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Unions say Transport Secretary should ‘stop blocking’ rail agreement

Unions say Transport Secretary should ‘stop blocking’ rail agreement

It comes amid a period of industrial action on the network.

David Trimble’s journey from hardliner to first minister

David Trimble’s journey from hardliner to first minister

The former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has died at the age of 77.

Police investigate Tinder photograph which appears to show half-naked officer

Police investigate Tinder photograph which appears to show half-naked officer

Devon and Cornwall Police said they have launched an investigation.

Two Scottish cities confirm they will bid to host Eurovision next year

Two Scottish cities confirm they will bid to host Eurovision next year

Both Aberdeen and Glasgow will launch bids to host the contest in 2023 after the BBC confirmed they would take over hosting duties.

Good Friday Agreement architect and former UUP leader Lord Trimble dies

Good Friday Agreement architect and former UUP leader Lord Trimble dies

The Nobel Peace Prize winner died on Monday at the age of 77 following an illness.

Goodfellas star Paul Sorvino dies aged 83

Goodfellas star Paul Sorvino dies aged 83

The actor also played Sergeant Phil Cerreta in the TV series Law & Order.

Tory peer claims Boris Johnson wants to carry on as Prime Minister

Tory peer claims Boris Johnson wants to carry on as Prime Minister

Downing Street dismissed the comments and insisted Mr Johnson will stand down when a new Tory leader is in place

Billy Zane leads tributes to Titanic co-star David Warner following his death

Billy Zane leads tributes to Titanic co-star David Warner following his death

He starred in films including Titanic, The Omen and the Star Trek franchise across a six-decade career.

Archie Battersbee’s parents set to take treatment fight to European court

Archie Battersbee’s parents set to take treatment fight to European court

Three Court of Appeal judges in London have upheld a ruling by a High Court judge, who had decided that doctors could lawfully stop treating Archie.

Climate campaigners welcome Greenpeace legal challenge over Jackdaw

Climate campaigners welcome Greenpeace legal challenge over Jackdaw

Friends of the Earth Scotland welcome the move by Greenpeace to take action against the UK Government over the controversial gas field.

Kalush Orchestra ‘grateful’ for UK hosting Eurovision 2023 on Ukraine’s behalf

Kalush Orchestra ‘grateful’ for UK hosting Eurovision 2023 on Ukraine’s behalf

The Ukrainian folk-rap group were triumphant at this year’s competition in Turin, Italy, with their song Stefania.

England’s Euro 2022 semi clash will be in the ‘home of football’ – academic

England’s Euro 2022 semi clash will be in the ‘home of football’ – academic

Dr John Wilson has argued that Sheffield is to football what Lords is to cricket, St Andrews is to golf and Wimbledon is to tennis.

More travel chaos as another rail union announces strike action

More travel chaos as another rail union announces strike action

The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) said its members at seven train companies will walk out on August 18 and 20.

Calls for Government to ‘reconsider’ Rwanda deal

Calls for Government to ‘reconsider’ Rwanda deal

The Joint Committee on Human Rights wrote to the Home Secretary.

Johnson insists meeting with former KGB officer Lebedev was not pre-arranged

Johnson insists meeting with former KGB officer Lebedev was not pre-arranged

The Prime Minister said officials were aware in advance he was attending the event.

Met did not ask Johnson about two lockdown events he attended – campaign group

Met did not ask Johnson about two lockdown events he attended – campaign group

The force has admitted it did not send the PM questionnaires despite photos showing him drinking wine at one of the events, the Good Law Project said.

Ex-wife urges judge to jail Sir Frederick Barclay over unpaid millions

Ex-wife urges judge to jail Sir Frederick Barclay over unpaid millions

Lady Hiroko Barclay says Sir Frederick has breached orders after being told to pay her more than £100 million.

Only eating in the day ‘may lower blood sugar in those with type 2 diabetes’

Only eating in the day ‘may lower blood sugar in those with type 2 diabetes’

Restricting eating times could help counteract the negative effects of eating throughout the day, researchers say.

Manchester ‘has already proven it can host Eurovision in 2023’

Manchester ‘has already proven it can host Eurovision in 2023’

London and Sheffield have both also said they will make a bid to host the contest.

HS2 tunnelling machine called Dorothy becomes first to complete its journey

HS2 tunnelling machine called Dorothy becomes first to complete its journey

The 2,000-tonne tunnel-boring machine is called Dorothy.

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