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The Scottish government has announced that the dualling of the A9 between Inverness and Perth has been delayed by 10 years, with an estimated completion date of 2035. Transport Secretary Mairi McAllan informed members of the Scottish Parliament that the project’s cost has also increased from an initial estimate of £3bn to £3.7bn. The SNP… Continue reading A9 dualling project delayed by 10 years until 2035

Lawrence Bierton, a triple murderer, has been sentenced to a whole-life order at Nottingham Crown Court for the murder of his neighbour, Pauline Quinn. Quinn, 73, was found in her home in Worksop with 29 separate injuries to her head and face in November 2021. Bierton had been released on licence for the second time… Continue reading Lawrence Bierton: Killer guilty of third murder will never be released

According to consultancy firm Cornwall Insight, UK households could see their annual energy bills decline by £268, as predicted for April. It is expected to result from a significant decrease in wholesale energy prices that will influence the official price cap set by the UK’s energy regulator Ofgem, possibly dropping bills to £1,660. Currently, millions… Continue reading Energy bills predicted to fall in April to £1,660

Nuno Espirito Santo has been appointed as the new manager of Nottingham Forest on a two-and-a-half-year contract. He will replace Steve Cooper, who was sacked on Tuesday after two years in charge. Forest have lost five of their past six league games and currently sit 17th in the table. The 49-year-old Portuguese was dismissed by… Continue reading Forest appoint Nuno to replace sacked Cooper

The jury in the trial of Brianna Ghey’s murder case have begun deliberating their decision. Brianna, a 16-year-old transgender individual, was stabbed 28 times in a park near Warrington, England in February of this year. Two teenagers, who are identified only as girl X and boy Y due to legal reasons, have both denied the… Continue reading Brianna Ghey murder trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts

Junior doctors in England went on their 26th day of strike action today and it is expected to cause major disruption to patients. The strike is due to last for three days and emergency services will be provided by senior doctors. Since last year, over 1.1 million appointments and treatments have been cancelled due to… Continue reading Disruption warning as junior doctor strikes return

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Standing ovations are becoming an increasingly common sight in theatres across the UK, according to industry experts. It is believed that the pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the enforced absence of theatre during lockdowns making audiences more appreciative of live performances. Audiences are even standing and applauding midway through shows, rather than just at… Continue reading Theatreland: Why are we seeing more standing ovations?

England’s Mary Earps has won the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award. The Guardian reports Earps, who won the award wearing the number one jersey, as a “World Cup star”. Furthermore, the paper details the latest in Gaza as the death toll grows and Israel continues its offensive. Similarly, the Times showcases Earps on… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Transgender advice for schools and Earps 'England's No 1'