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Sinead O’Connor had been ‘considering’ a movie of her book, say her managers

Sinead O’Connor had been ‘considering’ a movie of her book, say her managers

The Grammy-winning singer was 56 when she died.

Scotland Secretary Jack blasts ‘irresponsible’ ministers for independence paper

Scotland Secretary Jack blasts ‘irresponsible’ ministers for independence paper

Alister Jack hit out at the Scottish Government for using taxpayer funds to produce another paper on independence.

Meg Mathews banned from roads for drink-driving after book launch

Meg Mathews banned from roads for drink-driving after book launch

The former music PR was more than twice the legal limit when she hit a parked car in Newquay, Cornwall, earlier this month.

Teenager facing life after pleading guilty to Sussex village murder

Teenager facing life after pleading guilty to Sussex village murder

A 16-year-old pleaded guilty to the murder of Charlie Cosser who died in hospital on July 25.

Former paratrooper to complete 19,000-mile walk of UK coastline on Saturday

Former paratrooper to complete 19,000-mile walk of UK coastline on Saturday

Chris Lewis, 43, began his walk on August 1 in 2017.

Drug-driver who killed woman and her dogs in crash jailed for six years

Drug-driver who killed woman and her dogs in crash jailed for six years

Olivia Riley, 41, was walking her pets on the Chelsea embankment in May last year when she was mowed down by an Audi TT driven by Laszlo Dancs.

Ex-Federal Reserve chairman Bernanke to lead Bank of England forecasts review

Ex-Federal Reserve chairman Bernanke to lead Bank of England forecasts review

The US economist, who was chairman of the Federal Reserve for eight years until 2014, will be supported by the Bank’s Independent Evaluation Office.

Scottish island gives scientists ‘head start’ for examining rocks from Mars

Scottish island gives scientists ‘head start’ for examining rocks from Mars

As part of their preparations, samples from around the world – including on Rum – that are similar to those from the red planet are being collected.

Drink-driver’s partner told police where cyclist’s body was hidden

Drink-driver’s partner told police where cyclist’s body was hidden

Tony Parsons went missing on a charity bike ride in September 2017 before his body was discovered on a Highland estate three years later.

Privacy watchdog to make inquiries after MoD sends emails meant for US to Mali

Privacy watchdog to make inquiries after MoD sends emails meant for US to Mali

Typing errors saw documents addressed to the west African country’s .ml domain, rather than the US military’s .mil.

Body of missing firefighter found after attempted English Channel charity swim

Body of missing firefighter found after attempted English Channel charity swim

The body of missing Iain Hughes was found in waters off Belgium, West Midlands Fire Service said.

Man who killed Lola James had ‘hair-trigger volatility’, civil court judge told

Man who killed Lola James had ‘hair-trigger volatility’, civil court judge told

Mr Justice Mostyn, who is based in the Family Division of the High Court, described the picture he was given of Kyle Bevan as ‘truly disturbing’.

Sadiq Khan hails ‘landmark decision’ as councils lose High Court Ulez challenge

Sadiq Khan hails ‘landmark decision’ as councils lose High Court Ulez challenge

The Mayor of London pledged to ‘do everything possible’ to address ‘any concerns Londoners may have’ about the scheme’s expansion on August 29.

Plans to move 2,000 migrants into RAF Scampton ‘delayed until October’

Plans to move 2,000 migrants into RAF Scampton ‘delayed until October’

The Home Office had indicated the first group of migrants would begin arriving at the former airbase in August.

Britain’s longest-serving fire investigation dog retires

Britain’s longest-serving fire investigation dog retires

Reqs, 11, has been working with the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service since 2012.

Six teenagers deny murdering stab victim, 14

Six teenagers deny murdering stab victim, 14

They will go on trial in November for the murder of Gordon Gault in Newcastle.

Independent Scotland would have migrants commissioner, says Somerville

Independent Scotland would have migrants commissioner, says Somerville

The Social Justice Secretary said the commissioner would ‘speak up for’ those who have chosen to move to Scotland from other countries.

Company insolvencies in England and Wales jump to 14-year high

Company insolvencies in England and Wales jump to 14-year high

Insolvency Service data revealed that there were 6,342 company insolvencies over the three months to June 2023.

Gina Miller calls for probe into de-banking as her party’s account is closed

Gina Miller calls for probe into de-banking as her party’s account is closed

The anti-Brexit campaigner said the denial of banking services could force new parties to stop operating.

Hartwig Fischer to step down as British Museum director next year

Hartwig Fischer to step down as British Museum director next year

He has been in the post since 2016.

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