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Man due in court charged with murdering PCSO Julia James

Man due in court charged with murdering PCSO Julia James

Callum Wheeler, from Aylesham, was arrested on Friday and charged on Monday.

Man, 21, charged with murder of PCSO Julia James

Man, 21, charged with murder of PCSO Julia James

Kent Police said on Monday night that Callum Wheeler, from Aylesham, had been charged over her death.

Protesters call for AstraZeneca to share Covid-19 vaccine techonology

Protesters call for AstraZeneca to share Covid-19 vaccine techonology

Demonstrations are also taking place outside the University of Oxford and the pharmaceutical firm’s Macclesfield site.

Ireland enjoys further step towards normality as Covid restrictions eased

Ireland enjoys further step towards normality as Covid restrictions eased

A wide range of activities were allowed to resume in Ireland on Monday as part of a significant easing of the country’ strict public health guidance.

Stranded minke whale in River Thames put down

Stranded minke whale in River Thames put down

Rescuers said the animal was put to sleep by vets from London Zoo.

Kirk calls on UK Government to scrap policy exploiting ‘fears of the outsider’

Kirk calls on UK Government to scrap policy exploiting ‘fears of the outsider’

Very Rev Susan Brown spoke out ahead of the announcement of a new Sovereign Borders Bill in the Queen’s Speech.

Angela Rayner says Labour has ‘talked down’ to voters for too long

Angela Rayner says Labour has ‘talked down’ to voters for too long

Her comments came as she set out how the party must change to reconnect with working class voters.

Club investigates video purporting to show footballer involved in confrontation

Club investigates video purporting to show footballer involved in confrontation

North Yorkshire Police said the incident had not been reported to them.

Stranded River Thames whale to be ‘put to sleep’

Stranded River Thames whale to be ‘put to sleep’

The small whale would likely starve if it was released back into the sea, the British Divers Marine Life Rescue service said.

Man charged with murder of mother whose body was found in bushes

Man charged with murder of mother whose body was found in bushes

Police believe Maria Rawlings was attacked after leaving the King George Hospital in Goodmayes, Ilford.

Blood donor questions become gender neutral in bid to be more inclusive

Blood donor questions become gender neutral in bid to be more inclusive

NHS Blood and Transplant said the change will not affect safety, or the process of giving blood.

Easing of restrictions may increase R number but will not overwhelm NHS – Sage

Easing of restrictions may increase R number but will not overwhelm NHS – Sage

Sage said the full impact of easing restrictions on hospital admissions and deaths will not be seen until mid-June.

Variants can come out of a blue sky, says chief medical officer

Variants can come out of a blue sky, says chief medical officer

There is concern over cases of the variant first identified in India after cases have doubled in a week.

Doug Beattie confirms UUP leadership bid

Doug Beattie confirms UUP leadership bid

The former Army captain is the only confirmed contender so far in the running to succeed Steve Aiken.

PM defends plan to require ID to vote in the face of widespread backlash

PM defends plan to require ID to vote in the face of widespread backlash

Boris Johnson said the move, to be included in the Queen’s Speech on Tuesday, is necessary to ‘protect democracy’.

Johnson: England on road back to normality with May 17 lockdown easing confirmed

Johnson: England on road back to normality with May 17 lockdown easing confirmed

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged people to be cautious when taking advantage of the new measures.

One-metre social distancing rule may be scrapped next month – Johnson

One-metre social distancing rule may be scrapped next month – Johnson

The Prime Minister said the nation remains ‘on track’ for the final step towards lifting all legal restrictions as planned on June 21.

Do not throw caution to the winds, PM urges as hugs to be allowed again

Do not throw caution to the winds, PM urges as hugs to be allowed again

Boris Johnson said people must consider the vulnerability of their loved ones before having close contact.

MP and newly-elected council leader to ‘earn every penny’ despite criticism

MP and newly-elected council leader to ‘earn every penny’ despite criticism

Ben Bradley was elected as leader of Nottinghamshire County Council on Monday.

Rachel Riley tells court of job fears after Corbyn aide’s ‘dangerous’ tweet

Rachel Riley tells court of job fears after Corbyn aide’s ‘dangerous’ tweet

The Countdown presenter told a libel trial that Laura Murray’s tweet caused ‘serious harm’ to her reputation.

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