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Convicted killer who battered neighbour to death jailed for rest of his life

Convicted killer who battered neighbour to death jailed for rest of his life

Brian Whitelock assaulted Wendy Buckney, 71, with various weapons in a savage assault in August 2022.

Two men charged with assaulting police after Manchester Airport incident

Two men charged with assaulting police after Manchester Airport incident

No police officers will be charged, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

Two-year-old killed by falling fireplace had been dancing near TV, inquest told

Two-year-old killed by falling fireplace had been dancing near TV, inquest told

The death of Carter Walsh, described as an ‘inquisitive young man’, was ruled an accident.

Naming judges from Sara Sharif cases ‘like blaming Titanic lookout’, judge says

Naming judges from Sara Sharif cases ‘like blaming Titanic lookout’, judge says

Mr Justice Williams refused a request from media organisations to name judges involved in historic proceedings related to Sara Sharif.

Government outlines plans to end use of bee-killing pesticides

Government outlines plans to end use of bee-killing pesticides

Campaigners welcomed the move but urged ministers to commit to a ban starting in January.

Open conclusion recorded at inquest into Greek island death of Michael Mosley

Open conclusion recorded at inquest into Greek island death of Michael Mosley

Dr Mosley died while on holiday with his wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, on the Greek island of Symi in the summer.

Timeline of events relating to incident at Manchester Airport

Timeline of events relating to incident at Manchester Airport

The PA news agency sets out what happened.

Cash for surgeries where patients see same GP every time under new plans

Cash for surgeries where patients see same GP every time under new plans

Additional investment and measures to free-up doctors’ time form part of the new GP contract for 2025/26.

Two men charged with assaulting police after Manchester Airport incident

Two men charged with assaulting police after Manchester Airport incident

Footage of the incident was shared online in July and prompted protests.

Zoe Ball says she is off to see her children after final Radio 2 breakfast show

Zoe Ball says she is off to see her children after final Radio 2 breakfast show

She announced in November that she would be leaving.

Zoe Ball signs off final Radio 2 show: I hope we brought light to those in need

Zoe Ball signs off final Radio 2 show: I hope we brought light to those in need

She announced her decision to leave in November, saying it was time for her to ‘step away from the very early mornings and focus on family’.

At least one in four NHS trusts upped parking charges in two years to March 2024

At least one in four NHS trusts upped parking charges in two years to March 2024

Some 37 trusts – 25% of the 147 in England – said they had raised the price of parking at some point between April 2022 and March 2024.

Government could ‘look at’ drink-drive laws amid rising deaths, says minister

Government could ‘look at’ drink-drive laws amid rising deaths, says minister

Heidi Alexander said road safety would be a ‘priority’ for her as Transport Secretary.

Lord Mandelson ‘good fit’ for ambassador to US, Cabinet minister says

Lord Mandelson ‘good fit’ for ambassador to US, Cabinet minister says

Lord Mandelson is expected to be made the UK’s top diplomat in Washington in a political appointment as Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Avanti bosses should ‘get back round the table’ to resolve strike, says minister

Avanti bosses should ‘get back round the table’ to resolve strike, says minister

Avanti West Coast services are set to be hit by strike action on new year’s eve and January 2.

Royal Mail sale to Czech billionaire gets national security clearance

Royal Mail sale to Czech billionaire gets national security clearance

The deal has been cleared on national security grounds, taking the Royal Mail a step closer to falling into foreign ownership.

King’s cancer treatment ‘to continue into next year’

King’s cancer treatment ‘to continue into next year’

Charles was diagnosed after a ‘separate issue of concern was noted’ and investigated while he was being treated for his benign prostate condition.

Water supply restored in Hampshire after thousands suffer outage

Water supply restored in Hampshire after thousands suffer outage

Southern Water said all properties were back on supply at full water pressure at just before 2am on Friday.

Zoe Ball reads out messages from David Tennant and Kylie Minogue on last show

Zoe Ball reads out messages from David Tennant and Kylie Minogue on last show

Ball kicked off her final breakfast show with Daft Punk’s One More Time after teasing that she might sing a song from a musical instead.

UK retail sales improve despite weaker trading at clothing stores

UK retail sales improve despite weaker trading at clothing stores

Economists said growth among supermarkets helped to offset a weaker period for the clothing sector.

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