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Teenager locked up for life over stabbing death of 14-year-old

Teenager locked up for life over stabbing death of 14-year-old

Jermaine Cools was fatally stabbed after coming across a street fight outside a chicken shop in Croydon, south London, in November 2021.

Citizen scientist volunteers needed to monitor sweet chestnut trees

Citizen scientist volunteers needed to monitor sweet chestnut trees

An invasive species of wasp and a fungus are spreading across Europe and threatening the species, experts have warned.

Bayoh injuries could be result of pressure being applied, inquiry hears

Bayoh injuries could be result of pressure being applied, inquiry hears

The inquiry into the death of Mr Bayoh resumed on Tuesday and heard evidence from the doctor who conducted the post-mortem examination.

Future of UK’s health research at risk, report suggests

Future of UK’s health research at risk, report suggests

Health research saves and improves lives, for example by developing life-saving vaccines, researchers say.

BBC begins work to repair defaced statue by controversial sculptor Eric Gill

BBC begins work to repair defaced statue by controversial sculptor Eric Gill

The cost of the work will be covered through insurance and not the licence fee, the broadcaster confirmed on Tuesday.

Herd of cattle used to protect environment in the Cotswolds

Herd of cattle used to protect environment in the Cotswolds

The National Trust is using the belted Galloway herd for conservation grazing in Gloucestershire’s Stroud Valleys

Drakeford accuses UK Government of having ‘voter suppression agenda’

Drakeford accuses UK Government of having ‘voter suppression agenda’

Voter ID requirements will not be introduced in Wales for local and Senedd elections, the First Minister confirmed.

Chris Packham is ‘Marmite’, libel trial told

Chris Packham is ‘Marmite’, libel trial told

Dominic Wightman, editor of Country Squire Magazine, is defending the libel claim along with writer Nigel Bean and a third man, Paul Read.

Irish deputy premier says Ireland is not relying on RAF

Irish deputy premier says Ireland is not relying on RAF

Micheal Martin also said he was ‘a bit impatient’ with the suggestion that Ireland was the weakest link in Europe.

Starmer not committing to immediately ripping up protest arrest law

Starmer not committing to immediately ripping up protest arrest law

The Labour leader said it was ‘early days’ for the Public Order Act, amid criticism of the arrest of anti-monarchy protesters ahead of the coronation.

Starmer refuses to rule out coalition with Lib Dems if he does not win majority

Starmer refuses to rule out coalition with Lib Dems if he does not win majority

The Labour leader was ‘absolutely clear’ that he would never do a deal with the SNP.

What is the Reclaim Party and what does it stand for?

What is the Reclaim Party and what does it stand for?

Andrew Bridgen is understood to be joining actor Laurence Fox’s Reclaim Party.

BBC local journalists resume work to rule after rejecting cuts resolution

BBC local journalists resume work to rule after rejecting cuts resolution

Members of the National Union of Journalists working in TV, online and radio at BBC Local (England) voted by 56% against the plans.

Police at Eurovision ‘respect right to peaceful protest’

Police at Eurovision ‘respect right to peaceful protest’

The tactical commander for the event said people who want to protest should get in touch with officers about it beforehand.

Starmer: Sunak’s wealth means he is out of touch with cost-of-living struggles

Starmer: Sunak’s wealth means he is out of touch with cost-of-living struggles

Sir Keir Starmer also spoke about his family’s own struggles growing up.

Jury out in case of police officer who left man paralysed after tasering him

Jury out in case of police officer who left man paralysed after tasering him

Pc Imran Mahmood, 36, is charged with unlawfully inflicting grievous bodily harm on Jordan Walker-Brown during a lockdown patrol.

Cherry: I was warned speaking out on trans could ruin my chances of leading SNP

Cherry: I was warned speaking out on trans could ruin my chances of leading SNP

MP Joanna Cherry has said an adviser told her that speaking out could harm her chances of ever leading the party.

Eurovision ‘superfans’ arrive by train in Liverpool

Eurovision ‘superfans’ arrive by train in Liverpool

Members of international fan network OGAE were joined by music producer Peter Waterman in travelling to the city ahead of the competition.

UK hit with thunder and heavy rain amid yellow weather warning

UK hit with thunder and heavy rain amid yellow weather warning

Some parts of the yellow warning area could see 40 millimetres of rain over a three-hour period, the Met Office said.

NHS boards asked to draw up plans for junior doctors’ strike

NHS boards asked to draw up plans for junior doctors’ strike

Health Secretary Michael Matheson said industrial action by junior doctors would be ‘very disruptive’.

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