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Further rail disruption expected as two days of strike action begin

Further rail disruption expected as two days of strike action begin

ScotRail has warned passengers only to travel if necessary on Thursday and Saturday due to strike action by the RMT union.

Fresh transport strikes to cause more travel chaos

Fresh transport strikes to cause more travel chaos

Network Rail, train companies, London Underground and buses in the capital will be hit by walkouts in the next few days

Thousands to receive AS and A-level results across Northern Ireland

Thousands to receive AS and A-level results across Northern Ireland

This year saw student sit exams after several years of disruption during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lord Trimble’s widow backs Liz Truss in Tory leadership race

Lord Trimble’s widow backs Liz Truss in Tory leadership race

The Nobel laureate indicated his support for the frontrunner before he died last month at the age of 77 following an illness.

Britney Spears’ ex-husband released from jail following court appearance

Britney Spears’ ex-husband released from jail following court appearance

Jason Alexander, 40, faces two felony charges relating to an alleged theft in Napa County, California, in 2015, but is yet to enter his pleas.

‘Sweet, lovely’ 87-year-old man shown busking for Ukraine months before attack

‘Sweet, lovely’ 87-year-old man shown busking for Ukraine months before attack

Thomas O’Halloran can be seen playing his accordion and smiling with a makeshift blue and yellow collection box strapped to his frame in the video.

Tributes paid to elderly Irishman killed in London attack

Tributes paid to elderly Irishman killed in London attack

Thomas O’Halloran was killed in a ‘shocking act’ of ‘unprovoked violence’.

Education Secretary backs efforts to make university system fairer

Education Secretary backs efforts to make university system fairer

Ucas has also taken into account data on free school meals – an indicator of disadvantage – in offers for the first time this year.

Manhunt launched after seven-year-old girl is ‘abducted and taken into woods’

Manhunt launched after seven-year-old girl is ‘abducted and taken into woods’

The youngster is believed to have been taken on Warne Avenue in Droylsden, Greater Manchester to an area near a disused railway track.

Lord Caine meets victims’ groups over Troubles legacy legislation

Lord Caine meets victims’ groups over Troubles legacy legislation

The Northern Ireland Office Minister held a series of meetings in Belfast on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ofgem director quits over price cap as Ed Miliband says Government is ‘asleep’

Ofgem director quits over price cap as Ed Miliband says Government is ‘asleep’

Christine Farnish, a director at the energy watchdog, said the regulator had failed to strike a balance between consumers and suppliers.

Medieval whale bone discovered at inland castle goes on display

Medieval whale bone discovered at inland castle goes on display

A concentration of the bones were found scattered near the kitchen uncovering the exotic diet of the castle’s then-residents.

Travel disruption as floods lash parts of the UK

Travel disruption as floods lash parts of the UK

Wednesday was the fourth day in a row of thunderstorm warnings in the UK.

First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results

First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results

Grades are expected to be down on 2021 but higher than pre-pandemic.

Ryan Giggs breaks down in court describing night in cell as ‘worst experience’

Ryan Giggs breaks down in court describing night in cell as ‘worst experience’

The ex-Wales manager admitted to being ‘jealous’ and ‘hot-headed’ on occasions in his relationship with PR executive Kate Greville.

Ryan Giggs ‘argued with girlfriend’ over ‘attractive’ TV sports presenter

Ryan Giggs ‘argued with girlfriend’ over ‘attractive’ TV sports presenter

The former Manchester United winger was accused by his girlfriend, PR executive Kate Greville, of flirting with the unnamed beauty, his trial heard.

Water abstraction suspensions lifted in Fife but continued in Borders

Water abstraction suspensions lifted in Fife but continued in Borders

Wet weather earlier this week has seen water levels in Fife improve but very little difference in the Borders, SEPA said.

ASAP Rocky pleads not guilty to two counts of assault with a firearm in LA court

ASAP Rocky pleads not guilty to two counts of assault with a firearm in LA court

The US rapper, real name Rakim Mayers, appeared in person in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to enter the pleas.

Firefighters at hotel blaze did not know guests were unaccounted for – inquiry

Firefighters at hotel blaze did not know guests were unaccounted for – inquiry

The Cameron House Hotel fire claimed the lives of Simon Midgley, 32, and his partner, Richard Dyson, 38, in December 2017.

Family welcomes new guidance to prevent breathing tube deaths

Family welcomes new guidance to prevent breathing tube deaths

Glenda Logsdail died after an oesophageal intubation at Milton Keynes Hospital in August 2020.

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