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Gun fanatic handed whole-life sentence for murder of Met custody sergeant

Gun fanatic handed whole-life sentence for murder of Met custody sergeant

Louis De Zoysa shot Sergeant Matt Ratana in a holding cell after hiding a revolver from police officers for about 50 minutes.

Vegetable oil powering trains in UK first

Vegetable oil powering trains in UK first

Chiltern Railways began using hydrotreated vegetable oil to fuel part of its fleet on Thursday.

Bursts of activity that make you huff and puff ‘linked to reduced cancer risk’

Bursts of activity that make you huff and puff ‘linked to reduced cancer risk’

The activities could include vigorous housework, carrying heavy shopping around the supermarket, or bursts of power walking.

Harpist hails ‘unforgettable experience’ on Kilimanjaro during world record bid

Harpist hails ‘unforgettable experience’ on Kilimanjaro during world record bid

Siobhan Brady from Ireland hiked more than 19,000ft to perform a selection of songs at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Keyham police force’s firearms licensing still needs improvement, says watchdog

Keyham police force’s firearms licensing still needs improvement, says watchdog

Devon and Cornwall Police has made significant progress on firearms licensing but still requires improvement, a watchdog has said.

Shell and Centrica’s billions spur calls for more action on energy firm profits

Shell and Centrica’s billions spur calls for more action on energy firm profits

British Gas made nearly £1 billion in underlying earnings in the first six months of the year.

Sinead O’Connor found unresponsive at London home by police

Sinead O’Connor found unresponsive at London home by police

The Irish singer’s death on Wednesday at the age of 56 is not being treated as suspicious.

Lowest number of prisons rated outstanding in six years, figures show

Lowest number of prisons rated outstanding in six years, figures show

The Annual Prison Performance Ratings for 2022/23 showed there was a slight increase in the number of prisons rated as a ‘serious concern’.

Nadine Dorries urged to quit by council over her ‘focus on political manoeuvres’

Nadine Dorries urged to quit by council over her ‘focus on political manoeuvres’

Flitwick Town Council expressed its concern over the ‘continuing lack of representation’ for her Mid Bedfordshire constituents.

Medieval seal mould which promised a ‘fast-track to heaven’ to go on display

Medieval seal mould which promised a ‘fast-track to heaven’ to go on display

Mottisfont Priory in Hampshire used the seals to confirm payment for indulgences more than 500 years ago.

Drink-drive fatalities hit 12-year high

Drink-drive fatalities hit 12-year high

The Department for Transport said an estimated 260 people were killed in collisions involving a driver over the alcohol limit in 2021.

Tram operators fined £14 million over Croydon disaster that claimed seven lives

Tram operators fined £14 million over Croydon disaster that claimed seven lives

Transport for London (TfL) and Tram Operations Limited (TOL) have accepted failing in their health and safety duties.

Housing child asylum seekers in hotels unlawful, High Court rules

Housing child asylum seekers in hotels unlawful, High Court rules

The charity Every Child Protected Against Trafficking brought legal action against the Home Office.

Connected cars can identify dangerous roads before crashes happen, study finds

Connected cars can identify dangerous roads before crashes happen, study finds

Research for the RAC Foundation found that data generated about extreme manoeuvres can be used to locate dangerous stretches of road.

July set to be hottest month on record – and possibly in last 120,000 years

July set to be hottest month on record – and possibly in last 120,000 years

With only three weeks worth of data, meteorologists are ‘virtually certain’ this month will raise the bar given how hot it has been.

Sunak to intervene in London housing in challenge to mayor

Sunak to intervene in London housing in challenge to mayor

In recent days the Tories have set out a range of reforms and proposals designed to boost house-building in England.

Frasers Group profit doubles as high street empire grows

Frasers Group profit doubles as high street empire grows

The Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner reported a pre-tax profit of £661m in the latest financial year.

Bank issues scam warning to football fans

Bank issues scam warning to football fans

Many football ticket scams originate on social media and people aged 18 to 24 are particularly likely to fall victim, Lloyds Bank said.

Part of Duke of Sussex’s claim against The Sun’s publisher can go to trial

Part of Duke of Sussex’s claim against The Sun’s publisher can go to trial

Harry, 38, will not be able to pursue his claim against News Group Newspapers in relation to phone hacking, but the rest of his claims can be tried.

Post-mortem examinations planned as second stranded whale dies

Post-mortem examinations planned as second stranded whale dies

The animals were beached on the shoreline at Culross, Fife, on Tuesday evening.

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