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New UK weather warnings for snow and ice as sporting events cancelled

Glasgow Airport experiences major disruption due to snow while sporting events are cancelled.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 17:16 View Full Story...

British soldier killed off duty in Kenya

BBC understands 32-year-old Maj Kevin McCool was on a motorcycle trip off base when he was attacked.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 12:06 View Full Story...

Nigel Harman pulls out of Strictly Come Dancing

The Casualty star and ex-EastEnders actor pulls out on medical grounds just hours before the quarter final.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 17:05 View Full Story...

Euro 2024 draw: Scotland in group with hosts Germany while England in with Denmark

Scotland are drawn in the same group as hosts Germany at Euro 2024 while England are in Group C along with Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 17:48 View Full Story...

Man, 84, dead after explosion destroys neighbour's house in Edinburgh

Police say two people aged, 43 and 54, were also taken to hospital following the blast in Edinburgh.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 15:04 View Full Story...

AUKUS: Radars will help counter threat of 'space warfare'

Three sites set to monitor deep space in a security arrangement between the UK, US and Australia.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 18:00 View Full Story...

Judge taken to hospital after family court assault

The senior judge is now recovering at home from the attack by a man whose case he was hearing.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 08:38 View Full Story...

Claudia Winkleman quits BBC Radio 2 show

The Strictly Come Dancing host tells listeners she wants to spend more time with her daughter.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 12:08 View Full Story...

Tranmere house explosion injures two people

Emergency crews have been tackling a fire which broke out in a first floor bedroom.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 13:34 View Full Story...

Hospital boss concedes not all staff feel supported

Police are investigating 105 medical negligence claims, including deaths, at University Hospitals Sussex.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 12:21 View Full Story...

Havering Council U-turn over cancelled Hanukkah candle display

Havering Council had previously decided to halt the permanent installation of a Menorah.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 12:55 View Full Story...

Villa Park: Forty-six men charged after officers hurt in clashes

Forty-five out of 46 Legia Warsaw fans are due before a special magistrates' court, police say.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 13:54 View Full Story...

I'm a Celeb producers sorry for liking 'unacceptable' Instagram comment

Producers say they "apologise for the mistake made and any offence caused" after liking the post.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 08:34 View Full Story...

Kevin Sinfield in Cardiff for day two of ultra-marathon MND challenge

Rugby league star runs day two of ultra-marathon challenge in Cardiff, as supporters cheer him on.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 14:19 View Full Story...

Muriel McKay's daughter urges Met to let mother's killer find body

Dianne McKay wants the man who murdered her mother allowed back to the UK to locate her remains.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 00:32 View Full Story...

Somerset school to be rebuilt after faulty construction work

Parents have been informed of the decision after Haygrove School was declared "not fit for purpose".
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 12:24 View Full Story...

Shane MacGowan's wife hopes Fairytale of New York will be Christmas number one

Victoria Mary Clarke wants Fairytale of New York to top the festive chart in her husband's memory.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 14:57 View Full Story...

Enniskillen: Man charged for IRA graffiti on Clinton Centre

The man is facing charges over the graffiti that appeared near the site of the Enniskillen bomb.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 11:45 View Full Story...

Bristol tower block evacuation could cost £3.5m

Hundreds of residents had to leave the tower block because of structural safety concerns.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 11:19 View Full Story...

Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid inquiry but say he got big calls right

But the former PM will argue robustly his government got many big pandemic calls right, sources say.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 00:02 View Full Story...

Laura Kuenssberg: Health Secretary Victoria Atkins could decide Tory party's fate

Victoria Atkins' performance, when pressure mounts on the NHS, is vital for her party's prospects.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 12:21 View Full Story...

24 Hours in Police Custody: Bedford takeaway siege recounted

A new series of 24 Hours in Police Custody kicks off with a dramatic armed siege in Bedford.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 13:46 View Full Story...

