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Fraud-accused fire chief’s depression ‘affected decision-making’, court told

Fraud-accused fire chief’s depression ‘affected decision-making’, court told

Former Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service boss Stewart Edgar denies fraudulently buying a Land Rover in 2018.

Drivers warned to expect ‘autumn rush’ on the roads

Drivers warned to expect ‘autumn rush’ on the roads

Traffic is expected to increase due to the half-term break in England and Wales.

Scottish Secretary unveils former Labour minister as adviser

Scottish Secretary unveils former Labour minister as adviser

Tom Harris has been made lead non-executive director to the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland.

Half of Britons ask questions online first over fear of judgment – poll

Half of Britons ask questions online first over fear of judgment – poll

Sexuality, gender identity and disability are the topics people are most afraid to ask about, the study suggests.

Wife stabbed husband in row over birthday bubble and squeak, court hears

Wife stabbed husband in row over birthday bubble and squeak, court hears

Penelope Jackson denies the murder of her husband David but admits manslaughter.

NI ministers urged to close loopholes exploited by puppy farm industry

NI ministers urged to close loopholes exploited by puppy farm industry

A new report by animal charity the USPCA found trade had ‘rocketed’ over the last two years.

MPs pay tribute to ‘outstanding minister’ James Brokenshire

MPs pay tribute to ‘outstanding minister’ James Brokenshire

There was a minute’s silence in the Commons following PMQs in memory of the MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup.

Javid to face questions as Government under pressure over rising Covid cases

Javid to face questions as Government under pressure over rising Covid cases

The head of the NHS Confederation has called for ‘Plan B’ to be implemented to avoid a winter crisis for the health service.

World leaders heading to Glasgow for Cop26 – but some key figures set to miss it

World leaders heading to Glasgow for Cop26 – but some key figures set to miss it

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to welcome around 120 world leaders to the crucial climate summit.

Written complaints to water firms increase for third successive year

Written complaints to water firms increase for third successive year

Billing problems accounted for 67% of disputes raised by customers in England and Wales.

Warrant issued for arrest of man accused of murdering his mother

Warrant issued for arrest of man accused of murdering his mother

Louise Tiffney disappeared in 2002 and her remains were found in East Lothian in April 2017.

Murder team’s refusal to take on Stephen Port probe ‘not the answer we wanted’

Murder team’s refusal to take on Stephen Port probe ‘not the answer we wanted’

Temporary Superintendent Mike Hamer told colleagues he wanted the more senior MIT (murder investigation team) to take on the ‘complex’ case.

Charity in £8m appeal to buy estate and help create squirrel ‘superhighway’

Charity in £8m appeal to buy estate and help create squirrel ‘superhighway’

Woodland Trust Scotland hopes to raise the funds to purchase the Couldoran Estate in Wester Ross.

Behind the scenes with William and Kate at the Earthshot Prize awards

Behind the scenes with William and Kate at the Earthshot Prize awards

Kensington Palace shared black-and-white photographs of the royal couple at the Alexandra Palace ceremony.

Doctors warn minister of opposition to assisted dying law

Doctors warn minister of opposition to assisted dying law

Hundreds of current and retired medical professionals have written to Health Secretary Sajid Javid expressing ‘great concern’ over the proposed Bill.

Morocco bans UK flights due to rising coronavirus rates

Morocco bans UK flights due to rising coronavirus rates

Airlines cancelled several flights between the countries on Wednesday ahead of the suspension coming into effect at 11.59pm.

What is the Covid situation now and could we be facing another lockdown?

What is the Covid situation now and could we be facing another lockdown?

One health leader warned we ‘risk stumbling into a winter crisis’ and said it was time to enact Plan B.

Baking queen Mary Berry to celebrate damehood with sandwich

Baking queen Mary Berry to celebrate damehood with sandwich

The TV cook said she is ‘proud and honoured’ to have been recognised.

Police to assess scale of drink spiking at nightclubs amid injection claims

Police to assess scale of drink spiking at nightclubs amid injection claims

Concerns have been raised after incidents were reported in several areas of the country.

Queen faces busy schedule of royal duties six months on from Philip’s death

Queen faces busy schedule of royal duties six months on from Philip’s death

The monarch, who has been advised to rest by royal doctors, is gearing up for the Platinum Jubilee next year.

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