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Keegan reaffirms ‘children-not-in-school’ register pledge but no tim...
November 08, 2023 06:37 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Education Secretary was opening the second day of the King’s Speech debate in the Commons.

Cleverly visits Saudi Arabia for talks on Israel-Hamas crisis
November 08, 2023 06:30 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAForeign Secretary James Cleverly will meet Middle East counterparts during his visit.

Heroic dog helps rescue team find cat which fell 100ft down mineshaf...
November 08, 2023 06:14 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe cat – called Mowgli – was rescued on October 26.

Scottish Government publishes timeline of Covid inquiry requests
November 08, 2023 06:09 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe government says it has handed over all messages it held.

Man died after attack from cow which escaped from market, inquest to...
November 08, 2023 06:02 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAHuw Evans was described as a beloved grandfather and friend by his family.

India and Georgia to be added to list of ‘safe states’ for migrant r...
November 08, 2023 06:01 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe legislation would mean that if an individual travels to Britain from either nation without permission they would not be able to claim asylum.

Sunak issues warning over ‘disrespectful’ Armistice Day pro-Palestin...
November 08, 2023 05:51 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Prime Minister said he backed the right to protest but there is a ‘risk of those who seek to divide society using this weekend as a platform’.

Talks between DUP and UK Government still ongoing – Heaton-Harris
November 08, 2023 05:41 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe DUP is pressing for assurances in terms of unionist concerns over the impact of post-Brexit arrangements on the union.

Climate protesters vow further action despite breach of the peace co...
November 08, 2023 05:38 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAFour climate protesters were found guilty of breach of the peace after gluing themselves to the road during the UCI cycling championships in August.

Operation Kenova report ‘ready for publication’, says new police chi...
November 08, 2023 05:24 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAJon Boutcher led the investigation into the activities of Stakeknife, the Army’s top agent in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.

Victim of disgraced brain surgeon submits evidence against NHS Taysi...
November 08, 2023 05:23 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAJules Rose, 55, was one of dozens harmed by Professor Sam Eljamel, who removed her tear duct instead of a brain tumour in 2013.

The King’s Speech should have reintroduced national service, Tory MP...
November 08, 2023 05:23 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIASouth Dorset MP Richard Drax admitted that he had ‘mixed feelings’ about the King’s Speech.

Jury begins deliberations in Ashling Murphy murder trial
November 08, 2023 05:10 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe judge told the jury they have to be clinical, analytical and forensic in their approach

Oysters hoped to improve water quality and boost marine life in Belf...
November 08, 2023 05:09 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAA nursery of oysters has been introduced at City Quays by Belfast Harbour, in partnership with Ulster Wildlife.

Sunak to hold Met chief Rowley ‘accountable’ for pro-Palestine rally
November 08, 2023 04:48 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIARishi Sunak will hold Sir Mark Rowley accountable for safeguarding remembrance events and keeping the public safe during the Armistice Day march.

Water charges ‘would be biggest revenue raiser by far in Northern Ir...
November 08, 2023 04:41 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe move could bring in £350m million per year, the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee was told.

Nurse who died in PoW camp weeks before armistice ‘may have survived...
November 08, 2023 04:35 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAHelena Stewart Bennet died on October 18, 1918 when flu and pneumonia ravaged the Shropshire hospital she had been posted to.

Former sergeant tells Spinks inquest he wishes he could ‘change past...
November 08, 2023 04:31 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAHe told the inquest he believed the bag of weapons found the month before Gracie Spinks was killed belonged to someone who had been chopping wood.

Akshata Murty meets Chelsea Pensioners in Downing Street
November 08, 2023 04:31 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe group, which also included minister for veterans’ affairs Johnny Mercer, posed outside No 10 wearing Royal British Legion poppies.

King learns about K-pop and Korean cuisine ahead of state visit
November 08, 2023 04:30 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIACharles visited New Malden, south west London, which is home to one of the largest Korean communities in Europe.