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Court refuses to increase sentence of pensioner jailed for strangling wife

Court refuses to increase sentence of pensioner jailed for strangling wife

Anthony Williams, 70, was jailed for five years in February after admitting manslaughter.

Man jailed for string of sex attacks on women

Man jailed for string of sex attacks on women

Oliver Smith, 27, targeted 10 women and two girls out jogging or walking over a two-day period in Swansea.

3,002 rough sleepers seen in London during third lockdown – figures

3,002 rough sleepers seen in London during third lockdown – figures

More than half of these were sleeping rough for the first time, according to data from the Combined Homelessness And Information Network (Chain).

Independence campaigner loses appeal on indyref2 consent issue

Independence campaigner loses appeal on indyref2 consent issue

Judges said it would be ‘premature, hypothetical and academic’ to rule on the matter now.

Politics is a very brutal game, says Arlene Foster

Politics is a very brutal game, says Arlene Foster

The DUP leader and First Minister said she has still not been heard from colleagues who moved to oust her but is ‘at peace’ with her decision to quit.

Fishmongers’ Hall killer downplayed terror crimes in job search, inquests told

Fishmongers’ Hall killer downplayed terror crimes in job search, inquests told

Usman Khan had said he had no terrorist thoughts at all.

Bafta: Noel Clarke allegations treated with seriousness, care and proper process

Bafta: Noel Clarke allegations treated with seriousness, care and proper process

The actor has denied accusations of misconduct.

Gun residue in accused’s pockets matched that on actor’s clothing, trial told

Gun residue in accused’s pockets matched that on actor’s clothing, trial told

Bradley Welsh, 48, was fatally shot at his flat in the west end of Edinburgh on April 17 2019.

Statements of former paratroopers excluded from murder trial of ex-IRA man

Statements of former paratroopers excluded from murder trial of ex-IRA man

The court heard that the prosecution accepted that if the evidence was excluded the charges against the defendants must fail.

University student ‘very proud’ after tall duck named Long Boi goes viral

University student ‘very proud’ after tall duck named Long Boi goes viral

It is believed that the very large duck is a cross between a Mallard and an Indian Runner duck.

Number of people in England with Covid-19 drops 40% in a week

Number of people in England with Covid-19 drops 40% in a week

Professor Paul Hunter said the data showed there were currently no negative effects of allowing people to mix more.

Tube workers to strike on polling day

Tube workers to strike on polling day

RMT members on London’s Central Line will walk out for 24 hours over the dismissal of a colleague.

Using NHS app to prove Covid-19 status ‘right thing’, ex-digital director says

Using NHS app to prove Covid-19 status ‘right thing’, ex-digital director says

The Department for Health and Social Care said the existing NHS app is being considered as part of the digital route.

No suspects identified in PCSO murder probe as public urged to be ‘vigilant’

No suspects identified in PCSO murder probe as public urged to be ‘vigilant’

The body of Julia James, 53, was found in Akholt Wood in Snowdown, near Aylesham in Kent, on Tuesday.

Neo-Nazi police officer jailed for membership of banned group

Neo-Nazi police officer jailed for membership of banned group

Pc Ben Hannam, 22, was found guilty of membership of right-wing extremist group National Action (NA).

Bafta: Noel Clarke allegations treated with seriousness, care and proper process

Bafta: Noel Clarke allegations treated with seriousness, care and proper process

The actor has denied accusations of misconduct.

Road and rail bank holiday getaways face disruption

Road and rail bank holiday getaways face disruption

Network Rail is carrying out 620 upgrade projects this weekend, leading to the closure of some major lines.

Judi Dench to eat 100 Maltesers as part of Captain Tom charity challenge

Judi Dench to eat 100 Maltesers as part of Captain Tom charity challenge

The actress is one of a number of celebrities taking part in the challenge in memory of the war veteran.

Hospitality sector begins legal challenge over Scottish Government restrictions

Hospitality sector begins legal challenge over Scottish Government restrictions

Night Time Industries Scotland argues the curbs are ‘no longer justifiable or proportionate’.

I’m going to wear these at PMQs, jokes Sir Keir as he tries on boxing gloves

I’m going to wear these at PMQs, jokes Sir Keir as he tries on boxing gloves

The Labour leader was visiting a boxing club in Hull.

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