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Grieving daughter welcomes police investigation into funeral directors

Grieving daughter welcomes police investigation into funeral directors

Emma Weir said her father’s body was not embalmed and was left in a fridge for a week following his death in March.

Teenager guilty of murder of man, 35, who confronted him for scaring children

Teenager guilty of murder of man, 35, who confronted him for scaring children

Tieran Carmody, 19, was standing astride a bicycle smoking cannabis when he was approached by Max Richardson in Harlow, Essex Police said.

Met officer found guilty of assault for manhandling woman on bus

Met officer found guilty of assault for manhandling woman on bus

The officer ‘made an error of judgment and overreacted’, the judge ruled.

Plumber accused by BBC of raising millions with fake stories complains to Ofcom

Plumber accused by BBC of raising millions with fake stories complains to Ofcom

Depher CIC, founded by Burnley plumber James Anderson, went viral in 2019 for helping vulnerable people to access free plumbing.

UK aid arrives in Gaza as pier begins operations

UK aid arrives in Gaza as pier begins operations

The Prime Minister said the delivery was ‘the culmination of a herculean joint international effort’.

Plaid Cymru abruptly ends Welsh Labour government co-operation deal

Plaid Cymru abruptly ends Welsh Labour government co-operation deal

Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth cited concerns over First Minister Vaughan Gething’s election campaign finances and his decision to sack a minister.

Confirmed cases of parasite outbreak double as more than 100 report symptoms

Confirmed cases of parasite outbreak double as more than 100 report symptoms

The UK Health Security Agency said on Friday that 46 cases of cryptosporidium had now been confirmed in the Brixham area of Devon.

Sainsbury’s to work with Microsoft on AI tools to help customers and staff

Sainsbury’s to work with Microsoft on AI tools to help customers and staff

The supermarket has signed a five-year deal with the US technology giant.

‘Predator’ teacher convicted of sex with schoolboys

‘Predator’ teacher convicted of sex with schoolboys

Rebecca Joynes, 30, was found guilty of six child sex offences involving two teen boys.

Measures aimed at preventing children from missing school clear the Commons

Measures aimed at preventing children from missing school clear the Commons

The School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill will require councils in England to promote regular attendance.

Boy accused over public school hammer attack tells court he was sleepwalking

Boy accused over public school hammer attack tells court he was sleepwalking

The 16-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, is on trial charged with three counts of attempted murder.

Chancellor suggests ‘sustainable rise’ in foreign students would be welcome

Chancellor suggests ‘sustainable rise’ in foreign students would be welcome

Ministers have come under pressure to cut international student numbers as part of efforts to reduce net immigration.

Average household energy bill set to fall by 7% in July, say experts

Average household energy bill set to fall by 7% in July, say experts

Energy consultants Cornwall Insight said they expect the typical household’s energy bill to fall from £1,690 a year currently to £1,574 on July 1.

MPs support moves for tougher fines for livestock-worrying offenders

MPs support moves for tougher fines for livestock-worrying offenders

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill cleared the House of Commons on Friday.

AI experts ‘uncertain’ on technology’s future, report says

AI experts ‘uncertain’ on technology’s future, report says

The first major scientific report on advanced AI safety says the tech brings both benefits and risks.

Asda sales increase as supermarket targets Aldi and Lidl shoppers

Asda sales increase as supermarket targets Aldi and Lidl shoppers

The UK’s third largest supermarket firm said growth was driven by the rapid expansion of its convenience store business.

Lammy: Trump has the ‘right concern’ about European defence spending

Lammy: Trump has the ‘right concern’ about European defence spending

The shadow foreign secretary has sought to build diplomatic relationships with both Democrats and Republicans ahead of the US election.

Full investigation into child’s apartment block death, says council

Full investigation into child’s apartment block death, says council

The boy is said to have fallen from the 15th floor of Jacobs House on New City Road, Plaistow, shortly before 6am on Thursday.

Harris expresses ‘deep concern’ to Israeli president

Harris expresses ‘deep concern’ to Israeli president

Taoiseach Simon Harris spoke by phone with President Isaac Herzog on Friday.

Almost 500 abusive posts directed at MSPs passed to police, study shows

Almost 500 abusive posts directed at MSPs passed to police, study shows

A pilot project assessed posts directed towards 38 MSPs and assessed if they were abusive or threatening.

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