News bulletin 2022/04/26 21:47

The Telegraph
Job Witton, private who made a habit of escaping from enemy captivity and was awarded a Military Medal – obituary
Job Witton, who has died aged 103, escaped from captivity several times in the Second World War and was awarded a Military Medal.
a day ago
The Guardian
The Wreckers review – Glyndebourne bring Smyth’s rarity to vivid and passionate life
Director Melly Still and conductor Robin Ticciati have done Ethel Smyth’s 1906 opera proud, with dynamic and intense performances from an excellent cast and chorus.
23 hours ago
Sky News
Ukraine war: Russians have turned to a devastatingly random tactic in the Donbas - and they're still on the march
Carpet bombing is indiscriminate - devastatingly destructive and utterly random. The town in eastern Ukraine's Donbas has seen its topography alter dramatically in the last 72 hours as the Russians intensify their assault on the region.
2 days ago
The Independent
Truss and US politicians discuss ‘cast-iron commitment’ to Good Friday Agreement
Foreign secretary says topics of conversation ranged from the peace treaty to ‘the importance of free trade’ and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
a day ago
The Telegraph
End of the road for bargains as new cars cost record high
The cheapest new car in the UK now costs more than £10,000 - making it more expensive than ever to buy a brand-new vehicle.
16 hours ago
News and Star
'The time is not yet up for this government...'
JOHN Studholme (The Cumberland News, letters, May 13) states that ‘people are not happy (with Brexit)’ on the basis of a very small survey.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Boris Johnson ‘not attracted’ by new taxes as he promises cost-of-living help
The Prime Minister is under pressure to introduce a windfall tax on oil and gas firms’ profits.
40 minutes ago
Evening Standard
Patel urges MPs to avoid ‘mob rule’ and back new bill to limit protesters
Interfering with key national infrastructure – such as railways, roads and printing presses – would become a criminal offence under the new legislation
a day ago
Lancashire Telegraph
Caravan fire under investigation after person taken to hospital
A person has been taken to hospital after caravan fire which is being investigated.
a day ago
Oxford Mail
Warning given after raw meat dropped on people's heads by this bird of prey
A warning has been given about feeding Red Kites, a bird of prey, after complaints of meat being dropped on people's heads.
21 hours ago
PA Media: Video
Cabinet minister insists he does not know who called Johnson-Gray meeting
Nadhim Zahawi clashed with BBC’s Joanne Coburn over the importance of knowing who called the meeting between the Prime Minister and the senior civil servant Sue Gray, ahead of the publishing of her report into the law-breaking parties at Number 10 and in Whitehall during the pandemic. Mr Zahawi said he has not asked No 10 who called the meeting between Boris Johnson and Sue Gray over the partygate report because he does not deem it necessary. Asked if he had called Downing Street for clarification over the matter, the Education Secretary told the BBC’s Sunday Morning programme: “I don’t need to because I don’t believe that having a meeting with your senior civil servant is material to the outcome. That civil servant is independent in their investigation and has the highest level of professionalism and integrity.”
a day ago
The Independent
Pharmacists to offer HRT alternatives to tackle supply shortages
Thousands of menopausal women have struggled to get their hands on key medication
2 days ago
The Independent
Education minister says his children go to a private school
Education minister says his children go to a private school
a day ago
The Independent
Iraqi court postpones smuggling case against Briton, German
An Iraqi court has postponed the trial of two European tourists charged with antiquities smuggling after their lawyers argued more information was needed about the ancient shards found in their possession
a day ago
HuffPost UK
Piers Morgan Tries To Reignite Feud With ‘Sycophantic’ David Walliams: ‘He’s Sooo Creepy’
There’s no love lost between the former BGT judge and the Little Britain star.
a day ago
The Independent
Aldi’s garden furniture range is back to spruce up your outdoor space in 2022
The springtime range is here – but you better be quick
2 hours ago
Bournemouth Echo UK
'Heartbreaking': Equine learning centre in desperate plea in search for a new home
THE owner of an equine assisted learning centre has issued a desperate plea to find a new home.
8 hours ago
Sky video
Ukraine rules out ceasefire and insists only 'diplomacy' can end war, as fighting intensifies in Donbas
Ukraine has ruled out agreeing to a ceasefire with Russia - and said it will not accept any deal with Moscow that involves giving up territory.
a day ago
Echo
Essex mother and son 'on the run' as they appear on Channel 4 show Hunted
The pair must evade capture for 23 days
15 hours ago
Isle of Wight County Press
Staff sickness means no Floating Bridge this afternoon
The chain ferry between Cowes and East Cowes will be suspended. Here's when and why.
34 minutes ago

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