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Two new mothers who died with herpes should have been treated earlier – coroner

Two new mothers who died with herpes should have been treated earlier – coroner

The coroner ruled out unlawful killing and neglect verdicts as she gave her summary of findings.

Climate activists to stage weekly protests outside Labour offices over ‘U-turns’

Climate activists to stage weekly protests outside Labour offices over ‘U-turns’

Green New Deal Rising last week disrupted a major speech by Sir Keir Starmer and threatened to escalate action if its demands went ignored.

Ex-Met undercover officer would have kept job despite misconduct, tribunal rules

Ex-Met undercover officer would have kept job despite misconduct, tribunal rules

Former constable James Boyling, of the Special Demonstration Squad, was found to have committed gross misconduct over a relationship with a woman.

Farmer carves world record-setting image of Tutankhamun into field of maize

Farmer carves world record-setting image of Tutankhamun into field of maize

The maze was officially opened to lovers of ancient Egypt on Friday.

Cockpit treat for royal children as they visit airshow

Cockpit treat for royal children as they visit airshow

Prince George and his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, toured the Royal International Air Tattoo privately with their parents.

Genetic testing could bring in ‘new age’ of diagnostics in NHS

Genetic testing could bring in ‘new age’ of diagnostics in NHS

A new DNA test looks at genetics as a risk factor in developing heart disease.

Husband’s message to missing woman: Your family misses you ‘terribly’

Husband’s message to missing woman: Your family misses you ‘terribly’

Mary Monkman, 49, travelled to Ayrshire on Friday June 16 and has not been seen since, police said.

Campaign group concerned about wind farms loses fight with ministers

Campaign group concerned about wind farms loses fight with ministers

Suffolk Energy Action Solutions challenged a 2022 decision by then Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng relating to two winds farms off Suffolk.

Studies exploring ADHD could lead to earlier diagnosis

Studies exploring ADHD could lead to earlier diagnosis

Three projects were handed a total of £2.4 million by the Medical Research Council.

Ex Met Police officer to stand trial over child sexual offences

Ex Met Police officer to stand trial over child sexual offences

Former Metropolitan Police officer Tom Thorpe will appear at Kingstone Crown Court on Monday.

Undercover officer guilty of gross misconduct over relationship with activist

Undercover officer guilty of gross misconduct over relationship with activist

Former Metropolitan Police detective constable James Boyling, of the Special Demonstration Squad, had a sexual relationship with the woman in 1997.

Benjamin Mendy weeps as he is cleared of sex charges

Benjamin Mendy weeps as he is cleared of sex charges

Mendy, 28, broke down in tears as the two not guilty verdicts were delivered by the jury foreman following a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court.

Double murder trial jury retires in case of TikTok influencer and her mother

Double murder trial jury retires in case of TikTok influencer and her mother

Mahek Bukhari, from Stoke-on-Trent, is standing trial in Leicester alongside 46-year-old Ansreen Bukhari and six other defendants.

Ex-Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy cleared of sex attacks on two women

Ex-Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy cleared of sex attacks on two women

The 28-year-old broke down in tears as the not guilty verdicts were given by the jury foreman following a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court.

Nottingham attack victim Barnaby Webber’s mother delivers poignant eulogy

Nottingham attack victim Barnaby Webber’s mother delivers poignant eulogy

Emma Webber told 600 mourners in Taunton that despite the darkness her family currently feels ‘one day the dawn will break for us again’.

Government facing legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers at airfields

Government facing legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers at airfields

The ruling comes just two days after the Home Secretary’s department moved asylum seekers on to Wethersfield Airfield in Essex for the first time.

Measures to tackle workplace harassment to be watered down after compromise

Measures to tackle workplace harassment to be watered down after compromise

The changes come after Conservative peers had raised concerns about free speech.

Food safety watchdog has no plans to reassess ‘possibly’ carcinogenic sweetener

Food safety watchdog has no plans to reassess ‘possibly’ carcinogenic sweetener

The World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has categorised aspartame as a ‘possible’ cause of cancer.

Cocaine with street value of 11.4 million euro found in horsebox at Irish port

Cocaine with street value of 11.4 million euro found in horsebox at Irish port

Two men have been arrested after the discovery at Rosslare Europort Harbour in Co Wexford.

Osprey chicks take flight for the first time

Osprey chicks take flight for the first time

The Scottish Wildlife Trust said it is the earliest recorded hatching date for the nest.

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