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Police investigate after statues daubed with graffiti during trans rights rally
Police have launched an investigation after seven statues were daubed with graffiti before thousands of trans rights protesters marched through central London. The Metropolitan said its officers were ...
Thousands of trans rights protesters on Edinburgh streets following court ruling
Thousands of trans rights protesters have taken to the streets of Edinburgh following the recent Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.
‘Highly respected’ school business manager died with husband in cable car crash
Graeme Winn, 65, and Elaine Winn, 58, were among the four people who died in the crash on Thursday at Monte Faito.
Putin announces ceasefire as Ukraine and Russia agree to prisoner swap
In January 2023, Mr Putin had ordered his forces in Ukraine to observe a unilateral, 36-hour cease-fire for Orthodox Christmas. Mr Zelensky had stopped short of stating his forces would reject Putin’s ...
Two Dorset holiday parks named among best in the country
Two Dorset campsites have been named among the best in England. GO Outdoors ranked Sandyholme Holiday Park, at Owermoigne,and West Dorset’s Highlands End Holiday Park in the top ten camping spots ...
Swinney ‘understands hurt and anguish’ Supreme Court ruling causing trans people
The First Minister told the PA news agency that he accepted the judges’ ruling that the definition of a woman is based on biology.
Police make appeal around blue backpack in search for missing Co Mayo man
Police in Northern Ireland have issued an appeal around a blue backpack in their search for missing Mayo man George Brennan. The 38-year-old was last seen on Wednesday, April 2 in Ballycastle, Co ...
Pubs to stay open until 1am on VE Day, says PM Keir Starmer
Pubs will be able to stay open until 1am on May 8 to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, as ordered by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Thousands march in protest at Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman
Thousands of trans rights protesters have marched through central London days after a Supreme Court ruled on the definition of a woman. Supporters, trade unions and community organisations came ...
Iran and US conclude second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme
A second round of negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme has ended after several hours of talks, Iranian state television reported. There was no ...
Winner of Corgi Derby all smiles after beating furry competitors
The winner of the Musselburgh Racecourse Corgi Derby has posed happily with his trophy after racing his way to victory over his furry competitors. Juno and his owners Alisdair Tew and Fran Brandon ...
Asda issues recall for Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices
Asda has issued a recall of its Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices due to possibly containing undeclared ingredients ...