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Investigation after ‘sharp increase’ in top degrees at several universities

Investigation after ‘sharp increase’ in top degrees at several universities

In the last decade, the proportion of firsts handed out in England has more than doubled.

Sturgeon holds talks with unions in a bid to avert further council strikes

Sturgeon holds talks with unions in a bid to avert further council strikes

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is in discussions with the GMB, Unite and Unison in a bid to end the council pay dispute.

Belfast City Council agrees to name bridge after Noah Donohoe

Belfast City Council agrees to name bridge after Noah Donohoe

The decision was taken following an open public call for suggestions to name the bridge.

Stop Sizewell C protesters lined road as Boris Johnson visited nuclear site

Stop Sizewell C protesters lined road as Boris Johnson visited nuclear site

The campaigners lined the road leading to the entrance to the Sizewell nuclear site in Suffolk as Mr Johnson was driven past.

Oldest surviving veteran of The Royal Scots dies aged 104

Oldest surviving veteran of The Royal Scots dies aged 104

Major John Errington celebrated his 104th birthday with his family earlier this month.

Bill Turnbull’s legacy inspires opponents of Sizewell C to ‘fight on’

Bill Turnbull’s legacy inspires opponents of Sizewell C to ‘fight on’

The former BBC Breakfast presenter lived near the construction site and was a vocal opponent of the scheme.

Bill Turnbull ‘one of the best men’, says former Wycombe Wanderers captain

Bill Turnbull ‘one of the best men’, says former Wycombe Wanderers captain

The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football team.

Greenvale public inquiry ‘not appropriate’ while prosecutions pursued, says Long

Greenvale public inquiry ‘not appropriate’ while prosecutions pursued, says Long

Three teenagers died in a fatal crush at the Greenvale Hotel in Co Tyrone while queuing for a disco in March 2019.

August migrant crossings were highest monthly total on record

August migrant crossings were highest monthly total on record

It comes as the government removed 27 foreign criminals and five immigration offenders on a charter flight to Albania.

What is Sizewell C and how will it be paid for?

What is Sizewell C and how will it be paid for?

The new reactor at Sizewell is expected to be built by energy firm EDF though talks over funding continue.

Stormont parties warned of ‘bleak outlook’ even with return of proper Executive

Stormont parties warned of ‘bleak outlook’ even with return of proper Executive

Party leaders met with the head of the Northern Ireland civil service at Stormont Castle on Thursday.

Police source ‘leaking’ material on Donohoe case on social media, court told

Police source ‘leaking’ material on Donohoe case on social media, court told

The PSNI said it was unaware of any unauthorised disclosure of police information on the schoolboy’s disappearance on Twitter.

Ambulance waits ‘number one winter priority’ for NHS – Barclay

Ambulance waits ‘number one winter priority’ for NHS – Barclay

The Health Secretary also suggested he wanted to ‘stimulate a conversation’ about bureaucracy within the health service.

Ex-boxing champion cleared of assaulting ex-girlfriend and stealing her phone

Ex-boxing champion cleared of assaulting ex-girlfriend and stealing her phone

Wadi Camacho was acquitted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and the theft of Louise Mitchell’s iPhone 6S following an Old Bailey trial.

Two guns used in Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder, police say

Two guns used in Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder, police say

Olivia died after she was shot in her home on August 22.

New water efficiency label under plans to protect supplies and cut energy bills

New water efficiency label under plans to protect supplies and cut energy bills

The labels could save consumers £125 million on water bills and £147 million on energy bills over 10 years, Defra said.

Why are wind farms making massive profits because gas prices have soared?

Why are wind farms making massive profits because gas prices have soared?

Experts have called for the price of power made by wind turbines to be split from the cost of gas.

Shoreham Airshow tragedy inquest will not reinvestigate deaths, says coroner

Shoreham Airshow tragedy inquest will not reinvestigate deaths, says coroner

Sussex Police was also accused of “wiggling out” of scrutiny by the victim’s families

New method could help predict Alzheimer’s risk before symptoms start – study

New method could help predict Alzheimer’s risk before symptoms start – study

While some treatments can ease symptoms, developing treatments that prevent or slow disease progression has been more challenging.

Coroner hears contentious police bid to withhold material from schoolboy inquest

Coroner hears contentious police bid to withhold material from schoolboy inquest

Noah Donohoe’s family has urged the court to reject the PSNI’s application to redact investigation files.

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