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Grenfell survivors’ group ‘speechless’ after ex-minister gets death toll wrong

Grenfell survivors’ group ‘speechless’ after ex-minister gets death toll wrong

A Grenfell Tower survivors’ group has criticised Lord Eric Pickles after he said ’96 nameless people’ died in the blaze, when the number was 72.

Ukrainian at Edinburgh vigil urges people to remember conflict

Ukrainian at Edinburgh vigil urges people to remember conflict

Staff, students and people from across the Scottish capital gathered in George Square for a vigil led by the University of Edinburgh.

Met pledges zero-tolerance on bullying and harassment after Charing Cross probe

Met pledges zero-tolerance on bullying and harassment after Charing Cross probe

Details of messages from chat groups including references to rape, violence against women, and racist and homophobic abuse were revealed this year.

Kyiv warns resupply needed ‘in days’ as Nato agrees to provide heavier weapons

Kyiv warns resupply needed ‘in days’ as Nato agrees to provide heavier weapons

Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said help would come ‘too late’ if weapons were not supplied immediately.

Zookeepers share ‘magical moment’ rare baby kangaroo emerges from mother’s pouch

The baby dusky pademelon, born at Chester Zoo, was just the size of a jelly bean when it was born.

‘Tell the truth’, mother shouts across courtroom at murdered boy’s stepfather

‘Tell the truth’, mother shouts across courtroom at murdered boy’s stepfather

Angharad Williamson is accused of murdering her son Logan Mwangi, who was found dead in a river on July 31 2021.

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry offered to pay ‘outstanding’ cash, court hears

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry offered to pay ‘outstanding’ cash, court hears

McGarry denies the charges against her at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Cost-of-living crisis leaving people terrified to open bills, Sturgeon says

Cost-of-living crisis leaving people terrified to open bills, Sturgeon says

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon hit out on the issue ahead of launching her party’s campaign for May’s local elections.

Leo Varadkar pays tribute to Ireland-based Ukrainian who was killed in war

Leo Varadkar pays tribute to Ireland-based Ukrainian who was killed in war

Oleksandr Zavhorodniy lived in Ireland for the last 20 years.

Ex-minister gets number of Grenfell dead wrong during inquiry evidence

Ex-minister gets number of Grenfell dead wrong during inquiry evidence

Lord Pickles was previously secretary of state at the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).

Travel problems expected amid wind and ice weather warnings

Travel problems expected amid wind and ice weather warnings

Forecasters said the wind will mean some likely delays to road, rail and air travel.

Denise Welch’s stalker jailed for starting fire in TV star’s driveway

Denise Welch’s stalker jailed for starting fire in TV star’s driveway

The former Coronation Street actress said Toraq Wyngard ‘has permanently scarred’ her life.

Reinspection of P&O ferry detained last month in N Ireland

Reinspection of P&O ferry detained last month in N Ireland

The ferry was detained in Northern Ireland on March 25.

Judge rules on latest round of money fight between businessman and ex-wife

Judge rules on latest round of money fight between businessman and ex-wife

James Goddard-Watts, whose family founded the Screwfix chain, and his ex-wife Julia divorced more than a decade ago.

Unite headquarters searched as police investigate bribery and fraud allegations

Unite headquarters searched as police investigate bribery and fraud allegations

South Wales Police said it had executed a number of warrants at addresses across England and Wales on Wednesday.

Falklands veterans back on islands to assist survey of battlefields

Falklands veterans back on islands to assist survey of battlefields

They are working with archaeologists and others on the Falklands War Mapping Project.

Sabina Nessa killer branded ‘coward’ for failing to attend sentence

Sabina Nessa killer branded ‘coward’ for failing to attend sentence

Koci Selamaj did not attend court.

Covid-19 hospital admission rate in England is highest since second wave

Covid-19 hospital admission rate in England is highest since second wave

Nearly three in five patients with the virus are being treated primarily for something else.

Hunt after convicted murderer absconds from open prison

Hunt after convicted murderer absconds from open prison

Jason Mills, 49, failed to return to HMP Leyhill in south Gloucestershire and an appeal has been launched to find him.

Swiss drummers confirmed as first act for Edinburgh Tattoo’s return

Swiss drummers confirmed as first act for Edinburgh Tattoo’s return

The Top Secret Drum Corps mixes traditional drumming with striking visual effects.

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