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Emails show submersible chief executive dismissed safety concerns over vessel

Emails show submersible chief executive dismissed safety concerns over vessel

Stockton Rush was one of the five killed in the fatal implosion.

Bankrupt ex-footballer wins court fight over ownership of house

Bankrupt ex-footballer wins court fight over ownership of house

Bankruptcy trustees wanted to take possession of a house they said Marcus Bent, who played for more than a dozen clubs, including Everton, owned

Kate triumphant after Frankie Dettori’s win at Royal Ascot

Kate triumphant after Frankie Dettori’s win at Royal Ascot

The Princess of Wales wore red at the Berkshire meeting.

Johnson hails Titan ‘heroes’ and hits out at ‘lefties’ who have questioned trip

Johnson hails Titan ‘heroes’ and hits out at ‘lefties’ who have questioned trip

The ex-prime minister said those who died in the submersible disaster were ‘pushing out the frontiers of human knowledge’.

‘Selfish’ drink driver who killed devoted soulmates is jailed

‘Selfish’ drink driver who killed devoted soulmates is jailed

Michael Saltmarsh ploughed into Wendy and David Gay after driving through a red light.

King pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day

King pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day

Charles recognised the ‘deep pride’ service personnel take in their duty

Foo Fighters appear to confirm they will play Glastonbury

Foo Fighters appear to confirm they will play Glastonbury

There has been wide speculation that the rock band will take to the main stage in a slot billed under the name The Churnups.

HSBC UK planning to boost its savings rates

HSBC UK planning to boost its savings rates

The bank said it will be increasing rates shortly and making other changes, and it will give further details next week.

Mortgage measures ‘could help to create some breathing space’ for borrowers

Mortgage measures ‘could help to create some breathing space’ for borrowers

Experts said the new mortgage charter agreed by major lenders is a positive move.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ‘humbled’ by Glastonbury response

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ‘humbled’ by Glastonbury response

She said an image from Glastonbury Festival in 2019 gave her heart while she was imprisoned in Iran.

Tubridy apologises for not asking questions about reporting of his earnings

Tubridy apologises for not asking questions about reporting of his earnings

The RTE star said he would not be presenting his radio show next week.

Police station killer made failed bids to claim he was unfit to enter pleas

Police station killer made failed bids to claim he was unfit to enter pleas

Louis De Zoysa was assessed by a string of psychiatric experts after killing Sergeant Matt Ratana with a hidden revolver.

Paedophile jailed for 21 years for travelling abroad to sexually abuse children

Paedophile jailed for 21 years for travelling abroad to sexually abuse children

David Mould, 68, used the dark web to share stories about sexually abusing children and offer advice to others.

Council loses appeal over plans to use RAF site to house asylum seekers

Council loses appeal over plans to use RAF site to house asylum seekers

Braintree District Council brought legal action against the Home Office over the proposed use of Wethersfield Airfield.

Independence can bring transformational change, Yousaf to tell SNP convention

Independence can bring transformational change, Yousaf to tell SNP convention

The event will see the party discuss the way forward in its push to leave the UK.

Artist paints every day for nine years to show children ‘power of not giving up’

Artist paints every day for nine years to show children ‘power of not giving up’

‘I wanted to educate them as much as anything about the power of believing and just not giving up,’ Margo McDaid said.

Police metal detector wands may be used across country after sergeant’s death

Police metal detector wands may be used across country after sergeant’s death

The watchdog said its recommendation to use the search wands in all response vehicles and vehicles used to transport detainees had been accepted.

Gun fanatic faces life term after being found guilty of custody officer’s murder

Gun fanatic faces life term after being found guilty of custody officer’s murder

Louis De Zoysa claimed he did not mean to shoot Sergeant Matt Ratana despite aiming two shots while handcuffed in a holding cell.

Princess of Wales wows Royal Ascot crowds in striking red dress

Princess of Wales wows Royal Ascot crowds in striking red dress

The Prince and Princess of Wales took part in the traditional royal carriage procession and later mingled with jockey Frankie Dettori.

Windrush trolls taken down after public criticism

Windrush trolls taken down after public criticism

Sunder Katwala, director of independent think tank British Future, told the PA news agency about a series of offensive tweets.

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