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Edward Colston statue should be displayed in museum, says commission

Edward Colston statue should be displayed in museum, says commission

Edward Colston statue should be displayed in museum, says commission

03 February 2022

The We Are Bristol History Commission said the statue of the slave trader should enter the permanent collection of Bristol’s museum service.


Four-year-old Teddy celebrates success of brain tumour therapy

Four-year-old Teddy celebrates success of brain tumour therapy

Four-year-old Teddy celebrates success of brain tumour therapy

03 February 2022

Proton beam therapy is a type of radiotherapy that uses a beam of high energy protons to treat cancer.


Psychiatrist murder a ‘reminder of hate communities face for simply existing’

Psychiatrist murder a ‘reminder of hate communities face for simply existing’

Psychiatrist murder a ‘reminder of hate communities face for simply existing’

03 February 2022

Stonewall Cymru have said comments made during the trial in Merthyr Crown Court erode trust in the justice system.


Three convicted of murder after attack on father-of-two in Cardiff park

Three convicted of murder after attack on father-of-two in Cardiff park

Three convicted of murder after attack on father-of-two in Cardiff park

03 February 2022

Consultant psychiatrist Gary Jenkins was assaulted in Bute Park last July.


Police chief warns of ‘tough choices’ due to budget shortfall

Police chief warns of ‘tough choices’ due to budget shortfall

Police chief warns of ‘tough choices’ due to budget shortfall

03 February 2022

Simon Byrne said the proposed budgetary settlement for policing projects an operating shortfall of £226 million over the next three years.


Attacked pensioner died from head injuries and airway obstruction, inquest told

Attacked pensioner died from head injuries and airway obstruction, inquest told

Attacked pensioner died from head injuries and airway obstruction, inquest told

03 February 2022

Freda Walker was found dead after a violent incident at her home in Langwith Junction, Derbyshire.


Protocol will remain and people will suffer after Givan resignation – Beattie

Protocol will remain and people will suffer after Givan resignation – Beattie

Protocol will remain and people will suffer after Givan resignation – Beattie

03 February 2022

The SDLP described Paul Givan’s resignation as a ‘gross betrayal’ of the people.


Ovarian cancer therapy boosted by drug that could cut chance of dying – study

Ovarian cancer therapy boosted by drug that could cut chance of dying – study

Ovarian cancer therapy boosted by drug that could cut chance of dying – study

03 February 2022

Researchers say the treatment should now be considered the standard of care for the rare type of cancer.


Sunak called ‘socialist’ and ‘Klarna Chancellor’ over energy support plans

Sunak called ‘socialist’ and ‘Klarna Chancellor’ over energy support plans

Sunak called ‘socialist’ and ‘Klarna Chancellor’ over energy support plans

03 February 2022

The Chancellor set out measures to ‘take the sting out’ of the £693 hike to typical energy bills when the price cap is raised in April.


Infant chimp Masindi celebrates her second birthday at Edinburgh Zoo

Infant chimp Masindi celebrates her second birthday at Edinburgh Zoo

Infant chimp Masindi celebrates her second birthday at Edinburgh Zoo

03 February 2022

Masindi, a Western chimpanzee, is the youngest of the troop at the zoo’s Budongo Trail.


Hospital doctor facing five counts of assault denies being ‘sexual predator’

Hospital doctor facing five counts of assault denies being ‘sexual predator’

Hospital doctor facing five counts of assault denies being ‘sexual predator’

03 February 2022

Prosecutors allege Tayabb Shah ‘strayed’ into an acute ward to commit five sexual assaults on two vulnerable victims.


Independence is better than Johnson’s ‘disreputable’ Government, says Sturgeon

Independence is better than Johnson’s ‘disreputable’ Government, says Sturgeon

Independence is better than Johnson’s ‘disreputable’ Government, says Sturgeon

03 February 2022

Ms Sturgeon lashed out at the Prime Minister and his administration during First Minister’s Questions at Holyrood.


Sunak refuses to rule out leadership bid if Johnson ousted from No 10

Sunak refuses to rule out leadership bid if Johnson ousted from No 10

Sunak refuses to rule out leadership bid if Johnson ousted from No 10

03 February 2022

The Chancellor acknowledged some Tory MPs would like to see him replace the Prime Minister in Downing Street.


Homeowners struggling with rising mortgage costs urged to contact lenders

Homeowners struggling with rising mortgage costs urged to contact lenders

Homeowners struggling with rising mortgage costs urged to contact lenders

03 February 2022

Thousands of borrowers on tracker mortgages will feel the immediate impact of the Bank of England base rate rise.


Latest spiking wave could be people ‘wishing to prank or cause distress’ – study

Latest spiking wave could be people ‘wishing to prank or cause distress’ – study

Latest spiking wave could be people ‘wishing to prank or cause distress’ – study

03 February 2022

Most people spiked last year who participated in the Global Drug Survey said they had not been assaulted after they were spiked.


Kate joins Charles and Camilla for Docklands arts centre visit

Kate joins Charles and Camilla for Docklands arts centre visit

Kate joins Charles and Camilla for Docklands arts centre visit

03 February 2022

The trio toured the Prince’s Foundation’s Trinity Buoy Wharf in east London.


Boris Johnson backs down over Jimmy Savile claim aimed at Sir Keir Starmer

Boris Johnson backs down over Jimmy Savile claim aimed at Sir Keir Starmer

Boris Johnson backs down over Jimmy Savile claim aimed at Sir Keir Starmer

03 February 2022

The Prime Minister said he wanted to ‘clarify’ his remarks.


Man who stabbed Lottery-winning partner in face has sentence increased

Man who stabbed Lottery-winning partner in face has sentence increased

Man who stabbed Lottery-winning partner in face has sentence increased

03 February 2022

Stephen Gibbs attacked Emma Brown when she tried to end their relationship.


Cost of living crisis heightened as energy costs and inflation soar

Cost of living crisis heightened as energy costs and inflation soar

Cost of living crisis heightened as energy costs and inflation soar

03 February 2022

Energy bills are set to spike by more than half for 22 million households, while inflation will hit its highest in 30 years, it war revealed Thursday


Plans to help householders cope with energy costs ‘woefully inadequate’

Plans to help householders cope with energy costs ‘woefully inadequate’

Plans to help householders cope with energy costs ‘woefully inadequate’

03 February 2022

National Energy Action said the increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap meant the cost of heating an average home will have doubled in 18 months.


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