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Mother of Southport victim praises ‘inspiring’ blood donors

Mother of Southport victim praises ‘inspiring’ blood donors

Mother of Southport victim praises ‘inspiring’ blood donors

18 May 2025

Almost 100 people donated blood at the session at St John Stone Church in Southport on Saturday.


Swinney thanks Christian Aid for its work on 80th anniversary of its founding

Swinney thanks Christian Aid for its work on 80th anniversary of its founding

Swinney thanks Christian Aid for its work on 80th anniversary of its founding

18 May 2025

The charity was founded in the wake of the Second World War as the UK struggled with the refugee crisis in Europe.


Referendum rejection would need to be reviewed if there is ‘overwhelming desire’

Referendum rejection would need to be reviewed if there is ‘overwhelming desire’

Referendum rejection would need to be reviewed if there is ‘overwhelming desire’

18 May 2025

Michael Gove was a senior minister in the Conservative administrations since 2010.


Princess Eugenie tells of her childhood scoliosis surgery

Princess Eugenie tells of her childhood scoliosis surgery

Princess Eugenie tells of her childhood scoliosis surgery

18 May 2025

The 35-year-old is patron of Horatio’s Garden, a charity that creates peaceful garden spaces for spinal injury patients.


15 charged following Celtic title celebrations

15 charged following Celtic title celebrations

15 charged following Celtic title celebrations

18 May 2025

Police and the club had urged supporters not to go to Glasgow Cross, as has happened in recent years.


16-year-old dies after beach incident as police launch ‘extensive’ probe

16-year-old dies after beach incident as police launch ‘extensive’ probe

16-year-old dies after beach incident as police launch ‘extensive’ probe

18 May 2025

Police say a number of people are believed to have been filming on their phones at the time of the incident.


‘Unacceptable’ exclusion of groups of Troubles victims from compensation scheme

‘Unacceptable’ exclusion of groups of Troubles victims from compensation scheme

‘Unacceptable’ exclusion of groups of Troubles victims from compensation scheme

18 May 2025

Relatives For Justice say victims of plastic and rubber bullets, many bereaved, victims of sexual violence are being refused.


UK’s largest natural gas storage facility to shut down without government help

UK’s largest natural gas storage facility to shut down without government help

UK’s largest natural gas storage facility to shut down without government help

18 May 2025

Centrica has said it remains in talks with ministers about Government cooperation to expand and revamp its Rough facility.


Major supermarkets team up for new campaign to fight hunger in the UK

Major supermarkets team up for new campaign to fight hunger in the UK

Major supermarkets team up for new campaign to fight hunger in the UK

18 May 2025

The campaign is a response to a challenge set by the King on his 75th birthday.


Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson ‘so blessed’ after birth of twins

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson ‘so blessed’ after birth of twins

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson ‘so blessed’ after birth of twins

18 May 2025

Nelson said the girls had been named Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster.


Remember Monday say Eurovision gave them ‘memories that will last a lifetime’

Remember Monday say Eurovision gave them ‘memories that will last a lifetime’

Remember Monday say Eurovision gave them ‘memories that will last a lifetime’

18 May 2025

The contest was won by Austria’s JJ with his emotional song Wasted Love.


EU talks going ‘to the wire’ as Starmer prepares to announce deal

EU talks going ‘to the wire’ as Starmer prepares to announce deal

EU talks going ‘to the wire’ as Starmer prepares to announce deal

18 May 2025

The Prime Minister has said the agreement would be ‘another step forwards’ for the UK.


Pope Leo XIV gives first major address at inauguration attended by thousands

Pope Leo XIV gives first major address at inauguration attended by thousands

Pope Leo XIV gives first major address at inauguration attended by thousands

18 May 2025

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and the Duke of Edinburgh, who was representing the King, were among attendees.


Chelsea gears up for future of extremes as dry spring affects show preparations

Chelsea gears up for future of extremes as dry spring affects show preparations

Chelsea gears up for future of extremes as dry spring affects show preparations

18 May 2025

The Royal Horticultural Society’s world famous flower show features gardens that look to a drier future in the face of climate change.


Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law

Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law

Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law

18 May 2025

Sir Elton is among hundreds of creatives who have urged the Government to protect copyright law.


Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision as Israel comes second

Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision as Israel comes second

Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision as Israel comes second

17 May 2025

The UK’s Remember Monday finished in 19th place.


Starmer set to announce new EU deal at London summit

Starmer set to announce new EU deal at London summit

Starmer set to announce new EU deal at London summit

17 May 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is hosting a major summit with the bloc on Monday.


Palestine campaign used police to silence my Hamas criticism – Peter Tatchell

Palestine campaign used police to silence my Hamas criticism – Peter Tatchell

Palestine campaign used police to silence my Hamas criticism – Peter Tatchell

17 May 2025

The Metropolitan Police said the human rights campaigner was arrested in ‘error’ at a march in London on Saturday.


Israeli singer left ‘shaken’ after protesters rushed towards Eurovision stage

Israeli singer left ‘shaken’ after protesters rushed towards Eurovision stage

Israeli singer left ‘shaken’ after protesters rushed towards Eurovision stage

17 May 2025

The incident took place as the October 7 survivor sang her entry New Day Will Rise, which was greeted with cheers and boos.


Young boy dies after getting into difficulty in water off Co Sligo beach

Young boy dies after getting into difficulty in water off Co Sligo beach

Young boy dies after getting into difficulty in water off Co Sligo beach

17 May 2025

It comes just one week after two teenagers died in the water in Co Donegal.


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