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Mixed weather but warm temperatures for bank holiday Monday – Met Office

Mixed weather but warm temperatures for bank holiday Monday – Met Office

Mixed weather but warm temperatures for bank holiday Monday – Met Office

05 May 2024

The North will have a cloudy start to the day with some brighter spells and heavy showers developing.


Titanic and The Lord Of The Rings star Bernard Hill dies aged 79

Titanic and The Lord Of The Rings star Bernard Hill dies aged 79

Titanic and The Lord Of The Rings star Bernard Hill dies aged 79

05 May 2024

The actor’s agent told the PA news agency that he died in the early hours of Sunday.


Government urged not to use infected blood compensation to ‘dodge criticism’

Government urged not to use infected blood compensation to ‘dodge criticism’

Government urged not to use infected blood compensation to ‘dodge criticism’

05 May 2024

The Infected Blood Inquiry is due to publish its final report on May 20.


Will Ferrell becomes latest Hollywood star to invest in English football club

Will Ferrell becomes latest Hollywood star to invest in English football club

Will Ferrell becomes latest Hollywood star to invest in English football club

05 May 2024

The American actor has bought a stake in the owners of Leeds United, 49ers Enterprises.


Republican protesters hold demonstration on King’s coronation anniversary

Republican protesters hold demonstration on King’s coronation anniversary

Republican protesters hold demonstration on King’s coronation anniversary

05 May 2024

Anti-monarchy campaigners gathered in Trafalgar Square on the first ‘Republic Day’.


Man arrested on suspicion of facilitating small boat crossings

Man arrested on suspicion of facilitating small boat crossings

Man arrested on suspicion of facilitating small boat crossings

05 May 2024

The 38-year-old, who claims to be an Iraqi national, was detained in the early hours of Sunday in Preston, Lancashire.


Co-op Live stress will be ‘long forgotten’ once venue opens – concert promoter

Co-op Live stress will be ‘long forgotten’ once venue opens – concert promoter

Co-op Live stress will be ‘long forgotten’ once venue opens – concert promoter

05 May 2024

The new £365 million venue has postponed its opening numerous times in the last few weeks due to ‘technical issues’.


Galloway cuts off interview after question about gay relationships comments

Galloway cuts off interview after question about gay relationships comments

Galloway cuts off interview after question about gay relationships comments

05 May 2024

The Rochdale MP hung up the phone when asked why he did not think gay relationships were equal to heterosexual relationships.


Tributes paid at vigil for 14-year-old boy killed in Hainault sword attack

Tributes paid at vigil for 14-year-old boy killed in Hainault sword attack

Tributes paid at vigil for 14-year-old boy killed in Hainault sword attack

05 May 2024

A mourning community gathered just metres away from where Daniel Anjorin was killed.


Rwandan government ‘cannot say’ how many migrants it will take

Rwandan government ‘cannot say’ how many migrants it will take

Rwandan government ‘cannot say’ how many migrants it will take

05 May 2024

Spokeswoman Yolande Makolo earlier claimed there was a ‘misconception’ that the east African country was only prepared to take 200 migrants initially.


Industrial action to cripple railways as union calls strikes and overtime ban

Industrial action to cripple railways as union calls strikes and overtime ban

Industrial action to cripple railways as union calls strikes and overtime ban

05 May 2024

Aslef members will launch a six-day ban on overtime on Monday and three one-day strikes.


In Pictures: Crowds gather to celebrate Beltain with burning of 40ft wicker man

In Pictures: Crowds gather to celebrate Beltain with burning of 40ft wicker man

In Pictures: Crowds gather to celebrate Beltain with burning of 40ft wicker man

05 May 2024

Celtic Fire Festival: Burning the Wicker man took place at Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire.


Girl, 10, dies as woman and three children taken to hospital after house fire

Girl, 10, dies as woman and three children taken to hospital after house fire

Girl, 10, dies as woman and three children taken to hospital after house fire

05 May 2024

The girl was found inside the house and pronounced dead at the scene, West Yorkshire Police said.


Eurovision organisers say Israel exclusion would have been ‘political decision’

Eurovision organisers say Israel exclusion would have been ‘political decision’

Eurovision organisers say Israel exclusion would have been ‘political decision’

05 May 2024

There have been calls for fans and participants to boycott the music competition taking place in Malmo amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza strip.


Labour not planning alliances with SNP, campaign co-ordinator says

Labour not planning alliances with SNP, campaign co-ordinator says

Labour not planning alliances with SNP, campaign co-ordinator says

05 May 2024

Labour’s national campaign co-ordinator Pat McFadden has said changing the SNP leader ‘doesn’t make much difference’.


Tory rebel Braverman urges Sunak to change course after election blows

Tory rebel Braverman urges Sunak to change course after election blows

Tory rebel Braverman urges Sunak to change course after election blows

05 May 2024

The senior Tory urged the Prime Minister to move to the right in response to the poll defeats.


About 32,500 properties remain without water three days after main burst

About 32,500 properties remain without water three days after main burst

About 32,500 properties remain without water three days after main burst

05 May 2024

Southern Water said in an update on Sunday it was ‘very sorry’ that people in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, and in Westfield were still without water.


Activist’s challenge to lead SNP would delay rebuild, says Swinney

Activist’s challenge to lead SNP would delay rebuild, says Swinney

Activist’s challenge to lead SNP would delay rebuild, says Swinney

05 May 2024

Graeme McCormick, a veteran SNP activist, used an independence march to attract nominations for the SNP leadership contest.


Police searching for man who absconded from Suffolk prison

Police searching for man who absconded from Suffolk prison

Police searching for man who absconded from Suffolk prison

05 May 2024

Wall is currently serving a seven-year sentence for aggravated burglary with intent.


What the papers say – May 5

What the papers say – May 5

What the papers say – May 5

05 May 2024

Here are the biggest stories making headlines this Sunday.


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