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Jealous man ‘brutally’ murdered lover after proposing to her, court hears

Jealous man ‘brutally’ murdered lover after proposing to her, court hears

Mark Brandford denies the charges.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The figure is likely to be lower than the true number of workers who have died.

US special envoy to Northern Ireland resigns

US special envoy to Northern Ireland resigns

Mick Mulvaney said he could not stay on following the chaotic scenes in Washington DC.

Debenhams shuts Irish website as UK retailers face EU tariff charges

Debenhams shuts Irish website as UK retailers face EU tariff charges

The retailer took its Debenhams.ie website offline on Christmas Eve following the agreement of the Brexit deal.

Clap for Carers founder distances herself from return of weekly ritual

Clap for Carers founder distances herself from return of weekly ritual

Annemarie Plas, the founder of the weekly show of support, said she had been ‘vilified’ on social media.

More than 14,000 people vaccinated in Wales over past week, figures show

More than 14,000 people vaccinated in Wales over past week, figures show

Health officials say the actual number of people vaccinated will be higher.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Wales

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Wales

Wrexham and Flintshire have recorded the biggest week-on-week increases.

In Pictures: Snowy scenes as cold snap continues

In Pictures: Snowy scenes as cold snap continues

The risk of icy weather is set to persist throughout Friday, forecasters said.

‘World’s unluckiest burglars’ arrested after accidentally calling 999

‘World’s unluckiest burglars’ arrested after accidentally calling 999

Two men were arrested in Stoke-on-Trent after one of them accidentally sat on his phone and called the police.

Three teenagers face murder trial over death of autistic boy in Reading

Three teenagers face murder trial over death of autistic boy in Reading

Olly Stephens died after being stabbed in a park on Sunday.

Bitterly cold night set to give way to more widespread sleet and snow

Bitterly cold night set to give way to more widespread sleet and snow

The Met Office said temperatures in snow-covered Scottish glens could drop to minus 15C overnight.

Critically ill Covid-19 patients to receive new potentially life-saving drugs

Critically ill Covid-19 patients to receive new potentially life-saving drugs

Clinical trial results show the drugs can also reduce time spent in intensive care by up to 10 days.

Brothers release emotional video of their father just before he died of cancer

Brothers release emotional video of their father just before he died of cancer

The filmmakers say the documentary aims to break through the ‘taboo of discussing terminal illness’.

Harry and Meghan ‘in a very good place’ one year after shock Megxit statement

Harry and Meghan ‘in a very good place’ one year after shock Megxit statement

The duke and duchess are living in the US and have secured multimillion-pound deals with Netflix and Spotify.

Birmingham leaders demand ‘clarity’ as city awaits deliveries of Oxford vaccine

Birmingham leaders demand ‘clarity’ as city awaits deliveries of Oxford vaccine

Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward called for exact data on constituency vaccination numbers to be shared with local officials.

Farmer’s son found guilty of murdering schoolboy in ‘brutal’ attack

Farmer’s son found guilty of murdering schoolboy in ‘brutal’ attack

Matthew Mason, 19, admitted bludgeoning 15-year-old Alex Rodda to death with a wrench in woods in Ashley, Cheshire, on December 12 2019.

Teachers not at elevated risk of coronavirus, expert says

Teachers not at elevated risk of coronavirus, expert says

The comments come amid calls from the profession for staff to be considered a priority for Covid-19 vaccination.

Chief vet – NI protocol a ‘monumental’ challenge

Chief vet – NI protocol a ‘monumental’ challenge

On New Year’s Day, following the end of the Brexit transition, some traders did not pre-notify.

Trailer victims’ families in UK and Vietnam speak of the grief of their losses

Trailer victims’ families in UK and Vietnam speak of the grief of their losses

The mother of one of the youngest victims, Dinh Dinh Binh, 15, spoke of the emotional and financial toll.

Personal use of all recreational drugs should be decriminalised, experts argue

Personal use of all recreational drugs should be decriminalised, experts argue

They also say non-violent prisoners convicted for drug use or possession should be freed.

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