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Sturgeon ‘disappointed’ but not surprised by Salmond’s remarks on poisonings

Sturgeon ‘disappointed’ but not surprised by Salmond’s remarks on poisonings

Former first minister Alex Salmond refused to say if he believed Russia was behind the attack in 2018.

Sturgeon’s ‘No’ to working with Salmond – but does not rule out deal with Greens

Sturgeon’s ‘No’ to working with Salmond – but does not rule out deal with Greens

Nicola Sturgeon refused to rule out working with the Greens in the next Scottish Parliament, but has said she will not work with the Alba Party.

Alba Party proposals for immediate independence talks not credible – Sturgeon

Alba Party proposals for immediate independence talks not credible – Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon said leaving the UK must be a ‘legal, legitimate process’.

Rishi Sunak admission over Cameron lobbying leads to calls for investigation

Rishi Sunak admission over Cameron lobbying leads to calls for investigation

Labour has questioned whether the Chancellor broke the ministerial code.

Woman, 68, wins £3m home after 40 years in same two-bedroom semi

Woman, 68, wins £3m home after 40 years in same two-bedroom semi

Marilyn Pratt paid £10 for her entry into the Omaze Million Pound House Draw.

Kate Garraway’s husband Derek ‘home after year in hospital with coronavirus’

Kate Garraway’s husband Derek ‘home after year in hospital with coronavirus’

Last month ITV broadcast Finding Derek, a documentary exploring Derek Draper’s illness and its impact on their family.

How would a foreign travel traffic light system work?

How would a foreign travel traffic light system work?

The measure is among the recommendations of a report from the Government’s Global Travel Taskforce.

Smuggler who swallowed 50 capsules stuffed with cocaine jailed

Smuggler who swallowed 50 capsules stuffed with cocaine jailed

Martinus Gunning was attempting to bring £37,000 worth of the class A drug into the UK when he was stopped by Border Force officers.

‘Trusted voices’ boost vaccine uptake in black communities – Nadhim Zahawi

‘Trusted voices’ boost vaccine uptake in black communities – Nadhim Zahawi

The vaccines minister said he hoped the UK Government could learn lessons from the vaccine rollout to tackle health inequalities in future.

Sir Keir Starmer reveals his lawyer background means he is pro-VAR in football

Sir Keir Starmer reveals his lawyer background means he is pro-VAR in football

Sir Keir said his two children and football are his ‘fantastic release’ from politics.

Freeman admits pandemic mistakes and failure in understanding social care sector

Freeman admits pandemic mistakes and failure in understanding social care sector

The retiring MSP and former nurse spoke to the BBC’s Politically Thinking podcast.

Police blast rioters with water cannon as violence flares again in N Ireland

Police blast rioters with water cannon as violence flares again in N Ireland

Stones and fireworks were thrown at police by gangs of youths on the nationalist Springfield Road in west Belfast.

Wales accelerates easing of Covid restrictions as new infections fall

Wales accelerates easing of Covid restrictions as new infections fall

First Minister Mark Drakeford said the vaccine programme is going ‘strength to strength’.

Buckingham Palace garden tour ticket sales suspended after ‘very high’ interest

Buckingham Palace garden tour ticket sales suspended after ‘very high’ interest

The palace’s landscape dates back to the 1820s when George IV turned Buckingham House into a royal residence.

Richard Okorogheye’s mother hopes to build mental health foundation in his name

Richard Okorogheye’s mother hopes to build mental health foundation in his name

Evidence Joel said she wanted to raise awareness of sickle cell disease, of which her son was a sufferer.

Prime Minister and Irish premier make joint call for calm in Northern Ireland

Prime Minister and Irish premier make joint call for calm in Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson and Micheal Martin spoke by phone on Thursday about the violent clashes across the region over recent days.

Covid-19 jabs prevent 10,400 deaths in older adults, data shows

Covid-19 jabs prevent 10,400 deaths in older adults, data shows

Health Secretary Matt Hancock hailed the ‘fantastic’ news.

SNP government to set target cutting car use ‘by 20% by end of decade’

SNP government to set target cutting car use ‘by 20% by end of decade’

Other key pledges to be announced include decarbonising the heating of a million homes by 2030 and developing Scotland’s hydrogen sector.

NI Secretary challenges Loyalist Communities Council to condemn violence

NI Secretary challenges Loyalist Communities Council to condemn violence

Brandon Lewis was speaking after a week of unrest in mainly loyalist areas.

Former professional footballer jailed for stalking

Former professional footballer jailed for stalking

Shayne Bradley, 41, played for Southampton, Mansfield and Chesterfield during his professional football career as a striker.

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