The funeral of comedian Janey Godley has been brought to a close with her catchphrase “Frank, get the door”, as former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon was among the mourners.

First Minister John Swinney and former prime minister Gordon Brown are in attendance at the service at St Giles’ Cathedral in the Scottish capital.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said that about 200 people were at the protest, where a minority of those involved became aggressive.

THE Labour MP for Bangor Aberconwy, Claire Hughes, has explained why she voted in support of a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales yesterday (November 29).

Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Nikhil Rathi has defended the organisation after the report by MPs and peers.

The funeral of comedian Janey Godley is taking place in Glasgow, with former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon among the mourners. The service is being held at at St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow ...

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The shock offensive sent residents fleeing and added fresh uncertainty to a region reeling from multiple wars.

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