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Doug Beattie disappointed that ‘traitor’ remarks at rally were not challenged

Doug Beattie disappointed that ‘traitor’ remarks at rally were not challenged

An election poster of the UUP leader with a noose around his neck was left outside the meeting which protested against the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Lord Pickles sorry he ‘misspoke’ in getting Grenfell death toll wrong

Lord Pickles sorry he ‘misspoke’ in getting Grenfell death toll wrong

The politician had said that 96 people died in the June 2017 blaze when the correct number of victims was 72.

Grandmother will ‘cherish’ time with family after £1m lottery win

Grandmother will ‘cherish’ time with family after £1m lottery win

Sandy Doyle, from Salisbury, said it was ‘nerve-wracking’ waiting for the National Lottery phone lines to open.

Jurors take just 18 minutes to convict terrorist who murdered MP Sir David Amess

Jurors take just 18 minutes to convict terrorist who murdered MP Sir David Amess

Ali Harbi Ali refused to stand in the dock as the unanimous verdicts were delivered.

Horse’s surprise visit helps bring back memories for elderly care home resident

Horse’s surprise visit helps bring back memories for elderly care home resident

The visit in Leatherhead was part of Care UK’s Long Lost Hobbies programme, which is particularly aimed at helping those with dementia.

New NHS payment scheme aims to encourage pharma to tackle superbugs

New NHS payment scheme aims to encourage pharma to tackle superbugs

Nice on Tuesday published draft guidance.

Queen’s personal adviser became her hairdresser during lockdown, book reveals

Queen’s personal adviser became her hairdresser during lockdown, book reveals

Angela Kelly has the same size feet as the Queen and wears in the monarch’s new shoes to ensure they are comfortable.

Network Rail carries out £2m spring clean to clear graffiti

Network Rail carries out £2m spring clean to clear graffiti

The work included thousands of graffiti tags being removed across the West Midlands over the past 12 months.

Sir David Amess killer will ‘rot in jail and die in ignominy’

Sir David Amess killer will ‘rot in jail and die in ignominy’

Brendan Cox, the widower of murdered MP Jo Cox, spoke out after the conviction of Ali Harbi Ali.

£19,500 artwork representing 2019 election goes on display in Parliament

£19,500 artwork representing 2019 election goes on display in Parliament

The taxpayer-funded project means the first mobile has entered the Parliamentary Art Collection.

Council’s Grenfell response ‘chaotic and exacerbated already dire situation’

Council’s Grenfell response ‘chaotic and exacerbated already dire situation’

Module four of the second phase of the Grenfell Tower inquiry is considering the seven days after the tower block blaze.

Ashley Cole among high-profile targets for ‘ruthlessly executed’ burglaries

Ashley Cole among high-profile targets for ‘ruthlessly executed’ burglaries

Nottingham Crown Court heard a six-strong gang also allegedly stole a £3.75 million tiara worn to the coronation of Edward VII.

Officers who detained MP killer: We only wish we could have done more

Officers who detained MP killer: We only wish we could have done more

Pc Ryan Curtis and Pc Scott James have been awarded the Merit Star – Essex Police’s highest accolade.

Magic mushroom compound ‘opens up depressed people’s brains’, study suggests

Magic mushroom compound ‘opens up depressed people’s brains’, study suggests

The findings suggest psilocybin could be a real alternative to depression treatments, researchers say.

Petrol bomb thrown at police officer in Londonderry

Petrol bomb thrown at police officer in Londonderry

The PSNI said they are treating the incident as attempted murder.

Charles and Camilla to tour Canada to mark Queen’s jubilee

Charles and Camilla to tour Canada to mark Queen’s jubilee

The prince and the duchess will pay an official visit next month, ahead of national celebrations making the monarch’s 70-year reign.

Levelling Up Fund ‘absolutely does not’ undermine devolution, say Conservatives

Levelling Up Fund ‘absolutely does not’ undermine devolution, say Conservatives

Party leader Douglas Ross was speaking as he toured the grounds of the Crichton Trust in Dumfries.

Downing Street condemns ‘guerrilla tactics’ of oil protesters

Downing Street condemns ‘guerrilla tactics’ of oil protesters

The Government will not tolerate action that obstructs people’s day-to-day lives, a No 10 spokeswoman said.

‘Amazing journey’ for Invictus Games competitors with ‘lives turned around’

‘Amazing journey’ for Invictus Games competitors with ‘lives turned around’

The Duke of Sussex founded the games which will take place this coming weekend in The Hague.

Ringleader of Garry Newlove killers could be moved to open prison

Ringleader of Garry Newlove killers could be moved to open prison

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab must decide whether to approve the Parole Board’s recommendation to move Adam Swellings.

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