Lucy Letby hospital chief denies he could have prevented two triplet boys’ murders
Lucy Letby injected air into two triplet boys on successive days at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neonatal unit in June 2016 as part of a series of attacks on infants
UK lawmakers vote in support of assisted dying
The vote will make the United Kingdom one of a small handful of nations to allow terminally ill people to end their lives.
Powerloom threat looms large over Mangalagiri weavers in Andhra Pradesh
Inadequate wages, a dearth of youngsters taking up the profession and the stiff competition from powerlooms mar the once glorious traditional Mangalagiri weavers’ craft
Hopewell High schoolboy arrested over assault of schoolmate
A male student at Hopewell High School in Hanover has been taken into custody by the police in relation to the assault of a schoolmate. The police say the matter remains under investigation. A video of the incident has been making the rounds on...
Dumfries Dougie’s fundraiser for charity that saved him
Bee project appeal for the Dumfries Veterans Garden would benefit the community and help PTSD sufferers
Mixed reactions to assisted dying bill getting approval as two Derbyshire MPs vote against
Four and half-hours of debate led to a 55-vote victory for the bll
Showdown looms on plastic treaty days before deadline
Diplomats warned Friday of a looming showdown in negotiations to reach the world's first deal to curb plastic pollution, after a new draft text emerged littered with competing visions and ongoing disagreements.
Dunedin rolls out Scottish St Andrew's Day celebrations
Stone lifting, speed porridge and a haggis ceremony will help to mark the Scottish celebration of Saint Andrew's Day in Dunedin.
Clamour for President’s Rule increasing in Imphal, says former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
Former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court discusses rising violence, ethnic tensions, and challenges in the region post-retirement.
Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM
The Manipur government has accused Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma of stoking hatred and division through 'unwarranted comments' and called on him to display 'better statesmanship' by being a 'good neighbour'. In a statement, the Manipur government alleged that Lalduhoma's comments were part of a 'greater agenda' to carve out a Kuki-Chin Christian nation from contiguous areas of Myanmar, India, and Bangladesh. It also warned against any attempt to 'push' illegal Kuki-Chin immigrants from Mizoram into Manipur for land grabbing and the creation of a 'Greater Mizoram.' The Mizoram government could not be reached immediately for comment.
First look at new Crieff gym ahead of grand opening
The Gym Crieff has moved into the unit formerly occupied by Tower Bakery.
Met Police red-faced after huge email gaffe identifies Westminster honeypot trap victims
The Met Police said officers would be 'reaching out to those impacted to personally apologise' after an email sent by the force inadvertently named victims of the Westminster honeytrap scandal
Number of people falling over on new €5m Kildare road is 'quite low'
A safety audit did not raise issues of concern - county council
First Minister views work progress at new Perth High School building
Perthshire North MSP Mr Swinney said the project "represents a significant investment in the future of our young people."
Tayside Police to begin wearing video cameras next spring
The body worn cameras will help support the safety of frontline officers and capture evidence for victims
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