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Giving ex-Ofsted chief seat in Lords is an insult, says dead teacher’s sister

Giving ex-Ofsted chief seat in Lords is an insult, says dead teacher’s sister

Giving ex-Ofsted chief seat in Lords is an insult, says dead teacher’s sister

29 March 2025

Amanda Spielman, who oversaw Ofsted when headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life, is reportedly being nominated for a peerage.


‘Heroic’ British man praised after tackling suspected knifeman in Amsterdam

‘Heroic’ British man praised after tackling suspected knifeman in Amsterdam

‘Heroic’ British man praised after tackling suspected knifeman in Amsterdam

29 March 2025

Five people were injured during a knife attack on Thursday before a suspect was overpowered by a British passer-by.


In Pictures: Newcastle fans line streets – and one climbs a tree – at cup parade

In Pictures: Newcastle fans line streets – and one climbs a tree – at cup parade

In Pictures: Newcastle fans line streets – and one climbs a tree – at cup parade

29 March 2025

Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley earlier this month, ending the club’s 70-year wait for a domestic trophy.


UK commitment to free trade will be tested by US tariffs, senior MP warns

UK commitment to free trade will be tested by US tariffs, senior MP warns

UK commitment to free trade will be tested by US tariffs, senior MP warns

29 March 2025

Dame Meg Hillier also said there had been ‘unrest’ among the Labour rank and file following welfare cuts announced by ministers in recent weeks.


Starmer urged to reveal if he made comparison between benefits and pocket money

Starmer urged to reveal if he made comparison between benefits and pocket money

Starmer urged to reveal if he made comparison between benefits and pocket money

29 March 2025

Treasury minister Darren Jones faced backlash when he made the comparison in the wake of the Chancellor’s spring statement.


Skygazers catch glimpse of partial solar eclipse

Skygazers catch glimpse of partial solar eclipse

Skygazers catch glimpse of partial solar eclipse

29 March 2025

The eclipse was visible across the UK between around 10am and noon.


King continues work while recuperating as he sends condolences to Myanmar

King continues work while recuperating as he sends condolences to Myanmar

King continues work while recuperating as he sends condolences to Myanmar

29 March 2025

Charles, who recently experience side effects from his cancer treatment, sent a message addressed to ‘the people of Myanmar’ on Saturday.


Chewbacca’s bowcaster used in original Star Wars trilogy sells for £593,985

Chewbacca’s bowcaster used in original Star Wars trilogy sells for £593,985

Chewbacca’s bowcaster used in original Star Wars trilogy sells for £593,985

29 March 2025

Luke Skywalker’s Medal Of Yavin from Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) was also sold in the Propstore auction.


Three dead following house fire in Northamptonshire village

Three dead following house fire in Northamptonshire village

Three dead following house fire in Northamptonshire village

29 March 2025

Three police officers required hospital assessment because of smoke inhalation.


Man, 50, dead after alleged fight between two drivers

Man, 50, dead after alleged fight between two drivers

Man, 50, dead after alleged fight between two drivers

29 March 2025

On Saturday, Greater Manchester Police said Paul Robson, of Fold Green, Chadderton, had been charged with murder following the incident.


Union highlights claims of staff shortages at railway ticket offices

Union highlights claims of staff shortages at railway ticket offices

Union highlights claims of staff shortages at railway ticket offices

29 March 2025

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT ) said there was understaffing at a number of stations on the West Coast mainline served by Avanti.


Welby was ‘overwhelmed’ by number of child abuse allegations he was informed of

Welby was ‘overwhelmed’ by number of child abuse allegations he was informed of

Welby was ‘overwhelmed’ by number of child abuse allegations he was informed of

29 March 2025

The former archbishop of Canterbury made the comments during his first interview since his resignation.


Justice Secretary warned against ‘megaphone diplomacy’ in sentencing row

Justice Secretary warned against ‘megaphone diplomacy’ in sentencing row

Justice Secretary warned against ‘megaphone diplomacy’ in sentencing row

29 March 2025

Former Tory justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland also suggested he had no truck with accusations the Government was implementing ‘two-tier’ justice.


Justin Welby says he ‘got it wrong’ when handling abuse allegations

Justin Welby says he ‘got it wrong’ when handling abuse allegations

Justin Welby says he ‘got it wrong’ when handling abuse allegations

29 March 2025

The former Archbishop of Canterbury said he failed to follow proper procedure because of the sheer scale and size of the problem.


Andrew Tate facing sexual assault lawsuit from ex-girlfriend

Andrew Tate facing sexual assault lawsuit from ex-girlfriend

Andrew Tate facing sexual assault lawsuit from ex-girlfriend

29 March 2025

Lawyers for the controversial influencer, who is also facing sexual misconduct charges in Britain, have denied the allegations.


What the papers say – March 29

What the papers say – March 29

What the papers say – March 29

29 March 2025

A variety of stories lead Saturday’s headlines.


Sunshine and warmer weather to follow partial solar eclipse on Saturday

Sunshine and warmer weather to follow partial solar eclipse on Saturday

Sunshine and warmer weather to follow partial solar eclipse on Saturday

29 March 2025

The rise in temperatures follows a brief period of unsettled weather on Friday and Saturday.


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