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Barclay insists Johnson has ‘huge role to play’ in politics amid pol...

The backing comes after the former prime minister hit out at the Cabinet Office for handing entries from his diary during the pandemic to the police.

Two men die after rescue from sea off Torbay

Police were called to assist the Coastguard at around 9am on Saturday following reports of concern for two people in the water at Oddicombe.

UK Government blocking Holyrood ministers at every turn, claims Slat...

The Scottish minister hit out after being told the deposit return scheme in Scotland needs to change.

Police name boy, 15, whose body was found in Carlisle river

Lewis Michael Kirkpatrick was found in the River Eden shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday.

South Korean arrested for opening plane door faces up to 10 years in...

Twelve people were injured on Friday after he opened the door of the Asiana Airlines Airbus A321-200 as it was coming in to land.

Planning for border poll can happen while restoring Stormont – Sinn...

The republican party became the largest in local government at last week’s council elections.

Police chief’s admission on racism in force gives next boss ‘a base...

Police Scotland Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone made the admission on Thursday.

Orphaned fox cub abandoned on roadside with ‘help me’ note

The cub is under the care of staff at an RSPCA wildlife centre.

Barclay admits 40 new hospitals pledge will cover ‘a range’ of build...

The Health Secretary said the pledge would involve work including refurbishments and the development of new wings.

Man charged with murder of woman in Chorley

Jason Gowen, 26, of Congress Street, Chorley, is due to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with the murder of Fiona Robinson.

Indian PM opens new parliament building in ceremony boycotted by opp...

In his speech, Narendra Modi hailed India’s parliamentary democracy and said the country has left behind its colonial past.

Pencil purported to have belonged to Adolf Hitler to go under hammer...

The metal pencil is engraved as a gift from his partner Eva Braun.

Rare pardon granted by Queen Victoria to Irish rebels set to be auct...

A host of other historical items, including the PSNI peaked cap worn by former chief constable Ronnie Flanagan, is also to be sold.

Barclay refuses to give deadline for long-promised NHS workforce pla...

But the Health Secretary said it will be published ‘very shortly’.

Massive Russian drone attack marks dawn of Kyiv Day in Ukrainian cap...

Local officials said it was the largest drone attack on the city since the start of the invasion.

Labour would block new North Sea oil and gas developments, report cl...

In contrast, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed new exploration.

Pedestrian dies in car collision in Co Offaly

The man died at the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning.

First domestically-made passenger jet takes flight in China

The C919 plane carried about 130 passengers from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday morning.

‘Stunning’ balloon festival returns to Isle of Wight for second year

Verity McCormick, events manager, said: ‘This is the most spectacular event you will ever see on the Isle of Wight.’

Warring sides in Sudan urged to extend ‘imperfect’ ceasefire

The truce brokered by the US and Saudi Arabia is due to expire on Monday evening, local time.