Israeli forces take control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt
New SNP leader Swinney talks of 'new chapter' in acceptance speech
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Sunak says next election 'not a foregone conclusion'
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General Election Still 'Some Months' Away After Local Elections Drubbing, Says Cabinet Minister
Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride signals that Rishi Sunak will not go to the country in the summer.
2-min read - NewsThe Guardian
Israeli forces say they have operational control of Palestinian side of Rafah crossing in Gaza
Gaza border authority confirms presence of Israel’s tanks at crossing, sole gateway between Egypt and Gaza for humanitarian aid
5-min read - SportEdinburgh Live
Edinburgh set to be hotter than Buenos Aires as warm spell hits capital
The capital has been battered by rain and storms for months on end with the bad weather seemingly never subsiding but there is good news around the corner for those partial to a bit of sun.
2-min read - NewsThe Guardian
Majority verdicts facilitated 56 miscarriages of justice in England and Wales, charity says
Report calls for reintroduction of jury unanimity to safeguard against wrongful criminal convictions
4-min read - HealthThe Telegraph
Mumps: Symptoms, causes and treatment
Mumps was a common childhood illness until a vaccination for it was launched in the late Eighties. Now it’s relatively rare. But there have been sporadic outbreaks in the UK since. And, while most cases will pass without issues, there are also risks associated with catching mumps, especially if you’re older, including life-threatening complications and for men, infertility. Make sure you know what to look for, what to do and the red flags that need immediate attention.
9-min read - NewsThe Northern Echo
Teachers are 'bullied' and threatened by parents, says North East school leader
Sunderland school leader Debra de Muschamp told the NAHT conference that parental complaints to teachers are becoming 'sinister'.
2-min read - NewsThe Northern Echo
Here's how fresh strikes by train drivers will affect North East rail passengers
Rail services on some of the busiest commuter routes in the country will be at a standstill this week - with Thursday's train strikes expected to affect the North East.
4-min read