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MPs urge Government to take action against ‘Chinese police stations’ in the UK

MPs urge Government to take action against ‘Chinese police stations’ in the UK

The House of Commons heard there are four sites of concern in the UK, with the Government saying the allegations are being investigated.

Boy, 16, ‘killed after being confronted by rival teenagers armed with blades’

Boy, 16, ‘killed after being confronted by rival teenagers armed with blades’

Ramarni Crosby died after being repeatedly knifed in Gloucester in December 2021, a court has been told.

Grand National protesters: We were brutalised by police and security guards

Grand National protesters: We were brutalised by police and security guards

The animal rights activists who gained access to the racecourse claimed they suffered broken bones and dog bites.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury reveals late Queen told him: ‘I can’t resign’

Former Archbishop of Canterbury reveals late Queen told him: ‘I can’t resign’

George Carey secretly met the Queen Consort in a south-east London flat and discussed her relationship with Charles.

Student complaints about universities surge to record high in 2022

Student complaints about universities surge to record high in 2022

The OIA said students faced multiple challenges, including the cost-of-living crisis, industrial action and longer-term impacts of the pandemic.

Fatal accident inquiry ordered into death of 13-year-old neglected by mother

Fatal accident inquiry ordered into death of 13-year-old neglected by mother

Robyn Goldie, from Wishaw, died on July 26, 2018 after she developed peritonitis and her mother failed to seek medical treatment for her.

Driver used car ‘as a weapon’ to kill 22-year-old woman near takeaway, jury told

Driver used car ‘as a weapon’ to kill 22-year-old woman near takeaway, jury told

Stephen McHugh is alleged to have used the weight and power of his Volvo to murder Rebecca Steer in Shropshire last year.

Stem cells that ‘get stuck’ may be the reason hair turns grey as people age

Stem cells that ‘get stuck’ may be the reason hair turns grey as people age

Scientists said the research in mice could lead to ways of preventing or reversing the greying of human hair.

‘Science superpower’ status in jeopardy ‘if UK does not join EU Horizon scheme’

‘Science superpower’ status in jeopardy ‘if UK does not join EU Horizon scheme’

Sir Paul Nurse said being part of the EU’s science research programme is ‘crucial’ for the success of the UK’s science sector.

Stephen Silver sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder of Garda Colm Horkan

Stephen Silver sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder of Garda Colm Horkan

The jury of seven men and five women last month found Silver guilty of murdering the garda in the course of his duty.

Home Secretary ‘stopping the boats’ over fishing industry visa scheme

Home Secretary ‘stopping the boats’ over fishing industry visa scheme

Lib Dem Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) warned ‘many fishing boats are tied up unable to go to sea’.

We must work with farmers and others to help cut emissions – NatWest boss

We must work with farmers and others to help cut emissions – NatWest boss

Alison Rose said in a short film that her company supports 40,000 farmers across the country.

Tesco plans appeal after Lidl scores victory in logo fight

Tesco plans appeal after Lidl scores victory in logo fight

A High Court judge said she had found for the German discount supermarket on claims of trademark infringement, passing off and copyright infringement

Hillary Clinton: Shared education should be priority in Northern Ireland

Hillary Clinton: Shared education should be priority in Northern Ireland

The former US secretary of state and first lady was visiting a pair of neighbouring schools in Limavady, Co Londonderry.

Some pupils were abused at Loretto School, inquiry finds

Some pupils were abused at Loretto School, inquiry finds

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has been looking at a number of boarding schools in Scotland.

Minister insists smart motorway safety is ‘very good’

Minister insists smart motorway safety is ‘very good’

Transport Secretary Mark Harper told MPs the safety of the roads is ‘not reflected in public confidence’.

‘Healthy’ doctor, 32, died after rare severe reaction to AstraZeneca Covid jab

‘Healthy’ doctor, 32, died after rare severe reaction to AstraZeneca Covid jab

The widow of Dr Stephen Wright, 32, who died 10 days after his Covid vaccination, is planning to sue the pharmaceutical giant.

Words of Derry Girls character quoted at Good Friday Agreement conference

Words of Derry Girls character quoted at Good Friday Agreement conference

The head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service referenced an episode of the sitcom during a speech at the event at Queen’s University Belfast.

Man with fear of insects discovers taste for them at whisky event

Man with fear of insects discovers taste for them at whisky event

Crickets, mealworms, locusts and scorpions were matched with different types of whisky for an unusual tasting.

Sunak aims ‘Sir Softie’ jibe at Starmer during tetchy Prime Minister’s Questions

Sunak aims ‘Sir Softie’ jibe at Starmer during tetchy Prime Minister’s Questions

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the Government of breaking public services, including the criminal justice system.

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