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12 things we learned from bombshell Richard Sharp report that led to him quitting BBC

A report by barrister Adam Heppinstall revealed that Richard Sharp spoke to Boris Johnson before applying for the BBC chairman role, and said days before the interview he met the Cabinet Secretary to chat about the then-PM's finances

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

Why is gambling reform happening and how do plans tackle addiction?

White paper addresses fast pace of change since advent of smartphones with ‘affordability checks’ and industry levy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

Proclaimers removed from coronation playlist after anti-monarchy National interview

Charlie Reed was scathing in his assessment of the Royal Family during his interview with The National - and the band were removed from the playlist

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2023

The New York style-park an hour from Greater Manchester backed to win world heritage status

The park is among seven sites the Government has put forward for UNESCO world heritage status

Manchester Evening News · Apr 10, 2023

Birkenhead Park among seven sites aiming to win World Heritage status

The park was a blueprint for city parks around the world including New York's Central Park

Liverpool Echo · Apr 10, 2023

Scottish site gets backing for Unesco World Heritage status

AN Iron Age settlement in Scotland is among seven sites to have received backing to win Unesco World Heritage Status.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2023

Seven sites receive Government backing to gain Unesco World Heritage status

York City Centre, Birkenhead Park and an iron age settlement in Scotland could be in the running to join the prestigious list.

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023

Ofcom investigates GB News after Tory MPs interview chancellor

Watchdog to examine possible impartiality breach in show hosted by Esther McVey and Philip Davies

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Road to reconciliation after Yorkshire racism saga will be long and difficult

Over almost three years, views have become polarised, Yorkshire CCC has been left on its knees and the human cost spread far and wide

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023

Azeem Rafiq and Yorkshire: timeline of a county cricket crisis

Azeem Rafiq’s first complaints to Yorkshire came almost six years ago. Here’s how it all unfolded

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023