Whitby Krampus Run: Festive folklore marked in Yorkshire town

The event is a Yorkshire interpretation of the Austrian Christmas tradition, organisers say.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 18:05 View Full Story...

Train strikes: When are the walkouts in December?

Train drivers are holding rolling walkouts in December in a long-running row over pay and conditions.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 1 2023 06:25 View Full Story...

Thurrock residents tell of life under a 'bankrupt' council

In the past year a number of councils have ended up effectively bankrupt. What impact does it have?
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 1 2023 23:49 View Full Story...

How the Palace got stuck in Scobie-gate

After the naming of names in the race row, the Royal Family has to tackle difficult questions.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 1 2023 17:28 View Full Story...

Swine flu: What's next after first confirmed case in UK?

What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 1 2023 23:26 View Full Story...

Winter tips: Staying warm and coping with cold weather

Much of the UK is facing another cold snap amid rising fuel costs.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 1 2023 13:23 View Full Story...

Alistair Darling: Steady hand in an economic crisis

Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling, who has died at the age of 70, found himself at the centre of the 2008 global financial crisis.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 30 2023 15:28 View Full Story...

The race against time to repair Edinburgh Airport's runway

Engineers have been working throughout the past month to repair cracks in the surface of Edinburgh Airport's runway.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 1 2023 05:34 View Full Story...

Premier League teams are playing footballers facing abuse claims

Alleged victims tell the BBC top clubs prioritise commercial interests over the safety of women.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 30 2023 11:33 View Full Story...

Bristol Beacon: Former Colston Hall reopens after name change and £132m rebuild

Bristol's historic Colston Hall has been renamed and its renovation is way over schedule and budget.
BBC News - Published Wed Nov 29 2023 23:44 View Full Story...

'Rock star' pandas - not exactly a love story

They arrived like rock stars 12 years ago and their love life was the source of endless speculation.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 30 2023 05:20 View Full Story...

Scotch on the Rocks: The TV drama locked away for 50 years

The BBC Scotland drama Scotch on the Rocks was so contentious it has been locked away for 50 years.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 30 2023 05:21 View Full Story...

Omid Scobie book: How could the royal naming mistake happen?

How did a Dutch translation appear to identify a member of the Royal Family in a race row?
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 30 2023 11:17 View Full Story...

Nutcracker: Drew McOnie reimagines Christmas classic

Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas ballet has been reimagined by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 06:01 View Full Story...

MacGowan: Fairytale of New York is our Bohemian Rhapsody

The Pogues frontman said the hit song made him depressed after Kirsty MacColl died.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 30 2023 12:40 View Full Story...

'Cummings caused toxic culture' - Matt Hancock

Dominic Cummings, who advised Boris Johnson, caused a toxic culture in government, Matt Hancock says.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 30 2023 11:56 View Full Story...

Gordon Brown: Alistair Darling 'showed great wisdom in everything he did'

Alistair Darling was the "obvious choice" to be the chancellor says former PM Gordon Brown on appointing him.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 30 2023 13:54 View Full Story...

Watch: The Shard gets a Christmas makeover

See the preparation work that goes into getting The Shard sparkling for Christmas.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 30 2023 05:06 View Full Story...

Bournemouth: Digger driver uses bucket to rescue colleague from sea

The worker became stranded after his vehicle got stuck in the sand at Bournemouth beach.
BBC News - Published Wed Nov 29 2023 18:50 View Full Story...

Major incident declared in Cumbria over heavy snow

Cumbria Police says there are multiple reports of vehicles trapped in the snow.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 15:27 View Full Story...

Cardiff: Woman describes fears of walking city streets alone

An incident with an unknown man as she walked home at night left Nikita, 22, fearing for her life.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 06:03 View Full Story...

Scotland face hosts Germany in Euro 2024 opener

Scotland have an "evenly-balanced" Euro 2024 group after being drawn with hosts Germany in the opening game, as well as Hungary and Switzerland, says head coach Steve Clarke.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 17:16 View Full Story...

