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New route for Irish nationals to get British citizenship close to becoming law

New route for Irish nationals to get British citizenship close to becoming law

New route for Irish nationals to get British citizenship close to becoming law

17 May 2024

The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill will will reduce the barriers to British citizenship for those from the Republic of Ireland.


Record high migrant Channel crossings for first five months of the year

Record high migrant Channel crossings for first five months of the year

Record high migrant Channel crossings for first five months of the year

17 May 2024

The cumulative number of arrivals by small boats in 2024 is now 41% higher than at this point in 2023.


Man cleared of murdering former Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan

Man cleared of murdering former Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan

Man cleared of murdering former Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan

17 May 2024

Paul Black, 65, was cleared of murdering of the former biology teacher at his flat in August 2022.


Charles, Camilla and William to attend D-Day anniversary events in Normandy

Charles, Camilla and William to attend D-Day anniversary events in Normandy

Charles, Camilla and William to attend D-Day anniversary events in Normandy

17 May 2024

The Princess of Wales is not expected to travel to France.


Blair said MI5 ‘probably’ had information on Dublin-Monaghan bombings – Ahern

Blair said MI5 ‘probably’ had information on Dublin-Monaghan bombings – Ahern

Blair said MI5 ‘probably’ had information on Dublin-Monaghan bombings – Ahern

17 May 2024

The former Irish premier called on the UK intelligence services to release all information about the 1974 attacks.


Man cleared of murdering former Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan

Man cleared of murdering former Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan

Man cleared of murdering former Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan

17 May 2024

A jury found the case against Paul Black, 65, not proven.


Brixham residents reveal lack of contact from South West Water amid outbreak

Brixham residents reveal lack of contact from South West Water amid outbreak

Brixham residents reveal lack of contact from South West Water amid outbreak

17 May 2024

Around 16,000 households and businesses in the area have been told not to use their tap water for drinking without boiling and cooling it.


Grieving daughter welcomes police investigation into funeral directors

Grieving daughter welcomes police investigation into funeral directors

Grieving daughter welcomes police investigation into funeral directors

17 May 2024

Emma Weir said her father’s body was not embalmed and was left in a fridge for a week following his death in March.


Teenager guilty of murder of man, 35, who confronted him for scaring children

Teenager guilty of murder of man, 35, who confronted him for scaring children

Teenager guilty of murder of man, 35, who confronted him for scaring children

17 May 2024

Tieran Carmody, 19, was standing astride a bicycle smoking cannabis when he was approached by Max Richardson in Harlow, Essex Police said.


Met officer found guilty of assault for manhandling woman on bus

Met officer found guilty of assault for manhandling woman on bus

Met officer found guilty of assault for manhandling woman on bus

17 May 2024

The officer ‘made an error of judgment and overreacted’, the judge ruled.


Plumber accused by BBC of raising millions with fake stories complains to Ofcom

Plumber accused by BBC of raising millions with fake stories complains to Ofcom

Plumber accused by BBC of raising millions with fake stories complains to Ofcom

17 May 2024

Depher CIC, founded by Burnley plumber James Anderson, went viral in 2019 for helping vulnerable people to access free plumbing.


UK aid arrives in Gaza as pier begins operations

UK aid arrives in Gaza as pier begins operations

UK aid arrives in Gaza as pier begins operations

17 May 2024

The Prime Minister said the delivery was ‘the culmination of a herculean joint international effort’.


Plaid Cymru abruptly ends Welsh Labour government co-operation deal

Plaid Cymru abruptly ends Welsh Labour government co-operation deal

Plaid Cymru abruptly ends Welsh Labour government co-operation deal

17 May 2024

Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth cited concerns over First Minister Vaughan Gething’s election campaign finances and his decision to sack a minister.


Confirmed cases of parasite outbreak double as more than 100 report symptoms

Confirmed cases of parasite outbreak double as more than 100 report symptoms

Confirmed cases of parasite outbreak double as more than 100 report symptoms

17 May 2024

The UK Health Security Agency said on Friday that 46 cases of cryptosporidium had now been confirmed in the Brixham area of Devon.


Sainsbury’s to work with Microsoft on AI tools to help customers and staff

Sainsbury’s to work with Microsoft on AI tools to help customers and staff

Sainsbury’s to work with Microsoft on AI tools to help customers and staff

17 May 2024

The supermarket has signed a five-year deal with the US technology giant.


‘Predator’ teacher convicted of sex with schoolboys

‘Predator’ teacher convicted of sex with schoolboys

‘Predator’ teacher convicted of sex with schoolboys

17 May 2024

Rebecca Joynes, 30, was found guilty of six child sex offences involving two teen boys.


Measures aimed at preventing children from missing school clear the Commons

Measures aimed at preventing children from missing school clear the Commons

Measures aimed at preventing children from missing school clear the Commons

17 May 2024

The School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill will require councils in England to promote regular attendance.


Boy accused over public school hammer attack tells court he was sleepwalking

Boy accused over public school hammer attack tells court he was sleepwalking

Boy accused over public school hammer attack tells court he was sleepwalking

17 May 2024

The 16-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, is on trial charged with three counts of attempted murder.


Chancellor suggests ‘sustainable rise’ in foreign students would be welcome

Chancellor suggests ‘sustainable rise’ in foreign students would be welcome

Chancellor suggests ‘sustainable rise’ in foreign students would be welcome

17 May 2024

Ministers have come under pressure to cut international student numbers as part of efforts to reduce net immigration.


Average household energy bill set to fall by 7% in July, say experts

Average household energy bill set to fall by 7% in July, say experts

Average household energy bill set to fall by 7% in July, say experts

17 May 2024

Energy consultants Cornwall Insight said they expect the typical household’s energy bill to fall from £1,690 a year currently to £1,574 on July 1.


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