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Nothing to suggest fatal stabbing of boy was motivated by race, say police

Nothing to suggest fatal stabbing of boy was motivated by race, say police

There are reports the young victim was chased in the street, before being fatally wounded.

Dates confirmed for Caledonian Sleeper workers’ 11-day strike action

Dates confirmed for Caledonian Sleeper workers’ 11-day strike action

The strike over a pay dispute will take place from 11.59am on Tuesday June 15 to 11.59am on Saturday June 26.

Body cams for paramedics to help crack down on attacks on frontline workers

Body cams for paramedics to help crack down on attacks on frontline workers

The NHS in England is rolling out body cameras for paramedics and other ambulance staff.

Majority of adults say they have suffered stigma about weight, research shows

Majority of adults say they have suffered stigma about weight, research shows

Many people said they had been shamed by family members, classmates, doctors, co-workers and friends.

Rollercoaster riders rescued after Blackpool breakdown

Rollercoaster riders rescued after Blackpool breakdown

The Grand National attraction stopped working, with riders left stranded 50 feet up.

In pictures: Britons enjoy the sun on first day of summer

In pictures: Britons enjoy the sun on first day of summer

Much of the country basked in balmy temperatures on the first meteorological day of summer.

Man with cerebral palsy travels 90 miles a day to work at favourite charity shop

Man with cerebral palsy travels 90 miles a day to work at favourite charity shop

Peter Moss has been called an ‘absolute asset’ to the Scope branch by his manager.

Taskforce to help stop child sexual abuse images being shared online

Taskforce to help stop child sexual abuse images being shared online

The taskforce has been set up by the Internet Watch Foundation.

Lockdown to ease across most of Scotland but some areas retain tougher measures

Lockdown to ease across most of Scotland but some areas retain tougher measures

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that most of the central belt would remain in Level 2 as other areas switch to Level 1.

Oil terminal blocked in ‘greenwash’ protest by Extinction Rebellion activists

Oil terminal blocked in ‘greenwash’ protest by Extinction Rebellion activists

The group is staging several protests ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall.

University’s robot ‘dog’ will help experts understand hazardous environments

University’s robot ‘dog’ will help experts understand hazardous environments

The four-legged machine based at the National Robotarium is believed to be the first of its kind in Scotland.

Prime Minister took short break after wedding, No 10 confirms

Prime Minister took short break after wedding, No 10 confirms

Boris Johnson married fiancee Carrie Symonds in a private ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday.

What are the four tests to ease restrictions and have we met them?

What are the four tests to ease restrictions and have we met them?

Scientists are split over whether the great unlocking should go ahead, but what will ministers be looking at when they make their final decision?

From puffins to hippos: 12 species at risk from rising temperatures

From puffins to hippos: 12 species at risk from rising temperatures

A new report from WWF highlights species in the UK and around the world that are under pressure from climate change.

Inquest jurors shown dramatic footage of terrorist Usman Khan’s final moments

Inquest jurors shown dramatic footage of terrorist Usman Khan’s final moments

Khan, 28, from Stafford, killed Cambridge graduates Jack Merritt, 25, and Saskia Jones, 23, at Fishmongers’ Hall in London in November 2019.

I will only unveil ministerial line-up when I am ready – Edwin Poots

I will only unveil ministerial line-up when I am ready – Edwin Poots

The new DUP leader denied there had been a delay in carrying out a reshuffle due to an internal rift within the party.

Pupils need chance to play and develop as part of recovery plan, says Labour

Pupils need chance to play and develop as part of recovery plan, says Labour

Labour has published its two-year £14.7 billion education recovery plan.

Smoke ventilation system failed as fire tore through block of flats – report

Smoke ventilation system failed as fire tore through block of flats – report

The blaze ripped through the 19-storey New Providence Wharf development, near Canary Wharf, last month.

Woman aims to run length of UK in 16 days in tribute to mother and late brother

Woman aims to run length of UK in 16 days in tribute to mother and late brother

Georgie McLean is running 875 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End in 16 days – equating to two marathons per day.

Man, 29, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman and boy

Man, 29, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman and boy

Daniel Boulton was arrested at around midday on Tuesday by Lincolnshire Police.

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