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Trial of alleged Lockerbie bombmaker will restore faith in justice, says Bain

Trial of alleged Lockerbie bombmaker will restore faith in justice, says Bain

The downing of Pan Am Flight 103, on December 21 1988, remains the worst terrorist atrocity to have taken place on British soil.

D-Day veteran receives card from King and Queen at surprise 100th birthday party

D-Day veteran receives card from King and Queen at surprise 100th birthday party

Mervyn Kersh arrived in Normandy aged 19, three days after the start of the D-Day invasion in June 1944, acting for the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

Father who deliberately drove into motorcyclist who was pursuing son is jailed

Father who deliberately drove into motorcyclist who was pursuing son is jailed

Murat Karakas left his home armed with a rounders bat when he heard his son was being chased by a motorcyclist and crashed into him head-on.

Mandelson says it is ‘great honour’ to be named UK ambassador to US

Mandelson says it is ‘great honour’ to be named UK ambassador to US

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was ‘delighted’ to appoint Lord Mandelson to the post.

Fact check: Nigel Farage praised Donald Trump for having ‘courage and guts’

Fact check: Nigel Farage praised Donald Trump for having ‘courage and guts’

A clip of the Reform UK politician shows his opinion of the US president rather than his thoughts on former EDL leader Tommy Robinson.

Pair deny IS-inspired plot for gun attack on UK Jewish community

Pair deny IS-inspired plot for gun attack on UK Jewish community

Walid Saadaoui, 37, and Amar Hussein, 51, pleaded not guilty to preparing acts of terrorism.

Flyover concerns lead to transport disruption on Tyneside

Flyover concerns lead to transport disruption on Tyneside

The Gateshead Highway, which carries traffic to and from the Tyne Bridge, had to close following an inspection.

Academy Trust apologises following ‘desperately sad death’ of student

Academy Trust apologises following ‘desperately sad death’ of student

Owen Garnett died two days after choking on a paper towel at Welcombe Hills School in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Weather warnings issued as Christmas getaway begins

Weather warnings issued as Christmas getaway begins

Roads and public transport could be disrupted by strong winds over the weekend.

Fact check: Man was arrested after aggressively wielding windscreen wiper

Fact check: Man was arrested after aggressively wielding windscreen wiper

Police said claims the man had a machete were inaccurate.

Co Tyrone man detained in Dubai arrives home in ‘Christmas miracle’

Co Tyrone man detained in Dubai arrives home in ‘Christmas miracle’

Craig Ballentine, 33, from Cookstown, was arrested in the UAE in October over an online review he posted.

Wham! make chart history as Last Christmas takes second festive number one crown

Wham! make chart history as Last Christmas takes second festive number one crown

The Christmas classic first secured the coveted title last year after it was originally released in December 1984.

Children’s charity rejects Christmas donation from Archbishop Justin Welby

Children’s charity rejects Christmas donation from Archbishop Justin Welby

The Children’s Society said it is committed to supporting survivors of abuse and accepting the donation would not be consistent with its principles.

Man denies attempted murder after girl and father hurt in double shooting

Man denies attempted murder after girl and father hurt in double shooting

The pair were injured in a shooting in Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, west London, on November 24.

UK and Mauritius want to finalise Chagos treaty ‘as quickly as possible’

UK and Mauritius want to finalise Chagos treaty ‘as quickly as possible’

It comes after the new Mauritian prime minister rejected an initial draft deal.

Lawyer improperly attempted to restrict discussion of ex-chancellor’s taxes

Lawyer improperly attempted to restrict discussion of ex-chancellor’s taxes

A solicitors disciplinary tribunal ruled that the allegation was proven on the facts.

Sue Gray: Partygate sleuth who became Starmer’s embattled chief of staff

Sue Gray: Partygate sleuth who became Starmer’s embattled chief of staff

She continued to feature in the headlines after taking on the party political job and eventually quit over fears she was ‘becoming a distraction’.

Sue Gray among 30 new Labour peers

Sue Gray among 30 new Labour peers

Other new appointments to the House of Lords include former shadow cabinet minister Thangam Debbonaire and ex-minister Therese Coffey.

Leading pharmacists outraged over GP funding announcement

Leading pharmacists outraged over GP funding announcement

The Government has announced the first details of the new GP contract for 2025/26.

Teaching union to ballot members over potential strike action in Glasgow

Teaching union to ballot members over potential strike action in Glasgow

Glasgow City Council has been urged to reverse cuts to education.

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