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Pc Harper killing ‘as serious a case of manslaughter as is possible to envisage’

Pc Harper killing ‘as serious a case of manslaughter as is possible to envisage’

Henry Long was jailed for 16 years and Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers were each jailed for 13 years over the death of Pc Andrew Harper.

One in four found it ‘harder to follow’ rules in second lockdown

One in four found it ‘harder to follow’ rules in second lockdown

Over the course of the pandemic one in six people said they have felt there is no point following the rules any longer, researchers found.

Four-day working week should be examined, say SNP members

Four-day working week should be examined, say SNP members

Scottish Government ministers have been urged to instigate a review of employment practices.

Man admits killing 12-year-old boy in hit-and-run outside school

Man admits killing 12-year-old boy in hit-and-run outside school

Harley Watson died after a vehicle ploughed into children who were leaving Debden Park High School in Loughton, Essex, in December last year.

Pubs to stop selling alcohol in Wales, Mark Drakeford says

Pubs to stop selling alcohol in Wales, Mark Drakeford says

The announcement comes just three weeks after the end of Wales’s 17-day firebreak lockdown.

Map reveals potential for disused mines to provide low carbon heat for homes

Map reveals potential for disused mines to provide low carbon heat for homes

The British Geological Survey and Coal Authority hope developers and planners will use the interactive map to help create clean heat networks.

Motorists told not to end ‘incredibly difficult’ year by drink-driving

Motorists told not to end ‘incredibly difficult’ year by drink-driving

Police forces launched their annual Christmas drink and drug-driving crackdown on Tuesday.

Finucane decision ‘will signal if UK Government is committed to reconciliation’

Finucane decision ‘will signal if UK Government is committed to reconciliation’

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis is due to inform the family of the Belfast solicitor whether a public inquiry will be ordered.

Moderna Covid-19 vaccine ‘offers high levels of protection’

Moderna Covid-19 vaccine ‘offers high levels of protection’

Vaccine efficacy against the disease was 94.1%, and vaccine efficacy against severe Covid-19 was 100%, the company reported.

Fathers and partners feel they need to ‘stay strong’ in face of baby loss

Fathers and partners feel they need to ‘stay strong’ in face of baby loss

Tommy’s has launched a new campaign to help fathers and partners and is raising funds to create an information and support hub.

Public-sector workers will not have ‘Tory pay freeze’ in Scotland, says Forbes

Public-sector workers will not have ‘Tory pay freeze’ in Scotland, says Forbes

The Finance Secretary made the commitment while addressing the SNP’s annual conference.

I have nothing to fear from release of Salmond legal advice, Sturgeon insists

I have nothing to fear from release of Salmond legal advice, Sturgeon insists

Scotland’s First Minister said her Cabinet is still considering whether to submit the guidance to a Holyrood committee.

Emergency helpline ‘called once every minute’ by people facing homelessness

Emergency helpline ‘called once every minute’ by people facing homelessness

Almost 25,000 people in England have contacted Shelter’s emergency helpline in the last two months.

Man in court charged with murdering brother of rapper 21 Savage

Man in court charged with murdering brother of rapper 21 Savage

The case has been sent to the Central Criminal Court.

Anthony Daniels uses his C-3PO character to pay tribute to Dave Prowse

Anthony Daniels uses his C-3PO character to pay tribute to Dave Prowse

The Darth Vader actor died at the weekend aged 85.

Where in England are Covid-19 case rates still rising?

Where in England are Covid-19 case rates still rising?

A region-by-region guide to all the latest figures.

Almost 700,000 pushed into poverty by Covid-19 crisis – think tank

Almost 700,000 pushed into poverty by Covid-19 crisis – think tank

There are an estimated 690,000 more people in poverty in the UK, compared to a situation where Covid-19 had not struck, the Legatum Institute said.

Pc Andrew Harper killers’ leader should have been jailed for life, court told

Pc Andrew Harper killers’ leader should have been jailed for life, court told

Henry Long was jailed for 16 years and Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers for 13 years in July over the death of the Thames Valley Police officer.

Charge dropped against mother of missing teenager

Charge dropped against mother of missing teenager

Seventeen-year-old Bernadette, from Peterborough, remains unaccounted for since she was reported missing in July.

Scotch egg could help drinkers get around Tier 2 restrictions, minister suggests

Scotch egg could help drinkers get around Tier 2 restrictions, minister suggests

Consuming the sausage meat-wrapped snack would allow people to have a drink in a pub under England’s coronavirus rules.

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