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The UK Government has been urged to scrap requirements for voters to prove their identity at polling stations – with an SNP minister at Holyrood branding the measure a “barrier to participation in the democratic process”. Scottish parliamentary business minister Jamie Hepburn also voiced concerns that the requirements, introduced by the Conservatives, could deter some people from voting in future Holyrood and Scottish council elections, even though no identity requirements […]

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2024 begins with dancer Oti Mabuse and N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos drinking a blended smoothie made of animal parts. The contestants are among the famous faces taking part in this year’s series of the ITV Australian-based reality show, along with Coleen Rooney, former Irish boxing champion Barry McGuigan, McFly’s Danny Jones and Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall. Mabuse, who is a judge on Dancing […]

A pregnant cow who became stuck in a residential swimming pool has been hoisted to safety by firefighters. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Ketco Avenue in Ketton, Rutland, on Monday after the pregnant heifer became trapped. The team drained the pool and then lifted her to safety using a downer cow harness – a piece of equipment designed to protect her udders. The cow was checked over […]

A new government fund has been announced to help steelworkers affected by job losses to start up new businesses. Ministers said the aim is to help steelworkers and their families in the Port Talbot area of South Wales affected by recent job cuts at the giant Tata site. Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said there will be another £13 million of support from a transition board set up following the job […]

Taking a “Man Van” offering prostate cancer checks to shoppers and football fans could drive up detection of the disease, leading experts have found. A study found that giving men access to cancer screening at places they go – such as shops and football clubs – encourages them to pop in for tests. Men at high risk from prostate cancer, including black men and those from deprived areas, can also […]

The Health Secretary has said he will work to improve safety for Britons travelling abroad for cosmetic procedures in the wake of several deaths. Wes Streeting said his “strong advice” to British travellers seeking Brazilian butt lifts (also known as BBLs), tummy tucks and other cosmetic treatments was to think carefully before taking up offers that are “too good to be true”. It comes after several women lost their lives […]

Case of mistaken identity in Bristol Four teenagers and a 45-year-old man have been convicted of murdering two boys who were attacked with machetes in a case of mistaken identity in Bristol. Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, died from stab wounds after being chased by four armed teenagers on January 27 this year in the Knowle West area of the city. Riley Tolliver, 18, a 16-year-old boy, a […]

Three officers who were found to have committed gross misconduct A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked after accessing confidential files about the case of Sarah Everard. Pc Myles McHugh was among three officers who were found to have committed gross misconduct at a three-week disciplinary tribunal in south east London. On Friday, the tribunal panel said trainee detective constable Hannah Rebbeck, who had also accessed sensitive data, also […]

“It’s not like it’s gossip, it’s real life" Molly-Mae Hague has said her split from her former fiance Tommy Fury came as “a bit of a shock” as she had planned to marry him next September. The pair, who met on the hit ITV dating show Love Island, announced they had split in separate social media messages in August, prompting speculation around the reasons for their separation. In her first […]