Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Boy, 15, fatally stabbed outside school gates identified by police

Boy, 15, fatally stabbed outside school gates identified by police

Khayri McLean died in hospital following an attack close to the entrance of North Huddersfield Trust School.

It has been harrowing time, says family of Briton freed by Russian-backed forces

It has been harrowing time, says family of Briton freed by Russian-backed forces

Shaun Pinner’s family hailed the ‘happy resolution’ after he was released from captivity alongside four other Britons.

Parole Board recommends race-hate killer be freed from jail

Parole Board recommends race-hate killer be freed from jail

Michael Barton, the brother of former Premiership footballer Joey Barton, was 17 when he attacked 18-year-old Anthony Walker in Merseyside in 2005.

Britons freed by Russian-backed forces hailed as ‘defenders of democracy’

Britons freed by Russian-backed forces hailed as ‘defenders of democracy’

It is understood that John Harding, Dylan Healy and Andrew Hill were set free alongside Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin.

Foreign Secretary urges countries to reject Putin’s ‘sham referenda’ in Ukraine

Foreign Secretary urges countries to reject Putin’s ‘sham referenda’ in Ukraine

James Cleverly said the ‘devastating consequences’ of Russia’s invasion become clearer each day.

Decommissioned oil rig to reopen as public art installation

Decommissioned oil rig to reopen as public art installation

See Monster features four levels, a garden and a 10-metre waterfall.

DWP ‘on track’ with £150 cost-of-living payments to people with disabilities

DWP ‘on track’ with £150 cost-of-living payments to people with disabilities

Consumer champion Martin Lewis said for people in a desperate situation, ‘expectation management is crucial’.

Reusable contact lenses ‘more than triple risk of rare eye infection’

Reusable contact lenses ‘more than triple risk of rare eye infection’

Researchers suggest people should avoid wearing their lenses while swimming, or in the shower, and that packaging should include ‘no water’ stickers.

Accused William MacDowell admitted lying to Renee MacRae, murder trial hears

Accused William MacDowell admitted lying to Renee MacRae, murder trial hears

MacDowell, 80, has denied murdering Renee 36, and their son Andrew, three, in November 1976.

Anne meets members of armed forces to offer thanks for roles in Queen’s funeral

Anne meets members of armed forces to offer thanks for roles in Queen’s funeral

More than 1,000 sailors and Royal Marines were on duty at the funeral on Monday, alongside RAF and British Army personnel.

Tony Adams says suffering ‘mental breakdown’ six years ago led to Strictly stint

Tony Adams says suffering ‘mental breakdown’ six years ago led to Strictly stint

The former sportsman will take to the dance floor during the upcoming series.

Boss admits Pinterest ‘not safe’ when Molly Russell used site before ending life

Boss admits Pinterest ‘not safe’ when Molly Russell used site before ending life

The social media giant’s head of community operations apologised at the inquest into the teenager’s death on Thursday.

Markets tumble into red as interest rate hikes increase economic worries

Markets tumble into red as interest rate hikes increase economic worries

The FTSE 100 ended the day down 78.12 points, or 1.08%, at 7,159.62.

‘Wrong kind of shale’ and 280m years too late: Geologists react to fracking move

‘Wrong kind of shale’ and 280m years too late: Geologists react to fracking move

The controversial go-ahead was met with concerns over earthquakes and an increase in greenhouse gas production.

Icy swim may cut ‘bad’ body fat but further health benefits unclear – study

Icy swim may cut ‘bad’ body fat but further health benefits unclear – study

Researchers say it is uncertain whether or not winter swimmers are naturally healthier.

Donald Trump accused of inflating value of Aberdeenshire resort

Donald Trump accused of inflating value of Aberdeenshire resort

The Trump International golf estate is mentioned in legal action by the New York attorney general.

Lib Dems demand scrapping of MPs’ recess to allow scrutiny of mini-budget

Lib Dems demand scrapping of MPs’ recess to allow scrutiny of mini-budget

The Commons is due to break for the conference season after the Chancellor’s fiscal statement on Friday.

Angus Robertson: Scottish Government is ‘fundamentally opposed’ to EU law Bill

Angus Robertson: Scottish Government is ‘fundamentally opposed’ to EU law Bill

The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill to scrap European laws was introduced by the UK Government on Thursday.

Boris Johnson inadvertently thanks Vladimir Putin for ‘inspirational leadership’

Boris Johnson inadvertently thanks Vladimir Putin for ‘inspirational leadership’

The former PM quickly corrected himself, saying he meant Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.

Chris Kaba’s family taking ‘a step back’ after viewing footage of fatal incident

Chris Kaba’s family taking ‘a step back’ after viewing footage of fatal incident

The Metropolitan Police officer involved has been suspended by the force and the Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More