Carrickfergus: Teen charged after petrol bombs thrown at police

A 15-year-old boy is to appear in court after officers were attacked in Carrickfergus on Saturday morning.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 15:12 View Full Story...

Man dies in Bradford house fire as three others escape

The blaze broke out at a property on Finch Street in Bradford early on Saturday, police say.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 2 2023 14:37 View Full Story...

Buntingford pool to shut when schools break up for Christmas - but campaigners raising cash to save venue

A Hertfordshire swimming pool will shut down at the end of term in December - which could be a temporary measure if Buntingford swimmers can raise enough money to save the venue
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Wed Nov 29 2023 12:18 View Full Story...

Where to enjoy the best roast dinner in Hertfordshire - according to you

The debate has been settled once and for all
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Wed Nov 29 2023 11:44 View Full Story...

Herts Police officer nicknamed 'Danger' sacked for horrendous behaviour towards female colleagues

A Hertfordshire Constabulary officer was sacked after "a serious case of repeated misogyny" during training events in Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Tue Nov 28 2023 14:07 View Full Story...

Horse put to sleep with non-survivable injuries after being struck by vehicle on A10 near Ware

Herts Police officers attended as well as a vet, who advised the horse had suffered non-survivable injuries and was sadly put to sleep
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Tue Nov 28 2023 09:43 View Full Story...

Just 1,800 Herts households apply for council tax refund

Roughly four per cent of Hertsmere homes applied for a council tax refund - which would not have covered the cost of a day trip from Bushey to London
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Tue Nov 28 2023 09:40 View Full Story...

Vital ceremony celebrates new South Oxhey nursing care home plan with £4.5m in social and economic value

The new development is expected to create more than 50 jobs for local people when it opens in 2025
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Tue Nov 28 2023 09:06 View Full Story...

Boy, 11, fighting bone cancer makes family 'proud' after switching on lights at Cavalcade of Light in Waltham Abbey

Alfie switched on the lights at the Waltham Abbey event on Friday, November 24, just one day after coming off chemotherapy
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Tue Nov 28 2023 08:39 View Full Story...

Hatfield man breached Sexual Harm Prevention Order after he made two alias names to interact with users online

He was sentenced at St Albans Crown Court on Wednesday, November 14
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Mon Nov 27 2023 10:28 View Full Story...

Every planning application entered in East Hertfordshire in the last week

This is what could be built where you live
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Mon Nov 27 2023 10:25 View Full Story...

Man indecently exposed himself to woman stopped in traffic in St Albans

Herts Police are appealing for witnesses and information
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Mon Nov 27 2023 09:47 View Full Story...

Hertfordshire roadworks: The road closures and resurfacing works set to disrupt motorists this week

Residents are advised to avoid taking long diversions this week
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Sun Nov 26 2023 04:00 View Full Story...

HertsLive and Hertfordshire Mercury's funeral notices and death announcements this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Sun Nov 26 2023 04:00 View Full Story...

East and North Herts Councils call on residents to 'play their part' and recycle paper properly

In 2022/23, East Herts and North Herts residents recycled 2,084 tonnes of paper. Despite these efforts, a substantial amount is still being thrown away in refuse bins or in the mixed recycling bin.
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Sat Nov 25 2023 04:00 View Full Story...

'Jeremy Hunt should fix A1(M) bottlenecks to grow Stevenage sciences sector' says borough leader

Jeremy Hunt has pledged to grow the life science and space sectors, but will the A1(M) bottlenecks near Stevenage limit HM Treasury's ambitions?
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Sat Nov 25 2023 03:27 View Full Story...

Trouble in Barbieland: Autumn Statement 'was missed opportunity to tackle sky-high studio tax' in Hertfordshire

South-west Hertfordshire is in the pink with a Barbie boom, but the chair of Elstree Film Studios in Borehamwood and the Watford's mayor have both said Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement was a "missed opportunity" for reforms
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Sat Nov 25 2023 03:00 View Full Story...

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