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Ex-Navy officer: I was removed from submarine because I opposed nukes – tribunal

Ex-Navy officer: I was removed from submarine because I opposed nukes – tribunal

Antonio Jardim is suing the Royal Nay because he says he was discriminated against on religious grounds.

Call to put family at centre of policy-making

Call to put family at centre of policy-making

The Children’s Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza has published a new report into families.

Date set for inquest into 1990 death of republican shot outside police station

Date set for inquest into 1990 death of republican shot outside police station

Sam Marshall, a former republican prisoner, was killed by loyalist terrorists as he left a Lurgan police station.

Covid-19 alert level downgraded as number of cases fall

Covid-19 alert level downgraded as number of cases fall

The alert level has moved from three to two.

Waning support for democracy linked to social isolation – think tank

Waning support for democracy linked to social isolation – think tank

Onward has argued a national civic service and time limits on social media could help rebuild social connections for young people.

Rail workers to stage fresh strikes

Rail workers to stage fresh strikes

Members of the train drivers’ union Aslef will walk out at 12 train companies on September 15.

Cycling and walking transport alternatives fall to pre-pandemic levels

Cycling and walking transport alternatives fall to pre-pandemic levels

A cycling charity and motoring organisation accused the Government and councils of failing to encourage people to keep using cleaner travel methods.

Teenager at centre of treatment dispute thanks kidney donor’s family

Teenager at centre of treatment dispute thanks kidney donor’s family

A judge had ruled that a transplant was in William Verden’s best interests after he was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease.

Hospital patient faced nine-month social care wait before discharge, study finds

Hospital patient faced nine-month social care wait before discharge, study finds

Labour said it was ‘horrifying’ that patients fit to be sent home were stuck so long in hospital beds.

Kinder Scout national nature reserve extended to cover more than 1,000 hectares

Kinder Scout national nature reserve extended to cover more than 1,000 hectares

The reserve in the Peak District now includes an ‘outdoor laboratory’ important for studying the restoration of peatland.

Man admits robbery of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife Peta

Man admits robbery of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife Peta

Cavendish said in a statement that his family were ‘extremely distressed’ and ‘feared for their lives’.

Ryan Giggs facing possible retrial as jury fails to reach verdicts

Ryan Giggs facing possible retrial as jury fails to reach verdicts

The ex-Manchester United winger was accused of controlling behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend.

Prehistoric mammals grew up twice as fast, research suggests

Prehistoric mammals grew up twice as fast, research suggests

Scientists studied Pantolambda bathmodon, a member of the earliest known group of herbivores.

Proposed legacy Bill may not be human rights compliant, warns commissioner

Proposed legacy Bill may not be human rights compliant, warns commissioner

The legislation has already cleared the House of Commons and heads to the House of Lords in the autumn.

Transport options for Boris Johnson and the next PM to reach Balmoral

Transport options for Boris Johnson and the next PM to reach Balmoral

Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will be meeting the Queen in Balmoral, rather than in London as is tradition.

Restaurant owner ‘heartbroken’ as high costs force family business to close

Restaurant owner ‘heartbroken’ as high costs force family business to close

David Haetzman said: ‘It’s a sad day for all of us. What we will miss the most is serving our customers.’

Great British Bake Off returns to TV screens

Great British Bake Off returns to TV screens

A group of amateur bakers will take to the tent on September 13.

Food bank users ‘asking for non-cook food because of energy cost fears’

Food bank users ‘asking for non-cook food because of energy cost fears’

The cost-of-living crisis has seen a rise in food bank users, figures show.

The Queen and Boris Johnson: Constitutional problems, parties and apologies

The Queen and Boris Johnson: Constitutional problems, parties and apologies

Mr Johnson, who will tender his resignation to the head of state next week, had a controversial time as PM.

What are the dangers of cold homes?

What are the dangers of cold homes?

An estimated 55% of UK households will be in fuel poverty this winter.

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