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Woman arrested on suspicion of neglect over child death linked to Strep A

Woman arrested on suspicion of neglect over child death linked to Strep A

The 33-year-old was arrested by Dyfed-Powys Police on December 23, according to the BBC.

US bomb cyclone brings wet and windy weather to UK

US bomb cyclone brings wet and windy weather to UK

The Met Office said heavy rain could bring some flooding and travel disruption.

‘More extreme weather to come’ as 2022 set to be UK’s hottest year on record

‘More extreme weather to come’ as 2022 set to be UK’s hottest year on record

Provisional data from the Met Office shows that 2022 has set a 139-year annual mean temperature record.

Piers Morgan’s Twitter account restored after reports it was hacked

Piers Morgan’s Twitter account restored after reports it was hacked

The TV host has 8.3 million followers on the platform.

South Western Ambulance Service declares critical incident

South Western Ambulance Service declares critical incident

The service cited ‘unprecedented pressure’ following the Christmas break.

Elle Edwards death: Renewed appeal for information as two remain in custody

Elle Edwards death: Renewed appeal for information as two remain in custody

Detectives on Merseyside have made a fresh call for information over the shooting of Elle Edwards .

Two children under 10 die with Strep A in Scotland

Two children under 10 die with Strep A in Scotland

Public Health Scotland has published the latest figures.

2022 will be warmest year on record for the UK, says Met Office

2022 will be warmest year on record for the UK, says Met Office

Temperatures have been above average in every month except December.

Wet weather brings rain warning from Met Office

Wet weather brings rain warning from Met Office

The forecaster has issued a yellow weather warning for Scotland from Friday.

Double-digit pay rises not part of strike solution, suggests No 10

Double-digit pay rises not part of strike solution, suggests No 10

A Downing Street spokesman claimed such salary increases would ’embed inflation’.

Windrush generation and NHS celebrated in new 2023 coin collection

Windrush generation and NHS celebrated in new 2023 coin collection

All new Royal Mint coins struck from January 1 2023 will bear the King’s portrait.

Leah Williamson feared crippling period pain could have ruined her Euro hopes

Leah Williamson feared crippling period pain could have ruined her Euro hopes

The England captain suffers from endometriosis, which can make her periods so debilitating that she is left lying in pain on the bathroom floor.

England unlikely to hit smoke-free target – report

England unlikely to hit smoke-free target – report

Ministers said that they were aiming for fewer than 5% of the population to be smokers by 2030.

Rory Bremner pays tribute to John Bird as ‘one of the greatest satirists’

Rory Bremner pays tribute to John Bird as ‘one of the greatest satirists’

Bird was known for appearing in Channel 4’s satirical show Bremner, Bird And Fortune and for the Long Johns comedy skits.

Serving Metropolitan Police officer charged with sexual assault

Serving Metropolitan Police officer charged with sexual assault

PC Chris Lee, who is attached to the Central West Command Unit, is said to have carried out the alleged offence in November 2021.

Two arrested over murder of footballer in Birmingham nightclub

Two arrested over murder of footballer in Birmingham nightclub

The arrests were made in connection with death of Cody Fisher, 22, who was stabbed to death at a nightclub called Crane in Digbeth late on Monday.

NIO wanted Treasury to cover spiralling costs of Bloody Sunday Inquiry

NIO wanted Treasury to cover spiralling costs of Bloody Sunday Inquiry

Hundreds of classified government files have been opened for public viewing at the Public Record Office in Belfast.

Blair advised to meet Orange Order leaders to ‘influence’ Protestant voters

Blair advised to meet Orange Order leaders to ‘influence’ Protestant voters

Declassified papers show Orange leaders wanted clarification on elements of the Good Friday Agreement.

Belfast writer to showcase debut novel at Jaipur Literature Festival in India

Belfast writer to showcase debut novel at Jaipur Literature Festival in India

Elaine Canning is the author of The Sandstone City.

Blair was urged to use ‘government machine’ to push for 1998 referendum Yes vote

Blair was urged to use ‘government machine’ to push for 1998 referendum Yes vote

Declassified papers reveal preparations for a referendum were under way before the Good Friday Agreement was signed.

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