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Driver jailed after killing pregnant woman and her elderly father

Driver jailed after killing pregnant woman and her elderly father

Nitesh Bissendary has been found guilty of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving.

Meghan addresses relationship with Waleses and ‘formality’ of royal family

Meghan addresses relationship with Waleses and ‘formality’ of royal family

Her Netflix docuseries with Harry also referenced the two couples’ first joint event in February 2018.

One in seven ambulance patients still waiting over an hour for A&E handover

One in seven ambulance patients still waiting over an hour for A&E handover

The figure is up from one in 10 a year ago.

Internet ‘increasingly prominent’ in radicalisation of extremists – research

Internet ‘increasingly prominent’ in radicalisation of extremists – research

Academics examined the role the internet played in the radicalisation of 437 convicted extremist offenders in England and Wales.

Harry and Meghan reminisce on early romance after meeting on Instagram

Harry and Meghan reminisce on early romance after meeting on Instagram

The royal couple revealed they had their first date at 76 Dean Street in London – and Harry was late.

Former environment secretary cites ‘serious problems’ with farm worker visas

Former environment secretary cites ‘serious problems’ with farm worker visas

George Eustice called on ministers to ‘provisionally allocate’ the number of seasonal worker visas for next year in order to give farmers certainty.

Rail union leaders accuse government of ‘blocking’ deal to end Christmas strikes

Rail union leaders accuse government of ‘blocking’ deal to end Christmas strikes

The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) said the strikes “come gift wrapped from Rishi Sunak”.

Climate change threatens almost 70% of puffins’ nesting sites, researchers warn

Climate change threatens almost 70% of puffins’ nesting sites, researchers warn

Experts have drawn up guidelines for helping threatened European seabirds – which could include placing model puffins to attract them to new sites.

Harry says wearing Nazi uniform was ‘one of the biggest mistakes’ of his life

Harry says wearing Nazi uniform was ‘one of the biggest mistakes’ of his life

The Duke of Sussex said he felt ‘so ashamed’ after donning the costume at a party in 2005.

Footage from Diana’s Panorama interview shown in Netflix docuseries

Footage from Diana’s Panorama interview shown in Netflix docuseries

Midway through the first episode of Harry & Meghan, clips are shown of Diana speaking in the controversial 1995 interview.

Scotland’s first snowfall of the year causes school closures

Scotland’s first snowfall of the year causes school closures

Snow has fallen over parts of Scotland causing some disruption and school disclosures.

Jury out in trial of ex-Special Constable accused of roadside rape

Jury out in trial of ex-Special Constable accused of roadside rape

Former Metropolitan Police volunteer Paul Hoile, from Essex, denies misconduct and four sexual offences

Harry & Meghan: Key points and revelations from Netflix show

Harry & Meghan: Key points and revelations from Netflix show

The first three episodes of the bombshell docuseries were released on Netflix on Thursday.

Sussexes address royal race row in Netflix documentary series

Sussexes address royal race row in Netflix documentary series

The first three episodes of Harry & Meghan began streaming at 8am on Thursday.

Starmer: Labour ready to partner with business

Starmer: Labour ready to partner with business

Labour presented itself as the answer to the UK’s economic troubles at a conference with 350 business leaders.

Search and rescue operation launched after boat collision off Jersey

Search and rescue operation launched after boat collision off Jersey

The incident happened at about 5.30am on Thursday after a ship collided with a fishing vessel.

Meghan brands engagement interview ‘orchestrated reality show’

Meghan brands engagement interview ‘orchestrated reality show’

The duchess said ‘We weren’t allowed to tell our story’ in BBC interview arranged by Kensington Palace.

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says white privilege is not a ‘fact’

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says white privilege is not a ‘fact’

She said schools should not be ‘teaching things as fact that are debates’.

Flush of excitement as John Lennon’s toilet goes on display

Flush of excitement as John Lennon’s toilet goes on display

The reveal was met with laughs, smiles and a comment of: ‘It’s John’s john.’

Pete Wishart ‘bemused’ at SNP Commons leadership change as he quits front bench

Pete Wishart ‘bemused’ at SNP Commons leadership change as he quits front bench

The Perth and Perthshire North MP told new Westminster leader Stephen Flynn he did not understand the need for a challenge.

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