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Police investigating ‘second death’ of woman following ambulance ser...

The North East Ambulance Service has issued an apology for the distress caused to the family of the woman, who was in her 50s.

Man facing terror charges admits possessing pressure cooker bomb

Mohammed Farooq denies engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts.

Scot sets world record as part of team which kayaked the Northwest P...

Mark Agnew, from Edinburgh, has told of his adventures which included tackling dangerous seas and facing a polar bear.

Pupils in England could sit digital GCSE exams from 2026 under propo...

On-screen assessments are more inclusive and environmentally sustainable, a report by England’s largest exam board suggests.

‘Clear choice’ between Westminster control and independence, SNP con...

The SNP depute leader took aim at the Tories and Labour as he addressed party members in Aberdeen.

At least six Britons killed in Hamas’s ‘pogrom’ in Israel, Sunak say...

The Prime Minister said a further 10 British citizens are missing, some of whom are feared dead.

Mid-Bedfordshire and Tamworth by-elections: Key statistics

Conservative MPs have held the seat of Mid-Bedfordshire continuously since 1931.

Nicholas Rossi appeals against attempt to extradite him to the US

Scottish ministers signed the extradition order last month.

Rishi Sunak vows to ‘always’ stand with the Jewish community during...

The Prime Minister visited a Jewish secondary school in north London to assure pupils following Hamas’s attack on Israel.

‘No justification’ in DUP delay in returning to Stormont – Finucane

The Sinn Fein MP was speaking as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suggested the next few weeks will be ‘vital’.

Drone pilots warned not to disrupt emergency helicopters

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said five Yorkshire Air Ambulance flights have been disrupted by the flying gadgets in the last 12 months.

Trump ‘wants to give evidence’ at High Court over ‘wholly untrue’ al...

The former US president, 77, is bringing a data protection claim against Orbis Business Intelligence.

Irish deputy premier says everything being done to help Irish citize...

Micheal Martin said a distinction needs to be drawn between Palestinians and Hamas militants.

New Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP takes his seat in the House of C...

Michael Shanks, the new MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, has taken his seat after former MP Margaret Ferrier was forced to step down.

Sturgeon gives ‘unequivocal support’ to SNP’s new independence strat...

The former Scottish First Minister and SNP leader insisted her visit to the party’s conference did not undermine her successor, Humza Yousaf.

Cup awarded to captain who rescued Titanic survivors goes on display...

The Carpathia Loving Cup was presented Sir Arthur Rostron, of the RMS Carpathia, and his crew, who rescued 713 passengers from the stricken Titanic.

Ex-victims’ commissioner reappointed to role for one-year term

Baroness Helen Newlove, whose husband was killed in 2007, previously held the post between 2013 and 2019.

Bus crashes into Manchester city centre shop

Police, fire and ambulance crews were dispatched after reports of the incident in Piccadilly Gardens.

Child sexual abuse material online ‘has doubled since 2019’

A new report from campaign group WeProtect Global Alliance has warned of the rise of abuse and online grooming of children.

Chef murdered ex-partner after child taken into care, jury told

Darren Osment, 41, is accused of killing Claire Holland, 32, hours after she was last seen leaving a pub in the centre of Bristol in 2012.