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More than 400 suspected drug deaths recorded in Scotland in four mon...

The figures have been released by Public Health Scotland.

Flight restrictions imposed due to coronation flypast

Restrictions on aircraft will be in place in airspace above parts of London, East Anglia and the North Sea on Saturday May 6.

Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director (CC), Delhi Metro Felicitat...

Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director (Corporate Communications), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) felicitated, Sarvesh Tiwari, Founder, and Ma...

FICCI FLO Mumbai, Under the Leadership of Chairperson, Archana Khosl...

FICCI FLO Mumbai, under the aegis of Chairperson, Archana Khosla Burman launched key programs on entrepreneurship, upskilling and youth development a...

Low emission zones already improving vehicle standards, minister say...

Mairi McAllan said the LEZs had been ‘robustly’ designed to deter people from driving in with non-compliant vehicles.

Farne Islands closed until end of summer after avian flu detected

The islands, off the coast of Northumberland, saw thousands of birds killed by the disease last year.

Government to introduce targets to cut sewage dumping in rivers

The announcement of new legislation on sewage discharges comes as Labour prepares to force a vote in Parliament on its own plans.

Labour would make spiking a specific offence, says Starmer

The Opposition leader also announced that the national curriculum would include teaching boys about respecting women.

Man dies following report of assault in Co Antrim village

The victim was found unconscious at the back of a licensed premises.

How do food banks work and who can access them?

Food banks will often provide additional support or signposting to services including debt advice, mental health support and benefits guidance.

Survey shows ‘significant decrease’ in satisfaction with key public...

The Scottish Household Survey for 2021 also found 25% of Scots did not trust the Scottish Government.

Life-sized bust of Charles made from more than 17 litres of melted C...

The bust will be on display at Mars Wrigley UK HQ in Slough.

Families ‘heartbroken’ after deaths of two women after canoes capsiz...

Sarah Waller, 56, and Laura Pottinger, 52, died after getting into difficulty in the River Ouse in Kempston, Bedfordshire.

Families ‘heartbroken’ over deaths of two women after canoes capsize

Sarah Waller, 56, and Laura Pottinger, 52, died after getting into difficulty in the River Ouse in Kempston, Bedfordshire.

Joe Biden seeks time to ‘finish the job’ as he announces re-election...

Mr Biden would be 86 at the end of a second presidential term.

Lack of budget ‘jeopardising public services’ in Northern Ireland

In the absence of devolved Stormont ministers, NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is responsible for setting the budget.

Holyrood committee ‘increasingly concerned’ at lack of costings for...

It has set a May 12 deadline for a financial memorandum to be handed over by the Scottish Government.

Hosepipe ban extended to large parts of Devon

South West Water, which introduced a ban in Cornwall and part of North Devon last August, made the decision to ‘replenish’ depleted water supplies.

Police counters down a quarter since creation of national force, fig...

The Lib Dems said there are 253 counters at front desks in police stations now, down from 340 in 2013.

Israelis remember fallen soldiers and attack victims on Memorial Day

At sunset, the mourning turns to exuberance as the country marks Independence Day.