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Alex Mahon stepping down as chief executive of Channel 4
Alex Mahon is stepping down as the chief executive of Channel 4 after nearly eight years. She will leave the business in summer this year, having joined the organisation in 2017 as the channel’s first ...
Conclave to elect new pope will start on May 7
Catholic cardinals have set May 7 as the starting date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know one another better and find ...
Vancouver attack suspect charged with murder as hundreds hold vigils for victims
A 30-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of murder over allegations that he killed 11 people when he rammed a ...
Prescription charges in England frozen for first time in three years – Starmer
Prescription charges in England will be frozen for the first time in three years, the Prime Minister has announced. Prices will stay at £9.90 per item while three-month and annual pre-payment ...
Tributes to Poole musician Roy Phillips who has died
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Poole-born musician who has died after a battle with cancer. Roy Phillips, the frontman and keyboardist for The Peddlers, has died aged 81 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Teachers’ union reaches agreement in High Court legal action over top role
A High Court judge commended the parties involved for their approach, which he said had led to a ‘desirable outcome’.
Luther heading Fellowes’ French Classic team
Charlie Fellowes will be heading to ParisLongchamp in May with representatives in the both the Poule d’Essai des Poulains and the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches – the French 2000 and 1000 Guineas.
China and Philippines use flags to stake competing claims in South China Sea
The two countries have previously jostled over Sandy Cay, known as Tiexian Reef in Chinese and Pag-asa Cays in the Philippines.
Jury selection begins in Sycamore Gap trial
Potential jurors in the trial of two men accused of felling the landmark tree at Sycamore Gap have been asked if they have any emotional connection to the much-loved site on Hadrian’s Wall.
Mental health deaths inquiry to ‘confront big and difficult questions head on’
“The concept of compassion fatigue in those working in mental healthcare which is where the prolonged exposure to the suffering of others leads to a decline in empathy and compassion. “The ...
Hills backing Field Of Gold to emulate exploits of Haafhd
Richard Hills believes it will take a very smart horse to prevent Field Of Gold from taking Haafhd’s mantle as the last Craven Stakes winner to win the 2000 Guineas. Hills was on board the chestnut ...
Russia and Ukraine trade long-range strikes as peace talks enter ‘critical’ week
Ukraine and Russia targeted each other with long-range strikes, officials said on Monday, amid continuing uncertainty about ...