Two horses bolt through central London pursued by police after 'hitting vehicles'
Pupils in England 'facing worst exam results in decades' after COVID legacy
Early cancer diagnosis aim 'seriously off target', report warns
US approves $95bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel
Emerging musicians from northern England need more support, say top artists
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DWP told to launch 'review' after thousands told to repay benefits
The DWP has come under pressure from former Tory MPs as well as campaigners after the horror stories emerged.
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Speaker Mike Johnson says he will visit Columbia University as pro-Palestine protester chaos continues
Other House Republicans will travel alongside Mr Johnson, including Rep Anthony D’Esposito
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Ayrshire-based historical group publish online survey to help boost membership and inform their marketing strategy
The group is a charity dedicated to researching, recording, collecting, interpreting and publishing information on the prehistory and history (human and natural) of Carrick.
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French court confirms ex-PM Fillon's conviction in 'fake jobs' scandal
France's Court of Cassation on Wednesday confirmed the conviction of former premier François Fillon in a fake jobs scandal that wrecked his 2017 presidential bid but ordered a new trial for his sentencing. Fillon, 70, was sentenced on appeal on May 9, 2022 to four years' jail, three years of which were suspended, and a fine of 375,000 euros ($400,000). A new sentencing trial will take place in coming months at the Paris court of appeal.The conservative politician was found guilty of providing a
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Care Inspectorate notes "positive changes" at previously under-fire care home
Three years on from a hard-hitting inspection report, the home has now made giant leaps to its care provision, being graded ‘very good’ across one quality indicator and ‘good’ across four others.
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UN launches fund to shield displaced people from climate shocks
The United Nations said Wednesday it was launching a new Climate Resilience Fund aimed at boosting protections for "refugees and displaced communities" threatened by climate change.But, he warned, "funding available to address the impacts of climate change is not reaching those forcibly displaced, nor the communities hosting them".
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How to do the great American road trip: Arizona
DIARIES FROM THE ROAD: In this exclusive series, Simon Veness and Susan Veness share diaries of their travels by RV as they take on the ultimate US adventure. For part seven, they roll through northern Arizona on Route 66, stopping off at the Grand Canyon and visiting Monument Valley’s tribal heartland
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