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Coroner tells of concern over mental health treatment of singer Mina Topley-Bird

Coroner tells of concern over mental health treatment of singer Mina Topley-Bird

The 24-year-old daughter of trip hop pioneer Tricky and singer Martina Topley-Bird was found hanging in a Darlington hospital in May 2019.

Majority of young people feel career prospects are worsening, survey suggests

Majority of young people feel career prospects are worsening, survey suggests

Researchers analysed data from 1,000 young people in the UK who were interviewed in February.

Bet365 boss Denise Coates takes home record £469 million pay packet

Bet365 boss Denise Coates takes home record £469 million pay packet

She was paid a salary of £421 million along with a £48 million dividend, according to accounts filed with Companies House.

Man jailed for theft of replica Ford Anglia from Harry Potter movies

Man jailed for theft of replica Ford Anglia from Harry Potter movies

Richard Matthews, 37, admitted stealing the vehicle which had been restored to resemble the Weasleys’ iconic car in the films.

Pistol owned by HMS Victory sailor to go under hammer

Pistol owned by HMS Victory sailor to go under hammer

The flintlock pistol is expected to fetch around £1,000 to £2,000 when is it sold on April 14.

Police say ‘no activity’ on missing student’s phone after disappearance

Police say ‘no activity’ on missing student’s phone after disappearance

Richard Okorogheye, 19, who has sickle cell disease, left his family home in the Ladbroke Grove area of west London on the evening of Monday March 22.

Keep campaign civilised and positive, Salmond tells supporters

Keep campaign civilised and positive, Salmond tells supporters

It comes after two Alba Party candidates had to apologise for comments they previously made on social media.

Salmond: Route to independence should not be ‘pigeon-holed’ into a referendum

Salmond: Route to independence should not be ‘pigeon-holed’ into a referendum

Alba Party leader Alex Salmond said the Scottish Parliament should start negotiations on independence with Westminster.

Welby jokes about April Fools’ portrayal as Elvis at Harry and Meghan ‘wedding’

Welby jokes about April Fools’ portrayal as Elvis at Harry and Meghan ‘wedding’

During her interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan said she and Harry had a secret marriage ceremony with Archbishop Welby.

Man guilty of murdering and dismembering woman in room above kebab shop

Man guilty of murdering and dismembering woman in room above kebab shop

Azam Mangor killed Lorraine Cox in Exeter in September last year.

Glastonbury receives £900,000 in arts funding

Glastonbury receives £900,000 in arts funding

The National Football Museum and Bamburgh Castle are also recipients.

Pimlico academy head agrees to take down Union flag following student protests

Pimlico academy head agrees to take down Union flag following student protests

The school is also looking to update the curriculum amid concerns raised by pupils.

Johnson: We must do more to fix ‘serious issues of racism in Britain’

Johnson: We must do more to fix ‘serious issues of racism in Britain’

The Prime Minister admitted more work was needed as a report which found little evidence of institutional racism in the UK came under heavy fire.

Pfizer vaccine ‘protects against Covid-19 variants’

Pfizer vaccine ‘protects against Covid-19 variants’

Two new studies in people show the Pfizer vaccine could protect against variants that have been worrying scientists.

Ten charged after inquiry into fatal stabbing during brawl outside nightclub

Ten charged after inquiry into fatal stabbing during brawl outside nightclub

Fidel Glasgow died in hospital after being attacked in September 2018.

Pensioner ‘heartbroken’ by attack on memorial to crashed bomber crew

Pensioner ‘heartbroken’ by attack on memorial to crashed bomber crew

Tony Foulds was horrified to see the memorial to 10 American airmen that he tends in a Sheffield park damaged, as thousands flocked to enjoy the sun.

Johnson defends idea of vaccine passports as Starmer voices concerns

Johnson defends idea of vaccine passports as Starmer voices concerns

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said he believed there would definitely be a role for vaccine passports for international travel.

Teacher awarded £155,000 after pupil attacked her for asking him to do work

Teacher awarded £155,000 after pupil attacked her for asking him to do work

The NASUWT teaching union secured millions of pounds in compensation for its members over the past 12 months.

Michelle O’Neill ‘truly sorry’ her actions at Bobby Storey funeral caused hurt

Michelle O’Neill ‘truly sorry’ her actions at Bobby Storey funeral caused hurt

MLAs passed an SDLP motion criticising Sinn Fein ministers who attended the funeral of the former IRA leader last June.

Enhanced visiting scheme reunites 600 loved ones with care home residents

Enhanced visiting scheme reunites 600 loved ones with care home residents

Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell Healthcare have agreed more than 400 plans to enable meaningful visits during the coronavirus pandemic.

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