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Brighton Marathon organisers to go into administration, says council

Brighton Marathon organisers to go into administration, says council

Brighton and Hove City Council said it had informed Grounded Events, which runs the annual race, that it was withdrawing permission for future events.

Urology Services Inquiry’s focus will be health trust governance – barrister

Urology Services Inquiry’s focus will be health trust governance – barrister

The first public sessions of the Urology Inquiry opened in Belfast on Monday.

Mendy told woman her boyfriend said it would be OK if they had sex, court told

Mendy told woman her boyfriend said it would be OK if they had sex, court told

The Manchester City footballer denies rape and attempted rape at Chester Crown Court.

Olympic star Eilish McColgan to be given honorary degree

Olympic star Eilish McColgan to be given honorary degree

The 31-year-old, who competed for team GB in the 2012 London Olympics, is set to be awarded a Doctor of Laws degree.

Funds from sale of Chelsea will soon be ‘on start of journey’ to Ukraine

Funds from sale of Chelsea will soon be ‘on start of journey’ to Ukraine

Foreign Office minister Leo Docherty told the Commons that proceeds from the sale of the club were still frozen in a UK bank account.

Ferdinand reflects on work to create ‘positive change’ as he collects OBE honour

Ferdinand reflects on work to create ‘positive change’ as he collects OBE honour

The former footballer won 81 England caps and made 455 appearances for Manchester United.

Train operators condemned for service cuts four days after strikes were axed

Train operators condemned for service cuts four days after strikes were axed

Many services started later than normal on Tuesday, with some companies operating fewer trains than usual throughout the day.

King thanks Morrisons staff on tour of supermarket giant’s HQ

King thanks Morrisons staff on tour of supermarket giant’s HQ

Charles is in Bradford for the start of a two-day tour of Yorkshire.

Companies hit by ransomware often targeted again, research says

Companies hit by ransomware often targeted again, research says

A new study found that more than a third of companies that pay a ransom to cybercriminals are attacked a second time.

Lack of executive compounding Stormont’s budgetary problems – watchdog

Lack of executive compounding Stormont’s budgetary problems – watchdog

The Northern Ireland Fiscal Council said departments were overspending significantly amid weak budgetary controls.

Meghan: I have ‘zero interest’ in reclaiming the ‘B-word’

Meghan: I have ‘zero interest’ in reclaiming the ‘B-word’

The duchess’s podcast explored how language is used to gaslight women in the business world.

World Cup in Qatar not safe for someone like me, says gay MP

World Cup in Qatar not safe for someone like me, says gay MP

Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar and anyone found participating in same-sex sexual activity can be punished by up to seven years in prison.

Former Spanish king’s ex-lover ‘says intruders left book about Diana’s death’

Former Spanish king’s ex-lover ‘says intruders left book about Diana’s death’

Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, who is suing Juan Carlos, alleged ‘an operation’ by Spanish intelligence agents, an appeal hearing has been told.

Restoration of powersharing in NI is Government’s ‘absolute priority’

Restoration of powersharing in NI is Government’s ‘absolute priority’

Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris will make a statement to the House of Commons on the impasse on Wednesday.

Sunak and allies could use G20 to ‘confront’ Putin if he attends – No 10

Sunak and allies could use G20 to ‘confront’ Putin if he attends – No 10

It is not yet clear whether the Russian leader will travel to the G20 summit this month.

Migrant dragged out of view after shouting for help at Manston processing centre

Migrant dragged out of view after shouting for help at Manston processing centre

A PA news agency photographer was taking pictures at the Kent site when the incident took place.

‘Dysfunctional’ Companies House facilitating fraud, finance chiefs say

‘Dysfunctional’ Companies House facilitating fraud, finance chiefs say

The director of international illicit finance at UK Finance and fraud bosses at banks NatWest and HSBC took aim at the online register of companies.

Downing Street calls latest Gavin Williamson bullying allegations ‘serious’

Downing Street calls latest Gavin Williamson bullying allegations ‘serious’

No 10 said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has confidence in the embattled minister.

Public transport fare zones should be considered across England – peers

Public transport fare zones should be considered across England – peers

A new report from the House of Lords Built Environment Committee stated that such a measure would ‘increase the attractiveness of public transport’.

Carry On star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98

Carry On star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98

The north London-born actor enjoyed an eight-decade career across TV, film and radio.

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