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Footage shows moped narrowly avoiding 70mph train at level crossing

Footage shows moped narrowly avoiding 70mph train at level crossing

Network Rail released dramatic CCTV footage of the incident which police said shows ‘stupidly reckless behaviour’.

Regulatory issues must be fixed before firms invest in UK space launch, MPs told

Regulatory issues must be fixed before firms invest in UK space launch, MPs told

The Science and Technology Committee heard ‘devastating’ evidence from Space Forge.

Contributions to boost state pensions will still be considered after deadline

Contributions to boost state pensions will still be considered after deadline

The Government said it will consider payments made after the deadline on April 5 ‘on a case-by-case basis’.

Prescriptions for opioids ‘fall by almost half-a-million over last four years’

Prescriptions for opioids ‘fall by almost half-a-million over last four years’

New figures were published by NHS England.

‘More to do to heal Hillsborough wounds’ says Raab as he unveils advocate plan

‘More to do to heal Hillsborough wounds’ says Raab as he unveils advocate plan

The Justice Secretary said preparatory work to establish the independent public advocate is ‘well under way’.

Murder investigation launched after man shot on doorstep in ‘targeted attack’

Murder investigation launched after man shot on doorstep in ‘targeted attack’

Police have launched a murder probe in Greenock after a 37-year-old man was shot in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

In Pictures: William and Kate mark St David’s Day with visit to Welsh Guards

In Pictures: William and Kate mark St David’s Day with visit to Welsh Guards

The Princess of Wales was given a leek corsage to mark the occasion.

Independent Scotland could have its own currency within months – Regan

Independent Scotland could have its own currency within months – Regan

The SNP leadership candidate said she would start work on a Scottish currency ahead of an independence vote.

Time is of the essence to restore Stormont and seize opportunities – McDonald

Time is of the essence to restore Stormont and seize opportunities – McDonald

The Sinn Fein president said her MLAs are anxious to get back to work while the DUP considers its verdict on the protocol deal.

Twitter appears to resume normal service after part-outage on Wednesday

Twitter appears to resume normal service after part-outage on Wednesday

Twitter users were still able to tweet on the site during the outage, allowing the hashtag TwitterDown to become the top trending phrase in the UK.

No 10 defends British submarine quality ahead of Aukus announcements

No 10 defends British submarine quality ahead of Aukus announcements

Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton suggested his country should choose a ‘proven’ US design rather than a British submarine.

Uncle killed niece and dumped her body ‘like rubbish’, court told

Uncle killed niece and dumped her body ‘like rubbish’, court told

Mohammed Taroos Khan, of Thornbury Road, Bradford, denies murder but has admitted perverting the course of justice.

Kate Forbes’ policies ‘not at all’ a shift away from progressive SNP agenda

Kate Forbes’ policies ‘not at all’ a shift away from progressive SNP agenda

The SNP leadership hopeful was responding to comments made by her opponent Humza Yousaf regarding a shift away from the party’s ‘progressive agenda’.

Mother who caused death of daughter ‘overwhelmed’ during pandemic, court told

Mother who caused death of daughter ‘overwhelmed’ during pandemic, court told

Kaylea Titford, who suffered from spina bifida, was found dead at her home in Newtown, Powys, in October 2020.

PM faces calls to explain why Scotland cannot receive same ‘special’ EU access

PM faces calls to explain why Scotland cannot receive same ‘special’ EU access

SNP MP Joanna Cherry noted that Rishi Sunak had ‘boasted’ the latest Brexit deal puts Northern Ireland in an ‘unbelievably special position’.

Kate Forbes: National Care Service plans are ambitious but must be decentralised

Kate Forbes: National Care Service plans are ambitious but must be decentralised

The SNP leadership hopeful is proposing an increase to carers wages to £15 per hour to make the role more attractive.

Government unveils long-awaited reforms for supporting children with Send

Government unveils long-awaited reforms for supporting children with Send

Thousands more specialist school places have been approved across England.

National Parks ‘need long-term plan’ alongside £4.4m funding boost

National Parks ‘need long-term plan’ alongside £4.4m funding boost

A one-off payment to support services has been welcomed but a long-term solution is needed, park managers said.

Firms encouraged to welcome Eurovision and put Liverpool economy ‘back on track’

Firms encouraged to welcome Eurovision and put Liverpool economy ‘back on track’

Businesses have also been encouraged to embrace the TikTok platform.

Dermot Murnaghan signs off from Sky News by referencing Anchorman film

Dermot Murnaghan signs off from Sky News by referencing Anchorman film

His last remarks drew laughter and claps from co-workers.

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