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‘Best places to live’ in the UK revealed in annual Sunday Times guide

‘Best places to live’ in the UK revealed in annual Sunday Times guide

A seaside town has become the first Scottish winner of the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.

M25 closure: Fears raised over ‘gridlock’ this weekend

M25 closure: Fears raised over ‘gridlock’ this weekend

The five-mile stretch of the motorway between Junctions 10 and 11 in Surrey will be closed from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Monday.

Harry, William separately praise Diana’s legacy for charity’s 25th anniversary

Harry, William separately praise Diana’s legacy for charity’s 25th anniversary

The brothers made separate appearances at the Diana Legacy Award.

Square named in honour of teenager whose bravery helped shorten Second World War

Square named in honour of teenager whose bravery helped shorten Second World War

Thomas Brown, a civilian on a warship, was just 15 when he helped rescue crucial papers from a sinking Nazi submarine.

What the papers say – March 15

What the papers say – March 15

Here are the biggest stories making headlines this Friday.

Varadkar says Ireland, US relationship ‘stronger and deeper than ever’

Varadkar says Ireland, US relationship ‘stronger and deeper than ever’

On Friday, Mr Varadkar will meet US vice president Kamala Harris before a bilateral with President Biden at the White House.

Police officer ‘could still be alive if proper search of gunman carried out’

Police officer ‘could still be alive if proper search of gunman carried out’

Matt Ratana, of the Metropolitan Police, was murdered by Louis de Zoysa, who opened fire with an antique revolver at Croydon custody suite.

Labour appears split over returning whip to Diane Abbott

Labour appears split over returning whip to Diane Abbott

Senior Labour figures say the independent process must continue but Angela Rayner said she would like to see Ms Abbott back as a Labour MP.

Government could back Liz Truss’s transgender law reforms

Government could back Liz Truss’s transgender law reforms

Ministers are said to regard the former PM’s current proposals as ‘unworkable’ but could seek to amend her backbench Bill.

‘Important’ for US to remain open to trade agreements, Varadkar says

‘Important’ for US to remain open to trade agreements, Varadkar says

Leo Varadkar met the US Chamber of Commerce president on Thursday as part of his week of engagements for St Patrick’s Day.

Leo Varadkar ‘worried’ about homophobia and transphobia

Leo Varadkar ‘worried’ about homophobia and transphobia

Leo Varadkar made the remarks during a meeting with the Capital Pride Alliance in Washington DC.

Duchess of Sussex unveils new brand American Riviera Orchard

Duchess of Sussex unveils new brand American Riviera Orchard

A vintage-style video of the Duchess of Sussex cooking and arranging flowers was posted on Instagram on Thursday.

Immigration has become ‘top-tier issue’ in Irish politics, says Leo Varadkar

Immigration has become ‘top-tier issue’ in Irish politics, says Leo Varadkar

The Taoiseach also insisted the coalition government is ‘very strong’ when asked about the next general election.

Irish author Paul Murray wins top gong at inaugural Nero Book Awards

Irish author Paul Murray wins top gong at inaugural Nero Book Awards

The Dublin-born author took home the book of the year prize and £30,000 for his fourth novel The Bee Sting.

Rebuilding Casement Park as Euros venue would be ‘huge opportunity’ – O’Neill

Rebuilding Casement Park as Euros venue would be ‘huge opportunity’ – O’Neill

Escalating costs have cast a shadow over the redevelopment of the derelict GAA ground in west Belfast.

William praises Diana’s legacy to mark charity’s 25th anniversary

William praises Diana’s legacy to mark charity’s 25th anniversary

His brother Harry is due to pay his own tribute to their mother later.

Prime Minister rules out May 2 general election

Prime Minister rules out May 2 general election

Rishi Sunak definitively ruled out the prospect of holding a general election on the same day as the local elections.

Labour donor Dale Vince’s comments about Hamas were appalling, says Rayner

Labour donor Dale Vince’s comments about Hamas were appalling, says Rayner

Angela Rayner’s intervention follows a racism row relating to remarks made by major Tory donor Frank Hester about former Labour MP Diane Abbott.

Props from botched Wonka experience event raise £2,000 for charity

Props from botched Wonka experience event raise £2,000 for charity

The backdrops – rescued from a bin – were auctioned to help a Palestinian aid charity.

Angela Rayner: There was no tax deceit during sale of ex-council house

Angela Rayner: There was no tax deceit during sale of ex-council house

The shadow housing secretary said there had been ‘no capital gains tax to pay’ on the 2015 property sale.

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