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Santander says services are restored after hours-long technical glitch

Santander says services are restored after hours-long technical glitch

Customers had reported being unable to use the app or their online banking.

Police clear Rangers fans from Glasgow’s George Square after ‘rising disorder’

Police clear Rangers fans from Glasgow’s George Square after ‘rising disorder’

Thousands of Rangers fans took to the streets despite warnings against gathering due to coronavirus.

Eleven charged in connection with violent disorder at Luton Airport

Eleven charged in connection with violent disorder at Luton Airport

A police spokeswoman said three people taken to hospital have since been discharged as the injuries turned out to be minimal.

Former Labour leader among thousands protesting against Gaza violence

Former Labour leader among thousands protesting against Gaza violence

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn appeared alongside the Palestinian ambassador to address crowds outside the Israeli embassy in London.

Nato missile defence exercise begins off Scotland

Nato missile defence exercise begins off Scotland

Exercise Formidable Shield involves 15 ships, more than ten aircraft and in excess of 3,000 personnel.

Santander says sorry and vows people will not be out of pocket amid tech glitch

Santander says sorry and vows people will not be out of pocket amid tech glitch

The bank said in a statement on Saturday evening that ‘key services’ were ‘coming back on stream’.

Forecast of more rain could lead to one of wettest Mays on record

Forecast of more rain could lead to one of wettest Mays on record

Meteorologist Steven Keates said even if the record is not broken, it will be a ‘notably wet month’.

Police officer recovering well after ‘shocking’ attack on duty

Police officer recovering well after ‘shocking’ attack on duty

A 15-year-old and 23-year-old arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed.

Only eligible people can get vaccine in Bolton, despite reports to the contrary

Only eligible people can get vaccine in Bolton, despite reports to the contrary

A councillor deleted a tweet in which he claimed ‘anyone’ with a Bolton postcode and registered with a Bolton GP could visit a vaccine bus.

Labour condemns Israeli airstrike which destroyed tower housing media in Gaza

Labour condemns Israeli airstrike which destroyed tower housing media in Gaza

The strike came hours after at least 10 Palestinians, mostly children and from an extended family, were killed in an Israeli air raid

Santander customers unable to make payments due to ‘technical problem’

Santander customers unable to make payments due to ‘technical problem’

The bank has advised customers they can access cash from other banks’ ATMs.

Thousands of Rangers fans take to streets to celebrate title win

Thousands of Rangers fans take to streets to celebrate title win

Fans sang and danced in George Square despite warnings against gathering due to coronavirus.

Cattle chaos as seven wandering bullocks get lost in Yorkshire town

Cattle chaos as seven wandering bullocks get lost in Yorkshire town

The seven young ‘lawn bandits’ made themselves at home in the Yorkshire town of Beverley.

Government pledges to treble England tree planting to tackle climate crisis

Government pledges to treble England tree planting to tackle climate crisis

Campaigners warned the target to plant 7,000 hectares a year in England does not rise to the challenge.

Student police officers recognised for bravery after saving woman from North Sea

Student police officers recognised for bravery after saving woman from North Sea

The police officers waded out to chest height to save the vulnerable woman.

Two-thirds of adults given first vaccine dose

Two-thirds of adults given first vaccine dose

Figures also show nearly 1.6 million people have had both shots.

Dowden warns live events industry of Covid-19 variant ‘heightened vigilance’

Dowden warns live events industry of Covid-19 variant ‘heightened vigilance’

Limited audiences are due to return to venues on Monday.

Runners return for ‘taster of what normality might look like’ at pilot 5k

Runners return for ‘taster of what normality might look like’ at pilot 5k

Runners and spectators taking part in the Reunion 5K will help to provide scientific data on Covid-19 transmission levels.

Thousands join protest against Gaza violence

Thousands join protest against Gaza violence

The UK Government has been urged to take ‘immediate action’ to end violence against the Palestinian people.

Charity considers legal action against Home Office over Glasgow immigration raid

Charity considers legal action against Home Office over Glasgow immigration raid

Two men being detained in an enforcement van were eventually released after it was surrounded by protesters.

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