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Trump says he hopes ‘terrorists’ who damaged golf course are ‘treated harshly’

Trump says he hopes ‘terrorists’ who damaged golf course are ‘treated harshly’

Trump says he hopes ‘terrorists’ who damaged golf course are ‘treated harshly’

31 March 2025

A 33-year-old man charged in connection with the incident is scheduled to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday.


What the papers say – March 31

What the papers say – March 31

What the papers say – March 31

31 March 2025

A range of stories are featured across Monday’s front pages.


Dry and sunny weather across UK could raise temperatures to 20C

Dry and sunny weather across UK could raise temperatures to 20C

Dry and sunny weather across UK could raise temperatures to 20C

30 March 2025

The UK is set to enjoy sunny weather and temperatures of 17-18C, which may even climb to 20C by Thursday, the Met Office said.


Starmer and Trump agree need to ‘keep up collective pressure on Putin’

Starmer and Trump agree need to ‘keep up collective pressure on Putin’

Starmer and Trump agree need to ‘keep up collective pressure on Putin’

30 March 2025

The call comes after Donald Trump said he was ‘angry’ with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.


Starmer and Trump agree tariff negotiations will continue ‘at pace’

Starmer and Trump agree tariff negotiations will continue ‘at pace’

Starmer and Trump agree tariff negotiations will continue ‘at pace’

30 March 2025

The UK is trying to negotiate an exemption from tariffs on imports into the US.


Police offer £10,000 reward for information about boy missing since 2008

Police offer £10,000 reward for information about boy missing since 2008

Police offer £10,000 reward for information about boy missing since 2008

30 March 2025

People quizzed previously in connection with Alex Sloley’s disappearance were re-interviewed in 2019.


Station house fire that killed three not believed to be criminal, say police

Station house fire that killed three not believed to be criminal, say police

Station house fire that killed three not believed to be criminal, say police

30 March 2025

A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday was released without charge on Sunday evening.


Government seeks to overturn sentencing guidelines with law change

Government seeks to overturn sentencing guidelines with law change

Government seeks to overturn sentencing guidelines with law change

30 March 2025

Moves to change the law come after the Sentencing Council refused a request from Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to reconsider its new guidance.


Rosco McClelland wins Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

Rosco McClelland wins Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

Rosco McClelland wins Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

30 March 2025

The award was created in honour of Sir Billy Connolly, who selects the winner from a shortlist drawn up by panel of judges.


Lib Dems take aim at Tory place as ‘party of Middle England’ in local elections

Lib Dems take aim at Tory place as ‘party of Middle England’ in local elections

Lib Dems take aim at Tory place as ‘party of Middle England’ in local elections

30 March 2025

The Liberal Democrats are hoping to erode the Conservative vote at the local elections in May.


Man arrested on suspicion of murder after young girl and two adults die in fire

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after young girl and two adults die in fire

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after young girl and two adults die in fire

30 March 2025

Emergency services were called on Friday to reports of a large blaze at a property in Beswick Close in Rushton, near Kettering.


Rise in number of workers in civil service and public bodies, figures show

Rise in number of workers in civil service and public bodies, figures show

Rise in number of workers in civil service and public bodies, figures show

30 March 2025

Scottish Labour said the SNP had its priorities ‘all wrong’ after figures showed workers in the civil service have grown by 71% since 2013.


Potential threat of US tariffs ‘not as stark’ as 2008 crash – Irish minister

Potential threat of US tariffs ‘not as stark’ as 2008 crash – Irish minister

Potential threat of US tariffs ‘not as stark’ as 2008 crash – Irish minister

30 March 2025

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said pharma tariffs could be ‘a double-edged sword’ for the US administration.


Woman grieving for mother who died from misdiagnosed cancer calls for new law

Woman grieving for mother who died from misdiagnosed cancer calls for new law

Woman grieving for mother who died from misdiagnosed cancer calls for new law

30 March 2025

Chloe Hickman wants to make it mandatory for benign test results to receive a second opinion from a specialist.


Nearly £2.5m in compensation paid out by ScotRail since nationalisation – Tories

Nearly £2.5m in compensation paid out by ScotRail since nationalisation – Tories

Nearly £2.5m in compensation paid out by ScotRail since nationalisation – Tories

30 March 2025

The Scottish Tories, who obtained the figures through an FOI, said the figures were a ‘damning reflection’ of the SNP’s ‘mismanagement’ of ScotRail.


Justin Welby: I might preach in future but hope to never be on telly again

Justin Welby: I might preach in future but hope to never be on telly again

Justin Welby: I might preach in future but hope to never be on telly again

30 March 2025

The former archbishop of Canterbury also said he can see the Anglican Communion splitting.


Spending more on benefits would be ‘wrong approach’, Jackie Baillie says

Spending more on benefits would be ‘wrong approach’, Jackie Baillie says

Spending more on benefits would be ‘wrong approach’, Jackie Baillie says

30 March 2025

Scottish Labour’s deputy leader defended the UK Government’s welfare cuts as she said the rise in the benefit bill is ‘unsustainable’.


Chairwoman of charity founded by Harry accuses him of ‘bullying and harassment’

Chairwoman of charity founded by Harry accuses him of ‘bullying and harassment’

Chairwoman of charity founded by Harry accuses him of ‘bullying and harassment’

30 March 2025

Harry quit as patron for Sentebale, the charity he co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006.


Government reviewing use of human rights law to halt deportations – Cooper

Government reviewing use of human rights law to halt deportations – Cooper

Government reviewing use of human rights law to halt deportations – Cooper

30 March 2025

Article eight of the European Convention on Human Rights has been used to halt the deportation of migrants from the UK.


Kate says nature is family’s ‘sanctuary’ in message marking Mother’s Day

Kate says nature is family’s ‘sanctuary’ in message marking Mother’s Day

Kate says nature is family’s ‘sanctuary’ in message marking Mother’s Day

30 March 2025

The footage included scenes of some of the UK’s most striking natural environments, from woodlands and fields to beaches and the ocean.


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