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Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary appears in court charged with terror offences

Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary appears in court charged with terror offences

The 56-year-old is charged with three terror offences and 28-year old Khaled Hussein is charged with one terror offence.

Man accused of manslaughter in car death case now facing murder charge

Man accused of manslaughter in car death case now facing murder charge

The case against Ian Curson, aged 42, is expected to be opened by the Crown on Tuesday.

Jury retires to consider verdicts in Kevin Spacey sex offences trial

Jury retires to consider verdicts in Kevin Spacey sex offences trial

Spacey denies nine sex offences – including seven counts of sexual assault.

Edinburgh University scientists awarded £46.3m for research into ‘dark genome’

Edinburgh University scientists awarded £46.3m for research into ‘dark genome’

The funding has been awarded by the Medical Research Council.

Police release animated image of man wanted for 2007 murder

Police release animated image of man wanted for 2007 murder

The images show how wanted man Derek Ferguson may look today.

Greek fires ‘big warning’ for tourists to Mediterranean, says climate expert

Greek fires ‘big warning’ for tourists to Mediterranean, says climate expert

Nearly 20,000 people are fleeing blazes on the island of Rhodes in Greece’s largest ever wildfire evacuation.

George Alagiah: What are the signs of bowel cancer?

George Alagiah: What are the signs of bowel cancer?

The main treatments for bowel cancer include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted drugs, which depend on the genetic make-up of the tumour.

George Alagiah was one of the BBC’s longest-serving newsreaders

George Alagiah was one of the BBC’s longest-serving newsreaders

He was also a leading foreign correspondent.

BBC newsreader George Alagiah dies at 67 after bowel cancer diagnosis

BBC newsreader George Alagiah dies at 67 after bowel cancer diagnosis

The presenter was first diagnosed in 2014.

BBC defends news channel’s coverage of Huw Edwards allegations after complaints

BBC defends news channel’s coverage of Huw Edwards allegations after complaints

It said it was important for BBC News to keep it’s audience ‘updated with developments’.

Rishi Sunak hits out at ‘top-down targets’ on housebuilding

Rishi Sunak hits out at ‘top-down targets’ on housebuilding

The Government is not forecast to hit its manifesto commitment to build 300,000 new homes per year by the mid-2020s.

Environment campaign organisation loses High Court fight with Shell directors

Environment campaign organisation loses High Court fight with Shell directors

ClientEarth, a shareholder in Shell, had raised concern about Shell’s ‘climate change strategy’ and wanted to make a ‘breach’ of duties claim.

How travel firms are helping British holidaymakers in Rhodes

How travel firms are helping British holidaymakers in Rhodes

Wildfires have swept across the south-eastern part of the island.

Rishi Sunak says he does not want to ‘hassle’ families with net zero targets

Rishi Sunak says he does not want to ‘hassle’ families with net zero targets

The Prime Minister signalled that he could water down some policies amid pressure from the right of his party.

‘Quickie divorce’ services and wills come under competition watchdog’s spotlight

‘Quickie divorce’ services and wills come under competition watchdog’s spotlight

The Competition and Markets Authority is keen to hear about people’s experiences when buying services and products.

What are Government’s latest housing proposals and will they help with crisis?

What are Government’s latest housing proposals and will they help with crisis?

The Government said it is still committed to building 300,000 homes a year by the mid-2020s.

Ticket-holder claims £11.6m Lotto jackpot

Ticket-holder claims £11.6m Lotto jackpot

The unnamed person, if validated, will pick up the prize and can decide if they wish to go public.

Twitter unveils X to replace famous blue bird logo

Twitter unveils X to replace famous blue bird logo

The latest major change to the social media platform comes as part of owner Elon Musk’s plans to create the ‘everything app’.

Charities warn over adverts promising ‘quick fixes’ for debt problems

Charities warn over adverts promising ‘quick fixes’ for debt problems

Some adverts may mimic the branding of debt help charities or push people towards solutions that could worsen their problems, charities said.

Sharp slowdown in private sector growth surprises economists

Sharp slowdown in private sector growth surprises economists

The drop in the purchasing managers’ index score was much higher than experts had forecast.

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