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STV journalists walking out in row over changes to flagship news programme
Picket lines will be set up outside the broadcaster’s offices in Glasgow and Aberdeen on Wednesday morning. -
Murdered MP’s family to meet Home Secretary to push for ‘answers’
Lady Julia Amess and Katie Amess are set for talks with Shabana Mahmood on Wednesday. -
Secret traitor set to be unmasked in The Traitors
The last episode, which aired on Saturday night, saw the mysterious red-cloaked traitor make their way to the turret. -
Ice warnings in place across UK before storm set to bring heavy snow
It comes amid an Arctic air mass which has brought wintry showers across the country. -
Many schools shut for a third day amid warning of further ice and snow
The Met Office said up to 20cm of snow could fall on higher ground in northern Scotland on Wednesday. -
Starmer to face first PMQs of 2026 after pledging boots on the ground in Ukraine
The Prime Minister said British forces would be placed in ‘military hubs’ in Ukraine as part of peacekeeping efforts once the war is over. -
Chef, theatre designer and football chief to advise Sadiq Khan on pedestrianising Oxford Street
New board members told to walk, cycle or catch the bus - and not to put taxis or flights on their expenses
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Waitrose to create 550 jobs for new Bristol warehouse as it eyes expansion
The distribution centre will open in early 2027 and be run by logistics firm DHL, which is set to begin recruiting in spring. -
Near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet unearthed in Norfolk
The animal-headed bronze instrument, called a carnyx, was used by Celtic tribes across Europe to inspire their warriors in battle. -
Families turning to crowdfunding and loan sharks to pay for funerals – report
The cost of a traditional attended funeral jumped 5.3% to £4,510 last year, SunLife’s latest Cost of Dying Report said.

