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Evri says sorry for UK parcel delivery delays

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 21:43
The firm, formerly known as Hermes, says staff shortages, Royal Mail strikes and bad weather have caused disruption.

You, Me and the Big C podcast: Hosts 'ready to hang up headphones'

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 21:39
The hosts of the award-winning podcast about dealing with cancer say they plan to stand down.

Family of British man Chris Parry missing in Ukraine 'very worried'

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 20:10
Chris Parry, 28, has been missing in Ukraine along with Andrew Bagshaw, 48, since Friday.

Lynette White murderer Jeffrey Gafoor allowed out on day release

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 19:02
Last month the parole board considered whether murderer Jeffrey Gafoor should be set free.

Mark Cavendish robbery accused was 'learning to walk again'

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 18:50
Oludewa Okorosobo is one of two men accused of an armed raid at the cyclist's home in November 2021.

Grant Shapps unveils new powers in strike laws

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 18:34
Unions say the plans for minimum service levels are "undemocratic and unworkable".

NHS bosses fear impact of second ambulance strike

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 18:21
Health managers say Wednesday's walkout in England and Wales will be harder to cope with.

Amazon warehouse closures put 1,200 jobs at risk

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 18:12
The online giant is to shut three warehouses, but also plans to open two new ones creating 2,500 roles.

Brecon Beacons: Tributes to couple who died at waterfalls

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 17:44
Rachael and Helen Patching, aged 33 and 52, from Kent, were visiting Ystradfellte while on holiday.

UK weather: Heavy rain prompts dozens of flood warnings

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 17:14
There are 28 warnings in England and one in Wales that householders and firms should expect floods.

Pat Ward: Niall Cox admits to Clogher murder jury is told

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 16:54
Pat Ward was found dead in an alleyway at McCrea Park in Clogher, County Tyrone, in February 2019.

Newcastle City Council fined after decaying tree collapsed on girl

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 16:19
Six-year-old Ella Henderson died a day after being struck by the falling tree at her school.

Spare review: The weirdest book ever written by a royal

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 16:15
Prince Harry's book, with sex, drugs and monarchy, reaches parts never seen before in a royal memoir.

Baby's welfare is priority in missing couple search, police say

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 15:08
Police searching for a missing couple and a baby want to ensure the child is "alive and well".

Covid booster: Who can get another jab this winter?

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 12:53
Over-50s and NHS staff can get a Covid booster, as can younger people who are at higher risk.

Prince Harry book: 'I want to hear his story in his words'

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 10:48
Members of the public explain why they are keen to read Spare, as it goes on sale in London.

Business Secretary Grant Shapps defends anti-strikes bill

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 10:08
The government will introduce a bill requiring a minimum level of service during public sector strikes.

Excess deaths in 2022 among worst in 50 years

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 09:49
New figures show more than 650,000 people died in the UK last year.

Energy bill support: Firms fear ‘worst to come’

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 08:00
Some businesses expressed disappointment over reduced government help with energy bills from April.

Anti-strikes bill to be introduced to Parliament

Tue, 10/01/2023 - 07:54
Under the proposals, some trade union members would be required to continue working during a strike.

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