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Post Office exec denies remote access cover-up

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Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access.

Scottish Greens to oppose Yousaf in no-confidence vote

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Patrick Harvie says Humza Yousaf "burnt his bridges" by scrapping power-sharing deal between SNP and Greens.

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Extremist guilty of murdering man in street

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Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.

Murder accused threatened ex with bath of bleach

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Jonathan Creswell, who was on trial for the murder of Katie Simpson, was found dead earlier this week.

Cash-for-bottle deposit scheme delayed until 2027

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The planned recycling scheme has been pushed back following disagreements between devolved administrations.

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Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages

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Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor's comments were "gross, groundless and indefensible".

UUP votes against budget as other parties agree

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The UUP runs the Health Department - which has got less money than Robin Swann says it needs.

Prince William visits school after boy's invite

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Prince William visits a school to discover how pupils are shining a light on mental health.

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Will Labour’s renationalisation plan make train tickets cheaper?

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What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?

Deborah James's family call for cancer strategy

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The journalist's family are urging the government to craft a plan to ensure earlier diagnosis of cancer.

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Watch: Humza Yousaf terminates Scottish Greens deal

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The SNP's power-sharing deal with the Scottish Green Party has been scrapped.

'We lost £26,000 in a year' - shoplifting hits record in England and Wales

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Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.

Greens say SNP bowing to 'reactionary forces'

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The Scottish Greens say the end of power-sharing shows the SNP "capitulating to reactionary forces".

Police 'missed opportunities' before Belfast murder

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Police Ombudsman investigation finds PSNI failure to link Jim Donegan to intelligence about an unnamed threat.

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Police officers deny assaulting care home amputee

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The officers were called to an incident at a care home in St Leonards-on-Sea in June 2022.

Ditching the Greens is a defining moment for Humza Yousaf

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The first minister has torn up one of the most significant elements of Nicola Sturgeon's legacy.

One more arrest over Channel small boat deaths

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The UK's National Crime Agency says it has arrested an 18-year-old Sudanese citizen on Wednesday.

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Why is it so cold this week?

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Why has the weather felt so wintry recently, and when can we expect a change to something warmer?

Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text

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Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted.

Sainsbury's: Almost everyone now shops in store

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Nearly 90% of business now comes from its stores, the retailer says, as it reports a rise in food sales.

Capt Sir Tom's family home on sale for £2.25m

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The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived in with his family is now on the market.

Hero teacher restrained school stabber, says brother

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A teenage girl remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services

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Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded".

SNP's power-sharing deal with Greens collapses

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It follows the government's decision to scrap key climate targets and its response to a review into gender services.

Tata rejects plea to keep Port Talbot blast furnace

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Tata's chief executive says plans to keep one blast furnace open in Port Talbot are not viable.

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Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American

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The potential mega merger would give BHP access to Anglo American's copper assets.

Ex-Post Office boss 'does not recall' being told IT firm could access accounts

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Angela van den Bogerd tells the public inquiry she is "truly sorry" after sub-postmasters were wrongfully convicted.

Warning SEN children face 'cliff edge' after school

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Caleb White is one of many children who face a 'bleak' future when they leave school, says his mum.

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Smear tests of 3,000 women to be reviewed

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The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance.

Shetland spaceport moves closer to first rocket launch

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The SaxaVord site on Unst has received a licence to control the local sea and airspace during launch.