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No suspect or motives identified for murder of PCSO Julia James, police say

No suspect or motives identified for murder of PCSO Julia James, police say

Kent Police’s Tom Richards urged people to be “aware of their surroundings” as he refused to rule out she was killed by a stranger.

Firearms experts could not confirm shotgun was used to kill actor, trial told

Firearms experts could not confirm shotgun was used to kill actor, trial told

Bradley Welsh, 48, was fatally shot at his Edinburgh home in April 2019.

Welsh Government confirms changes to Covid-19 restrictions

Welsh Government confirms changes to Covid-19 restrictions

Gyms, leisure centres, swimming pools and fitness classes will be able to resume from Monday May 3, First Minister Mark Drakeford said.

Cheshire man ‘desperate’ to raise money for parents fighting Covid in India

Cheshire man ‘desperate’ to raise money for parents fighting Covid in India

The family has spent more than £7,000 on treatment so far.

Prison governor said Fishmongers’ Hall killer was deemed safe to start course

Prison governor said Fishmongers’ Hall killer was deemed safe to start course

Usman Khan, 28, from Staffordshire, killed Cambridge graduates Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones at a prisoner education event he was invited to in 2019.

‘Security protocols followed’ says Sunak after PM’s mobile number found online

‘Security protocols followed’ says Sunak after PM’s mobile number found online

Boris Johnson’s contact details have been widely available on the internet for the past 15 years.

Simple intervention could help stabilise turtle populations – research

Simple intervention could help stabilise turtle populations – research

Vastly more females than males are hatching in many species, but cheap techniques to cool nests were found to reduce and even reverse the trend.

Salmond emphasises urgency on independence as Sturgeon vows to focus on pandemic

Salmond emphasises urgency on independence as Sturgeon vows to focus on pandemic

The two party leaders were speaking as the Holyrood election campaign entered the final days.

One in seven ‘did not always or often’ socially distance over past week – ONS

One in seven ‘did not always or often’ socially distance over past week – ONS

Some 85% of adults reported always or often socially distancing while meeting up with people outside their household, support or childcare bubble.

Fatal blast mill managers cleared of health and safety offences

Fatal blast mill managers cleared of health and safety offences

The blast happened at the wood mill in Bosley, Cheshire, in July 2015.

Barclays shifts call centre operations to UK from India due to Covid crisis

Barclays shifts call centre operations to UK from India due to Covid crisis

The move came as the bank also announced plans to downsize its office estate, saying it expects flexible working to continue.

Twitter adds prompt offering voter information ahead of local elections

Twitter adds prompt offering voter information ahead of local elections

The new tool will direct users to the Electoral Commission website where they can find key election details.

Hospitality and retail outlets reopen as NI takes major step out of lockdown

Hospitality and retail outlets reopen as NI takes major step out of lockdown

Publicans, cafe owners and restaurateurs can now trade outdoors.

New advice for firms to help workers suffering from long Covid

New advice for firms to help workers suffering from long Covid

Workers have been contacting Acas, asking about their rights if they suffer from the long-term effects of the virus.

Sturgeon: Independent Scotland rejoining EU would need to confront border issues

Sturgeon: Independent Scotland rejoining EU would need to confront border issues

The Scottish First Minister said terms would be sought which ‘allow businesses to keep trading’.

Captain Tom 100 charity challenge launched at cricket ground

Captain Tom 100 charity challenge launched at cricket ground

The family of the Second World War veteran and NHS fundraiser launched the challenge on what would have been his 101st birthday.

PM’s mobile number being online may have put him at ‘increased risk’ of snooping

PM’s mobile number being online may have put him at ‘increased risk’ of snooping

A former UK national security adviser said Boris Johnson needs to be ‘much more digitally secure’ following the revelation.

Murdered PCSO ‘died from significant head injuries’

Murdered PCSO ‘died from significant head injuries’

Kent Police Deputy Chief Constable Tim Smith said there are hundreds of officers assigned to the investigation into her death.

AstraZeneca hits sales of nearly £200m from Covid-19 jabs

AstraZeneca hits sales of nearly £200m from Covid-19 jabs

The pharmaceutical giant, which is not making a profit from the vaccine, also saw strong growth in its other drug divisions.

Queen was ‘brave’ during farewell to Philip, says Mike Tindall

Queen was ‘brave’ during farewell to Philip, says Mike Tindall

The former England rugby player, who is married to the Queen’s granddaughter, thinks the Duke of Edinburgh would have been happy with the funeral.

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