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Transgender women to be barred from playing womens football by FA and SFA
Transgender women will no longer be able to play in womens football from June 1, 2025, the Football Association has announced..
Tens of thousands in remote areas to receive faster broadband
Around 65,000 homes and businesses including some in Scotlands most remote areas will gain access to lightning-fast broadband through a game-changer upgrade..
Council workers sent strike ballots in biggest vote of its kind in years
Tens of thousands of council workers will be balloted on strike action from Thursday in what a union is calling the biggest vote of its kind in years..
New AI tool to spot skin cancer to be used in NHS
Adults with suspected skin cancer may be initially assessed with a new AI tool after it was approved for NHS use..
Medical record errors putting patients at risk experts
Mistakes on medical records can put peoples health at risk, experts have said, as a new poll revealed almost one in four have found errors in their personal documents..
Lucy Bronze nets winner as Chelsea wrap up another Womens Super League title
Lucy Bronze headed a second-half winner as Chelsea clinched their sixth successive Womens Super League title with a 1-0 victory at Manchester United..
King shares how his cancer experience brought very best of humanity into focus
The King has poignantly reflected on his experience of cancer, saying it had brought into sharp focus the very best of humanity and telling cancer charities: You have my whole familys deepest admiration and gratitude..
Video of the moment totemic Sycamore Gap tree was cut down played in court
Mobile phone footage of the moment the famous Sycamore Gap tree was cut down and fell on to Hadrians Wall has been played to jurors..
No criminal charges following ice hockey death
Adam Johnson was playing for Nottingham Panthers when he was hit .
Flats evacuated as 100 firefighters tackle substation blaze in west London
Around 80 people have been evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out at an electrical substation in west London..
Bone marrow tests double survival time for blood cancer patients trial finds
A highly sensitive test that detects traces of disease in the bone marrow of patients with a rare and aggressive type of blood cancer could help double their chances of survival, a first-of-its-kind trial has found..
William and Kates wedding anniversary trip begins with community halls funding
The Prince and Princess of Waless foundation is to provide funds to refurbish two community halls on a Scottish island where they will spend their 14th wedding anniversary..
Chancellor Reeves warned of tough trade offs ahead of spending review
Rachel Reeves has been warned that tough trade-offs await her at this summers spending review, as she has been urged to prioritise investment that boosts public services and standards for families..
Sex offenders to be denied refugee protection in UK under law change
Migrants convicted of sexual offences will be unable to claim asylum in the UK under a change in the law aimed at tightening border security..
Leeds turn on the style to return to the top of the Championship
Leeds edged back in front in the Sky Bet Championship title race after turning on the style to beat play-off chasing Bristol City 4-0 in a carnival atmosphere at Elland Road..
Runcorn Helsby by election Who are the candidates
A total of 15 candidates are standing in the by-election.
Keir Starmer hosts Palestinian leader as Government unveils 101m in support
Sir Keir Starmer has hosted the head of the Palestinian Authority as the UK Government announced a £101 million funding package for the occupied territories in a show of the UKs steadfast support..
Major power cut reported across Spain and Portugal
A major power cut hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines..
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 Franciss successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel..
Teenager admits stabbing 15 year old to death at Sheffield school
A 15-year-old boy has admitted killing another teenager who was stabbed with a hunting knife at a school..