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Noah’s mother ‘humbled’ over calls to name bridge after tragic schoolboy

Noah’s mother ‘humbled’ over calls to name bridge after tragic schoolboy

Noah Donohoe was found dead two years ago after being missing for a number of days.

Rishi Sunak scores own goal with football gaffe

Rishi Sunak scores own goal with football gaffe

The Southampton FC fan said he looked forward to his team playing Manchester United this weekend – when they are playing Leicester City.

Liz Truss brands Manchester’s Andy Burnham a ‘miserabilist mayor’

Liz Truss brands Manchester’s Andy Burnham a ‘miserabilist mayor’

Ms Truss targeted the Mayor of Greater Manchester in her speech at Friday’s Tory hustings in the city.

Thomas O’Halloran’s family devastated by death of ‘kind and gentle’ man

Thomas O’Halloran’s family devastated by death of ‘kind and gentle’ man

Irishman Thomas O’Halloran was killed in an attack in Greenford, west London, on Tuesday.

El Shafee Elsheikh’s victims’ families say his silence ‘speaks volumes’

El Shafee Elsheikh’s victims’ families say his silence ‘speaks volumes’

The British jihadist was given the opportunity to speak at his sentencing on Friday, but he declined to do so.

James Foley ‘more alive than ever’ eight years on from the day of brutal death

James Foley ‘more alive than ever’ eight years on from the day of brutal death

The murdered US journalist will live on in ‘all who aspire to moral courage’ as well as the memories of his family and friends, his mother said.

Who were the four British terrorists dubbed ‘The Beatles’?

Who were the four British terrorists dubbed ‘The Beatles’?

Here is a little of what is known about each of the four alleged members of the Islamic State terrorist cell.

British ‘Beatle’ terrorist given life sentence over deaths of Western hostages

British ‘Beatle’ terrorist given life sentence over deaths of Western hostages

El Shafee Elsheikh, 34, who grew up in London, showed no emotion as judge Thomas Selby Ellis delivered his verdict.

Influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram

Influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram

The Meta-owned platforms have banned Mr Tate for violating their policies on dangerous organisations or individuals.

Tesco cancels shoppers’ online orders after ‘technical issue’

Tesco cancels shoppers’ online orders after ‘technical issue’

A glitch has left customers without their shopping on Friday afternoon.

Rishi Sunak would ban new smart motorways to end ‘war on motorists’

Rishi Sunak would ban new smart motorways to end ‘war on motorists’

The former chancellor also said he would clamp down on rogue parking fines.

Three-quarters of MSPs should support independence before new vote – Tory peer

Three-quarters of MSPs should support independence before new vote – Tory peer

The Scottish Government has asked the Supreme Court to determine if a draft independence Bill is within Holyrood’s powers.

Last Of The Summer Wine actress Josephine Tewson dies aged 91

Last Of The Summer Wine actress Josephine Tewson dies aged 91

Her two most memorable roles came in sitcoms written by Roy Clarke.

Record number of blackmail crimes reported to police

Record number of blackmail crimes reported to police

Charity Victim Support is urging the Government and police to take seriously the crime which includes a rising number of ‘sextortion’ cases.

Rishi Sunak takes swipe at Liz Truss over absence from farming hustings

Rishi Sunak takes swipe at Liz Truss over absence from farming hustings

The Foreign Secretary is instead set to meet the National Farmers’ Union on September 1.

Rail union fury at threat to impose changes

Rail union fury at threat to impose changes

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has been accused of advocating fire-and-rehire tactics.

Union boss Mick Lynch warns of ‘really difficult period’ in Tube dispute

Union boss Mick Lynch warns of ‘really difficult period’ in Tube dispute

Mick Lynch said his union had been shut out of talks between the Government, the Treasury, and Mayor Sadiq Khan’s office over the future of services.

Navy veteran jailed for five years for gas blast which wrecked street

Navy veteran jailed for five years for gas blast which wrecked street

Ian Lenaghan, 59, deliberately cut a gas pipe and set it alight in a failed attempt to take his own life, a court heard.

Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson in court to defend Ryan Giggs

Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson in court to defend Ryan Giggs

The ex-manager said he had never seen the player lose his temper.

John McDonnell calls on Keir Starmer to support strikes ‘when necessary’

John McDonnell calls on Keir Starmer to support strikes ‘when necessary’

The former shadow chancellor said the Labour leader should realise that ‘the public mood is that people need support now’.

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