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New lock gates fitted at ‘wonder of the waterways’

New lock gates fitted at ‘wonder of the waterways’

The project is part of the Canal & River Trust’s winter works restoration and maintenance programme across 2,000 miles of canals and rivers.

Scottish Ballet confirms it has ended sponsorship deal with oil giant BP

Scottish Ballet confirms it has ended sponsorship deal with oil giant BP

The announcement comes as the National Portrait Gallery said its partnership with BP will end this year.

UK’s most innovative sheddies race to nab coveted Shed of the Year title

UK’s most innovative sheddies race to nab coveted Shed of the Year title

The shed-showcasing contest has opened for the 16th year.

Ofcom asked to review operation of Kremlin-backed news channel Russia Today

Ofcom asked to review operation of Kremlin-backed news channel Russia Today

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said the broadcaster was part of Russia’s disinformation campaign.

Ikea opens doors on first UK high street small-format site

Ikea opens doors on first UK high street small-format site

The Hammersmith outlet is a quarter of the size of a traditional Ikea store.

Disabled swimmer begins court fight over prices at London bathing pond

Disabled swimmer begins court fight over prices at London bathing pond

Christina Efthimiou says the costs to use Kenwood Ladies’ Bathing Pond on Hampstead Heath ‘give rise to unlawful disability discrimination’.

‘Shocking disparities’ in support for deaf pupils revealed

‘Shocking disparities’ in support for deaf pupils revealed

Deaf pupils face a ‘postcode lottery’ when it comes to accessing support, according to a charity.

UK to provide extra military support for Ukraine as crisis deepens

UK to provide extra military support for Ukraine as crisis deepens

Boris Johnson announced the new package of lethal and non-lethal aid in response to Vladimir Putin’s ‘increasingly threatening’ behaviour.

‘Lives were saved’ as millions of drivers stayed at home during Storm Eunice

‘Lives were saved’ as millions of drivers stayed at home during Storm Eunice

Strong winds and heavy rain from Storm Eunice caused dangerous conditions on the roads, with three people killed.

Ex-Celtic star McCourt protests innocence in court appearance on sex charge

Ex-Celtic star McCourt protests innocence in court appearance on sex charge

Former Northern Ireland footballer Paddy McCourt, 38, told a judge he is ‘definitely not guilty’ of sexually touching a woman in a nightclub.

Scaling back net-zero ambitions ‘positively irrational’ – minister

Scaling back net-zero ambitions ‘positively irrational’ – minister

Treasury minister Simon Clarke rejected claims from some Tories that the cost of living crisis means environmental policies should be curtailed.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee party ballot details revealed

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee party ballot details revealed

Some 10,000 tickets for the Platinum Party at the Palace will be available to members of the public.

Visa fees scrapped for long-serving overseas military personnel

Visa fees scrapped for long-serving overseas military personnel

Foreign service personnel will have the £2,389 fee to apply to settle in the UK waived if they have completed six years in the forces.

Transport for London scraps face masks rule

Transport for London scraps face masks rule

Falling infection rates in the city played a big part in the decision, officials said.

Truss suggests Tory donors could be sanctioned if they have links to Putin

Truss suggests Tory donors could be sanctioned if they have links to Putin

The Foreign Secretary is facing calls for the Conservatives to hand back donated cash with Russian connections reportedly worth nearly £2 million.

Macmillan to provide more cash for cancer sufferers struggling with rising bills

Macmillan to provide more cash for cancer sufferers struggling with rising bills

The charity said its support line has referred more people with cancer to food banks in recent weeks ‘than ever before’.

More than 14,000 ‘ghost flights’ left UK airports during pandemic

More than 14,000 ‘ghost flights’ left UK airports during pandemic

The international flights, which had no more than 10% of their seats filled, departed from 32 airports between March 2020 and September 2021.

Putin has gone ‘full tonto’ over Ukraine, says Defence Secretary

Putin has gone ‘full tonto’ over Ukraine, says Defence Secretary

In unguarded comments, Ben Wallace said the Scots Guards had ‘kicked the backside’ of a Russian leader in the Crimean War and ‘we can do it again’.

Stalker handed restraining order after visiting Emma Raducanu’s home three times

Stalker handed restraining order after visiting Emma Raducanu’s home three times

Former delivery driver Amrit Magar, from Harrow, north-east London, turned up three times at the world number 12’s south-east London home.

Anxious wait for river levels to peak in flooded areas

Anxious wait for river levels to peak in flooded areas

The Met Office issued yellow warnings for wind and snow across parts of northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Wednesday.

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