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Emma Caldwell let down by policing, force admits after killer finally convicted

Emma Caldwell let down by policing, force admits after killer finally convicted

She was murdered by Iain Packer in 2005, and he has also been found guilty of raping a string of other women.

Police ‘mounted surveillance op’ after journalists’ arrest in bid to find source

Police ‘mounted surveillance op’ after journalists’ arrest in bid to find source

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has heard claims that film makers Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were subject to unlawful state monitoring.

Emma Caldwell’s killer convicted nearly two decades after first police interview

Emma Caldwell’s killer convicted nearly two decades after first police interview

Iain Packer, 51, was interviewed by police during the initial police investigation in 2005 but not convicted until 2024.

Gang shouted ‘the Feds are here’ before shooting officers, court told

Gang shouted ‘the Feds are here’ before shooting officers, court told

Pc Sharon Beshenivsky and Pc Teresa Milburn were shot at point blank range as they responded to a robbery at Universal Express travel agents.

Timeline of events leading to the conviction of Iain Packer

Timeline of events leading to the conviction of Iain Packer

He has been convicted of murdering sex worker Emma Caldwell in 2005.

Government urged to compensate infected blood victims in Budget

Government urged to compensate infected blood victims in Budget

Campaigners have descended on parliament demanding quicker action on compensation.

Boost trees and environment to relieve pressure on NHS, politicians urged

Boost trees and environment to relieve pressure on NHS, politicians urged

The Woodland Trust is calling for more native tree cover as it highlights support from GPs for green measures.

British Airways killer loses High Court bid for freedom

British Airways killer loses High Court bid for freedom

Robert Brown bludgeoned 46-year-old Joanna Simpson with a claw hammer in their family home in October 2010.

Man convicted of murdering Emma Caldwell in 2005

Man convicted of murdering Emma Caldwell in 2005

Iain Packer, 51, was found guilty following trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

Paedophile teacher to face public parole hearing

Paedophile teacher to face public parole hearing

Nigel Leat captured on camera the attacks he carried out on five young girls over the course of five years in Somerset.

Dame Esther Rantzen: People cannot claim assisted dying harms palliative care

Dame Esther Rantzen: People cannot claim assisted dying harms palliative care

The journalist and broadcaster, who has stage four lung cancer, welcomed findings in a report by the Health and Social Care Committee.

US authorities ‘have evidence to make arrests’ over Harry and Meghan car chase

US authorities ‘have evidence to make arrests’ over Harry and Meghan car chase

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they were followed by paparazzi after attending an awards ceremony last May in New York.

Victims say battle against Legacy Act is ‘half won’

Victims say battle against Legacy Act is ‘half won’

They have vowed to fight on against the government’s controversial legislation aimed at tackling the legacy of the Troubles.

Covid-19 may have small but lasting impact on brain function, study suggests

Covid-19 may have small but lasting impact on brain function, study suggests

Researchers said monitoring the long-term clinical and cognitive consequences of the pandemic is important.

Government may ‘damage’ local economies if overseas student numbers keep falling

Government may ‘damage’ local economies if overseas student numbers keep falling

Further reforms could have ‘serious consequences’ for jobs and economic growth across the country, the Universities UK chief has warned.

New campaign launched to boost childhood vaccination uptake

New campaign launched to boost childhood vaccination uptake

Experts said vaccines had become a ‘victim of their own success’.

Avanti West Coast will ‘never be able to deliver a proper service’ – minister

Avanti West Coast will ‘never be able to deliver a proper service’ – minister

Office of Rail and Road figures show the West Coast Main Line operator cancelled 8.1% of its services in the four weeks to February 3.

NHS waiting list recovery ‘could take years’ – report

NHS waiting list recovery ‘could take years’ – report

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to cut NHS waiting lists as one of his top priorities.

Designer who makes products out of prawn waste among winners of £10,000 prize

Designer who makes products out of prawn waste among winners of £10,000 prize

Rhea Thomas, who describes herself as a climate innovator, makes fertilising seed trays from prawn leftovers.

Labour pledges to reform MoD to make Britain ready for ‘more threatening world’

Labour pledges to reform MoD to make Britain ready for ‘more threatening world’

Shadow defence secretary John Healey criticised £15bn of waste since 2010 and said Labour would appoint an official to oversee military procurement.

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