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Union anger over pay recommendation for health workers

Union anger over pay recommendation for health workers

Unions have been pressing for a substantial pay rise following the efforts of NHS workers during the pandemic.

Maternity team delivers 22 babies on 22/02/22

Maternity team delivers 22 babies on 22/02/22

One baby missed out on being born at 22:22 by three minutes.

Immediate action needed to halt Severn flooding, say residents

Immediate action needed to halt Severn flooding, say residents

Chris Allen, who lives in Shrewsbury, said he narrowly avoided “disaster” this week – but is worried floods could worsen in the future.

Jurors visit spots where five-year-old Logan Mwangi was ‘murdered and dumped’

Jurors visit spots where five-year-old Logan Mwangi was ‘murdered and dumped’

The youngster is believed to have been killed in his family home and then discarded in a river.

Two men charged over malicious communications sent to Angela Rayner

Two men charged over malicious communications sent to Angela Rayner

The arrests were part of Operation Octant.

Roads campaigner dedicates MBE to son killed in smart motorway crash

Roads campaigner dedicates MBE to son killed in smart motorway crash

Meera Naran vowed to continue highlighting the risks until there were “zero deaths” on the roads.

Student loan repayments to start at £25,000

Student loan repayments to start at £25,000

Minimum entry requirements for loans could be introduced through a new consultation.

Restoring Palace of Westminster without rehoming MPs could take 76 years

Restoring Palace of Westminster without rehoming MPs could take 76 years

Cheapest option would involve a ‘full decant’ of the palace for between 12 and 20 years, with the work costing in the region of £7bn to £13bn.

Irish minister condemns UK Government’s legacy plans

Irish minister condemns UK Government’s legacy plans

The Government in Dublin has repeatedly made clear its opposition to a proposed amnesty for Troubles offences.

Woman’s botched attempt to burn down house with children inside caught on CCTV

Woman’s botched attempt to burn down house with children inside caught on CCTV

Video shows Talisa Windsor, 30, who has now been jailed, become ill-tempered after her makeshift petrol bomb fails to ignite.

Investment figures should be ‘warning shot’ for UK, ScottishPower boss says

Investment figures should be ‘warning shot’ for UK, ScottishPower boss says

ScottishPower had 4.8 million customers at the end of December.

On The Buses star Anna Karen dies in house fire aged 85

On The Buses star Anna Karen dies in house fire aged 85

The actress was also known for playing Aunt Sal in Eastenders.

Cold case investigator hails DNA advances as he collects royal honour

Cold case investigator hails DNA advances as he collects royal honour

Peter Beirne is head of Thames Valley Police’s major crime review team.

Solicitor General offers to meet woman raped by David Goodwillie

Solicitor General offers to meet woman raped by David Goodwillie

Solicitor General Ruth Charteris said she wants to meet Denise Clair to explain the decision not to prosecute Goodwillie and David Robertson.

Wrong to tar all Russian-linked Tory donors with the same brush, Government says

Wrong to tar all Russian-linked Tory donors with the same brush, Government says

A Foreign Office minister said many British citizens of Russian origin oppose Putin.

Residents urged to stay vigilant after ‘incredibly frightening’ floods

Residents urged to stay vigilant after ‘incredibly frightening’ floods

The last week has seen storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin cause problems across the country and about 400 properties have been flooded.

Crimewatch’s Nick Ross pays tribute to Jill Dando after collecting CBE

Crimewatch’s Nick Ross pays tribute to Jill Dando after collecting CBE

The broadcaster said his late co-host was ‘utterly committed’ to the programme.

Covid-19 infections fall in England but mixed picture in rest of UK

Covid-19 infections fall in England but mixed picture in rest of UK

Numbers across the country are still higher than pre-Christmas levels.

Magnetic brain cell technique developed that could treat depression

Magnetic brain cell technique developed that could treat depression

Experts described how the magnets can be used as switches to turn ‘on’ the cells when a strong magnet is placed near the head.

Kremlin-backed RT brands call for Ofcom review ‘hypocritical’ in swipe at BBC

Kremlin-backed RT brands call for Ofcom review ‘hypocritical’ in swipe at BBC

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries asked Ofcom to review the operation of the channel.

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