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Atkinson appeared to stagger before Taser was fired, murder trial told

Atkinson appeared to stagger before Taser was fired, murder trial told

A witness told a court that former footballer Dalian Atkinson appeared to be agitated during the incident before his death.

Call to ensure eating disorder cash ‘reaches frontline’

Call to ensure eating disorder cash ‘reaches frontline’

Funding for services has increased but the amount spent has actually decreased in some parts of England.

Forests the size of France have regrown since 2000 – mapping study

Forests the size of France have regrown since 2000 – mapping study

Woodlands which grow back could store billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide – helping in the climate fight, conservationists say.

Lockdown in the UK: What are the latest changes in the four nations?

Lockdown in the UK: What are the latest changes in the four nations?

Boris Johnson is due to announce that the next phase of lockdown easing can go ahead in England on May 17.

Michael Gove refuses to rule out legal challenge from UK to Indyref2

Michael Gove refuses to rule out legal challenge from UK to Indyref2

The Cabinet Office minister stressed another referendum would be a ‘diversion’ when politicians should be focused on coronavirus recovery.

Bootlace could be ‘huge’ in Stone’s bid to clear name over Chillenden murders

Bootlace could be ‘huge’ in Stone’s bid to clear name over Chillenden murders

Barrister Mark McDonald said Michael Stone was made a ‘scapegoat’ and that the real killer is still out there.

William and Kate to visit West Midlands to mark Mental Health Awareness Week

William and Kate to visit West Midlands to mark Mental Health Awareness Week

The couple will take part in Mental Health Minute – a broadcast by a host of famous faces to more than 20 million listeners across 500 radio stations.

Starmer tells Labour top team: ‘I take responsibility for by-election loss’

Starmer tells Labour top team: ‘I take responsibility for by-election loss’

The Labour leader has denied trying to make deputy Angela Rayner the scapegoat for the party’s defeat in Hartlepool.

UK ‘in very good position’ against coronavirus variants – expert

UK ‘in very good position’ against coronavirus variants – expert

Professor Sharon Peacock said there is no evidence to suggest that the Indian variant causes more severe disease than the Kent variant.

Apple faces billion-pound legal action over App Store charges

Apple faces billion-pound legal action over App Store charges

The claims accuse the technology giant of breaching UK competition law by abusing the dominant position of the App Store.

No evidence that Pfizer vaccine needs updating for variants, says BioNTech

No evidence that Pfizer vaccine needs updating for variants, says BioNTech

An extra 60 million doses of the vaccine have been ordered by the UK Government.

Landlords lose legal battle against New Look restructuring deal

Landlords lose legal battle against New Look restructuring deal

New Look launched the CVA in September after sales were hammered by store closures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Officer who complained over changed statement ‘told nothing sinister happening’

Officer who complained over changed statement ‘told nothing sinister happening’

Two former police officers and a solicitor are accused of amending statements about the day of the disaster at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final.

Security guard lands £250k lottery win and first date on the same day

Security guard lands £250k lottery win and first date on the same day

Security guard Luke Ashman said he won ‘twice in one day’ after receiving £250k and a first date.

What can we expect from the Queen’s Speech?

What can we expect from the Queen’s Speech?

The Government will set out its legislative programme for the new parliamentary session on Tuesday.

Queen to carry out first major ceremonial royal duty since Philip’s death

Queen to carry out first major ceremonial royal duty since Philip’s death

The monarch will attend the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday with the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

Pandemic has significantly increased older people’s social care needs – charity

Pandemic has significantly increased older people’s social care needs – charity

About one in four older people are finding everyday activities harder since the first lockdown, according to a survey for Age UK.

Poots vows to end party culture of policy-making ‘on the hoof’

Poots vows to end party culture of policy-making ‘on the hoof’

In a five-page document, Edwin Poots pledges ‘real and meaningful’ changes.

Scam surge: What to look out for to avoid falling victim

Scam surge: What to look out for to avoid falling victim

Cyber experts have taken down more scams in 2020 than in the previous three years combined.

Covid alert level downgraded as PM prepares to announce easing of restrictions

Covid alert level downgraded as PM prepares to announce easing of restrictions

Experts said that levels of new infections and hospital admissions are as low as they were last summer.

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