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UK cities cancel bonfire night firework displays over cost-of-living crisis

UK cities cancel bonfire night firework displays over cost-of-living crisis

Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Cardiff, Glasgow, Norwich, Dundee and Nottingham are among the cities that have cancelled bonfire night events.

Concerns over low awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms

Concerns over low awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms

A charity has called for more action to raise awareness among women and GPs.

Margaret Ferrier MP under investigation by parliamentary watchdog

Margaret Ferrier MP under investigation by parliamentary watchdog

The probe will determine whether her actions caused ‘significant damage’ to the reputation of the House of Commons or MPs.

Tensions flare in Senedd as Mark Drakeford clashes with Andrew RT Davies

Tensions flare in Senedd as Mark Drakeford clashes with Andrew RT Davies

The First Minister raised his voice and pointed his finger at his Tory rival.

Apple announces new-look iPad and upgraded iPad Pro

Apple announces new-look iPad and upgraded iPad Pro

The new tablets will go on sale later in October.

Police bring raised platform to Dartford Crossing in bid to remove protesters

Police bring raised platform to Dartford Crossing in bid to remove protesters

Essex Police said that the Just Stop Oil activists will be arrested once ‘a safe conclusion is reached’.

Sturgeon: No country would choose to be in travesty partnership with Westminster

Sturgeon: No country would choose to be in travesty partnership with Westminster

The First Minister said she was confident of a yes vote as she made her case for independence a year ahead of a proposed referendum.

Vodafone unveils new social broadband tariff and free connectivity for small firms

Vodafone unveils new social broadband tariff and free connectivity for small firms

Households can now get a broadband package for £12 a month and small businesses can get free broadband for a year.

Derry Girls screening ‘could help Good Friday Agreement understanding’

Derry Girls screening ‘could help Good Friday Agreement understanding’

Northern Ireland Affairs committee chairman Simon Hoare made the suggestion as Chris Heaton-Harris said many do not appreciate the deal’s importance.

Approach to many waste crimes closer to ‘decriminalisation’, MPs warn

Approach to many waste crimes closer to ‘decriminalisation’, MPs warn

Waste crime is attracting organised criminals who see fines as a ‘business expense’, committee says.

Social media safety ratings needed to protect children from online harm – report

Social media safety ratings needed to protect children from online harm – report

A new study has suggested a five-star rating system should be applied to social media alongside compulsory age verification.

Labour calls on Tories to seize opportunity to end fracking ‘once and for all’

Labour calls on Tories to seize opportunity to end fracking ‘once and for all’

The Opposition wants to give MPs a chance to overturn the Government’s decision to lift England’s fracking ban, which broke a Tory manifesto pledge.

Leyton Orient player praises King and Queen Consort for visiting youth centre

Leyton Orient player praises King and Queen Consort for visiting youth centre

The King and Queen Consort made the visit to east London on Tuesday.

Jury considers verdicts in trial of police officer accused of raping a child

Jury considers verdicts in trial of police officer accused of raping a child

Hertfordshire Police officer James Ford, 31, denies 10 counts of sexual abuse.

Music pillow reduces stress and pain in A&E, study suggests

Music pillow reduces stress and pain in A&E, study suggests

Researchers suggest listening to some music allowed patients to have a break from the hospital environment.

Stormont election likely to be called if executive not formed by October 28

Stormont election likely to be called if executive not formed by October 28

Chris Heaton-Harris said he cannot ‘see the space’ for emergency legislation to potentially avert a fresh poll.

Breast cancer patients ‘waiting for years before reconstruction surgery’

Breast cancer patients ‘waiting for years before reconstruction surgery’

The charity Breast Cancer Now has called for services to be put back on track.

Inflation set to return to double-figures as food prices surge

Inflation set to return to double-figures as food prices surge

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will reveal the latest increase in the cost of living for UK households on Wednesday morning.

Taking baby to mortuary ‘hardest thing I’ve done’, murder accused nurse said

Taking baby to mortuary ‘hardest thing I’ve done’, murder accused nurse said

Lucy Letby messaged a colleague about the death of her first alleged victim at the Countess of Chester Hospital in June 2015.

Jury sworn in trial of eight people accused of men’s car-crash murder

Jury sworn in trial of eight people accused of men’s car-crash murder

Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin, both 21, died in the collision on February 11 2022.

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