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Atkinson family ‘disappointed’ as officer keeps job despite ‘unlawful’ actions

Atkinson family ‘disappointed’ as officer keeps job despite ‘unlawful’ actions

Pc Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith faced disciplinary action over her behaviour during an incident involving ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson, who later died.

Morrisons fined £3.5 million after supermarket worker died

Morrisons fined £3.5 million after supermarket worker died

Matthew Gunn, 27, suffered catastrophic head injuries at the WM Morrisons store in Tewkesbury.

Lib Dems call on Hunt to scrap tax cuts for banks to give carers a rise

Lib Dems call on Hunt to scrap tax cuts for banks to give carers a rise

Treasury spokeswoman Sarah Olney will say ministers can cover the costs of recruiting 150,000 carers if they reverse giveaways for banks.

Convicted murderer among Fishmongers’ Hall attack heroes honoured for bravery

Convicted murderer among Fishmongers’ Hall attack heroes honoured for bravery

Steven Gallant was one of four men who confronted convicted terrorist Usman Khan until armed police arrived at the scene in November 2019.

Chief constable tells of officers using food bank as he pushes for better pay

Chief constable tells of officers using food bank as he pushes for better pay

Essex Police chief Ben-Julian Harrington raised the issue of pay in a speech to new recruits.

Varadkar presents Joe Biden with shamrock bowl in St Patrick’s Day finale

Varadkar presents Joe Biden with shamrock bowl in St Patrick’s Day finale

Niall Horan performed songs on the theme of emigration as Biden lent his support to Ireland in the Six Nations rugby tournament.

Aberdeen can be ‘renewable energy capital of the world’, Yousaf says

Aberdeen can be ‘renewable energy capital of the world’, Yousaf says

The SNP leadership contender met offshore industry representatives on Friday.

London markets lose earlier gains as jitters return to banking sector

London markets lose earlier gains as jitters return to banking sector

When markets closed, earlier gains had been reversed and London’s top index had shed nearly 75 points, or 1%.

Pc keeps job despite her gross misconduct over baton strikes on ex-footballer

Pc keeps job despite her gross misconduct over baton strikes on ex-footballer

Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith faced disciplinary action over her behaviour during an incident involving former footballer Dalian Atkinson, who later died.

Train passengers face disruption as rail workers strike in pay and jobs row

Train passengers face disruption as rail workers strike in pay and jobs row

Football fans and families travelling to weekend leisure events will be among those affected by the RMT action.

Varadkar meets Biden at White House for St Patrick’s Day talks

Varadkar meets Biden at White House for St Patrick’s Day talks

The Taoiseach began the day at a traditional breakfast event with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Teenager locked up for at least 15 years over gang murder of ‘popular’ boy

Teenager locked up for at least 15 years over gang murder of ‘popular’ boy

George Makia, 18, was found guilty of murder following the fatal stabbing of Bubacar Jabbie Dukureh in east London.

Man guilty of killing girlfriend’s young son after campaign of ‘sadistic’ abuse

Man guilty of killing girlfriend’s young son after campaign of ‘sadistic’ abuse

Drug addict Jake Drummond fatally shook and hit 15-month-old Jacob Lennon early on August 27 2019, the Old Bailey heard.

Man gets two life terms for murdering neighbour and attempting to kill friend

Man gets two life terms for murdering neighbour and attempting to kill friend

When told he was under arrest for murder and attempted murder, Wayne Rule asked officers: ‘Which one is dead?’

Jon Snow: I’m at complete ease with late fatherhood

Jon Snow: I’m at complete ease with late fatherhood

The former Channel 4 News anchor also reflected on his relationship with his own father.

‘Failing’ infrastructure is killing fish and ‘devastating’ rivers, anglers say

‘Failing’ infrastructure is killing fish and ‘devastating’ rivers, anglers say

Two sewage spills on the River Ray in Wiltshire have prompted complaints from the Angling Trust to Thames Water.

Plans to modernise creation of lasting powers of attorney clear Commons

Plans to modernise creation of lasting powers of attorney clear Commons

The Powers of Attorney Bill would modernise and simplify the creation and registration of lasting powers of attorney.

Mother with leukaemia in desperate search for stem cell donor

Mother with leukaemia in desperate search for stem cell donor

Janice St Louis has Grenadian heritage and it is likely that her ideal donor would have similar genetics.

Covid test requirement for arrivals from China to end next month

Covid test requirement for arrivals from China to end next month

Measures were introduced in January in a bid to strengthen the UK’s ability to rapidly detect potential new coronavirus variants circulating in China.

Farmers need right incentives to stop soil degradation, experts say

Farmers need right incentives to stop soil degradation, experts say

An international team of scientists said farmers need support in switching to methods that preserve soils’ organic matter.

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