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Funerals for school friends killed on way to ball will take place on Thursday

Funerals for school friends killed on way to ball will take place on Thursday

Kiea McCann, 17, and Dlava Mohamed, 16, died when the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree in Co Monaghan.

Raising tuition fees during cost-of-living crisis ‘not going to happen’ – Halfon

Raising tuition fees during cost-of-living crisis ‘not going to happen’ – Halfon

His comments come after Lord Johnson of Marylebone warned that preventing fees rising with inflation has led to defunding of universities.

Scottish Labour candidate vows to be his own man when it comes to Westminster

Scottish Labour candidate vows to be his own man when it comes to Westminster

Michael Shanks described the UK’s two-child benefit cap and so-called bedroom tax as ‘heinous’ policies at the launch of his by-election campaign.

UK weather: When will the rain stop?

UK weather: When will the rain stop?

The west of England is likely to see more settled conditions on Friday before the downpours return.

Husband admits murdering schoolteacher wife

Husband admits murdering schoolteacher wife

Conrad Iyayi, who had already admitted manslaughter, pleaded guilty to murder on the second day of his trial.

Census reveals English towns, villages and cities with the oldest populations

Census reveals English towns, villages and cities with the oldest populations

Many of the areas with the highest median age are on the coast, the figures show.

39 million-year-old extinct whale ‘may be heaviest animal that ever lived’

39 million-year-old extinct whale ‘may be heaviest animal that ever lived’

Researchers analysed the remains of a partial skeleton that was uncovered 13 years ago in the Ica desert on the southern coast of Peru.

Who is Nicholas Rossi and what is he accused of?

Who is Nicholas Rossi and what is he accused of?

A Scottish court ruled on Wednesday that he can be extradited to the US to face rape charges.

NSPCC concerned over impact of coercive and controlling behaviour on children

NSPCC concerned over impact of coercive and controlling behaviour on children

The charity said some forms of abuse, such as coercive control, can sometimes be overlooked or minimised.

Holidaymakers ‘spend nearly £100 more per day than they would at home’

Holidaymakers ‘spend nearly £100 more per day than they would at home’

Half of those surveyed said they overspend when holidaying abroad, Starling Bank said.

‘Dishonest and deceitful’ rape suspect Nicholas Rossi can be extradited to US

‘Dishonest and deceitful’ rape suspect Nicholas Rossi can be extradited to US

Sheriff Norman McFadyen also said the accused is ‘evasive and manipulative’.

Asda to display live fuel prices online after Government pressure

Asda to display live fuel prices online after Government pressure

The Leeds-based chain claimed it will be the first supermarket to publish all local fuel prices online.

Ministers condemned for defending private school fee and holiday cost comparison

Ministers condemned for defending private school fee and holiday cost comparison

Labour pressed Education Secretary Gillian Keegan to provide the evidence behind her House of Commons claim.

Perseid meteor shower to light up the night sky

Perseid meteor shower to light up the night sky

The display is expected to peak during the night of August 12, into the early hours of August 13.

Climate change driving migratory butterfly to stay in UK

Climate change driving migratory butterfly to stay in UK

Sightings of the red admiral have increased by more than 150,000 this summer compared with last year.

Rape suspect Nicholas Rossi can be extradited to US

Rape suspect Nicholas Rossi can be extradited to US

After months-long proceedings, Sheriff Norman McFadyen ruled the 35-year-old should be taken to America to face the charges against him.

Rishi Sunak insists ‘business is good’ for small firms when told about closures

Rishi Sunak insists ‘business is good’ for small firms when told about closures

The Prime Minister said it was ‘sad’ that four small businesses in his constituency shut down last week.

Transport and electricity grid could be disrupted by storms, warns Met Office

Transport and electricity grid could be disrupted by storms, warns Met Office

The national weather service has warned of downpours, strong winds and thunderstorms on Wednesday.

Birth of twin red panda cubs at Whipsnade Zoo offers hope for endangered species

Birth of twin red panda cubs at Whipsnade Zoo offers hope for endangered species

The WWF predicts that the number of red pandas left in the wild could be as low at 2,500.

‘Women short-changed as 65% of weekly working hours ignored in official data’

‘Women short-changed as 65% of weekly working hours ignored in official data’

Oxfam said unpaid caring and domestic responsibilities are rendered invisible in the formal economy and not valued properly.

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