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In Pictures: Man who helped end the Cold War was feted in the west

In Pictures: Man who helped end the Cold War was feted in the west

The lifelong communist took the reins at a tense time in the Cold War but eventually presided over the demise of the Soviet Union.

Edinburgh tram inquiry costs to reach more than £13m, document shows

Edinburgh tram inquiry costs to reach more than £13m, document shows

The inquiry into the Edinburgh tram project is examining why the works finished five years late and cost twice as much as initially planned.

Summers could last longer with increased drought risk, says Met Office

Summers could last longer with increased drought risk, says Met Office

Research found that ‘summer-like’ weather patterns will lead to warmer and drier autumns, as well as hotter and drier summers from the mid-2020s.

Snow Patrol frontman gets freedom honour ahead of concert

Snow Patrol frontman gets freedom honour ahead of concert

An official conferment ceremony took place at Bangor Castle on Tuesday.

17th century Scottish castle goes on sale for more than half a million

17th century Scottish castle goes on sale for more than half a million

The castle includes a monument in its grounds, The Keep, which dates back to the 16th century.

Teenager who killed three men in a crash is detained for six years

Teenager who killed three men in a crash is detained for six years

Jack Simpson was days short of his 16th birthday when he crashed a stolen van head-on into a taxi while driving the wrong way on a motorway.

HRT taskforce concluded as supply improves

HRT taskforce concluded as supply improves

Shortages earlier this year meant that thousands of women struggled to get key medication.

Politicians see TV grillings as ‘all risk’, says BBC journalist after Truss snub

Politicians see TV grillings as ‘all risk’, says BBC journalist after Truss snub

Liz Truss pulled out of a BBC One interview with journalist Nick Robinson that was due to be broadcast on Tuesday evening.

Rainbow carnival to greet London Marathon runners after mile 21

Rainbow carnival to greet London Marathon runners after mile 21

Rainbow Row will celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, promote inclusivity and create a party atmosphere at a point when some will need a boost.

Coroner calls for public to provide information on ‘heinous’ Liverpool shootings

Coroner calls for public to provide information on ‘heinous’ Liverpool shootings

Inquests have been opened into the deaths of 28-year-old council worker Ashley Dale and 22-year-old mechanic Sam Rimmer.

Parents ‘broken’ by death of three-day-old baby daughter, inquest told

Parents ‘broken’ by death of three-day-old baby daughter, inquest told

Rosanna Matthews died three days after being born on November 20 2020 at Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Kent.

Researchers use latest dental scanning technology to study young coral

Researchers use latest dental scanning technology to study young coral

Teeth and coral are both calcium-based and require measuring tools that can withstand wet surfaces.

Woman, 25, dies after falling ill at Creamfields music festival

Woman, 25, dies after falling ill at Creamfields music festival

Police say there was nothing to suggest any ‘suspicious circumstances’ surrounding the woman’s death.

Flat rate pay offer will do more for lowest paid council workers, says Cosla

Flat rate pay offer will do more for lowest paid council workers, says Cosla

GMB organiser Keir Greenaway said a flat rate pay offer would be better for the lowest paid workers than a percentage rise.

Tribute to ‘proud daughter and mother’ as man charged with her murder

Tribute to ‘proud daughter and mother’ as man charged with her murder

Susan Moore was discovered at a property in Cwmbran and later died in hospital.

Warnings over fare rises and service cuts despite Transport for London deal

Warnings over fare rises and service cuts despite Transport for London deal

TfL expects to receive around £1.2 billion of funding from the Government until the end of March 2024.

Tributes to ‘talented’ rapper stabbed to death at Notting Hill Carnival

Tributes to ‘talented’ rapper stabbed to death at Notting Hill Carnival

The fatal attack was one of seven reported stabbings at the event on Monday evening.

Police officer tried to save Olivia by covering gunshot wound, inquest told

Police officer tried to save Olivia by covering gunshot wound, inquest told

Olivia Pratt-Korbel suffered a gunshot wound in Liverpool at about 10pm on Monday August 22.

Swansea riot accused ‘bought £250 car for use in anti-social behaviour’

Swansea riot accused ‘bought £250 car for use in anti-social behaviour’

The jury has been shown footage of cars being set alight, police attacked and residents intimidated during the violence in May last year.

Ryanair launches largest UK winter schedule

Ryanair launches largest UK winter schedule

The Irish carrier announced it will operate more than 3,000 daily flights to and from 21 UK airports this winter.

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