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US singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

US singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

The singer had performed with musicians like Amy Winehouse and Aretha Franklin during his career.

What is Ulez and and why is it being extended?

What is Ulez and and why is it being extended?

The PA news agency looks at the details of the scheme in London that has been a prominent electoral issue.

Nottingham attack victim described as ‘angelic girl’ in funeral eulogy

Nottingham attack victim described as ‘angelic girl’ in funeral eulogy

Medical student Grace O’Malley-Kumar was fatally knifed in June.

Turnover in NHS cancer workforce highest for more than a decade – figures

Turnover in NHS cancer workforce highest for more than a decade – figures

Macmillan said that, without clarity from the Government, it was concerned many more NHS professionals will leave the workforce.

Starmer calls for reflection on by-election impact of Ulez expansion

Starmer calls for reflection on by-election impact of Ulez expansion

Senior Labour figures cited the widening of the scheme as responsible for the party narrowly missing out on winning Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

Ulez factor likely helped Tories win by-election, says political researcher

Ulez factor likely helped Tories win by-election, says political researcher

The Conservatives held on to Boris Johnson’s old seat but lost two other by-elections to Labour and the Liberal Democrats.

Wealthy Russian businessman loses fight over detained superyacht

Wealthy Russian businessman loses fight over detained superyacht

Sergei Naumenko wanted a judge to make an order setting aside a Government decision to detain the Phi following Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

Long Covid brain fog similar to ageing a decade, researchers say

Long Covid brain fog similar to ageing a decade, researchers say

People who had symptoms of the virus for 12 weeks or more were most affected, a study found.

Starmer says voters issued ‘cry for change’ after Tories lose two by-elections

Starmer says voters issued ‘cry for change’ after Tories lose two by-elections

Rishi Sunak insisted the next general election is not a ‘done deal’ after the Conservatives clung onto Boris Johnson’s old seat.

Teen who recovered from broken back completes charity Eiffel Tower climb

Teen who recovered from broken back completes charity Eiffel Tower climb

Filip Cegar climbed the 674 steps to reach the top of the tower on Wednesday.

Lorry driver jailed over crash that killed off-duty Essex Police officer

Lorry driver jailed over crash that killed off-duty Essex Police officer

Robert Harrison’s lorry crashed into Pc Tris Baker’s car on the A1060 in Roxwell, Essex, in September 2021.

Pilates fans enjoy blend of whisky and goats at special tasting event

Pilates fans enjoy blend of whisky and goats at special tasting event

Participants attended a unique goat pilates whisky tasting class to mark the 40th anniversary of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Aslef union calls off Tube strikes

Aslef union calls off Tube strikes

Members were due to take industrial action throughout the coming week in a long-running dispute over pay, pensions and conditions.

Man guilty of murdering boxer Tyson Fury’s cousin

Man guilty of murdering boxer Tyson Fury’s cousin

Liam O’Pray faces a mandatory life sentence.

Council leader denies fraud, income tax evasion and possessing cocaine

Council leader denies fraud, income tax evasion and possessing cocaine

.Jason Zadrozny, the leader of Ashfield District Council, denies 22 charges brought after a fraud inquiry.

Jackie Baillie: No SNP or Tory seat safe from Labour surge after by-elections

Jackie Baillie: No SNP or Tory seat safe from Labour surge after by-elections

Labour won Selby and Ainsty – overturning a more than 20,000 seat majority – from the Tories on Thursday.

Lib Dems demand end to ‘Conservative circus’

Lib Dems demand end to ‘Conservative circus’

Party leader Sir Ed Davey covered supporters in confetti shot from a canon that read ‘Get these clowns out of No 10’.

Supermarket fuel margins have more than doubled since start of Ukraine war – RAC

Supermarket fuel margins have more than doubled since start of Ukraine war – RAC

The motoring services company said it accepted that the cost of running forecourts might have increased but described the margins as ‘bloated’.

BBC sets out scope of review into handling complaints after presenter furore

BBC sets out scope of review into handling complaints after presenter furore

The corporation came under fire for its handling of initial complaints against the presenter, now known to be Huw Edwards.

Retired British miner who killed his terminally-ill wife guilty of manslaughter

Retired British miner who killed his terminally-ill wife guilty of manslaughter

David Hunter, 76, killed his spouse of 52 years Janice as she lay dying of blood cancer in December 2021.

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