She defeated Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in a race triggered by Angela Rayner’s resignation. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Lucy Powell elected Labour’s deputy leaderCategory: UK
‘Incredible surprise’ as curious dolphin joins kayakers for a paddle
The nosey creature swam with them as they paddled under the Forth Rail Bridge in the Firth of Forth. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More ‘Incredible surprise’ as curious dolphin joins kayakers for a paddleAs Strictly is back on screens, bookies take bets on new Tess and Claudia
The couples will take to the floor for Icons Week after the show’s presenters announced they are leaving. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More As Strictly is back on screens, bookies take bets on new Tess and ClaudiaWoman under hospital watch after death of girl
A woman was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition following the girl’s death on Tuesday. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Woman under hospital watch after death of girlTikTok star HSTikkyTokky admits driving offences
Harrison Sullivan had been wanted by Surrey Police in connection with a car crash in Virginia Water. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More TikTok star HSTikkyTokky admits driving offencesWaitrose job U-turn over rejected autistic worker
Frances Boyd says she is now weighing up offers of paid work from Waitrose and Asda for her son Tom. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Waitrose job U-turn over rejected autistic workerGold and tech purchases drive strong retail sales
While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Gold and tech purchases drive strong retail salesUK defence secretary warns Putin: ‘We’re watching you’
John Healey says the UK is hunting Russian submarines as BBC News joins him on board a new RAF aircraft. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More UK defence secretary warns Putin: ‘We’re watching you’Not guilty verdict for Soldier F in Bloody Sunday murder trial
Thirteen people were shot dead and at least 15 others injured on Bloody Sunday in January 1972 at a civil rights demonstration in the Bogside area of Derry. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Not guilty verdict for Soldier F in Bloody Sunday murder trialResident doctors announce five-day strike in November
Walkout will be the 13th of long-running dispute between government and British Medical Association. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Resident doctors announce five-day strike in NovemberCQC chief resigns over maternity failings
Families had been calling for Sir Julian’s resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More CQC chief resigns over maternity failingsMenopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year
Despite the change – which will happen in 2026 – campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next yearSource of Miliband’s energy bill pledge casts doubt on savings
The expert behind the research on which a £300 savings pledge is based says the promise is “tricky” to deliver. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Source of Miliband’s energy bill pledge casts doubt on savingsMan jailed for killing woman in high-speed crash
Evan Forde was driving at up to 140mph in Brent Cross before he killed Maria Carolina Do Nascimento. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Man jailed for killing woman in high-speed crashHeathrow third runway developer decision due in weeks
Two bids are being reviewed by the government: one from Heathrow Airport and another from Arora Group. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More Heathrow third runway developer decision due in weeks