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Heineken to create 600 jobs through £40m pub investment plan

Heineken to create 600 jobs through £40m pub investment plan

The global brewing giant said the investment will upgrade 570 pubs, almost a quarter of its UK venues, in 2023.

All passengers safe and well after ferry runs aground

All passengers safe and well after ferry runs aground

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

Ukrainian DJ hopes simultaneous raves in Liverpool and Kyiv create connection

Ukrainian DJ hopes simultaneous raves in Liverpool and Kyiv create connection

Rave UKraine will take place on May 7 with each event being live-streamed to the other.

‘World’s largest sing-along’ to show support for Ukraine ahead of Eurovision

‘World’s largest sing-along’ to show support for Ukraine ahead of Eurovision

The campaign is in collaboration with United 24, Ukraine’s official fundraising platform launched by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Last UK flight leaves Sudan as evacuation mission ends amid faltering ceasefire

Last UK flight leaves Sudan as evacuation mission ends amid faltering ceasefire

It comes as a Government minister said the evacuation mission has been ‘extremely successful’ but cannot last ‘forever’.

Faith leaders unite to encourage communities to volunteer on coronation weekend

Faith leaders unite to encourage communities to volunteer on coronation weekend

The Big Help Out aims to inspire and recruit a new generation of volunteers by showing how easy it is to get involved.

Ron DeSantis commends Kemi Badenoch for opposition to ‘woke ideology’

Ron DeSantis commends Kemi Badenoch for opposition to ‘woke ideology’

Mr DeSantis has not announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination but is widely expected to do so.

55% of people expect Tories to lose seats in local elections, poll suggests

55% of people expect Tories to lose seats in local elections, poll suggests

An Ipsos poll found the public expects the Conservatives to lose seats and Labour to make gains in Thursday’s elections.

Concerns raised with Sunak and Yousaf about power line planned across Highlands

Concerns raised with Sunak and Yousaf about power line planned across Highlands

Lib Dem MP Jamie Stone wants the Scottish and UK governments to jointly fund a public inquiry into the proposals.

Millions turn to ‘DIY security’ as Tories ‘fail to tackle crime’ – Lib Dems

Millions turn to ‘DIY security’ as Tories ‘fail to tackle crime’ – Lib Dems

Some people have even bought a dog in order to feel safer at home, according to a poll commissioned by the party.

Rare coin unearthed by detectorist to go on show to mark Charles coronation

Rare coin unearthed by detectorist to go on show to mark Charles coronation

The silver penny depicting Malcolm IV of Scotland is to be exhibited in Dunfermline, which was granted city status by King Charles last year.

Wildflower seeds for primary schools to mark coronation

Wildflower seeds for primary schools to mark coronation

It is hoped that by planting wildflowers children may learn about nature and boost the biodiversity of their school grounds.

Study of single protein ‘paves way to improved understanding of disease’

Study of single protein ‘paves way to improved understanding of disease’

The scientists suggest the findings could help better understand proteins linked to conditions like anaemia or Parkinson’s.

Historic chairs to be reused for the coronation service

Historic chairs to be reused for the coronation service

During the coronation service a succession of chairs will be used by the King.

What the papers say – April 30

What the papers say – April 30

Details of the King’s coronation dominate Sunday’s front pages.

NHS braced for large-scale disruption as nurses prepare for 28-hour strike

NHS braced for large-scale disruption as nurses prepare for 28-hour strike

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will hold industrial action from 8pm on Sunday until 11.59pm on Monday night.

I’ll be bolder than Tony Blair on public service reform, pledges Keir Starmer

I’ll be bolder than Tony Blair on public service reform, pledges Keir Starmer

The party would go “further than Blair on public services, further than the Tories in the private sector,” Sir Keir told said.

Ferry runs aground on Orkney after smoke detected in engine room

Ferry runs aground on Orkney after smoke detected in engine room

Pentland Ferries said the MV Pentalia became grounded at the village of St Margaret’s Hope.

Sunak hits out at ‘selfish saboteur’ protesters

Sunak hits out at ‘selfish saboteur’ protesters

The Prime Minister said plans to widen the legal definition of serious disruption would enable officers to clamp down on “selfish saboteurs”.

Husband and wife NHS workers in Sudan feel they have been ‘left without support’

Husband and wife NHS workers in Sudan feel they have been ‘left without support’

The family decided to flee when they found out soldiers were using the house next door to Ms Eljak’s family home as an arms depot.

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