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Museum launches campaign to acquire Florence Nightingale’s customised wheelchair

Museum launches campaign to acquire Florence Nightingale’s customised wheelchair

Museum launches campaign to acquire Florence Nightingale’s customised wheelchair

05 February 2023

The museum has to raise £12,000 to cover the ‘conservation-grade packaging and transportation’ costs to bring the wheelchair back to the UK.


Up to teaching unions to suspend strikes for exams, says Somerville

Up to teaching unions to suspend strikes for exams, says Somerville

Up to teaching unions to suspend strikes for exams, says Somerville

05 February 2023

Teachers have been in a formal dispute for months over pay.


Former MLA does not rule out a return to frontline politics in the future

Former MLA does not rule out a return to frontline politics in the future

Former MLA does not rule out a return to frontline politics in the future

05 February 2023

The DUP deputy leader stepped down as a full time MLA last year to care for her elderly parents,


Delete TikTok app to protect your personal data, says Tory MP

Delete TikTok app to protect your personal data, says Tory MP

Delete TikTok app to protect your personal data, says Tory MP

05 February 2023

Alicia Kearns suggested the video-sharing platform is linked to China’s efforts to build a ‘tech totalitarian state’.


Hundreds have joined police who should not have been allowed – inspector

Hundreds have joined police who should not have been allowed – inspector

Hundreds have joined police who should not have been allowed – inspector

05 February 2023

HM Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said many officers had failed to declare ‘big red flags’.


‘I miss my parents every day’, says Shane Filan as he begins cancer charity role

‘I miss my parents every day’, says Shane Filan as he begins cancer charity role

‘I miss my parents every day’, says Shane Filan as he begins cancer charity role

05 February 2023

The Westlife star lost both of his parents to the disease just nine months apart.


Police called to disturbance outside Gary Glitter bail hostel

Police called to disturbance outside Gary Glitter bail hostel

Police called to disturbance outside Gary Glitter bail hostel

05 February 2023

The paedophile former singer was freed from prison on Friday after serving half of his 16-year sentence for sex crimes.


Just Stop Oil protests cost the Metropolitan Police £7.5m

Just Stop Oil protests cost the Metropolitan Police £7.5m

Just Stop Oil protests cost the Metropolitan Police £7.5m

05 February 2023

The force said the money ‘could have been better used’ tackling ‘priority crime’ in local communities.


GlaxoSmithKline tops new business gender equality index

GlaxoSmithKline tops new business gender equality index

GlaxoSmithKline tops new business gender equality index

05 February 2023

The Equity Index 2022/23 produced by Lead 5050 ranked firms using official data on average salaries, bonuses, and pay.


Poll shows slump in support for SNP and Scottish independence

Poll shows slump in support for SNP and Scottish independence

Poll shows slump in support for SNP and Scottish independence

05 February 2023

Yes voters fell from 53% to 47% when compared to a similar survey carried out in December.


Father ‘blown away’ by support after running length of M1 for diabetic son

Father ‘blown away’ by support after running length of M1 for diabetic son

Father ‘blown away’ by support after running length of M1 for diabetic son

05 February 2023

Jamie Austin was applauded across the finish line after running from Garforth near Leeds to Brent Cross in north London.


Family descended from slaveowners to apologise and pay £100,000 to Grenada

Family descended from slaveowners to apologise and pay £100,000 to Grenada

Family descended from slaveowners to apologise and pay £100,000 to Grenada

05 February 2023

The Trevelyan family will say sorry ‘for the role our ancestors played in enslavement on the island’.


Witness comes forward in Nicola Bulley case as police warn against speculation

Witness comes forward in Nicola Bulley case as police warn against speculation

Witness comes forward in Nicola Bulley case as police warn against speculation

05 February 2023

Lancashire Police said speculation and abuse on social media aimed at some people who are ‘merely assisting our inquiry is totally unacceptable’.


What the papers say – February 5

What the papers say – February 5

What the papers say – February 5

05 February 2023

Liz Truss and the Duke of Sussex are back on the front pages this weekend.


Plans to reimburse bank transfer scam victims are flawed – Treasury Committee

Plans to reimburse bank transfer scam victims are flawed – Treasury Committee

Plans to reimburse bank transfer scam victims are flawed – Treasury Committee

05 February 2023

Victims of fraud have been waiting too long for a fair and functional scam reimbursement scheme, MPs said.


Kate joins primary school pupils to promote Children’s Mental Health Week

Kate joins primary school pupils to promote Children’s Mental Health Week

Kate joins primary school pupils to promote Children’s Mental Health Week

05 February 2023

The Princess of Wales is the royal patron of the charity Place2Be that founded the annual event to promote mental health for youngsters.


Walking and cycling routes to get £200m boost

Walking and cycling routes to get £200m boost

Walking and cycling routes to get £200m boost

05 February 2023

Active Travel England is inviting local authorities outside London to apply for a share of the investment.


Woman who claims she took Harry’s virginity is ‘surprised’ he put it in book

Woman who claims she took Harry’s virginity is ‘surprised’ he put it in book

Woman who claims she took Harry’s virginity is ‘surprised’ he put it in book

05 February 2023

Digger driver Sasha Walpole said Harry was a ‘good friend’ at the time and she now wishes him ‘all the best’.


Police appeal to aristocrat missing with her partner and newborn to make contact

Police appeal to aristocrat missing with her partner and newborn to make contact

Police appeal to aristocrat missing with her partner and newborn to make contact

05 February 2023

The couple and their baby went missing in early January.


Just 10 of Johnson’s 40 new hospitals have planning permission

Just 10 of Johnson’s 40 new hospitals have planning permission

Just 10 of Johnson’s 40 new hospitals have planning permission

04 February 2023

The Liberal Democrats said the Tories are on course to break their flagship NHS election pledge.


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