Kemi Badenoch dismisses Tory MP’s parenthood remark
GB News/PA Media Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch has criticised a Tory MP who said he wouldn’t choose her as leader as she is “preoccupied…
Kilmarnock: Seven sign professional contracts as Jim Chapman returns as boss
Seven players have become the first women in Kilmarnock history to sign professional contracts with the club. Kirsty O’Brien, Laura McLaughlin, Lisa Swanson, Monica Harty,…
What does business want from Boris Johnson?
Getty Images Boris Johnson promised his government would “unleash” the potential of British business, once he has fulfilled his core campaign promise to “get Brexit…
North Shields charity ‘stretched’ by free meal demand
Rusby Media Cook Lindsey Newton helps prepare dozens of meals each day A community charity has provided its 40,000th free meal of the coronavirus pandemic,…
Women’s Six Nations 2022: Emily Scarratt says possible wins record brings pressure
England centre Emily Scarratt says the hunt for a record-breaking win brings extra pressure after claiming a Grand Slam with their 23rd victory in a…
Sturgeon aims to boost Scots-China trade with visit
Scottish government Nicola Sturgeon discussed trade and education with China’s Vice Premier Hu Chunhua First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has met the Chinese vice premier at…
Irma destruction and Brexit debate
Hello. Here’s your morning briefing: Nasa/Reuters Irma brings death and destruction to Caribbean Projections suggest the hurricane, which has brought wind speeds of 295km/h (185mph),…
Bushra Bibi’s march for Imran Khan disappeared
Reuters Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, encouraged protesters into the heart of Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad A charred lorry, empty tear gas shells and posters of…
The work experience you can do in your pyjamas
Jessica Fitzpatrick Jessica Fitzpatrick is looking at a career in law Twenty-year-old Jessica Fitzpatrick from Kent is in her third-year of university. Like most students…
Tokyo 2020: Wales players would not turn down Team GB – captain Sophie Ingle
A team was not entered for the Rio Games because the four home nation football associations could not reach an agreement. There were concerns that…