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Counter-terrorist operation in Londonderry finds nothing during sear...
March 31, 2023 10:23 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe search was part of an investigation into the New IRA.

Couple who died after crash named by police
March 31, 2023 10:10 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe collision happened on Friday afternoon.

Man arrested after woman’s body found in water at marina
March 31, 2023 09:49 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAA woman’s body was found in the water at the Thames and Kennet Marina, Berkshire.

SNP will work to ensure transparency – Humza Yousaf
March 31, 2023 09:09 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe SNP National Executive Committee met in Glasgow on Saturday.

No plans to delay EU laws ‘bonfire’ deadline, says Government
March 31, 2023 09:01 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAIt follows reports that Downing Street is considering a six-month extension to the Government’s plan to amend, repeal and replace retained EU law.

Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan dies aged 77
March 31, 2023 08:34 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAFormer world lightweight champion Buchanan was was made an MBE in 1972.

Opposition parties dismiss ‘pointless’ water company proposals
March 31, 2023 08:05 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAMinisters said that plans could see water companies facing unlimited fines and penalties as part of efforts to tackle pollution.

Counter-terrorism operation under way in Londonderry
March 31, 2023 07:51 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe probe is part of the PSNI’s investigation into the New IRA.

Counter-terrorism operation takes place in Londonderry
March 31, 2023 07:51 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe probe is part of the PSNI’s investigation into the New IRA.

Police given more time to question boys held on suspicion of murderi...
March 31, 2023 07:45 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe pair, aged 14 and 15 and both from the Lowestoft area, are being held following the death of 82-year-old Joy Middleditch who lived in Pakefield.

Impassioned protesters decry end of eviction ban
March 31, 2023 07:43 PM PDT | By PAMEDIADemonstrators have lambasted the ending of the eviction ban, with one campaigner saying the government is sending her into depression.

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music
March 31, 2023 07:11 PM PDT | By PAMEDIASadai Banowan was the country’s only radio station run by women.

10 dead and dozens injured as tornadoes strike American states
March 31, 2023 07:08 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe storm system also brought wildfires to the southern Plains and blizzard conditions to the Upper Mid West.

Man dies after being seriously injured in white collar boxing match
March 31, 2023 07:03 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAHe was taking part in the Ultra White Collar Boxing event at Harvey Hadden Sports Village in Nottingham.

Labour pledges to introduce measures to end dumping of sewage in wat...
March 31, 2023 06:12 PM PDT | By PAMEDIALabour’s Bill would also impose automatic fines for sewage dumping, as well as implementing a legally binding target to reduce it.

First poll of Yousaf era suggests shrinking lead but bounce in popul...
March 31, 2023 05:42 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe poll was done by Savanta for The Scotsman this week.

Labour ‘united’ insists Starmer after Corbyn candidate exclusion
March 31, 2023 05:40 PM PDT | By PAMEDIASir Keir Starmer told local candidates and campaigners the May local elections were an ‘important step on the road to the next general election’.

Man, 18, dies and 16-year-old seriously injured after stabbing in Le...
March 31, 2023 05:24 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAWest Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation

Pakistani police arrest eight after 12 killed in Ramadan food stampe...
March 31, 2023 05:07 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAHundreds of women and children had rushed to collect free food and cash outside a factory in Karachi.

Public authorities to get a free official portrait of the King
March 31, 2023 05:01 PM PDT | By PAMEDIACouncils, courts and schools are among institutions to be offered a new official portrait in a £8 million government-funded scheme, the Cabinet says