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Tony Hudgell’s mother ‘shocked’ to learn of abuser’s release

Tony Hudgell’s mother ‘shocked’ to learn of abuser’s release

Jody Simpson, 29, and her partner Anthony Smith tortured the boy as a baby so badly that both his legs had to be amputated.

Man caught in Windsor Castle grounds with crossbow admits Treason Act charge

Man caught in Windsor Castle grounds with crossbow admits Treason Act charge

Jaswant Singh Chail, 21, was detained on Christmas Day 2021 close to the Queen’s private residence.

Patients face longer waits unless strikes end, NHS leaders warn

Patients face longer waits unless strikes end, NHS leaders warn

Thousands of nurses and ambulance workers are due to strike on Monday.

Critically endangered mountain bongo birth delights zookeepers

Critically endangered mountain bongo birth delights zookeepers

It is thought that fewer than 100 of the animals remain in the wild.

Police constable to plead not guilty to eight rape and sexual assault charges

Police constable to plead not guilty to eight rape and sexual assault charges

Pc Ravi Canhye of Dorset Police is alleged to have carried out the offences while off duty.

Drivers turn off car heating to help cut fuel consumption, says survey

Drivers turn off car heating to help cut fuel consumption, says survey

Motorists were asked about what methods they use to reduce fuel costs.

World’s oldest dog ever, 30-year-old Bobi, crowned by Guinness World Records

World’s oldest dog ever, 30-year-old Bobi, crowned by Guinness World Records

Bobi was born in the village of Conqueiros, Portugal, on May 11 1992.

Irish peacekeeper injured in Lebanon attack is discharged from Dublin hospital

Irish peacekeeper injured in Lebanon attack is discharged from Dublin hospital

Tanaiste Micheal Martin welcomed the “good news”, and said that a UN report into the fatal ambush is expected in the coming weeks.

‘Revolutionary’ fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

‘Revolutionary’ fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

The Spanish designer, whose real name was Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo, founded the renowned fashion house named after him.

Man changed story on why he killed mother and child, court told

Man changed story on why he killed mother and child, court told

Andrew Innes denies the murder of Bennylyn and Jellica Burke at his Dundee home.

Planned strike by ambulance workers in Wales suspended amid new offer

Planned strike by ambulance workers in Wales suspended amid new offer

The GMB said its action has been suspended to allow further negotiations with the Welsh Government.

Terminally ill Frank Field cheered as he swears oath to King in Lords

Terminally ill Frank Field cheered as he swears oath to King in Lords

The former minister, known as Lord Field of Birkenhead, waved to colleagues who then shouted ‘hear, hear’ in support of him.

Infected blood victims ‘truly lived through worst of times’, public inquiry told

Infected blood victims ‘truly lived through worst of times’, public inquiry told

The public inquiry’s final report is expected to be published in the autumn.

Man found guilty of sending threatening messages to Sturgeon

Man found guilty of sending threatening messages to Sturgeon

William Curtis was also convicted over a message sent to former MSP Stewart Stevenson.

Irish national debt stands at 44,000 euro per person, figures show

Irish national debt stands at 44,000 euro per person, figures show

The Department of Finance said that it is one of the highest per capita debt burdens in the world.

Obese teenager’s family ‘let down’ by health and social services, court hears

Obese teenager’s family ‘let down’ by health and social services, court hears

Alun Titford denies gross negligence manslaughter and an alternative count of causing or allowing the death of a child.

V&A set to open first major UK exhibition on Renaissance sculptor Donatello

V&A set to open first major UK exhibition on Renaissance sculptor Donatello

Sculpting The Renaissance will examine the Florentine artist’s ‘innovations, collaborations and inspirations’ within 15th century Italy.

Unpaid care leave would be as normal as sick days under Bill, ministers told

Unpaid care leave would be as normal as sick days under Bill, ministers told

Lib Dem MP Wendy Chamberlain hopes her Carer’s Leave Bill would create a ‘huge shift’ in how society thinks about caring responsibilities.

Hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men – study

Hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men – study

Researchers found kisspeptin boosted sexual responses in women and men with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

Sunak stands by Cabinet Secretary despite questions over Raab ‘bullying’

Sunak stands by Cabinet Secretary despite questions over Raab ‘bullying’

Downing Street has not denied that Simon Case knew about a written complaint against the Justice Secretary.

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