National News

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• Yousaf quits as Scotland First Minister

  Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation as Scotland’s First Minister ahead of forthcoming confidence votes.

• Janet Jackson to perform in UK again

  Janet Jackson has announced a number of UK dates on her Together Again tour.

• Rail vehicles assembled for Europes biggest display

  Dozens of rail vehicles have been assembled at a museum in County Durham for what curators claim will be the biggest display of its kind in Europe.

• Ncuti Gatwa to make NT debut

  Ncuti Gatwa is set to make his National Theatre debut in a new production of Oscar Wilde’s comedy The Importance Of Being Earnest.

• Scientists hail exciting greenhouse gas storing material

  Scientists have hailed the “exciting” discovery of a type of porous material that can store carbon dioxide.

• Report Schools falling into disrepair

  Schools are falling into disrepair because of a lack of funds, with classrooms, playgrounds and toilets not being maintained, according to a new report.

• Met Office Highs of 20C expected

  Highs of 20C are expected this week following a washout weekend of cancelled cricket matches and flooding, the Met Office said.

• Fundraisers turn streets tartan

  City streets and country routes were awash with tartan as thousands of kiltwalkers strode out in events which have raised more than £2.5 million for charity.

• Sheffield United relegated from Premier League

  The Blades suffered a 5-1 defeat at Newcastle United, which confirmed their fate

• ITV News presenter receiving medical care

  The news presenter was taken to hospital after becoming 'unwell' live on-air on Friday night