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Two charged after man in unicorn costume robs convenience store
Two suspects have been charged after a man wearing a full body unicorn costume robbed a convenience store north of Baltimore.
Paparazzi photos of Charles and Camilla published online
Paparazzi-style photographs of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall enjoying a day off at the beach in Barbados have been published online.
Dozens of firefighters tackle Bradford mill fire
More than 50 firefighters have been tackling a large mill fire in Bradford.
Democrats Beto O’Rourke and Elizabeth Warren urge end to Electoral College
Democratic Party presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke has said “there’s a lot of wisdom” in scrapping the Electoral College system because it puts some states out of play in presidential elections.
Unusual video of badger climbing a tree becomes internet sensation
With their short legs and squat bodies, badgers are well known for digging and burrowing.
Hotel owner arrested after three killed in St Patrick’s Day crush
A hotel owner has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after three teenagers died outside a St Patrick’s Day disco, his spokeswoman said.
Man dies after suffering head injuries in crash
A pedestrian who was hit by a car as he crossed a road has died in hospital just days after the collision.
Thousands get UK citizenship after furore over treatment of Windrush generation
Nearly 3,700 people have been issued with British citizenship under a Home Office scheme set up in response to the Windrush scandal.
Trump praises Brazil’s ‘incredible’ far-right president at White House
Donald Trump has praised Brazil’s new populist leader as he welcomed him to the White House, saying the man described as the “Trump of the Tropics” has done “a very outstanding job”.
Charles honours war dead during Commonwealth tour
The Prince of Wales honoured Barbados’ war dead as he began the first full day of his Commonwealth tour.
Firefighters travel more than 100 miles to cover shifts
Firefighters have occasionally travelled more than 100 miles across Scotland to cover shifts, it has been revealed.
Lab-grown meat could reach supermarket shelves in five years
Meat grown from cells in a laboratory could be on supermarket shelves within five years, scientists say.
Porsche driver sought after hit-and-run
Police are hunting the driver of a Porsche who fled after the car was involved in a hit-and-run.
Private companies should pay towards medical cannabis trials, health chiefs say
Private companies should pay for trials into medical cannabis because they stand to make the profits, England’s top doctor has said.
Poisons leaking into River Clyde pose ‘immediate health risk’
Contaminated land under Clydeside poses an immediate risk to human health because of toxic waste leaking into the River Clyde, politicians have been warned.
Rise in number of children in early learning and childcare
The number of children experiencing early learning and childcare in Scotland has increased to more than 290,000, figures show.
Duchess of Cambridge hails power of art in ‘moving’ visit to museum
The Duchess of Cambridge had a “moving” meeting with young people as she viewed photographs showing the living conditions of London’s most disadvantaged children.
Delay to Brexit must be ‘useful’ to get EU approval, says negotiator
The European Union will need to know “the reason and the usefulness” of any UK request to delay Brexit before deciding whether to grant an extension, the EU’s chief negotiator has said.
‘Yellow vest’ protesters hold sit-in at Attorney General’s office
Protesters wearing yellow vests attempted to storm the Attorney General’s office amid claims their calls for a meeting over the deaths of three teenage boys have been ignored.
Man and two women jailed for life over Glasgow flat murder
Three people have been jailed for life for the “merciless” murder of a man at a flat.
Drunk revellers need to know dangers of swimming in the sea – coroner
A coroner has called for more to be done to warn of the dangers of swimming in the sea on a night out after a drunk father drowned during Storm Callum.
Drink-driver caught in act by own dash cam footage after traffic lights crash
A drink-driver denied crashing into traffic lights even though she was caught in the act on her own dash cam.
Minister announces review of mental health legislation
Legislation governing the treatment of people with mental health issues will be reviewed, Scotland’s Mental Health Minister has announced.
Meghan and Harry tell New Zealanders ‘we are with you’ in condolence message
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have told New Zealanders “we are with you” as they signed a book of condolence for the victims of the Christchurch terror attack.
Car off road at A82 near Commando Memorial
Emergency services are assisting a driver whose car has driven off the road near to the Commando Memorial near to Spean Bridge on the A82. A Police spokesman confirmed that one vehicle is off the road. The carriageway remains open in both directions.
‘Lying’ policewoman led to murderers’ convictions being quashed
Three killers had their murder convictions quashed after a female police officer tried to hide the fact a jury member in their trial was her son’s girlfriend.
UK Government ‘shortchanging Scotland’ in run up to Brexit, MSPs told
Theresa May’s Government has “sold out” Scotland during the Brexit process at the same time as other parts of the UK have been “bought off” with “bungs”, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary said.
NHS England criticised over lack of consultation on A&E targets
NHS England has been accused of trying to abandon key targets because they can no longer be met.
Fund security for places of worship, Government urged
The Scottish Government has been asked to create a fund for security at places of worship following the terror attack at two mosques in Christchurch.
Charities want consumption room for drug users in Glasgow
The UK Government has been urged to devolve drugs legislation to Scotland so that a consumption room can be created in Glasgow.
Sesame Street sparks debate on Twitter with ‘deserted island’ question
If you were stranded on a deserted island out at sea, which Sesame Street character would be the best companion?
Body found on California coast is not missing Inverness busker
Cops in the US continue to carry out inquiries to locate a missing Inverness busker after ruling out that a body discovered along the coast from his last known location belonged to him.
