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Pc applies to appeal against sentence for manslaughter of long-term lover

Pc applies to appeal against sentence for manslaughter of long-term lover

Timothy Brehmer, a married father, was jailed for 10 and a half years at Salisbury Crown Court last month over the death of Claire Parry.

A turbulent year for Harry and Meghan

A turbulent year for Harry and Meghan

2020 has seen the couple spark a royal crisis, walk away from the monarchy, move to the US and pursue legal action.

Home Office accused of ‘gagging’ volunteers at migrant camp

Home Office accused of ‘gagging’ volunteers at migrant camp

Volunteers going into Napier Barracks are being made to sign an agreement underpinned by the Official Secrets Act.

Contracts designed to top-up PPE stockpile ‘didn’t work’, says expert

Contracts designed to top-up PPE stockpile ‘didn’t work’, says expert

The National Audit Office found the Government spent £10 billion extra in inflated prices due to the inadequacy of supplies in the UK.

PM confirms Santa ‘ready and raring to go’ in letter to eight-year-old

PM confirms Santa ‘ready and raring to go’ in letter to eight-year-old

Boris Johnson said that he had received “lots of letters” on the subject of Father Christmas.

Restaurants and cafes claim £849m for 160 million Eat Out to Help Out meals

Restaurants and cafes claim £849m for 160 million Eat Out to Help Out meals

HMRC has announced more than 49,000 businesses made claims by the end of September.

Budget watchdog to reveal ‘sobering’ impact of coronavirus on economy

Budget watchdog to reveal ‘sobering’ impact of coronavirus on economy

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review will be delivered against a grim economic backdrop and soaring Government borrowing.

Co-op expanding use of robots to deliver goods

Co-op expanding use of robots to deliver goods

The retail giant has plans to use up to 300 robots by the end of next year.

Twitter to relaunch verification process in ‘early 2021’

Twitter to relaunch verification process in ‘early 2021’

The process for getting a blue tick is being revamped.

Fifth of offences during and after lockdown involved domestic abuse

Fifth of offences during and after lockdown involved domestic abuse

Police recorded more than a quarter of a million domestic abuse-related offences over April to June, official figures show.

What is a miscarriage and how common are they?

What is a miscarriage and how common are they?

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed she lost an unborn baby during the summer.

North Yorkshire Police officers celebrate incorporation of hijab into uniform

North Yorkshire Police officers celebrate incorporation of hijab into uniform

‘We need to be more representative of the communities we serve,’ a force spokesperson said.

Competitions launched to conserve world-famous Highgate Cemetery

Competitions launched to conserve world-famous Highgate Cemetery

The site where famous figures including Karl Marx are laid to rest is threatened by self-seeded diseased trees, climate change and extreme weather.

Coronavirus mutations not speeding up spread, say scientists

Coronavirus mutations not speeding up spread, say scientists

But they warned the genetic changes must continue to be monitored, particularly as vaccines are rolled out.

Eurostar is ‘fighting for survival’

Eurostar is ‘fighting for survival’

The cross-Channel rail operator claimed it is being treated unfairly after the aviation sector was given more financial support by the Government.

Harry and Meghan had shared dreams of adding to their family

Harry and Meghan had shared dreams of adding to their family

The duke once said he hoped to have a maximum of two children for the sake of the planet.

B&Q owner buys online traders app to help resolve DIY disasters

B&Q owner buys online traders app to help resolve DIY disasters

Kingfisher has spent 10 million euros (£8.9 million) on home improvement business NeedHelp.

Wales’ First Minister wades into I’m A Celebrity controversy

Wales’ First Minister wades into I’m A Celebrity controversy

The show has defended its use of bugs, saying all insects used during the programme are ‘non-invasive species’.

Duchess of Sussex reveals miscarriage heartache

Duchess of Sussex reveals miscarriage heartache

Meghan said in an article for the New York Times that she lost her second child in July.

Timetable for British Gas strike ballot announced

Timetable for British Gas strike ballot announced

Workers will start voting next week and industrial action could start on New Year’s Eve, the GMB union warns.

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