| Year | Item | Detail |
|---|
| 2004 |
David Blunkett resigns |
David Blunkett resigns amid accusations that he used his position as Home Secretary to fast track a visa application for his ex lover's nanny. |
| 1994 |
Diane Modahl guilty of taking banned drug |
Former 800m Commonwealth gold medallist, Diane Modahl, is found guilty of taking a banned drug. She was cleared in March 1996. |
| 1993 |
Northern Ireland declaration signed |
Prime ministers John Major and Albert Reynolds sign a historic declaration to bring peace to Northern Ireland. The declaration allows for Sinn Fein to join talks on the future of the province if the IRA renounces violence. |
| 1982 |
Spain opens border with Gibraltar |
After 13 years Spain opens the border with Gibraltar. |
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