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Donaldson will not seek re-election amid sex offences case, says solicitor

Donaldson will not seek re-election amid sex offences case, says solicitor

The former DUP leader, who is set to remain Lagan Valley MP until the election, is facing 11 historical charges.

Hundreds pay tribute to British aid worker killed in Gaza

Hundreds pay tribute to British aid worker killed in Gaza

James Henderson, 33, was among seven World Central Kitchen workers who died when their convoy was hit by an Israel air strike.

Nursery worker jailed for 14 years for manslaughter of baby girl

Nursery worker jailed for 14 years for manslaughter of baby girl

Kate Roughley tightly swaddled nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan and strapped her face down on a bean bag at Tiny Toes nursery in Cheadle Hume.

Morrisons loses appeal bid over staff member death

Morrisons loses appeal bid over staff member death

Matthew Gunn died aged 27 in October 2014.

Craig Mackinlay says ‘purpose in life’ will be saving others from sepsis

Craig Mackinlay says ‘purpose in life’ will be saving others from sepsis

The Conservative MP received a standing ovation in the Commons after returning from his ordeal with the deadly condition.

Octopus Energy launches ‘buy now, pay later’ for solar panels

Octopus Energy launches ‘buy now, pay later’ for solar panels

It means households can spread the cost of installation over several years.

Call to redesign paediatric wards to help youngsters with mental health problems

Call to redesign paediatric wards to help youngsters with mental health problems

An investigation found some features on paediatric wards are ‘particularly challenging’ for children and young people with mental health issues.

Health board told to apologise after knee surgery patient died from blood clot

Health board told to apologise after knee surgery patient died from blood clot

The 51-year-old died suddenly at home after an operation to repair a ruptured patella tendon.

Sunak told to ‘get on with it’ and call election amid rumours of summer vote

Sunak told to ‘get on with it’ and call election amid rumours of summer vote

Downing Street declined to quell speculation that the Prime Minister could announce a polling day or a reshuffle.

Day-to-day exercise ‘largely disappearing from young people’s lives’

Day-to-day exercise ‘largely disappearing from young people’s lives’

A new World Health Organisation report warns of a lack of exercise and too few children eating fruit and vegetables.

Post Office scandal victims accuse Paula Vennells of making ‘PR apology’

Post Office scandal victims accuse Paula Vennells of making ‘PR apology’

The former chief executive began her evidence to the Horizon IT Inquiry on Wednesday by apologising to subpostmasters and their families.

Raspberry Pi set for June IPO in welcome boost for London market

Raspberry Pi set for June IPO in welcome boost for London market

The tech group has revealed plans to raise 40 million US dollars (£31.4 million) in new money as part of the London listing.

Gary Oldman says he did not mean to be rude to Harry Potter fans

Gary Oldman says he did not mean to be rude to Harry Potter fans

He was asked at Cannes Film Festival about saying that he thought his work was ‘mediocre’ in the franchise.

Critics condemn ‘dreadful’ Kate portrait as likeness to princess questioned

Critics condemn ‘dreadful’ Kate portrait as likeness to princess questioned

British-Zambian artist Hannah Uzor’s work, which will feature on the cover of Tatler magazine, was meant to depict Kate’s courage and dignity.

Minister: ‘No arrest delays’ after police told to pause non-priority cases

Minister: ‘No arrest delays’ after police told to pause non-priority cases

Chris Philp the National Police Chiefs Council’s criminal justice lead confirmed to him that the contingencies were not required.

Man jailed for murder bid foiled by ‘brave’ young victim

Man jailed for murder bid foiled by ‘brave’ young victim

Craig McQuillian, 44, started a fire outside a flat in a 14-storey building in Edinburgh last November.

‘Councils refusing to fix potholes deemed too small’

‘Councils refusing to fix potholes deemed too small’

More than a third (35%) of local authorities in Britain state the size a pothole must be before they will act, research found.

Mother of terror attack victim ends 200-mile walk with plea to Rishi Sunak

Mother of terror attack victim ends 200-mile walk with plea to Rishi Sunak

Figen Murray delivered a letter to Downing Street on the seventh anniversary of her son’s death.

Livestream ospreys welcome first chick of the season

Livestream ospreys welcome first chick of the season

The birds, Louis and Dorcha, returned to Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in late March.

Astronomers shed new light on puzzling origins of Sun’s magnetic field

Astronomers shed new light on puzzling origins of Sun’s magnetic field

Scientists have found the magnetic field is generated much closer to the surface than previously thought.

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