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Haulier admits manslaughter over deaths of migrants in Essex

Haulier admits manslaughter over deaths of migrants in Essex

Ronan Hughes, 40, of Co Armagh entered the plea on Friday at the Old Bailey.

‘World’s most expensive sheep’ sells for £367,500

‘World’s most expensive sheep’ sells for £367,500

Double Diamond was sold at the Scottish National Texel Sale.

Travel changes mar Briton’s Czech wedding as 30 guests race to beat quarantine

Travel changes mar Briton’s Czech wedding as 30 guests race to beat quarantine

Oliver said he is ’emotionally exhausted’ by the rule change, which requires travellers to self-isolate for 14 days.

Second World War medal unearthed at auction 20 years after being stolen

Second World War medal unearthed at auction 20 years after being stolen

RAF Sergeant Arthur Moy was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal by King George VI in September 1943.

Coronavirus reproduction number unchanged from last week

Coronavirus reproduction number unchanged from last week

The latest growth rate for the whole of the UK is between minus 2% and plus 1% per day.

Woman who lost three relatives in Troubles backs call for recognition payment

Woman who lost three relatives in Troubles backs call for recognition payment

Two of Lorna McCollum’s sons were killed by terrorists in Northern Ireland as well as her mother-in-law, before her husband died of a heart attack.

What safety measures are needed to get people back in the workplace?

What safety measures are needed to get people back in the workplace?

The Government wants to encourage more Britons to go back to their place of work.

Covid-19 household restrictions eased in Burnley and Hyndburn

Covid-19 household restrictions eased in Burnley and Hyndburn

Officials in the county revealed the latest weekly guidance ahead of an expected official announcement.

AI funding boost aims to speed up cancer diagnoses

AI funding boost aims to speed up cancer diagnoses

A total of £50 million will be shared by three centres specialising in the technology.

Delays and outages at Santander and Revolut banks ahead of holiday weekend

Delays and outages at Santander and Revolut banks ahead of holiday weekend

Customers reported problems with accessing their accounts, and delays with receiving payments.

Brother of woman found dead on golf course in 2016 in fresh appeal for help

Brother of woman found dead on golf course in 2016 in fresh appeal for help

Saima Ahmed, 36, was reported missing from London in August 2015 and her whereabouts before she was found dead are unknown.

Switzerland quarantine rule ‘could stop terminally ill accessing assisted death’

Switzerland quarantine rule ‘could stop terminally ill accessing assisted death’

Jane Parker, who has motor neurone disease, says she is considering refusing food and water.

Workers should not be intimidated back into the office – Sturgeon

Workers should not be intimidated back into the office – Sturgeon

The return to work should be done in a context of suppressing the virus, the First Minister added.

Freight train which caught fire had 25 wagons holding diesel or gas oil

Freight train which caught fire had 25 wagons holding diesel or gas oil

The train derailed and caught fire as it passed through Llangennech, near Llanelli, on Wednesday night.

Boris the puppy has lucky escape after falling into hot tub

Boris the puppy has lucky escape after falling into hot tub

The 13-week-old English bulldog suffered an extreme reaction and was rushed to an emergency animal clinic in Gateshead.

Enforcement action taken at NHS trust over infection control concerns

Enforcement action taken at NHS trust over infection control concerns

The CQC says it has launched immediate action at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

Teenager convicted of killing Pc Andrew Harper launches appeal over sentence

Teenager convicted of killing Pc Andrew Harper launches appeal over sentence

Henry Long’s appeal comes days after two other teenagers lodged applications seeking permission to challenge their convictions and sentences.

Price of European city breaks down by ‘up to a quarter’

Price of European city breaks down by ‘up to a quarter’

A key factor in the price falls has been the lack of demand for hotel rooms resulting in more competition and lower rates.

Notting Hill Carnival boss urges revellers to stay away and be ‘sensible’

Notting Hill Carnival boss urges revellers to stay away and be ‘sensible’

The street party will become a digital celebration this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mother who killed two of her children was seen as ‘loving, caring and competent’

Mother who killed two of her children was seen as ‘loving, caring and competent’

Sarah Barrass and her half-brother Brandon Machin were jailed for life last year with a minimum term of 35 years.

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