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Former Navy chief recalls surviving Nazi raid as he celebrates 100th birthday

Former Navy chief recalls surviving Nazi raid as he celebrates 100th birthday

Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Baird has marked the milestone with his family in South Ayrshire.

Early blood sugar control for type 2 diabetes ‘can lead to fewer deaths’

Early blood sugar control for type 2 diabetes ‘can lead to fewer deaths’

Researchers say their findings strengthen the case for identifying people with type 2 diabetes at the earliest opportunity.

What the papers say – May 18

What the papers say – May 18

Here are the biggest stories making headlines this Saturday.

‘Review to urge legal protection from blasphemy claims for teachers’

‘Review to urge legal protection from blasphemy claims for teachers’

Around 16% of teachers admitted to self-censoring in order to avoid causing religious offence, according to a survey from November.

NHS staff must be able to blow whistle, Health Secretary says

NHS staff must be able to blow whistle, Health Secretary says

Victoria Atkins said she would never put protecting reputations ahead of protecting patient safety.

Harm caused by alcohol costs £27.4bn a year in England – figures

Harm caused by alcohol costs £27.4bn a year in England – figures

The Institute of Alcohol Studies charity said its data suggests a more than 40% increase in the cost of harm since 2003.

‘Alarming’ failures by Home Office in handling Hartlepool terrorist – MPs

‘Alarming’ failures by Home Office in handling Hartlepool terrorist – MPs

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper criticised the three years it took to process Ahmed Alid’s asylum claim before he murdered a pensioner.

Rishi Sunak spotted at Southampton football match

Rishi Sunak spotted at Southampton football match

The Prime Minister clapped from the stands as he watched his beloved Southampton FC take on West Brom.

Alan Bates ‘rejects second offer of compensation’ over Horizon IT scandal

Alan Bates ‘rejects second offer of compensation’ over Horizon IT scandal

The latest offer was only a third of what he had requested, according to the BBC, and Mr Bates told the broadcaster it was ‘frustrating’.

Anne ‘asked pertinent questions’ about women in WW2 navy, says veteran

Anne ‘asked pertinent questions’ about women in WW2 navy, says veteran

The Princess Royal spoke with D-Day veterans at the annual garden party for The Not Forgotten Association at Buckingham Palace on Friday.

Higgins lays wreath to mark 50th anniversary of bombing of Dublin and Monaghan

Higgins lays wreath to mark 50th anniversary of bombing of Dublin and Monaghan

No-one has ever been convicted over the bombings, but the loyalist Ulster Volunteer Force admitted responsibility in 1993.

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh take part in Ceremony of the Keys

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh take part in Ceremony of the Keys

The ceremony marks the beginning of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

MP writes to Netflix over evidence given about Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha

MP writes to Netflix over evidence given about Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha

Netflix’s director of public policy, Benjamin King, spoke about the hit series Baby Reindeer at a select committee.

New route for Irish nationals to get British citizenship close to becoming law

New route for Irish nationals to get British citizenship close to becoming law

The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill will will reduce the barriers to British citizenship for those from the Republic of Ireland.

Record high migrant Channel crossings for first five months of the year

Record high migrant Channel crossings for first five months of the year

The cumulative number of arrivals by small boats in 2024 is now 41% higher than at this point in 2023.

Man cleared of murdering former Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan

Man cleared of murdering former Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan

Paul Black, 65, was cleared of murdering of the former biology teacher at his flat in August 2022.

Charles, Camilla and William to attend D-Day anniversary events in Normandy

Charles, Camilla and William to attend D-Day anniversary events in Normandy

The Princess of Wales is not expected to travel to France.

Blair said MI5 ‘probably’ had information on Dublin-Monaghan bombings – Ahern

Blair said MI5 ‘probably’ had information on Dublin-Monaghan bombings – Ahern

The former Irish premier called on the UK intelligence services to release all information about the 1974 attacks.

Man cleared of murdering former Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan

Man cleared of murdering former Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan

A jury found the case against Paul Black, 65, not proven.

Brixham residents reveal lack of contact from South West Water amid outbreak

Brixham residents reveal lack of contact from South West Water amid outbreak

Around 16,000 households and businesses in the area have been told not to use their tap water for drinking without boiling and cooling it.

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