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Police failings caused or contributed to death of Susan Nicholson, jury finds

Police failings caused or contributed to death of Susan Nicholson, jury finds

The 52-year-old was murdered by Robert Trigg, in 2011, five years after he had killed his previous partner, Caroline Devlin.

Victims of domestic abuse urged to seek help amid concerns of ‘Euro2020 effect’

Victims of domestic abuse urged to seek help amid concerns of ‘Euro2020 effect’

Ruth Davison, chief executive of charity Refuge, was speaking ahead of the men’s crucial semi-final showdown with Denmark on Wednesday.

Charity camper, 11, to snooze with the lions for children’s charity

Charity camper, 11, to snooze with the lions for children’s charity

‘I think these are just all of his dreams come true,’ said Max Woosey’s mother.

Maternity services in England require improvement, say MPs

Maternity services in England require improvement, say MPs

In 2019-20, NHS Resolution paid out £2.3 billion in compensation and associated costs for maternity claims.

Wedding planner jailed for five years for defrauding victims out of £60,000

Wedding planner jailed for five years for defrauding victims out of £60,000

Dana Twidale ‘blighted’ the weddings of 24 couples when she took payment for services that she did not deliver, Hull Crown Court heard.

Ministers should set out 2022 exams plan by September amid disruption – Labour

Ministers should set out 2022 exams plan by September amid disruption – Labour

Shadow education secretary Kate Green will urge the Government not to repeat the mistakes of the last two academic years.

Seabird colony creates ‘halo’ of depleted fish stocks

Seabird colony creates ‘halo’ of depleted fish stocks

Researchers say their findings could only be explained by the foraging of seabirds.

Artificial intelligence used by British Army for first time

Artificial intelligence used by British Army for first time

The technology used AI as part of Operation Cabrit in Estonia.

Third wave of Covid-19 cases: How do the four UK nations compare?

Third wave of Covid-19 cases: How do the four UK nations compare?

Scotland’s rate is the highest since comparable records began in summer 2020.

Foreign Office sorry for ban on hiring LGBT staff 30 years after it was lifted

Foreign Office sorry for ban on hiring LGBT staff 30 years after it was lifted

Head of the Diplomatic Service Sir Philip Barton apologised for the impact the ban had on staff and their loved ones at home and abroad.

New HIV vaccine trial starts at University of Oxford

New HIV vaccine trial starts at University of Oxford

The mosaic vaccine targets a broad range of HIV-1 variants, making it potentially applicable for HIV strains in any geographical region.

Man who sent abusive tweet to Humza Yousaf is sentenced to home curfew

Man who sent abusive tweet to Humza Yousaf is sentenced to home curfew

Stuart Smith accused the then Justice Secretary of being a terrorist sympathiser in the message sent soon after the Paris terror attacks in 2015.

Pride and excitement ‘goes beyond football’ for Denmark fans heading to Wembley

Pride and excitement ‘goes beyond football’ for Denmark fans heading to Wembley

Thousands of Danish expats are set to attend the Euro 2020 semi-final, which means all the more after Christian Eriksen’s collapse shocked the world.

Train companies will ‘support’ passengers voluntarily wearing masks

Train companies will ‘support’ passengers voluntarily wearing masks

Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday that face coverings will no longer be required from July 19.

Guard of honour as Captain Sir Tom Moore’s ashes laid to rest

Guard of honour as Captain Sir Tom Moore’s ashes laid to rest

The Second World War veteran and NHS charity fundraiser’s ashes were buried in Morton Cemetery, Riddlesden, on the outskirts of Keighley.

Natural dyes from Irish wool jumpers served up in global cocktail contest

Natural dyes from Irish wool jumpers served up in global cocktail contest

Dublin bartender Cal Byrne is one of 50 entrants from around the world that will present their ideas virtually to judges in London.

Morrisons takeover: Who wants to buy the supermarket and why?

Morrisons takeover: Who wants to buy the supermarket and why?

The PA news agency examines some of the key questions after private equity firm CD&R launched a bid to buy the supermarket chain.

Johnson told me it would be ‘ludicrous’ for him to become PM, claims Cummings

Johnson told me it would be ‘ludicrous’ for him to become PM, claims Cummings

The Prime Minister’s former chief aide reignited his war of words with Number 10 in his latest blog post.

Union calls for face coverings to remain mandatory on public transport

Union calls for face coverings to remain mandatory on public transport

Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday that face coverings will no longer be required in many situations from July 19.

Jury considers whether police failings contributed to death of Susan Nicholson

Jury considers whether police failings contributed to death of Susan Nicholson

Robert Trigg was jailed for life in 2017 for the murder of his then-partner Ms Nicholson and the manslaughter of his previous partner Caroline Devlin.

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