UK Cancer and heart disease vaccines ‘could be ready by 2030’ April 8, 2023 Life-saving vaccines targeting serious health conditions including cancer and heart disease could be ready within the next seven years, experts believe. Pharmaceutical company Moderna – which produced one of the…
UK Police called and Bodyguard musical cut before end after audience ‘tried to sing over cast’ April 8, 2023 Police were called to a theatre in Manchester after a “disturbance” during a performance of hit musical The Bodyguard. Theatre-goers tweeted to say the show at the city’s Palace Theatre…
UK Body found in quarry of missing teenager last seen more than six weeks ago April 7, 2023 Police searching for a teenager first reported missing more than six weeks ago say they have found his body. Warwickshire Police say officers found the body in the water at…
UK England’s Lionesses beat Brazil in first-ever Women’s Finalissima after penalty shootout April 6, 2023 England’s Lionesses have beaten Brazil in the first-ever Women’s Finalissima, after the match went to penalties at Wembley Stadium. Ella Toone’s 23rd-minute strike put England in front before a late…
UK King shows support for review into Royal Family’s historical slavery links April 6, 2023 The King has for the first time signalled his support for research into the British monarchy’s historical links with transatlantic slavery. Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Thursday the…
UK Hospital leaders fear for patient safety ahead of ‘unprecedented’ strike by junior doctors April 6, 2023 Hospital leaders have expressed serious concerns about how they will maintain patient safety as the health service enters “unchartered territory” during “unprecedented” strike action next week. Junior doctors who are…
UK King Charles II’s declaration outlining his return from exile expected to fetch up to £600k at auction April 6, 2023 The historic document drawn up by King Charles II to outline the terms on which he would return to Britain and assume the throne is expected to fetch up to…
UK Home secretary threatened with legal action for refusing to implement all Windrush reforms April 5, 2023 A civil rights group has threatened legal action against the home secretary for refusing to implement all of the recommendations of the independent Windrush inquiry. The Black Equity Organisation (BEO)…
UK ‘I’ll just have a sip’: King and Queen Consort enjoy tasty treats on visit April 5, 2023 The King and the Queen Consort have enjoyed some tasty treats as they sampled macarons, gelato and banana bread as well as sipping some gin during a trip to Yorkshire.…
UK Police insist facial recognition tech ‘a force for good’ after report finds it could recognise identical twins April 5, 2023 A police force will resume its use of live facial recognition technology after the publication of a new report – but campaigners have made renewed calls for a ban. South…
UK Drivers warned about new ‘clip for cash’ crash scam April 5, 2023 Drivers are being warned of a new crash scam that sees fraudsters lurk on residential roads, fake collisions and force drivers to hand over cash. The new con is a…
UK Police arrest man over killing of woman 30 years ago April 4, 2023 Police in Gloucestershire have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of Carol Clark, who was killed 30 years ago after going missing in Bristol. The 66-year-old suspect was…
UK Paul O’Grady spoke of ‘joy’ at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home return as interview recorded before his death to air April 3, 2023 Paul O’Grady spoke of the “joy” he felt when he returned to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home for his long-running ITV show in an interview conducted before his death. The…
UK England’s Lionesses unveil kit change after concerns about white shorts April 3, 2023 England’s women’s football team have unveiled a new kit, with blue shorts instead of white, a change encouraged by player’s longstanding concerns about wearing white while on their periods. The…
UK Teachers reject pay offer and confirm strike dates April 3, 2023 New strike dates have been announced after teachers from the National Education Union (NEU) overwhelmingly rejected a government pay offer. Some 98% of members who voted rejected the offer, with…
UK Police need witnesses to crash thought to have left Frank Skinner’s friend fighting for life April 2, 2023 Frank Skinner’s friend and former radio co-host is thought to still be in a life-threatening condition in hospital. Mr Skinner broke down in tears on live radio on Saturday, as…
UK Frank Skinner breaks down in tears on live radio as he reveals friend’s fight for life April 1, 2023 Frank Skinner broke down in tears live on his radio show as he told listeners that his former co-host Gareth Richards is fighting for his life after a crash. The…
UK Millions to be offered COVID booster vaccine next week April 1, 2023 Around five million people in England will be invited to get their spring COVID-19 booster jab from next week. Care home residents will be the first to receive the booster…
UK Ukraine calls Wimbledon’s decision to lift Russian players ban ‘immoral’ March 31, 2023 Ukraine’s foreign minister has branded Wimbledon’s decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete as “immoral”. Dmytro Kuleba urged the UK to deny the athletes visas to enter the…
UK Ukraine calls Wimbledon’s decision to lift Russian and Belarusian players’ ban ‘immoral’ March 31, 2023 Ukraine’s foreign minister has branded Wimbledon’s decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete as “immoral”. Dmytro Kuleba urged the UK to deny the athletes visas to enter the…