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Family pay tribute to ‘sweet little rascal’ Jack, 13, killed in road collision

Family pay tribute to ‘sweet little rascal’ Jack, 13, killed in road collision

He was taken to hospital from the scene in Old Road with serious injuries, and later died.

Man found guilty of stabbing his pregnant ex-girlfriend to death

Man found guilty of stabbing his pregnant ex-girlfriend to death

Aaron McKenzie stabbed Kelly Fauvrelle 21 times.

Human remains found near river in search for missing grandmother

Human remains found near river in search for missing grandmother

Former nurse Judy Fox, from Shifnal, Shropshire, went missing a month ago.

Travel firms warned over refund delays as quarantine rules end for 75 countries

Travel firms warned over refund delays as quarantine rules end for 75 countries

The Competition and Markets Authority said companies must pay customers promptly when holidays are cancelled.

Anti-bullying helpline bids to ‘stamp out’ harassment in armed forces

Anti-bullying helpline bids to ‘stamp out’ harassment in armed forces

The helpline will be staffed 24/7 by trained advisers and qualified counsellors.

Man jailed for attempting to steal Magna Carta from cathedral

Man jailed for attempting to steal Magna Carta from cathedral

Mark Royden was convicted of using a hammer to smash the security case holding the historic document at Salisbury Cathedral in 2018.

Pubs and restaurants in Wales can reopen indoors on August 3, Drakeford says

Pubs and restaurants in Wales can reopen indoors on August 3, Drakeford says

The First Minister announced a four-week package of measures which would reopen several areas of leisure, hospitality and tourism.

Russian teenager intrigued by village’s lengthy name teaches herself Welsh

Russian teenager intrigued by village’s lengthy name teaches herself Welsh

Nastya Lisitsyna, 16, decided to learn the language nine months ago after seeing it on Instagram.

Growth rate of Covid-19 transmission dropped slightly, figures show

Growth rate of Covid-19 transmission dropped slightly, figures show

But the Government statistics suggest there is some regional variation.

Judge makes preliminary findings after Jeremy Corbyn sued for defamation

Judge makes preliminary findings after Jeremy Corbyn sued for defamation

Blogger Richard Millett has complained about things the former Labour leader said in a BBC television interview nearly two years ago.

No 10 quizzed on why more Cabinet ministers have not been wearing face coverings

No 10 quizzed on why more Cabinet ministers have not been wearing face coverings

New data suggests more than half of Britons have taken to wearing a face covering when in public.

Industrial heartland awarded global geopark status by Unesco

Industrial heartland awarded global geopark status by Unesco

The Black Country is the eighth area within the UK to earn the accolade.

Scottish strategy on ending lockdown clearer than Westminster’s – scientist

Scottish strategy on ending lockdown clearer than Westminster’s – scientist

Professor Stephen Reicher criticised the Westminster Government for lacking a “clear strategy”.

In Pictures: Crowds line streets to bid farewell to Dame Vera Lynn

In Pictures: Crowds line streets to bid farewell to Dame Vera Lynn

A Spitfire flypast honoured the late singer.

Scots urged to ‘stay on your guard’ as virus cases hit highest number in weeks

Scots urged to ‘stay on your guard’ as virus cases hit highest number in weeks

Nicola Sturgeon’s warning comes as lockdown measures are eased further.

Wedding dress laughs and Sunday roasts: Villagers’ amusing memories of Vera Lynn

Wedding dress laughs and Sunday roasts: Villagers’ amusing memories of Vera Lynn

One friend of Dame Vera described a humorous moment with the national treasure while wearing her wedding dress.

Teenager accused of Pc murder ‘thought police had arrested wrong person’

Teenager accused of Pc murder ‘thought police had arrested wrong person’

Albert Bowers, 18, denies the murder of Pc Andrew Harper in Berkshire.

Footballer Oli McBurnie fined for drink-driving at ‘idiotic’ speed

Footballer Oli McBurnie fined for drink-driving at ‘idiotic’ speed

He received a 12-month driving ban.

Spotify investigating issue causing app to crash

Spotify investigating issue causing app to crash

Users have been reporting problems loading a number of popular apps on iOS.

Dame Vera Lynn honoured with flypast ahead of her funeral

Dame Vera Lynn honoured with flypast ahead of her funeral

The aircraft made three passes over the quiet village of Ditchling, East Sussex, before leaving to applause from the crowd.

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