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A&E waiting times in Scotland stagnate, latest figures show

November 28, 2023 10:12 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

According to the statistics, 63.5% of people were seen within the four-hour target time in the week up to November 19.

Dublin bombing victim dies almost 50 years after atrocity

November 28, 2023 10:08 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Derek Byrne was pronounced dead at the age of 14 in 1974 but woke up three hours later in a morgue.

Ministers back justice minister as pressure mounts over Dublin riots

November 28, 2023 10:07 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

‘I’m absolutely focused on my job. That’s my priority,’ Helen McEntee said on Tuesday morning.

Kate ‘cold’ and William ‘snobbish’ to Meghan, new book on royal fami...

November 28, 2023 09:49 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Omid Scobie’s book, Endgame, asserts that the monarchy is ‘in a crisis’ and a ‘fight for survival’.

Four coastal homes may be demolished after road collapse

November 28, 2023 06:19 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Around 35 homes have been left with no access for cars or emergency vehicles.

Jonny Lee Miller and Tanya Reynolds to reprise roles in West End tra...

November 28, 2023 04:47 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Bafta-nominated actor Samuel Adewunmi will make his West End debut in the play.

Bristol University to remove slave trader Edward Colston’s emblem fr...

November 28, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

An open letter from the vice-chancellor apologises to people who have experienced racism at the university.

Brisker walking pace could lower type 2 diabetes risk, study suggest...

November 28, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Researchers looked at 10 studies to find out if pace had an impact on diabetes risk.

What the papers say – November 28

November 28, 2023 02:08 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

A wide range of stories are featured on the front pages of Tuesday’s newspapers.

Ignoring international rules on Rwanda could delay flights, PM repor...

November 28, 2023 12:34 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Prime Minister has reportedly been handed legal advice suggesting that ignoring human rights treaties could delay deportation flights further.

Transport Secretary hails transatlantic flight using greener fuel

November 28, 2023 12:01 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The first transatlantic flight by an airliner using pure sustainable aviation fuel will depart from Heathrow.

Liz Truss appears to back White House return for Donald Trump

November 27, 2023 10:54 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The former US president is the front-runner in the race to be the Republican candidate in 2024.

Virgin Atlantic to make first transatlantic airliner flight using gr...

November 27, 2023 10:00 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Virgin founder sir Richard Branson will be onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying from Heathrow to New York JFK on Tuesday.

Ex-minister Therese Coffey tells of death threats over XL bully dogs...

November 27, 2023 09:42 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The former environment secretary said there had been ‘no knee-jerk reaction’ behind the decision to add the type to the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Migrant age assessment plans ‘certainly not scientific’ – Lord Winst...

November 27, 2023 09:03 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Home Office ministers faced questions about the accuracy and safety of new migrant age assessment plans.

Two-day extension to humanitarian pause in Gaza is not enough, chari...

November 27, 2023 09:01 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Qatari government announced on Monday that Israel and Hamas had agreed to extend the humanitarian pause.

Murder inquiry after man hit by vehicle and stabbed dies in hospital

November 27, 2023 08:32 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Police in Greenock believe it was a targeted attack.

Supermarkets ‘must close substantial gaps’ in green progress to meet...

November 27, 2023 07:27 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The WWF found that time is running out to fix the food system and reduce the environmental impact of UK shopping baskets.

British woman still married to ‘prominent’ Indonesian businessman –...

November 27, 2023 06:01 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Monisha Mahtani said an Indonesian divorce ‘obtained’ by Vivek Mahtani gave her ‘no rights’ to any of his £35m fortune and should not be recognised.

Israel-Hamas truce extension offers further hope for hostages, says...

November 27, 2023 05:57 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell received news of the deal while answering questions in the Commons.