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Road fatalities rise 7% in 2021 with more than 1,500 deaths

Road fatalities rise 7% in 2021 with more than 1,500 deaths

The Department for Transport said an estimated 1,558 people died in crashes last year.

Barristers to vote on ending strike action after pay offer, Government says

Barristers to vote on ending strike action after pay offer, Government says

A continuous walkout has been held after the dispute over fees and conditions intensified.

Capercaillie numbers fall to critically low numbers, survey finds

Capercaillie numbers fall to critically low numbers, survey finds

It is estimated that Cairngorms National Park has 85% of the total population.

Hundreds queue up as Windsor Castle opens for first time since Queen’s death

Hundreds queue up as Windsor Castle opens for first time since Queen’s death

It is the first opportunity the public have had to view the Queen’s final resting place.

Charity boss who spent donations on dragon project ordered to redistribute cash

Charity boss who spent donations on dragon project ordered to redistribute cash

Simon Wingett spent £410,000 creating the sculpture he hoped would become a tourist attraction, but it has never been built.

Heatwave and rail strikes disrupt trade at All Bar One owner M&B

Heatwave and rail strikes disrupt trade at All Bar One owner M&B

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) said the trading backdrop remains ‘very challenging’.

Holiday Inn owner says booking systems fully restored after cyberattack

Holiday Inn owner says booking systems fully restored after cyberattack

IHG said it had reactivated its booking systems and other applications hit by the disruption earlier this month.

Truss insists mini-budget is the ‘right plan’ despite market turmoil

Truss insists mini-budget is the ‘right plan’ despite market turmoil

The Prime Minister defended Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s measures, despite admitting the Government’s decisions have been ‘controversial’.

Next slashes guidance after inflation bites for customers

Next slashes guidance after inflation bites for customers

The high street retailer told investors on Thursday that August was ‘below our expectations’.

Michelle Pfeiffer remembers Coolio as ‘nothing but gracious’ following his death

Michelle Pfeiffer remembers Coolio as ‘nothing but gracious’ following his death

The musician died aged 59 on Wednesday afternoon.

What the papers say – September 29

What the papers say – September 29

The Thursday papers focus on emergency government bond-buying in response to the mini-Budget.

In Pictures: Gangsta’s Paradise rapper Coolio dead at age 59

In Pictures: Gangsta’s Paradise rapper Coolio dead at age 59

The US rapper, whose legal name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died at the Los Angeles home of a friend.

Coolio cooked up a storm on the air and screen as he took hip hop to the world

Coolio cooked up a storm on the air and screen as he took hip hop to the world

His passion for food saw him become a chef while continuing to make music and appear on the small screen.

US rapper Coolio will be ‘missed profoundly’ following death aged 59

US rapper Coolio will be ‘missed profoundly’ following death aged 59

The US rapper, responsible for 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, died on Wednesday afternoon.

Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and MC Hammer among rap stars paying tribute to Coolio

Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and MC Hammer among rap stars paying tribute to Coolio

Known for his 1995 hit Gangsta’s Paradise, Coolio was remembered for his ‘grind’ following reports of his death.

US rapper and former Big Brother star Coolio ‘dead at age 59’

US rapper and former Big Brother star Coolio ‘dead at age 59’

The American, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died on Wednesday, his manager confirmed to multiple US outlets.

Dr Ranj Singh urges older people to get Covid and flu jabs as soon as possible

Dr Ranj Singh urges older people to get Covid and flu jabs as soon as possible

The NHS doctor and TV presenter has joined charity Age UK in warning of a nasty flu strain this winter.

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer set for UK court appearance

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer set for UK court appearance

Anne Sacoolas is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Kemi Badenoch to US: Britain is ‘going for growth in a big way’ with tax cuts

Kemi Badenoch to US: Britain is ‘going for growth in a big way’ with tax cuts

The Cabinet minister described the UK as ‘Europe’s unicorn factory’ in a speech to investors in New York.

Ministers reconsidering inflation-linked benefits rise amid economic turmoil

Ministers reconsidering inflation-linked benefits rise amid economic turmoil

Treasury minister Chris Philp said the Government would not consider changing course on its plans, after an intervention by the Bank of England.

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