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Dundee forward Simon Murray says player of the year nomination ‘quite special’
Hard work and belief has paid off for Simon Murray as the Dundee forward welcomed his “special” nomination for the PFA ...
Power outage in Spain and Portugal hits trains, traffic lights and cash machines
The Portuguese National Cybersecurity Centre have issued a statement saying there was no sign the outage was due to a ...
Keir Starmer hosts Palestinian leader as Government unveils £101m in support
The Foreign Secretary and Mohammad Mustafa signed a memorandum of understanding outlining their commitment to advancing Palestinian statehood.
Local grooming gang inquiries will ‘go further’ than five towns, says Phillips
Home Office minister Jess Phillips said she expects local inquiries into grooming gangs will “go further” than the five already announced. During an urgent question in the Commons, Ms Phillips also ...
UK records hottest day of year so far
Monday was the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures set to increase further this week, the Met Office has said. The weather service said the highest temperature recorded on Monday was ...
Judd Trump holds off spirited Shaun Murphy fightback to make Crucible last eight
Judd Trump held off a spirited fightback from Shaun Murphy to reach the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible. Trump began the final session of the second-round clash of ...
Thames Water preferred buyer ‘would multiply problems’, Lords told
Responding, environment minister Baroness Hayman of Ulloch said: “Regarding the company choosing KKR as its preferred bidder in the ongoing equity raise process, clearly Thames Water is a commercial ...
Meghan enjoying ‘honeymoon period’ with Harry since step back from royal duties
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is enjoying a new “honeymoon” feeling with Harry since the pair got “a little bit of breathing space” after stepping back from their royal duties.
LS Lowry painting originally bought for £10 expected to fetch up to £1 million
The painting, Going To The Mill, was bought by Arthur Wallace for £10 in 1926 and has been in the same family ever since.
One-year-old girl dies after crash on campsite
A one-year-old girl has died after a crash on a campsite in North Wales, police have said. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving the child and a vehicle at the Bryn Gloch ...
Government will not be hurried on school guidance after gender ruling – minister
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said it was important for the Government ‘to take stock’ after the Supreme Court ruling and Cass report.
Seventh person charged following damage at Trump golf resort
Police have arrested and charged a seventh person in connection with damage at US President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course. The 27-year-old woman was arrested and charged in Ayr on Sunday and is ...