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Royal Navy ship returns to base ‘after water onboard contaminated by mistake’

Royal Navy ship returns to base ‘after water onboard contaminated by mistake’

The ship returned to Portsmouth and the issue is being investigated.

‘Complaints to Energy Ombudsman topped 100,000 last year’

‘Complaints to Energy Ombudsman topped 100,000 last year’

The main problems were reported to be incorrect billing, poor customer service and problems switching suppliers.

What the papers say – February 4

What the papers say – February 4

The continued search for a missing mother in Lancashire is splashed across the Saturday papers.

Three teenage boys due in court over Walsall stabbing murder

Three teenage boys due in court over Walsall stabbing murder

The suspects, aged 15 and 16, were arrested at a hotel in Rhyl in North Wales, on Tuesday and charged on Friday.

Search for mother-of-two Nicola Bulley enters ninth day

Search for mother-of-two Nicola Bulley enters ninth day

Search teams from Lancashire Constabulary and other agencies are continuing to trawl the River Wyre and surrounding land near St Michael’s on Wyre.

Cold weather warning issued as temperatures set to plunge

Cold weather warning issued as temperatures set to plunge

Temperatures will plunge at night, but are not expected to fall below mid-single figures in the daytime during the chilly spell.

Teenage trio charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Walsall

Teenage trio charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Walsall

Three boys, one 15-year-old and two aged 16, are due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

Boris Johnson backs tax cuts to boost economic growth

Boris Johnson backs tax cuts to boost economic growth

Former PM said he is confident the Government will act to reduce the tax burden ‘when the time comes’.

Kabul whistleblower warns of Civil Service politicisation under Tories

Kabul whistleblower warns of Civil Service politicisation under Tories

Josie Stewart said officials saw it as their job to protect ministers rather than to serve the public.

Deadline approaching for under-50s to receive coronavirus booster vaccine

Deadline approaching for under-50s to receive coronavirus booster vaccine

The NHS says Sunday February 12 will be the last time people in the age group can have the dose unless they are considered at risk of serious illness.

Kirk pilgrimage to South Sudan with Anglican church and Pope gets under way

Kirk pilgrimage to South Sudan with Anglican church and Pope gets under way

Pope Francis arrived at Juba Airport in South Sudan on Friday as the historic three-day pilgrimage between the three churches got under way.

Eva Green described by film financier as ‘volatile and likely to combust’

Eva Green described by film financier as ‘volatile and likely to combust’

The Casino Royale actress was due to play the lead role in the film, but the production was abandoned in October 2019.

Timeline of events in the case of missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley

Timeline of events in the case of missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley

The search for the mother-of-two has now been ongoing for a week.

Doctor unable to ‘truly explain’ baby girl’s death, murder trial jury told

Doctor unable to ‘truly explain’ baby girl’s death, murder trial jury told

Lucy Letby, 33, is alleged to have murdered seven babies and attempted to kill 10 others.

Anne returns to maternity hospital 42 years after she opened it

Anne returns to maternity hospital 42 years after she opened it

The Princess Royal also attended a reception at Southampton Civic Centre to recognise Southampton being awarded Lord Mayoralty status.

Scottish Government says ‘no new offer’ following talks with teaching unions

Scottish Government says ‘no new offer’ following talks with teaching unions

Union says minister must come up with an improved offer.

Roman Kemp tells Kate friendship and intervention key to mental health help

Roman Kemp tells Kate friendship and intervention key to mental health help

Capital FM’s Kemp, the son of Martin and Shirlie Kemp, spoke to the princess in the ground’s of his parents’ Hertfordshire home.

Government has blood on its hands, says survivor of transfusions scandal

Government has blood on its hands, says survivor of transfusions scandal

People were infected with HIV and/or Hepatitis C as a result of contaminated blood transfusions between the 1970s and 1990s.

Braverman must house family facing homelessness or return to Grenada, says judge

Braverman must house family facing homelessness or return to Grenada, says judge

Rawle Ganpot, 73, Fayrose Dickson, 69, and their son Paul Dickson, 49, currently rely on foodbanks to survive, court told.

EU ‘anxious to deal’ with unionist concerns over NI Protocol, says Tanaiste

EU ‘anxious to deal’ with unionist concerns over NI Protocol, says Tanaiste

Micheal Martin was speaking after meeting with the five main political parties in Belfast on Friday.

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