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Council to review more than 200 Freedom Pass rejections after watchd...
September 06, 2023 03:47 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAUnder the Transport Act 2000, passengers over 65 are entitled to concessionary travel, as well as any passenger a council decides is disabled.

Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbe...
September 06, 2023 03:47 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAThe former SNP leader was mistakenly referred to as ‘first minister’ by the Deputy Presiding Officer at Holyrood.

Two men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover
September 06, 2023 03:45 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAThe 45-year-old’s black Range Rover was among around £750,000 worth of high-value vehicles targeted by the group

Man charged with causing death of 28-year-old pedestrian by dangerou...
September 06, 2023 03:29 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAA child was also taken to hospital with non-serious injuries following the incident in Charing Heath, Kent, on September 2.

Probe into former Labour chief whip Nick Brown still going on after...
September 06, 2023 03:28 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAThe nature of the complaint against the Newcastle upon Tyne East MP has not been disclosed.

‘Semaglutide could eliminate need for insulin in new type 1 diabetes...
September 06, 2023 03:15 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAThe research could possibly be the most dramatic change in treating type 1 diabetes since the discovery of insulin.

Bus driver facing jail over fatal crash outside Victoria railway sta...
September 06, 2023 03:13 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAOlusofa Popoola had accidentally accelerated into the back of a stationary bus in front, shunting it forward and into pedestrian Melissa Burr.

Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within...
September 06, 2023 03:05 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAAmnesty International said the progression of the bill was a ‘dark day for justice’.

Troubles victims accuse Government of abandoning them with Legacy Bi...
September 06, 2023 03:01 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAAn amendment to the Bill was rejected by MPs on Tuesday.

Sunak closing in on announcing UK rejoining EU’s Horizon science pro...
September 06, 2023 02:51 PM AEST | By PAMEDIASources said the Prime Minister has given the green light for a deal to be finalised.

Gillian Keegan says £34m revamp of DfE headquarters had ‘nothing to...
September 06, 2023 02:51 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAThe Education Secretary distanced herself from any involvement in the decision-making process surrounding the refurbishment project.

Soldier accused of terror offences escapes from prison
September 06, 2023 02:48 PM AEST | By PAMEDIADaniel Abed Khalife, 21, went missing from HMP Wandsworth on Wednesday shortly before 8am.

Care home resident, 102, surprised by a trip to see RAF plane he fle...
September 06, 2023 02:23 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAPeter Lemon, clocked up over 1,000 flying hours, with his longest route taking him from London to Japan.

In Pictures: It’s a September scorcher – with ‘hottest day’ still to...
September 06, 2023 02:22 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAThe September heatwave is expected to reach its zenith on Saturday.

Peter Phillips sets up ice rink at Kensington Palace as new business...
September 06, 2023 02:20 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAQuestions were raised in 2016 when an events firm run by Elizabeth II’s eldest grandson organised the official street party for her 90th birthday.

Government sees off Tory-led bid to restore housing targets as Lib D...
September 06, 2023 02:19 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAMichael Gove is accused of ‘trying to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds’ by a Tory former Cabinet minister.

College staff strikes to go ahead as union hits out at Scottish Gove...
September 06, 2023 02:10 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAMore than 2,000 workers across Scotland’s colleges will walk out on Thursday in a dispute over pay, terms and conditions.

Survey launched to shape future of women’s reproductive healthcare i...
September 06, 2023 02:09 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAIt forms part of the Women’s Health Strategy, which was launched in 2022.

Turing Prize laureate and GCHQ boss join Sunak’s AI taskforce
September 06, 2023 02:08 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAThe Prime Minister announced in April that the Government would invest £100 million for a taskforce on AI.

Teenager stabbed devoted mother to death during mental health crisis...
September 06, 2023 02:04 PM AEST | By PAMEDIAZak O’Neill pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his mother, Michelle, by reason of diminished responsibility.