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11-month retrial wait for defendants ‘mistakenly’ cleared by jury forewoman

11-month retrial wait for defendants ‘mistakenly’ cleared by jury forewoman

Three men had been acquitted over the stabbing of Adrian Keise before the judge received a note saying not all jurors agreed on the verdicts.

Children being linked to alleged online terrorism offences – counter-terror head

Children being linked to alleged online terrorism offences – counter-terror head

Police say information from the public about potential extremist material or behaviour jumped by 25% after October 7 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel.

MPs support making it easier for pubs to stay open longer for major occasions

MPs support making it easier for pubs to stay open longer for major occasions

Emma Lewell-Buck says the ‘overly bureaucratic’ process meant pubs could not open longer when England reached the final of the Women’s World Cup.

Three men deny charges over theft of gold toilet from Blenheim Palace

Three men deny charges over theft of gold toilet from Blenheim Palace

James Sheen, 39, and Michael Jones, 38, pleaded not guilty to burgling the 18-carat art installation in an overnight raid in 2019.

Anger at confirmation of steel job losses

Anger at confirmation of steel job losses

Tata says it is pressing ahead with plans to close blast furnaces at its Port Talbot plant.

Harry’s focus on ‘safety of family’ rather than abandoned libel claim

Harry’s focus on ‘safety of family’ rather than abandoned libel claim

The Duke of Sussex has dropped his legal challenge over a February 2022 Mail on Sunday article.

Nurse guilty of sexually assaulting 85-year-old woman in her own home

Nurse guilty of sexually assaulting 85-year-old woman in her own home

Thames Valley Police said they are ‘keeping an open mind’ as to whether Steven Hicks assaulted more victims.

King returns to Sandringham before prostate procedure

King returns to Sandringham before prostate procedure

Charles was diagnosed on Wednesday, the same day the Princess of Wales was revealed to have had abdominal surgery.

What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s High Court claims?

What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s High Court claims?

Harry is involved in a range of civil litigation, including several cases brought against newspaper publishers.

Online sex blackmailer jailed for 24 years for ‘callous and depraved’ offences

Online sex blackmailer jailed for 24 years for ‘callous and depraved’ offences

Convicted child sex offender Anthony Burns targeted more than 30 victims despite being arrested and subject to a sexual harm prevention order.

Sales soar for new cars coloured green

Sales soar for new cars coloured green

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 53,426 new cars were registered in that colour in 2023.

Sturgeon’s pandemic WhatsApp messages all deleted, inquiry told

Sturgeon’s pandemic WhatsApp messages all deleted, inquiry told

The former first minister had previously given a commitment to hand over all correspondence – including messages.

Death of teenager in prison could have been prevented, family says

Death of teenager in prison could have been prevented, family says

An inquest jury found failings in the care of Annelise Sanderson.

Madonna sued by concert fans for her ‘difficulty ensuring timely performance’

Madonna sued by concert fans for her ‘difficulty ensuring timely performance’

The lawsuit centres on an event at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn for the North American leg of the singer’s Celebration tour in December.

Official warning over staff payments at charity supported by Duchess of Sussex

Official warning over staff payments at charity supported by Duchess of Sussex

One Young World has previously attracted high-profile speakers including the Queen of Jordan and Bob Geldof.

Duke of Sussex withdraws High Court libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

Duke of Sussex withdraws High Court libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

Harry sued Associated Newspapers Limited over a February 2022 article.

MPs considering using arcane measure to allow Cameron to take Commons questions

MPs considering using arcane measure to allow Cameron to take Commons questions

The Procedure Committee is reportedly set to recommend the Foreign Secretary appear at the Bar of the House of Commons to be scrutinised.

Sunak challenged by voter over state of the NHS on ‘blue wall’ visit

Sunak challenged by voter over state of the NHS on ‘blue wall’ visit

The Prime Minister was told ‘you could stop it all’, as a woman confronted him about lengthy wait times for treatment on a walkabout in Winchester.

Homeless charity boss speaks of relief and pride at response to blast evacuation

Homeless charity boss speaks of relief and pride at response to blast evacuation

Gardai have launched an investigation following the blast in Dublin city centre on Thursday afternoon.

Pet abduction law won’t criminalise ‘old ladies helping strays’, MPs hear

Pet abduction law won’t criminalise ‘old ladies helping strays’, MPs hear

The Pet Abduction Bill cleared its first Commons hurdle on Friday.

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