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Humza Yousaf unveils ‘life-changing’ MRI scanner at Beatson Cancer Centre

Humza Yousaf unveils ‘life-changing’ MRI scanner at Beatson Cancer Centre

Humza Yousaf unveils ‘life-changing’ MRI scanner at Beatson Cancer Centre

26 May 2022

The Health Secretary said the technology, which provides more precise treatment, would help thousands of cancer patients in Scotland.


Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72

Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72

Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72

26 May 2022

The 70s progressive rock band said the star died peacefully at home.


Video captures moment two men rescued after being swept out to sea

Video captures moment two men rescued after being swept out to sea

Video captures moment two men rescued after being swept out to sea

26 May 2022

The pair, whose boat had capsized, said floating on their backs saved their lives.


Lack of clarity over £400 energy discount without Stormont Executive – Murphy

Lack of clarity over £400 energy discount without Stormont Executive – Murphy

Lack of clarity over £400 energy discount without Stormont Executive – Murphy

26 May 2022

The Stormont Finance Minister said that the lack of an Executive in Northern Ireland will pose challenges for introducing the discount.


Police officer disciplined for misconduct admits failings in Gaia Pope inquiry

Police officer disciplined for misconduct admits failings in Gaia Pope inquiry

Police officer disciplined for misconduct admits failings in Gaia Pope inquiry

26 May 2022

Retired Pc Sean Mallon was given a final written warning over failings in the search for the missing teenager.


Unseen footage shows glimpse of ‘fun behind the formality’ of the Queen’s life

Unseen footage shows glimpse of ‘fun behind the formality’ of the Queen’s life

Unseen footage shows glimpse of ‘fun behind the formality’ of the Queen’s life

26 May 2022

The Queen granted the BBC access to hundreds of home-made recordings shot by her, her parents and the Duke of Edinburgh


NI parties describe ‘very useful’ meetings with US delegation

NI parties describe ‘very useful’ meetings with US delegation

NI parties describe ‘very useful’ meetings with US delegation

26 May 2022

Alliance Party deputy leader Stephen Farry said his party had urged the US politicians to help overcome issues with the protocol.


Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta dies aged 67

Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta dies aged 67

Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta dies aged 67

26 May 2022

Liotta is best known for his portrayal of Henry Hill in Goodfellas, directed by Martin Scorsese.


NI protocol dispute ‘not a real crisis’, leader of US delegation says

NI protocol dispute ‘not a real crisis’, leader of US delegation says

NI protocol dispute ‘not a real crisis’, leader of US delegation says

26 May 2022

Congressman Richard Neal said the stand-off over post-Brexit trading arrangements governing the Irish Sea was a ‘problem to be solved’.


Humza Yousaf: Scots should not be overly alarmed by rise in monkeypox cases

Humza Yousaf: Scots should not be overly alarmed by rise in monkeypox cases

Humza Yousaf: Scots should not be overly alarmed by rise in monkeypox cases

26 May 2022

The Health Secretary spoke after two more cases were confirmed – taking the total in Scotland to three.


90 cases of monkeypox confirmed in UK

90 cases of monkeypox confirmed in UK

90 cases of monkeypox confirmed in UK

26 May 2022

Health officials have identified eight more cases in England, after Wales and Northern Ireland recorded their first cases.


Civil servants got Grenfell Tower name wrong during response, inquiry hears

Civil servants got Grenfell Tower name wrong during response, inquiry hears

Civil servants got Grenfell Tower name wrong during response, inquiry hears

26 May 2022

A senior civil servant said she found it “jarring” to see the tower called “Grenfell House” and said she was “sorry” about the mistake.


Amber Heard reminds jurors ‘I am a human being’ as she returns to stand

Amber Heard reminds jurors ‘I am a human being’ as she returns to stand

Amber Heard reminds jurors ‘I am a human being’ as she returns to stand

26 May 2022

The Aquaman star said she had received ‘thousands’ of death threats since proceedings began.


Government criticised over ‘alarming’ pupil absence figures

Government criticised over ‘alarming’ pupil absence figures

Government criticised over ‘alarming’ pupil absence figures

26 May 2022

Nearly a quarter of pupils were persistently absent last autumn term.


First human genome from Pompeii sequenced

First human genome from Pompeii sequenced

First human genome from Pompeii sequenced

26 May 2022

The remains belonged to a man who was aged between 35 and 40 years at the time of the eruption that wiped out Pompeii.


UK still ‘long way’ from ending scam adverts, Martin Lewis tells MPs

UK still ‘long way’ from ending scam adverts, Martin Lewis tells MPs

UK still ‘long way’ from ending scam adverts, Martin Lewis tells MPs

26 May 2022

The consumer champion told MPs the new Online Safety Bill was welcome but not “a panacea”.


More than 200 patients ‘harmed’ by bowel surgery, trust admits

More than 200 patients ‘harmed’ by bowel surgery, trust admits

More than 200 patients ‘harmed’ by bowel surgery, trust admits

26 May 2022

A review of operations conducted by a sacked surgeon at North Bristol NHS Trust found 203 were unnecessary or premature.


University worker fined after egging statue of Margaret Thatcher

University worker fined after egging statue of Margaret Thatcher

University worker fined after egging statue of Margaret Thatcher

26 May 2022

Jeremy Webster was pictured and filmed throwing eggs shortly after the statue’s installation.


Government to investigate Ukrainian concerns over accommodation centres

Government to investigate Ukrainian concerns over accommodation centres

Government to investigate Ukrainian concerns over accommodation centres

26 May 2022

Leo Varadkar said the issues raised by refugees will be looked into.


Pressure increases on Johnson following ‘damning’ partygate report

Pressure increases on Johnson following ‘damning’ partygate report

Pressure increases on Johnson following ‘damning’ partygate report

26 May 2022

A steady trickle of Tory MPs have called for Boris Johnson to quit following the publication of Sue Gray’s report.


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