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'Aspiration' key theme as Stevenage MP gives maiden Commons speech
The Comet· 1 day agoIn a speech that looked back on Stevenage’s history as a New Town and drew inspiration from Labour history, Mr Bonavia called on the government to “look back to the great reforming agendas of ...
Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after strike that killed 12
The Comet· 1 day agoIsrael has blamed Hezbollah for Saturday evening’s rocket from Lebanon that slammed into a soccer field where the children were playing in the mainly Druze town of Majdal Shams. In an unusual ...
Eight officers suspended by Greater Manchester Police over racism accusation
The Comet· 2 days agoGMP announced they had also restricted another officer and referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The watchdog confirmed the officers were alleged to have engaged ...
Trump to be interviewed as part of FBI probe into assassination attempt
The Comet· 2 days agoThe expected interview with the 2024 Republican presidential nominee is part of the FBI’s standard protocol to speak with victims of federal crimes during the course of their investigations.
Parkinson’s ‘in a dish model’ may pave way for personalised treatment – study
The Comet· 2 days agoScientists in America report a new model which converts stem cells to brain cells characteristic of Parkinson’s disease within weeks. This means they are able to create personalised stem cell ...
Former England netball captain Pamela Cookey inspires Arlesey students
The Comet· 2 days agoPamela Cookey, who earned 114 caps during her 11-year tenure with the Roses, visited Gothic Mede Academy and Etonbury Academy. Now retired, she is an ambassador for The Mintridge Foundation, ...
New Hitchin street food spot finally set to open next month
The Comet· 2 days agoHighly-anticipated street food restaurant The Shack is finally set to open in Hitchin next month.
Tom Daley’s husband and children among spectators cheering for diver’s silver
The Comet· 2 days agoDaley and Williams came second behind China in the men’s synchronised 10m dive on Monday but were all smiles after the event – with Williams pecking his teammate on the cheek as the pair held ...
Energy watchdog outlines steps to drive flexible power use
The Comet· 2 days agoOfgem said it has hired Elexon to act as market facilitator for local energy flexibility – a role that will see it tasked with co-ordinating demand flexibility offers – following a consultation ...
Pound weakens as Rachel Reeves set to reveal public finances shortfall
The Comet· 2 days agoThe pound was also down about 0.15% against the euro at 1.1835, suggesting some caution among traders. Currency movements typically indicate the reaction of financial markets to events that ...