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Vigil to be held for murdered primary school teacher Sabina Nessa

Vigil to be held for murdered primary school teacher Sabina Nessa

The 28-year-old had been walking to meet a friend at a pub near her home last Friday when she was killed.

Government under pressure to act as HGV driver shortage hits fuel deliveries

Government under pressure to act as HGV driver shortage hits fuel deliveries

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the shortage of drivers was a “global problem” caused by coronavirus.

Two men charged with riot offences in Lyra McKee murder probe

Two men charged with riot offences in Lyra McKee murder probe

The pair are expected to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court via video link on Friday.

Tom Felton collapses during celebrity golf match

Tom Felton collapses during celebrity golf match

The Harry Potter star was pictured being carried off the Wisconsin course, which is hosting the Ryder Cup, on a golf cart.

Key events in investigation into murder of Sabina Nessa

Key events in investigation into murder of Sabina Nessa

The 28-year-old primary school teacher was attacked as she walked to meet a friend not far from her home in Kidbrooke, south-east London, on Friday.

Permanent UC uplift would have to come out of people’s pockets, says PM

Permanent UC uplift would have to come out of people’s pockets, says PM

Boris Johnson said keeping the additional £20 per week payment would cost £5-6 billion in tax.

PM abandons plans for Northern Ireland-Scotland crossing project

PM abandons plans for Northern Ireland-Scotland crossing project

Boris Johnson was criticised in March after it emerged the feasibility of the bridge/tunnel was being assessed.

Julia Roberts leads tributes after death of Notting Hill director Roger Michell

Julia Roberts leads tributes after death of Notting Hill director Roger Michell

The late filmmaker was also responsible for films such as Morning Glory and Enduring Love.

Chris Whitty and key workers honoured in ‘superhero’ charity raft race

Chris Whitty and key workers honoured in ‘superhero’ charity raft race

The Thames Water Raft Race returned after being cancelled last year because of Covid.

Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sabina Nessa

Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sabina Nessa

The 38-year-old man is being held in police custody.

Ministers agree no changes to Covid rules but signpost ‘significant date’

Ministers agree no changes to Covid rules but signpost ‘significant date’

The announcement was made following a marathon meeting of the Executive.

UK paid compensation for 289 civilian deaths in Afghanistan, analysis shows

UK paid compensation for 289 civilian deaths in Afghanistan, analysis shows

The Ministry of Defence said ‘rigorous targeting processes’ were used to minimise civilian deaths ‘but risk can never be removed entirely’.

Dominic Raab sworn in as new Lord Chancellor at ceremony

Dominic Raab sworn in as new Lord Chancellor at ceremony

Mr Raab was welcomed to the ancient office by leading figures from the legal profession.

Love Island star and TV doctor urge teenagers to get Covid-19 jab

Love Island star and TV doctor urge teenagers to get Covid-19 jab

Medical student Priya Gopaldas and Dr Emeka Okorocha have helped make a film about the safety and efficacy of the jab.

William backs grassroots football fans hoping to save ‘heart and soul’ of clubs

William backs grassroots football fans hoping to save ‘heart and soul’ of clubs

The duke spent more than an hour at Dulwich Hamlet FC in south London, famous for its loyal fans and community feel.

Chancellor defends Treasury’s handling of Greensill lobbying row

Chancellor defends Treasury’s handling of Greensill lobbying row

Former prime minister David Cameron lobbied for the lender to be involved in a Government Covid support scheme.

Twitter rolls out tips feature globally and adds support for Bitcoin

Twitter rolls out tips feature globally and adds support for Bitcoin

The option will appear as a cash icon on profiles.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Just over a third of local areas are currently recording a week-on-week rise in rates.

Rewilding project for half-a-million acres of Scottish Highlands launched

Rewilding project for half-a-million acres of Scottish Highlands launched

The Trees for Life scheme would create a nature recovery area stretching from Loch Ness to Kintail on Scotland’s west coast.

Ben Wallace ‘pretty angry’ about MoD Afghan data blunders

Ben Wallace ‘pretty angry’ about MoD Afghan data blunders

The Defence Secretary was speaking out after a second data breach was identified.

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