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Boris Johnson backs taskforce to combat surge in dog thefts

Boris Johnson backs taskforce to combat surge in dog thefts

Mr Johnson says dog thefts can cause ‘huge pain and grief to the victims’ and may involve people who are linked to other crimes.

Murder probe launched after teenager chased into shop and stabbed

Murder probe launched after teenager chased into shop and stabbed

West Midlands Police said a man had been arrested on suspicion of murder after the incident in Smethwick.

Trespass suspects arrested at Queen’s Windsor estate

Trespass suspects arrested at Queen’s Windsor estate

Thames Valley Police were called to reports of two trespassers in the grounds of the Royal Lodge at Windsor Great Park on April 25.

Ramadan midnight football league founder ‘delighted’ to return to pitch

Ramadan midnight football league founder ‘delighted’ to return to pitch

Saltley Stallions FC could not host games last year due to the pandemic.

Raab says claim Tory donor was asked to pay PM’s childcare is ‘tittle-tattle’

Raab says claim Tory donor was asked to pay PM’s childcare is ‘tittle-tattle’

The Foreign Secretary mounted a defence of Boris Johnson.

Foreign Secretary urges patience in Covid battle amid hankering for hugs

Foreign Secretary urges patience in Covid battle amid hankering for hugs

Dominic Raab said that ‘steady steps’ out of lockdown are ‘the smart way to go’.

Moss Bros launches menswear subscription service

Moss Bros launches menswear subscription service

The high street stalwart hopes to create the Netflix of fashion with its £65-a-month subscription service.

Starbucks creates 400 jobs across UK as demand rebounds

Starbucks creates 400 jobs across UK as demand rebounds

Positions will be available across almost 200 sites including city-centre, suburban high street and drive-thru locations.

Priti Patel decries Extinction Rebellion for using ‘dangerous tactics’

Priti Patel decries Extinction Rebellion for using ‘dangerous tactics’

The group staged ‘protest of one’ road blocks on Saturday to demonstrate against the Government’s lack of action on climate change.

Coronavirus vaccinations ‘to begin for secondary school pupils from September’

Coronavirus vaccinations ‘to begin for secondary school pupils from September’

Pfizer says trials of its vaccine in children aged 12 to 15 showed 100% efficacy and a strong immune response.

UK stealth fighter jets on board HMS Queen Elizabeth to join fight against IS

UK stealth fighter jets on board HMS Queen Elizabeth to join fight against IS

The Ministry of Defence said the jets will join Operation Shader from the Carrier Strike Group.

The A-Z of PCC: What are police and crime commissioners?

The A-Z of PCC: What are police and crime commissioners?

PCCs are officials elected by the public to hold chief constables of police forces to account.

Elections 2021: Likely declaration times

Elections 2021: Likely declaration times

When and where to expect the results of the elections taking place across Britain on May 6.

Air chief says UK has ‘absolute utility’ with carrier to act on Russia threat

Air chief says UK has ‘absolute utility’ with carrier to act on Russia threat

Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said the world is becoming an ‘increasingly unstable place’.

Final countdown begins to bumper elections

Final countdown begins to bumper elections

Some 48 million people are eligible to vote on “Super Thursday”.

Vets save sight of dog with stick embedded in eye socket

Vets save sight of dog with stick embedded in eye socket

Mia’s owners feared she would lose her eye.

‘Secret squirrel’ painstakingly restored on 17th century tapestry

‘Secret squirrel’ painstakingly restored on 17th century tapestry

The red squirrel was originally woven with wool and silk and hidden in the foliage of the large Enghien tapestry.

What could the election results mean for Starmer, Johnson and Sturgeon?

What could the election results mean for Starmer, Johnson and Sturgeon?

Voters go to the polls across the country on Thursday.

MPs urge ministers to ‘discourage’ foreign holidays

MPs urge ministers to ‘discourage’ foreign holidays

A cross-party group claimed the importation of new variants could ‘lead to further lockdowns’.

A guide to Super Thursday’s elections

A guide to Super Thursday’s elections

What are people voting for and how will the results be decided?

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