Day: February 12, 2025
Nottingham attack families recognise gravity of PM meeting, victim’s mother says
February 12, 2025The families affected by the Nottingham attacks “recognise the gravity and importance” of their meeting with the Prime Minister and expect a statutory public inquiry to be announced this year, the mother of one of the victims has said. Emma Webber, the mother of Barnaby Webber, told the PA news agency she expected an inquiry […]
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Paralympics gold medallists to be honoured at Buckingham Palace
February 12, 2025Two athletes are set to be be honoured at Buckingham Palace after they won gold medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Paralympic track and field athlete Sabrina Fortune, who won the gold medal in shot put with a world record of 15.12 metres, was made an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours 2025. The […]
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McAvoy to receive outstanding contribution award at hometown film festival
February 12, 2025James McAvoy is set to receive an outstanding contribution award at a film festival in his hometown of Glasgow (Ian West/PA) PA Archive Scottish acting star James McAvoy is set to receive a prestigious award at a film festival in his home town of Glasgow next month. In a career spanning film, TV and stage […]
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Beavers can play role in tackling flood, Environment Agency assessment shows
February 12, 2025Beavers can play a role in tackling flooding, a new assessment from the Environment Agency on how nature can help address floods has said. The updated directory summarises the latest evidence for the flood and coastal erosion benefits of 17 natural measures – from river restoration to woodlands in catchments and along water courses, and […]
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