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Security guards in Jobcentres vote to strike in dispute over pay

Security guards in Jobcentres vote to strike in dispute over pay

The Public and Commercial Services union has announced that its members have voted to take strike action.

Most people in my street affected by parasite infection, claims resident

Most people in my street affected by parasite infection, claims resident

Rita Bristow said she knew of only four houses out of 21 on her street which have not had someone fall ill through the cryptosporidium outbreak.

Northern Lights to be visible again soon, space forecasters say

Northern Lights to be visible again soon, space forecasters say

Dazzling displays lit up the night sky last week with rare sightings across the country.

Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona sells for £762,000

Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona sells for £762,000

The unusual piece of sporting history had a starting price of £300,000.

Water company’s response to Brixham parasite outbreak is ‘contemptible’ – MP

Water company’s response to Brixham parasite outbreak is ‘contemptible’ – MP

Conservative MP Anthony Mangnall said South West Water had failed to ‘safeguard public health’.

Outpouring of support after mother’s death was overwhelming, says Edward

Outpouring of support after mother’s death was overwhelming, says Edward

The Duke of Edinburgh deputised for the King as he attended the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Thunderstorm warnings for Wales and south-west England

Thunderstorm warnings for Wales and south-west England

Some communities could be temporarily cut off by flooded roads, forecasters warn.

Pair jailed for using plane to smuggle migrants to Essex from France

Pair jailed for using plane to smuggle migrants to Essex from France

The group’s pilot would take off from North Weald Airfield in Epping Forest, Essex, and fly to France.

‘Heads are going to roll’ over Brixham parasite outbreak, local MP says

‘Heads are going to roll’ over Brixham parasite outbreak, local MP says

Anthony Mangnall, MP for Totnes, said it had been ‘an absolutely disastrous week and the anger is palpable’.

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.

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