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UK Scouts attend closing ceremony after trouble-plagued world jamboree

UK Scouts attend closing ceremony after trouble-plagued world jamboree

A spokesperson said the money spent relocating youngsters from the jamboree would not ‘fundamentally affect’ future plans.

Teenager sentenced to six years for stabbing boy, 16, on Tube

Teenager sentenced to six years for stabbing boy, 16, on Tube

Amarjay Nkemayang, 19, attacked the youngster with a hunting knife after pursuing him onto a Victoria line train.

Pedro Pascal artist ‘would love’ Hollywood star to return to Margate exhibition

Pedro Pascal artist ‘would love’ Hollywood star to return to Margate exhibition

The actor had previously attempted to visit the exhibition when the gallery was closed.

Foreign Office ‘blindsided’ by coroner’s critical remarks after Qatar inquest

Foreign Office ‘blindsided’ by coroner’s critical remarks after Qatar inquest

Raffy Tsakanika, 21, from Cambridge, died after the car she was a passenger in was hit from behind near Doha in March 2019.

West Midlands mayor ‘laser-focused’ on rebuilding historic pub gutted by fire

West Midlands mayor ‘laser-focused’ on rebuilding historic pub gutted by fire

Andy Street urged members of the community to allow the local authorities and emergency services to complete their investigations.

Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm after Legionella bacteria found

Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm after Legionella bacteria found

No migrants have fallen sick or developed Legionnaires’ disease.

Scottish fugitive extradited from Brazil jailed for more than nine years

Scottish fugitive extradited from Brazil jailed for more than nine years

James White, 46, was arrested in South America in 2020.

Actions of officers before Matt Ratana’s murder not looked at, inquest hears

Actions of officers before Matt Ratana’s murder not looked at, inquest hears

The police sergeant, 54, was shot dead with a legally bought revolver in Croydon, South London on September 25 2020.

Backbone of Sutton Hoo replica ship completed after nine-month delay

Backbone of Sutton Hoo replica ship completed after nine-month delay

The full-size reconstruction of the Saxon ship that was excavated in 1939 is being built by a team of around 120 volunteers.

PSNI leadership pressed for ‘full response’ following data breach

PSNI leadership pressed for ‘full response’ following data breach

Scores of officers have expressed concern for their safety.

Tory policies left UK exposed to energy shocks – Labour

Tory policies left UK exposed to energy shocks – Labour

The International Energy Agency data shows that in 2021 the UK had the highest average domestic electricity price among several countries.

‘Shock and fear’ in Surrey village after girl’s body found

‘Shock and fear’ in Surrey village after girl’s body found

Police launched a murder investigation after a 10-year-old girl was discovered at an address in the village of Horsell.

Woman pleads guilty to attempted murder of three children

Woman pleads guilty to attempted murder of three children

The 34-year-old was arrested after a four-year-old girl, a two-year-old boy and a three-month-old baby boy were found with serious stab wounds.

Climate change anxiety more common among least deprived, figures show

Climate change anxiety more common among least deprived, figures show

Wealthier people are also more likely to have made lifestyle changes but also see those changes as being more expensive or having no effect.

Inquiry to examine women’s treatment in Greater Manchester Police custody

Inquiry to examine women’s treatment in Greater Manchester Police custody

The inquiry led by former victims’ commissioner Dame Vera Baird will focus on the use of strip searches and intimate checks.

Lib Dems name Gloria Adebo as candidate for Rutherglen by-election

Lib Dems name Gloria Adebo as candidate for Rutherglen by-election

Gloria Adebo, who works as a data analyst, will run for the party in the by-election.

Exhibition to showcase David Hockney’s ‘love for life’

Exhibition to showcase David Hockney’s ‘love for life’

The Wolfson Gallery at Charleston, East Sussex is holding the exhibition of examples of Hockney’s early works.

Grouse shoots ready for last ‘Glorious 12th’ before licensing scheme begins

Grouse shoots ready for last ‘Glorious 12th’ before licensing scheme begins

Landowners say the grouse shooting season is at risk from ‘excessive’ legislation at Holyrood.

Security minister visits India to boost anti-extremism and anti-corruption work

Security minister visits India to boost anti-extremism and anti-corruption work

Tom Tugendhat will also attend the G20 anti-corruption ministerial meeting.

Authors threaten to boycott 2024 book festival over sponsor’s fossil fuel links

Authors threaten to boycott 2024 book festival over sponsor’s fossil fuel links

Writers have raised concerns about the Edinburgh International Book Festival’s main sponsor, investment management firm Baillie Gifford.

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