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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.

Stop trading with Iran says Anoosheh Ashoori’s daughter, as she cuts hair on TV

Stop trading with Iran says Anoosheh Ashoori’s daughter, as she cuts hair on TV

Thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets in protest at the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.

Jeremy Clarkson contesting notice to shut farm cafe and restaurant

Jeremy Clarkson contesting notice to shut farm cafe and restaurant

The 62-year-old broadcaster’s Oxfordshire farm has attracted a lot of attention since his Amazon Studios series Clarkson’s Farm.

‘Transphobic narratives from politicians fuelling hate’ as recorded crimes soar

‘Transphobic narratives from politicians fuelling hate’ as recorded crimes soar

Home Office figures show that police-recorded hate crimes motivated by transgender identity have risen by 56% in a year.

Number of Covid-19 patients in England jumps to highest level for two months

Number of Covid-19 patients in England jumps to highest level for two months

Three regions are recording patient levels last seen in late July.

Marks & Spencer launches digital credit account for Sparks customers

Marks & Spencer launches digital credit account for Sparks customers

Sparks Pay is initially rolling out as a phased launch on M&S.com and the M&S app.

Online Safety Bill needs a ‘total rewrite’, human rights lawyer says

Online Safety Bill needs a ‘total rewrite’, human rights lawyer says

Dr Susie Alegre has warned the Bill in its current form fails to tackle the root causes of online harm.

Alleged US fugitive has tattoos photographed in bid to establish identity

Alleged US fugitive has tattoos photographed in bid to establish identity

The man at the centre of the case claims never to have been to the US, where prosecutors argue he is wanted for rape.

Transport for London adds electric bikes to hire scheme

Transport for London adds electric bikes to hire scheme

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said it is a ‘momentous moment for cycling’ in the capital.

September records slowest retail sales growth since shops reopened post-Covid

September records slowest retail sales growth since shops reopened post-Covid

Total in-store and online sales increased by just 2.8% in September on last year, according to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker.

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