The Latest National and International News
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Major upgrade to Met Office system could help avoid flight delaysA “major” upgrade to the Met Office’s forecasting system could help avoid flight delays, the forecaster has said.
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Glasgow man sets up male centred breast cancer group after diagnosisA former joiner has set up a support service for men diagnosed with breast cancer after his own diagnosis.
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Superdrug set to open 30 UK stores with around 600 new jobsHealth and beauty chain Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores this year, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to the UK retail sector.
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Morgan McSweeney steps down as Keir Starmers chief of staff amid Mandelson rowMorgan McSweeney has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff after coming under fire in the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal.
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Trumps racist post about Obamas deleted after backlashDonald Trump’s social media post featuring a video about election conspiracy theories and a racist depiction of former president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as primates in a jungle has been deleted.
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Julia Donaldson on new book Gruffalo Granny Im a big fan of grandmotherhoodGruffalo author Julia Donaldson has said it is “quite a relief” sharing the news of the third book with the world, adding the upcoming Gruffalo Granny reflects the fact she is a “big fan of grandmotherhood”.
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Beavers to be released at two sites in South WestBeavers are set to be released at two sites in south-west England as part of efforts to reintroduce the species into the wild.
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Serial killer Steve Wright jailed for 1999 teenagers murder
Suffolk strangler Steve Wright has been told he will die in jail after being brought to justice for the abduction and murder of schoolgirl Victoria Hall more than 25 years ago.