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Kevin Spacey to appear in US court to face allegations of sexual assault

Kevin Spacey to appear in US court to face allegations of sexual assault

Spacey has been in exile from Hollywood since he was accused of inappropriate behaviour in October 2017.

Architects and heritage experts work on new plan to develop home of Robert Burns

Architects and heritage experts work on new plan to develop home of Robert Burns

The Scottish poet wrote some of his most celebrated works at Ellisland Farm, near Dumfries, where he lived with his wife Jean Armour.

Beverley Knight to star as suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst in musical

Beverley Knight to star as suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst in musical

The musical returns for a limited run from January 27 to April 1 2023.

Scrubs co-executive producer charged with 18 counts of sexual assault

Scrubs co-executive producer charged with 18 counts of sexual assault

Eric Weinberg is said to have ‘relied on his Hollywood credentials’ to lure young women to photo shoots where he allegedly assaulted them.

James Bond 60th anniversary charity auction raises nearly £7m

James Bond 60th anniversary charity auction raises nearly £7m

The auction featured vehicles, watches, costumes, props and posters spanning the 25 Bond films to date.

Truss to press for European unity to address migration and energy challenges

Truss to press for European unity to address migration and energy challenges

The Prime Minister heads to Prague after a bruising few days at the Conservative Party conference.

Pride of life-sized bronze lions go on display in Edinburgh

Pride of life-sized bronze lions go on display in Edinburgh

The feline sculptures each represent a true story behind the life of a lion in the wild.

Rent freeze Bill takes step forward as amendments considered

Rent freeze Bill takes step forward as amendments considered

MSPs sat as a committee of the whole parliament to consider amendments to the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill.

Starmer blames Government for families facing ‘eye-watering’ mortgage increases

Starmer blames Government for families facing ‘eye-watering’ mortgage increases

The Prime Minister and Chancellor have come under fire in recent days amid market turmoil.

Photographer ejected from Tory conference criticises ‘manhandling’ by security

Photographer ejected from Tory conference criticises ‘manhandling’ by security

Tolga Akmen, from the European Pressphoto Agency, had been at the conference to photograph Liz Truss’s speech.

PM to seek European unity on migration and energy challenges at Prague summit

PM to seek European unity on migration and energy challenges at Prague summit

Liz Truss was making a one-day visit to the Czech Republic after a Conservative Party conference dominated by internal division.

Man, 24, arrested after referee ‘seriously assaulted’ during football match

Man, 24, arrested after referee ‘seriously assaulted’ during football match

The FA said the incident was one of two to have taken place in Lancashire last weekend.

Tampering with energy meters ‘can create ticking time bomb’

Tampering with energy meters ‘can create ticking time bomb’

People have caused house fires, gas leaks and electrocuted themselves when trying to cut through wires and pipes.

UK ‘seriously engaging’ in Northern Ireland Protocol talks, says Coveney

UK ‘seriously engaging’ in Northern Ireland Protocol talks, says Coveney

Ireland’s foreign minister Simon Coveney is due to meet UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly for dinner in London on Thursday.

Kidnap plot suspect known as ‘Dublin Jimmy’ died of natural causes, jury rules

Kidnap plot suspect known as ‘Dublin Jimmy’ died of natural causes, jury rules

An inquest jury in Chesterfield also found that a police early morning raid made a ‘possible’ contribution to the death of Cyril McGuinness.

Air pollution particles found in babies in the womb for first time

Air pollution particles found in babies in the womb for first time

A new study found that soot nanoparticles inhaled by the mother can cross the placenta.

Mother of disabled woman who killed herself after benefits cut granted appeal

Mother of disabled woman who killed herself after benefits cut granted appeal

The Court of Appeal will reconsider whether there should be a fresh inquest into the death of Jodey Whiting, from Stockton-on-Tees.

Man pointed gun at police officer before shooting, inquest told

Man pointed gun at police officer before shooting, inquest told

Yassar Yaqub, 28, was the front-seat passenger in one of two cars travelling in convoy on the M62 when four unmarked police vehicles surrounded them.

UK-Morocco trade deal did not get consent of Western Sahara people, court told

UK-Morocco trade deal did not get consent of Western Sahara people, court told

The Western Sahara Campaign UK has brought legal action against the Department for International Trade and the Treasury,

Greta Thunberg on how having Asperger’s shapes her approach to climate crisis

Greta Thunberg on how having Asperger’s shapes her approach to climate crisis

The teenage activist gained recognition after she began protesting outside the Swedish parliament building at the age of 15.

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