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Man charged with murder of artist Claire Knights

Man charged with murder of artist Claire Knights

The man, 20, was also charged with voyeurism.

British-born environmentalist freed in Iran-US prisoner exchange

British-born environmentalist freed in Iran-US prisoner exchange

Morad Tahbaz, who also holds American citizenship, was thought to be one of five US prisoners to leave Tehran on Monday.

Government has shown lack of leadership in regulating water industry, peers say

Government has shown lack of leadership in regulating water industry, peers say

Ministers have been told to make urgent corrections in how they are handling the ongoing sewage issue, peers have set out in an open letter.

Home Office minister says no plans to ‘interfere’ on drug consumption room pilot

Home Office minister says no plans to ‘interfere’ on drug consumption room pilot

Scotland’s Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC said prosecuting users of a facility for simple drugs possession charges would not be in the public interest.

Parliamentary constitution committee needed to restore trust – report

Parliamentary constitution committee needed to restore trust – report

The Institute for Government has completed an 18-month review of the UK’s constitution.

Paedophile former football coach Barry Bennell dies in prison

Paedophile former football coach Barry Bennell dies in prison

The former Crewe Alexandra coach was serving a 34-year sentence after being convicted of a number of child sex offences.

Campaigners call on Government to make salt reduction a ‘priority’

Campaigners call on Government to make salt reduction a ‘priority’

Researchers claim reducing the nation’s salt intake could save thousands of lives per year.

Cleverly pledges to help developing nations’ sustainable development

Cleverly pledges to help developing nations’ sustainable development

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is not attending the UN General Assembly this week.

Met receive report of alleged sex assault following Russell Brand news reports

Met receive report of alleged sex assault following Russell Brand news reports

The comedian has been accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013.

About 1,000 Met officers suspended or on restricted duties amid force clean-up

About 1,000 Met officers suspended or on restricted duties amid force clean-up

About 60 officers could face the sack each month over at least the next two years, the Met Police’s Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said.

High levels of English proficiency among eastern European migrants, census shows

High levels of English proficiency among eastern European migrants, census shows

A ‘very small proportion’ of non-UK-born residents reported not speaking English at all.

Russell Brand jokes about raping a woman in resurfaced podcast interview

Russell Brand jokes about raping a woman in resurfaced podcast interview

The actor and comedian is accused of sexual assault by multiple women.

Inspectors urge independent review into ‘struggling’ Probation Service

Inspectors urge independent review into ‘struggling’ Probation Service

The Chief Inspector of Probation’s annual report found ‘chronic staff shortages’ and ‘unmanageable workloads’.

60,000 people sign petition against 20mph speed limits in Wales

60,000 people sign petition against 20mph speed limits in Wales

The Welsh Government says cutting the speed limit will protect lives and save the NHS in Wales £92 million a year.

Cleaning up vehicle emissions the biggest challenge to net zero, says Harper

Cleaning up vehicle emissions the biggest challenge to net zero, says Harper

The Transport Secretary’s comments follow clamour in some sections of the Conservative Party to delay the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars.

Kate surprised by inflating lifejacket during Royal Navy air base visit

Kate surprised by inflating lifejacket during Royal Navy air base visit

The Princess of Wales, who is Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm, erupted in laughter as she was being shown around RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset.

Crash not recorded in police system after phone call, M9 deaths inquiry told

Crash not recorded in police system after phone call, M9 deaths inquiry told

Lamara Bell and John Yuill died after the car they were in crashed near Stirling in July 2015.

Man in court charged with trespassing after arrest near Buckingham Palace

Man in court charged with trespassing after arrest near Buckingham Palace

Awad Mustafa, 25, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Saturday in the Royal Mews area.

Officer insulted ex-girlfriend and threatened to knock out Pc in bar, court told

Officer insulted ex-girlfriend and threatened to knock out Pc in bar, court told

Daryl Marley has denied common assault and using threatening, abusive, insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

Man seriously injured when e-bike used for food deliveries caught fire

Man seriously injured when e-bike used for food deliveries caught fire

London Fire Brigade said the victim suffered burns to several parts of his body while trying to put the blaze out with an extinguisher.

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