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New train station CCTV images of suspect in double murder investigation

New train station CCTV images of suspect in double murder investigation

Lee Peacock, who was pictured at North Wembley station, is wanted for questioning after two people were found dead in Westminster.

Church of Scotland appoints first dedicated minister for veterinary community

Church of Scotland appoints first dedicated minister for veterinary community

Rev Allan Wright from Glasgow is a working vet himself and has run a practice with his wife, Sharon, in Birtley, County Durham for the past 18 months.

Irish diplomats supported by military deploy to Afghanistan to aid evacuation

Irish diplomats supported by military deploy to Afghanistan to aid evacuation

On Monday evening it was reported that 36 Irish citizens and family members were in Afghanistan.

Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell becomes second woman to be awarded Copley Medal

Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell becomes second woman to be awarded Copley Medal

The scientist and astrophysicist becomes only the second woman after Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin to be awarded the medal.

Parliament ‘should be recalled for Saturday sitting to assess Kabul evacuation’

Parliament ‘should be recalled for Saturday sitting to assess Kabul evacuation’

Lord Naseby, who served as an MP for 23 years, warned he believes the Taliban will not cooperate beyond August 31 to allow people to flee the country.

Family hope for ‘whole truth’ about 1975 death of 10-year-old in Belfast

Family hope for ‘whole truth’ about 1975 death of 10-year-old in Belfast

The inquest into the death of Stephen Geddis heard he was found on the ground immediately after a plastic baton round was discharged by a soldier.

Police should change approach when protecting women and girls, watchdog says

Police should change approach when protecting women and girls, watchdog says

Too often important information can fall through the cracks in relation to violent cases involving women, investigation finds.

Emergency meeting of G7 leaders to reaffirm commitment to Afghan people – PM

Emergency meeting of G7 leaders to reaffirm commitment to Afghan people – PM

Boris Johnson will chair the meeting of leaders on Tuesday.

Five jailed over brutal killing of taekwondo star Amrou Greenidge

Five jailed over brutal killing of taekwondo star Amrou Greenidge

The Old Bailey heard that the talented athlete had fallen in with a ‘dangerous crowd’ leading to his killing in August 2019.

4,700 Covid cases thought to be linked to Cornwall music festival

4,700 Covid cases thought to be linked to Cornwall music festival

The Boardmasters festival featured headliners including Foals and Gorillaz.

Tens of thousands of social housing tenants to have warmer, greener homes

Tens of thousands of social housing tenants to have warmer, greener homes

The funding will cut energy bills by £170 a year on average with energy efficiency upgrades targeted at the draughtiest social housing.

Shareholder suggests more commitments needed before agreeing Morrisons sale

Shareholder suggests more commitments needed before agreeing Morrisons sale

Legal & General, which owns 2.8% in the supermarket, has welcomed the higher bid but still has questions.

Beachgoers urged to keep their distance from seals

Beachgoers urged to keep their distance from seals

A wildlife group warned that seals will bite if they feel threatened.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Sedgemoor, Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly and West Devon are recording the highest rates.

Extinction Rebellion block roads in central London in climate crisis protests

Extinction Rebellion block roads in central London in climate crisis protests

The group plan two weeks of action in their fifth mass protest.

Alcohol advertising ‘encouraging young people to drink from early age’

Alcohol advertising ‘encouraging young people to drink from early age’

The Alcohol Health Alliance is urging the Government to bring in marketing restrictions to protect children from the ‘harm’ caused by drinks adverts.

Taliban threatened to murder British student because of his passport

Taliban threatened to murder British student because of his passport

A fighter told the 25-year-old he would have been murdered at a Kabul check point if the world was not focused on Afghanistan right now.

Antiques dealer sells silver tea service presented to Sir Stanley Matthews

Antiques dealer sells silver tea service presented to Sir Stanley Matthews

Charles Wallrock said the set was made by Pidduck & Sons of Sheffield in 1932 and given to Matthews by Stoke City in 1946

Rangers fans ‘banned indefinitely’ after alleged racist chants about Celtic star

Rangers fans ‘banned indefinitely’ after alleged racist chants about Celtic star

Social media footage from what appears to be a supporters’ bus emerged on Sunday when Rangers were in Dingwall for a 4-2 win over Ross County.

Leading vets question decision to cull Geronimo the alpaca

Leading vets question decision to cull Geronimo the alpaca

The 13 vets said they had ‘grave reservations’ about the two positive tests the animal returned in 2017.

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