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Inquest findings into death of woman shot by soldier sent to prosecution service

Inquest findings into death of woman shot by soldier sent to prosecution service

Kathleen Thompson, 47, was killed by a bullet to the chest in Londonderry in November 1971.

Review into pathology at original Hillsborough inquests announced

Review into pathology at original Hillsborough inquests announced

The pathology review, which will be chaired by forensic science expert Glenn Taylor, was ordered by the Home Office.

‘She’s very sweet’: Kate cradles premature baby on visit to maternity unit

‘She’s very sweet’: Kate cradles premature baby on visit to maternity unit

The Princess of Wales toured the Royal Surrey County Hospital to hear about the holistic support it provides to pregnant women and new mothers.

Eating oily fish improves brain health – study

Eating oily fish improves brain health – study

Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood have been linked to better thinking skills in mid-life.

Sophie pays her respects to victims of Rwandan genocide

Sophie pays her respects to victims of Rwandan genocide

The countess travelled to Rwanda while on an official visit to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.

I’ve been so close to suicide, says rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson

I’ve been so close to suicide, says rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson

The former England hooker was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy in November 2020.

Swinney rejects accusation of ‘secrecy’ over resignations from Covid inquiry

Swinney rejects accusation of ‘secrecy’ over resignations from Covid inquiry

The Deputy First Minister addressed an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

British teachers found not guilty after death of girl, 12, on French school trip

British teachers found not guilty after death of girl, 12, on French school trip

Jessica Lawson died after a pontoon capsized in July 2015.

Alec Baldwin and Rust producers reach settlement with Halyna Hutchins estate

Alec Baldwin and Rust producers reach settlement with Halyna Hutchins estate

Her widow, Matthew Hutchins, will serve as executive producer when filming resumes in January 2023.

Climate change made ‘summer drought 20 times more likely in Northern Hemisphere’

Climate change made ‘summer drought 20 times more likely in Northern Hemisphere’

The experts said if humans had not warmed the planet, the drought in the Northern Hemisphere would only have been expected around once in 400 years.

750,000 extra bereavements during pandemic amid ‘huge’ support gap – report

750,000 extra bereavements during pandemic amid ‘huge’ support gap – report

Many people are not getting the right support at the time they need it the most, the UK Commission on Bereavement warned.

DNA from skeletons ‘challenges perceptions and understanding of ancient England’

DNA from skeletons ‘challenges perceptions and understanding of ancient England’

Findings point to a diverse and complex culture in England during the early Middle Ages.

MoD accused of ‘deliberately delaying’ fresh inquest into Londonderry shooting

MoD accused of ‘deliberately delaying’ fresh inquest into Londonderry shooting

However a barrister representing the MoD said it is current pressure servicing a number of legacy inquests dealing with Northern Ireland’s past.

Shopper footfall recovery slows as households face ‘severe economic situation’

Shopper footfall recovery slows as households face ‘severe economic situation’

Footfall was up by just 6.8% on last September, dropping away from the 8.6% and 15.5% uplifts seen in August and July respectively, Springboard said.

Pound weakens and government borrowing costs rise again after Truss speech

Pound weakens and government borrowing costs rise again after Truss speech

Sterling dipped by 1.4% to 1.1312 dollars shortly after Liz Truss said that the Government was making ‘difficult but necessary’ choices.

Unrealistic post-baby body images on social media ‘may worsen body satisfaction’

Unrealistic post-baby body images on social media ‘may worsen body satisfaction’

Researchers found 1,000 images tagged #postpartumbody were uploaded to Instagram every day.

Liz Truss: After a torrid Tory conference, what next for the Prime Minister?

Liz Truss: After a torrid Tory conference, what next for the Prime Minister?

Here is what lies ahead for the under-fire Prime Minister over the next few weeks.

Man stabbed to death at funeral in Co Kerry cemetery

Man stabbed to death at funeral in Co Kerry cemetery

The incident took place at Rath Cemetery in Tralee on Wednesday morning.

Northern cities hit by increase in traffic jams due to rail strikes

Northern cities hit by increase in traffic jams due to rail strikes

Figures from location technology firm TomTom suggest the North was England’s worst-affected region for road congestion.

London Marathon charity of the year urges runners to help beat childhood cancer

London Marathon charity of the year urges runners to help beat childhood cancer

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity said it hoped to raise £3.5 million through its partnership with the TCS London Marathon.

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