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Police recorded hate crime more than tripled over the last decade

Police recorded hate crime more than tripled over the last decade

The figures logged by forces in England and Wales have hit a new record high.

Taoiseach: Protocol deal will be difficult but there is good faith on all sides

Taoiseach: Protocol deal will be difficult but there is good faith on all sides

Micheal Martin was speaking as negotiations got under way between officials on Thursday afternoon.

What are blackouts and why might they happen this winter?

What are blackouts and why might they happen this winter?

National Grid has said blackouts could occur this winter but remains ‘ unlikely’.

Sir James Dyson in High Court libel battle against Channel 4

Sir James Dyson in High Court libel battle against Channel 4

He is suing the broadcaster and ITN over the allegations made during Channel 4’s news programme on February 10.

Just Stop Oil protesters glue themselves to roads around Trafalgar Square

Just Stop Oil protesters glue themselves to roads around Trafalgar Square

Specially trained police officers detached protesters from the road – they were then carried off to police vans.

Truss positions UK as key ally on Ukraine at European summit

Truss positions UK as key ally on Ukraine at European summit

The Prime Minister will speak to French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte later.

Lotto ticket-holder yet to claim their £5 million jackpot prize

Lotto ticket-holder yet to claim their £5 million jackpot prize

The winning Lotto numbers in the September 28 draw were 3, 15, 20, 48, 57 and 58.

Butterfly numbers still ‘worryingly low’ in 2022 despite good weather

Butterfly numbers still ‘worryingly low’ in 2022 despite good weather

Warm weather saw some butterflies flourish in the summer but overall numbers are still showing decline, experts say.

University student died after mental health declined, inquest hears

University student died after mental health declined, inquest hears

Harry Armstrong Evans, 21, a third year physics and astrophysics student at the University of Exeter, died in June 2021.

Police officer’s account of motorway shooting under scrutiny at inquest

Police officer’s account of motorway shooting under scrutiny at inquest

Yassar Yaqub was fatally shot during an enforced stop on a motorway slip road.

Staff concerns over safety of immigration holding facility in Kent

Staff concerns over safety of immigration holding facility in Kent

The POA trade union, which represents some staff at the facility in Manston, Kent, says staff have likened the situation to a ‘pressure cooker’.

Families with disabled children ‘struggling to survive’ in cost-of-living crisis

Families with disabled children ‘struggling to survive’ in cost-of-living crisis

A survey by Family Fund of 4,264 families with a disabled child found that nine in 10 are struggling or falling behind on their regular bills.

Dog run over and killed after men try to steal owner’s phone

Dog run over and killed after men try to steal owner’s phone

Cockapoo Milo died at the scene.

Arsonist’s chilling voicenote outlining plan to kill neighbours read in court

Arsonist’s chilling voicenote outlining plan to kill neighbours read in court

Hakeem Kigundu, 32, admitted setting fire to Rowe Court in Reading, Berkshire, on December 15 last year.

Historian admired by Truss says she completely misunderstood his work

Historian admired by Truss says she completely misunderstood his work

Rick Perlstein says the Prime Minister missed the cynicism in his book The Invisible Bridge.

JK Rowling wears T-shirt calling Nicola Sturgeon ‘destroyer of women’s rights’

JK Rowling wears T-shirt calling Nicola Sturgeon ‘destroyer of women’s rights’

The author was giving her backing to a protest outside the Scottish Parliament over controversial gender recognition legislation.

Fleetwood Mac memorabilia to go under the hammer in US

Fleetwood Mac memorabilia to go under the hammer in US

The sale will include items belonging to three members of the award-winning rock band’s members, Mick Fleetwood and Christine and John McVie.

Three stabbed as ‘heroes’ intervene in central London phone snatch robbery

Three stabbed as ‘heroes’ intervene in central London phone snatch robbery

London Ambulance Service said crews treated four people, three of whom were taken to hospital and one of whom was discharged.

‘Old favourites more meaningful than novelty’ for those nearing end of life

‘Old favourites more meaningful than novelty’ for those nearing end of life

Researchers say their findings contradict the idea of a bucket list where people pursue things they have never done before but always wanted to.

David Hockney painting pictured ahead of first public sale in more than 30 years

David Hockney painting pictured ahead of first public sale in more than 30 years

The piece could sell for as much as £10 million.

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