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More inquests of former patients of Ian Paterson could take place, hearing told

More inquests of former patients of Ian Paterson could take place, hearing told

More than 400 cases of former patients of the disgraced breast surgeon have been reviewed.

Banksy artwork display ‘should open up conversations on domestic abuse’

Banksy artwork display ‘should open up conversations on domestic abuse’

The mural was first discovered on the side of a house in the seaside town of Margate.

People refusing to pay wastewater bills over anger at sewage pollution

People refusing to pay wastewater bills over anger at sewage pollution

A growing number of water customers are withholding payment of their bills until they are satisfied the pollution is being dealt with.

Family pay tribute to ‘beautiful’ schoolboy who died of natural causes

Family pay tribute to ‘beautiful’ schoolboy who died of natural causes

Hamdan Aslam’s family revealed he had a pre-existing heart condition that had never been detected.

Government accused of giving in to oil and gas giants with windfall tax change

Government accused of giving in to oil and gas giants with windfall tax change

The windfall tax on oil and gas companies will be scrapped if prices fall to certain levels, ministers announced.

More thunderstorm warnings issued as temperatures predicted to soar

More thunderstorm warnings issued as temperatures predicted to soar

The Met Office has said high temperatures on Sunday could lead to torrential showers across the west of the UK.

NHS strikes must not become ‘business as usual’, health chief warns

NHS strikes must not become ‘business as usual’, health chief warns

Fresh walkouts are scheduled for this month.

Agencies should reflect on death of Concepta Leonard to learn lessons – coroner

Agencies should reflect on death of Concepta Leonard to learn lessons – coroner

Concepta Leonard, 51, was stabbed to death by Paedar Phair, 55, at her home in Maguiresbridge on May 15 2017.

Jury shown holster ‘identical’ to one worn by man accused of sergeant’s murder

Jury shown holster ‘identical’ to one worn by man accused of sergeant’s murder

Louis De Zoysa is accused of shooting dead Met Police officer Matt Ratana.

King and Queen to visit Scotland next month to mark coronation

King and Queen to visit Scotland next month to mark coronation

Charles will be presented with the Honours of Scotland crown jewels at a service of thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.

Jury out in trial of mother and partner accused of murdering nine-year-old

Jury out in trial of mother and partner accused of murdering nine-year-old

Carla Scott and Dirk Howell both deny murdering Alfie Steele in February 2021.

Man City fans ‘nervous’ about getting to stadium for Champions League final

Man City fans ‘nervous’ about getting to stadium for Champions League final

Last year, Liverpool fans found themselves penned against the Stade de France’s perimeter fences ahead of the match in Paris against Real Madrid.

Boy, 16, arrested after two students seriously injured at private school

Boy, 16, arrested after two students seriously injured at private school

Devon and Cornwall Police were called to Blundell’s School in Tiverton in the early hours of Friday morning.

Fewer beavers destroyed as efforts to expand population continue

Fewer beavers destroyed as efforts to expand population continue

A report said the population of the animals in Scotland is expanding rapidly, with around 1,500 believed to be living within 424 territories.

Sell-out Greta Thunberg book festival event to be livestreamed due to popularity

Sell-out Greta Thunberg book festival event to be livestreamed due to popularity

Tickets to attend It’s Not Too Late To Change The World in Edinburgh in August were snapped up in less than 24 hours.

‘Urgent change’ needed to support dementia carers, say researchers

‘Urgent change’ needed to support dementia carers, say researchers

The study, which was carried out by University College London, looked at levels of ‘pre-death grief’ among those caring for a loved one with dementia.

Major fire destroys listed halls of residence

Major fire destroys listed halls of residence

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson over the blaze at Henderson Old Hall in Newcastle.

Man denies murdering ‘much-loved’ grandmother

Man denies murdering ‘much-loved’ grandmother

Lewis Bush, 25, appeared before Newport Crown Court on Friday and denied murdering Kelly Pitt between May 9 and 13.

Key rail route reopens after 10-week closure to repair viaduct

Key rail route reopens after 10-week closure to repair viaduct

Network Rail said passenger trains started running again over Nuneham Viaduct in Oxfordshire on Friday.

Julian Assange loses latest extradition appeal bid

Julian Assange loses latest extradition appeal bid

The WikiLeaks founder faces being sent to the United States over alleged conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information.

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