Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Swinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood election

The first minister has told BBC News that his party will return at least 65 seats at next month's vote. Source link ...

Marketa Vondrousova says ‘mental and physical stress’ led to anti-doping charge

Vondrousova, who is 46th in the women's rankings, can continue playing as the offence does not incur an immediate ban and she has opted...

Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his jail term is too soft

Martin Dandridge, 72, had his arm broken in the attack, leaving him with “ongoing pain” in his forearm. Source link 2026-04-17...

Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked

The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes. Source link ...

World Athletics: Governing body rejects 11 athlete transfer applications to Turkey

Additionally, it said the applications, "through a wholly-owned and financed government club", were part of an "aim of facilitating transfers of allegiance and enabling...

Chris Mason: The challenge of closing asylum loopholes while protecting genuine cases

There has been a stickiness to the electorate's concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes. Source link 2026-04-16...

Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days

Eight students and one teacher died in the attack, according to Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci. Source link 2026-04-16 01:40:00 www.bbc.com https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn088n9e6e9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss...

AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees

The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online. Source link 2026-04-15 16:07:00 www.bbc.com...