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Athlete aged 85 sets two British running records
Comments Off on Athlete aged 85 sets two British running recordsBetty Stracey from Lincoln set the fastest times for 800m and 1,500m for women aged 85 and over.
Matt Chorley: Local elections might lack glamour – but they matter
Comments Off on Matt Chorley: Local elections might lack glamour – but they matterThe 5 live host considers what’s at stake on a trip to the heart of some of the big battles on 1 May.
Government offers to buy coal to keep British Steel going, sources say
Comments Off on Government offers to buy coal to keep British Steel going, sources sayBritish Steel has warned materials needed to keep blast furnaces operational in Scunthorpe are running out.
British Steel races against time as crisis talks end without deal
Comments Off on British Steel races against time as crisis talks end without dealLisa Nandy says solution achievable amid fears furnaces are running out of options to secure raw materials
Crisis talks between the government and the Chinese owner of British Steel have ended with no deal in place, as the Scunthorpe plant races against time to secure the raw materials needed to keep its blast furnaces running.
Jingye, which promised a “new chapter” in UK steelmaking when it rescued British Steel in 2020, said last month the site’s two blast furnaces were no longer financially sustainable, raising fears for the future of 2,700 workers.
Troubled NHS trust to quit prison health contract
Comments Off on Troubled NHS trust to quit prison health contractNHS bosses say they need to focus on making improvements following the Nottingham attacks.
Library to stay shut for ‘some time’ after leak
Comments Off on Library to stay shut for ‘some time’ after leakA water leak at Grimsby Central Library has created a risk of asbestos disturbance, say officials.
Woman fined for not maintaining listed building
Comments Off on Woman fined for not maintaining listed buildingThe local council said it was left with ‘no choice’ but to prosecute Farzana Yasmin Akhter.
British Steel solution is within reach, minister says
Comments Off on British Steel solution is within reach, minister saysThe UK government is considering nationalising the Chinese-owned firm which employs 2,700 people.
Red Arrows stun crowds during Rome flypast
Comments Off on Red Arrows stun crowds during Rome flypastThe planes joined Italy’s Frecce Tricolori during a state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla.