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Gravestone damage at Jewish cemetery investigated as hate crime

Gravestone damage at Jewish cemetery investigated as hate crime

Chatham Memorial Synagogue said the community is ‘very shocked and upset’.

John Lewis Partnership recruiting more than 10,000 jobs ahead of Christmas

John Lewis Partnership recruiting more than 10,000 jobs ahead of Christmas

The group, which owns the department store chain and Waitrose supermarket arm, said the vast majority of roles will be temporary, seasonal jobs.

Double killer who murdered vicar and pensioner dies in jail

Double killer who murdered vicar and pensioner dies in jail

Stephen Farrow, 58, was found guilty of murdering 77-year-old Betty Yates and 59-year-old Rev John Suddards in 2012.

Pressure builds on government as ‘seventh circle of hell’ at Stormont continues

Pressure builds on government as ‘seventh circle of hell’ at Stormont continues

Northern Ireland’s powersharing assembly has been effectively collapsed for more than a year amid DUP protest action over Brexit arrangements.

UK faces science ‘brain drain’ amid delays in joining EU research scheme

UK faces science ‘brain drain’ amid delays in joining EU research scheme

Experts have urged the Government to make the UK’s research landscape more attractive to global talent.

GCSE trends: What this year’s results tell us

GCSE trends: What this year’s results tell us

Spanish is closing in on French while music and drama continue to decline.

Man who stabbed ‘hugely popular’ Islington flower seller jailed for life

Man who stabbed ‘hugely popular’ Islington flower seller jailed for life

Tony Eastlake, 55, was attacked in May 2021 near his stall in north London.

Ironman competitor who died in swim ‘waved to fiancee’ before entering sea

Ironman competitor who died in swim ‘waved to fiancee’ before entering sea

A funeral has been held for Brendan Wall, who was one of two men who lost their lives in the Ironman event in Youghal, Co Cork on Sunday.

Nursery staff to walk out next month over council’s ‘fire and rehire’ plans

Nursery staff to walk out next month over council’s ‘fire and rehire’ plans

Unison said said workers face a pay cut of up to £6,500.

Medics caring for sick autistic man explored ‘all options’ – senior nurse

Medics caring for sick autistic man explored ‘all options’ – senior nurse

A judge recently ruled that the man, 26, should not be forced to undergo kidney dialysis despite the ‘potentially fatal consequence’ of not having it.

Ofgem expected to slash price cap, but bills likely to remain high

Ofgem expected to slash price cap, but bills likely to remain high

Many households’ monthly energy bills might be higher this winter than they were last winter, despite the price cap dropping.

Paper straws may not be better for the environment than plastic, study suggests

Paper straws may not be better for the environment than plastic, study suggests

Long-lasting ‘forever chemicals’ were found in 18 out of 20 brands of paper drinking straws in Belgium.

Fourth time lucky for GCSE maths student, 29, who can now train as teacher

Fourth time lucky for GCSE maths student, 29, who can now train as teacher

Teaching assistant Jess Ward has finally passed her maths exam and can follow her dream career.

Man jailed for life for killing stranger in her home while baby slept upstairs

Man jailed for life for killing stranger in her home while baby slept upstairs

Anthony Stinson attacked Charlotte Wilcock as she sat on the doorstep of her house in Blackburn, Lancashire, in March.

Councillor obtains English GCSE aged 68 and plans to take on maths next

Councillor obtains English GCSE aged 68 and plans to take on maths next

‘Just going through the learning process was really enjoyable,’ said Keith Dibble.

AI can write better university assignments than students, report suggests

AI can write better university assignments than students, report suggests

Research found ChatGPT matched or exceeded the efforts of humans when answering questions across a range of subjects.

TikTok star Mizzy bailed again over prank videos

TikTok star Mizzy bailed again over prank videos

Bacari-Bronze O’Garro’s case was adjourned because he faces further criminal charges, lawyers said.

Antarctic sea ice loss causes unprecedented emperor penguin breeding failure

Antarctic sea ice loss causes unprecedented emperor penguin breeding failure

Researchers examined satellite images that showed the loss of sea ice where the animals go to have their young.

Corbyn: I hope indyref2 will happen soon and Labour should support it

Corbyn: I hope indyref2 will happen soon and Labour should support it

The former party leader was speaking at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Jury retires in trial of ex-teacher accused of animal cruelty for striking horse

Jury retires in trial of ex-teacher accused of animal cruelty for striking horse

Sarah Moulds denies two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

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