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Double-killer jailed after murdering receptionist 30 years on from first attack

Double-killer jailed after murdering receptionist 30 years on from first attack

Mark Masefield was handed a minimum term of 20 years in prison at Birmingham Crown Court.

Sir Simon Stevens’ decades long career in healthcare

Sir Simon Stevens’ decades long career in healthcare

Sir Simon Stevens, NHS England’s chief executive, is leaving the position ‘as planned’ at the end of July after seven years.

Trainspotting murder trial told of ‘possible’ gun link to second shooting

Trainspotting murder trial told of ‘possible’ gun link to second shooting

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

Co-op to remove plastic ‘bags for life’ from sale

Co-op to remove plastic ‘bags for life’ from sale

The bags will be phased out from April 30 with all remaining stock expected to be sold by the end of this summer.

Empty shops surge across UK in first three months of 2021

Empty shops surge across UK in first three months of 2021

The latest BRC-LDC shop vacancy monitor has revealed that the vacancy rate across the country increased to 14.1%.

First images released of newborn left in park as police renew appeal to mother

First images released of newborn left in park as police renew appeal to mother

The baby has been named George as he was discovered on the eve of the saint’s day.

Increase in sickness absence rates for NHS workers in England

Increase in sickness absence rates for NHS workers in England

Union leaders repeated calls for a decent pay rise for health workers.

Test and trace would have been more successful if run by local authorities: Hunt

Test and trace would have been more successful if run by local authorities: Hunt

Local authorities would be better placed to monitor compliance, former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said.

Bamburgh voted top UK seaside destination again

Bamburgh voted top UK seaside destination again

Readers of Which? voted for the Northumberland village

William and Kate release family video on 10th wedding anniversary

William and Kate release family video on 10th wedding anniversary

The royal couple are celebrating 10 years of marriage.

Scotland to host major military exercises

Scotland to host major military exercises

Ten nations will take part, with 31 warships, three submarines, 150 aircraft and around 13,400 military personnel involved.

First baby born under the NHS receives both doses of Covid-19 vaccine

First baby born under the NHS receives both doses of Covid-19 vaccine

Aneira Thomas was vaccinated in Swansea.

EasyJet boss wants summer hotspots on green list due to ‘minimal’ impact

EasyJet boss wants summer hotspots on green list due to ‘minimal’ impact

Chief executive Johan Lundgren said popular destinations such as Spain, Portugal and Greece should be placed in the lowest risk category.

Leaseholders warn of mental health crisis as they face bills for cladding

Leaseholders warn of mental health crisis as they face bills for cladding

‘I am just broken,’ said one.

Many more people could benefit from blood pressure-lowering medication – study

Many more people could benefit from blood pressure-lowering medication – study

Researchers say the findings have immediate and important implications for global clinical guidelines.

Talks still ‘ongoing’ over full diplomatic status for EU ambassador, says No 10

Talks still ‘ongoing’ over full diplomatic status for EU ambassador, says No 10

Reports had suggested that full recognition could be forthcoming after MEPs back the Brexit trade terms.

MPs and peers observe Covid-19 protocols as parliamentary session ends

MPs and peers observe Covid-19 protocols as parliamentary session ends

Both Houses will return on Tuesday May 11.

Captain Tom’s family to walk 100 laps of their garden in honour of the veteran

Captain Tom’s family to walk 100 laps of their garden in honour of the veteran

A host of celebrities have also pledged to take part in the Captain Tom 100 challenge.

Second teenager charged with murder of teenager Fares Maatou

Second teenager charged with murder of teenager Fares Maatou

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder and weapons and drugs offences.

Theresa May’s former communications director appointed to BBC board

Theresa May’s former communications director appointed to BBC board

Since leaving frontline politics, Sir Robbie Gibb has written articles criticising the broadcaster.

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