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King condemns ‘incomprehensible brutality’ of terror attack in Pakistan

King condemns ‘incomprehensible brutality’ of terror attack in Pakistan

Charles sent a message of condolence to the country’s president on Thursday.

NHS launches cancer bus tour to drive up awareness

NHS launches cancer bus tour to drive up awareness

An NHS double-decker bus will travel to five sites in England to help raise awareness of early cancer symptoms.

Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross, MSPs told

Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross, MSPs told

He died in the line of duty while tackling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh last week.

Attempted rape and assault charges against footballer Mason Greenwood dropped

Attempted rape and assault charges against footballer Mason Greenwood dropped

The 21-year-old originally faced further charges of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.

Police divers check river in search for missing dog walker Nicola Bulley

Police divers check river in search for missing dog walker Nicola Bulley

The mother-of-two had been walking her dog, Willow, when she disappeared.

Ofcom clarifies rules on politicians presenting TV and radio programmes

Ofcom clarifies rules on politicians presenting TV and radio programmes

Former cabinet ministers Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg are both set to front new talk shows.

Ofgem orders E.On to improve customer service after finding ‘severe weaknesses’

Ofgem orders E.On to improve customer service after finding ‘severe weaknesses’

The regulator said the energy firm’s performance on call waiting times and abandoned call rates was ‘very poor’.

Letby wrote sympathy card to baby’s grieving parents, murder trial told

Letby wrote sympathy card to baby’s grieving parents, murder trial told

Nurse Lucy Letby, originally from Hereford, denies murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s long-time collaborator leads tributes to ‘lyrical genius’

Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s long-time collaborator leads tributes to ‘lyrical genius’

Hesketh-Harvey was the brother of journalist and former editor of the Evening Standard Sarah Sands, who is the ex-wife of actor Julian Sands.

Veteran soldier avoids jail for 1988 Troubles killing

Veteran soldier avoids jail for 1988 Troubles killing

David Jonathan Holden was sentenced to three years at Belfast Crown Court, but the judge suspended the term for three years.

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to relaunch China flights

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to relaunch China flights

Flights are being restarted following a relaxation of China’s travel restrictions.

Labour highlights warning of 7,000 council job cuts in plea to vote down budget

Labour highlights warning of 7,000 council job cuts in plea to vote down budget

The draft 2023/24 budget proposes an increase of around £570m for councils – but they have warned they need more.

Watchdog condemns ‘terrible’ prison conditions for mentally ill women

Watchdog condemns ‘terrible’ prison conditions for mentally ill women

Some cells at HMP Eastwood Park were described as ‘appalling, dilapidated and covered in graffiti’.

Sunak resists Johnson’s call to supply RAF warplanes to Ukraine

Sunak resists Johnson’s call to supply RAF warplanes to Ukraine

Training a pilot to fly one of the RAF’s jets takes years and the Government is focused on support it can provide now, Number 10 said.

Camilla praises ‘life-changing’ effects of reading as she tours book charity

Camilla praises ‘life-changing’ effects of reading as she tours book charity

The Queen Consort helped stamp books set for export to Rwanda as she visited Book Aid International.

Bosses admit being in ‘denial’ over sexism and misogyny in Welsh Rugby Union

Bosses admit being in ‘denial’ over sexism and misogyny in Welsh Rugby Union

Chairman Ieuan Evans and acting chief executive Nigel Walker were grilled by the Senedd’s sports and culture committee.

Northern Ireland Secretary orders independent inquiry into 1998 Omagh bombing

Northern Ireland Secretary orders independent inquiry into 1998 Omagh bombing

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden died in the Real IRA bombing, took the legal challenge that resulted in a judge directing the state to act.

Does the spread of bird flu to mammals mean a greater risk to humans?

Does the spread of bird flu to mammals mean a greater risk to humans?

Avian flu is an infectious type of influenza that spreads among birds.

Rapist Isla Bryson not truly transgender, suggests Sturgeon

Rapist Isla Bryson not truly transgender, suggests Sturgeon

Bryson raped two women before transitioning.

Three teenage boys arrested after 20-year-old man stabbed to death

Three teenage boys arrested after 20-year-old man stabbed to death

The teenagers, one aged 15 and two aged 16, were arrested at a hotel in North Wales.

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