned to custody after breaching licence conditions

The 78-year-old, who had a string of chart hits in the 1970s, was freed in February after being jailed in 2015 for abusing three schoolgirls.

Further talks to take place in long-running Royal Mail dispute

Further talks to take place in long-running Royal Mail dispute

The Communication Workers Union said progress had been made in discussions, but more time was needed.

Hunt to announce new investment zones to ‘supercharge’ hi-tech growth

Hunt to announce new investment zones to ‘supercharge’ hi-tech growth

The Chancellor will set out plans for 12 new investment zones around the UK in his Budget on Wednesday.

Dizzy apes provide clues on human need for mind-altering experience

Dizzy apes provide clues on human need for mind-altering experience

Researchers found that great apes like gorillas and chimpanzees spin to deliberately make themselves dizzy.

What can we expect from a BBC social media review after the Lineker row?

What can we expect from a BBC social media review after the Lineker row?

The review was announced on Monday following Gary Lineker’s reinstatement as the presenter of Match Of The Day.

UK bank stocks sink deep into the red in aftermath of SVB collapse

UK bank stocks sink deep into the red in aftermath of SVB collapse

London’s top stock markets suffered heavy losses despite reassurances from US President Joe Biden that the nation’s banking system was secure.

Sunak downplays chances of getting Biden to open post-Brexit trade deal talks

Sunak downplays chances of getting Biden to open post-Brexit trade deal talks

The PM insisted trans-Atlantic trade was ‘growing massively anyway’ ahead of his meeting with the US President in San Diego.

Sunak shrugs off criticism of his new private swimming pool

Sunak shrugs off criticism of his new private swimming pool

Heating the 40ft pool reportedly requires so much energy, the local electricity network has had to be upgraded to cope.

Prince meets award participants for first time since becoming Duke of Edinburgh

Prince meets award participants for first time since becoming Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke met with young people at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

UK must learn ‘urgent lessons’ to avoid losing global green race – think tank

UK must learn ‘urgent lessons’ to avoid losing global green race – think tank

The chancellor should take inspiration from US President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, said the Institute for Public Policy Research.

Sunak says he will allow Tory MPs freedom to rule over Johnson’s partygate fate

Sunak says he will allow Tory MPs freedom to rule over Johnson’s partygate fate

Boris Johnson is scheduled for a televised appearance before the Privilege Committee next week.

Drive to recruit Ukraine hosts branded ironic amid plan to stop asylum seekers

Drive to recruit Ukraine hosts branded ironic amid plan to stop asylum seekers

One host and co-founder of Vigil for Visas said the Illegal Migration Bill is ‘in complete contradiction’ with the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Sunak drops hints to follow US and EU TikTok ban for Government staff devices

Sunak drops hints to follow US and EU TikTok ban for Government staff devices

The Prime Minister said his administration would be looking ‘at what our allies are doing’ with the Chinese-owned video sharing app.

Ben Wallace suggests he is not interesting in quitting over defence spending

Ben Wallace suggests he is not interesting in quitting over defence spending

His comments follow reports that he had threatened to resign if he did not get a commitment to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030.

Poignant art exhibition displayed at Stormont for peace agreement anniversary

Poignant art exhibition displayed at Stormont for peace agreement anniversary

Artist Colin Davidson’s Silent Testimony will be displayed at Parliament Buildings throughout April.

Defence claims body-in-garden teacher was ‘broken’ when she killed her partner

Defence claims body-in-garden teacher was ‘broken’ when she killed her partner

Northampton Crown Court heard there was no dispute that Fiona Beal unlawfully killed Nicholas Billingham.

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