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Shapps urges Western nations to allow their weapons to be used in Crimea

Shapps urges Western nations to allow their weapons to be used in Crimea

Shapps urges Western nations to allow their weapons to be used in Crimea

19 May 2024

The Defence Secretary suggested Vladimir Putin was ‘bluffing’ about Russia’s ability to wage a prolonged war.


Workplaces must change attitudes to neurodiversity, says chef Heston Blumenthal

Workplaces must change attitudes to neurodiversity, says chef Heston Blumenthal

Workplaces must change attitudes to neurodiversity, says chef Heston Blumenthal

19 May 2024

He made the call as he revealed he has been diagnosed as bipolar.


Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig

Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig

Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig

19 May 2024

The haircut took place on Saturday afternoon.


D-Day radio operator will ‘never forget’ the sounds of gunfire and screaming

D-Day radio operator will ‘never forget’ the sounds of gunfire and screaming

D-Day radio operator will ‘never forget’ the sounds of gunfire and screaming

19 May 2024

Marie Scott, 97, served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service and relayed messages to and from her station in Portsmouth and the beaches in Normandy.


Lives ‘still blighted’ by contaminated blood

Lives ‘still blighted’ by contaminated blood

Lives ‘still blighted’ by contaminated blood

19 May 2024

Thousands of people with bleeding disorders were infected with HIV and/or hepatitis.


Father-of-three with terminal brain cancer hopes to set cycling world record

Father-of-three with terminal brain cancer hopes to set cycling world record

Father-of-three with terminal brain cancer hopes to set cycling world record

19 May 2024

The three-week cycle begins on Monday in Weymouth, Dorset.


Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

19 May 2024

Ken Hay went to Normandy on June 22, then was on night patrol on July 8 when he was captured and forced to work in coal mines in Poland.


Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

19 May 2024

There are fears that the events of the Second World War could be forgotten unless more is done to engage younger generations.


What the papers say – May 19

What the papers say – May 19

What the papers say – May 19

19 May 2024

Here are the top news stories for Sunday.


Call for Scots firm linked to orangutan row to be barred from renewable leases

Call for Scots firm linked to orangutan row to be barred from renewable leases

Call for Scots firm linked to orangutan row to be barred from renewable leases

19 May 2024

Campaigners at Mighty Earth want the Scottish Government to declare Red Rock Power as ‘unfit’ to bid for renewable leases.


More than 8,000 hectares ‘left to nature’ under new forest management approach

More than 8,000 hectares ‘left to nature’ under new forest management approach

More than 8,000 hectares ‘left to nature’ under new forest management approach

19 May 2024

Forestry England said the nature restoration project will be rolled out across areas in Northumberland, North Yorkshire, Dorset and Somerset.


More children going to church but overall numbers not back to pre-pandemic level

More children going to church but overall numbers not back to pre-pandemic level

More children going to church but overall numbers not back to pre-pandemic level

19 May 2024

The Church said its analysis suggests in-person attendance is moving closer to the pre-pandemic trend.


Nearly half of people expect a cashless society within their lifetime – survey

Nearly half of people expect a cashless society within their lifetime – survey

Nearly half of people expect a cashless society within their lifetime – survey

19 May 2024

One in six people surveyed said they never carry cash on their person, according to cash access and ATM network Link.


Warning over rise in invasive species as public told to report Asian hornets

Warning over rise in invasive species as public told to report Asian hornets

Warning over rise in invasive species as public told to report Asian hornets

19 May 2024

Nature groups warned that recent flooding and warming temperatures have increased the risk of invasive non-native species.


Cross erected in memory of explorer Shackleton to travel 7,000 miles to Scotland

Cross erected in memory of explorer Shackleton to travel 7,000 miles to Scotland

Cross erected in memory of explorer Shackleton to travel 7,000 miles to Scotland

19 May 2024

The memorial at Hope Point, South Georgia, is to find a new home at the Discovery Point museum in Dundee.


Preserving breast tissue outside of body will aid cancer research – study

Preserving breast tissue outside of body will aid cancer research – study

Preserving breast tissue outside of body will aid cancer research – study

19 May 2024

Experts say they have paved the way for the development of new drugs to treat and prevent breast cancer.


Children centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show as green issues high on agenda

Children centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show as green issues high on agenda

Children centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show as green issues high on agenda

19 May 2024

All large gardens at the show, which is featuring junior judges for the first time, have had to undergo a ‘green audit’.


Timothy Spall to star in ‘unique’ BBC comedy-drama Death Valley

Timothy Spall to star in ‘unique’ BBC comedy-drama Death Valley

Timothy Spall to star in ‘unique’ BBC comedy-drama Death Valley

19 May 2024

The series has been commissioned by BBC Comedy and BBC Wales.


NAO: No clear timetable for full post-Brexit border controls

NAO: No clear timetable for full post-Brexit border controls

NAO: No clear timetable for full post-Brexit border controls

19 May 2024

The National Audit Office said the lack of clarity on when full post-Brexit border controls will be in place is causing problems for traders.


Campaigners to rally ahead of final infected blood report

Campaigners to rally ahead of final infected blood report

Campaigners to rally ahead of final infected blood report

19 May 2024

Some people have been fighting for justice for decades.


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