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‘Wicked’ Plenty Of Fish romance fraudster jailed for 10 years

‘Wicked’ Plenty Of Fish romance fraudster jailed for 10 years

Serial conman Richard Robinson groomed vulnerable women and convinced them to put their houses on the market, a court heard.

Two paramedics in hospital after being stabbed in Wolverhampton

Two paramedics in hospital after being stabbed in Wolverhampton

West Midlands Police said a man was arrested at the scene with an eyewitness saying she heard a ‘blood-curdling scream’.

Old Bailey juror discharged with suspect Covid-19

Old Bailey juror discharged with suspect Covid-19

The murder trial of Aaron McKenzie is entering its second week.

Full list of 30 Pret a Manger shops set to close

Full list of 30 Pret a Manger shops set to close

The sandwich chain said it has decided to shut some stores permanently after recent sales dived by 74% compared with the same period last year.

Inquests open into deaths of four women treated by rogue breast surgeon Paterson

Inquests open into deaths of four women treated by rogue breast surgeon Paterson

The hearings were adjourned to a later date as the coroner’s investigations into other deaths are still continuing.

Bar and cafe customers told to comply with measures or stay at home

Bar and cafe customers told to comply with measures or stay at home

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to be patient, avoid crowds and prepare to hand over their contact details.

Charlie Elphicke shouted ‘I’m a naughty Tory’ after assaulting woman, jury told

Charlie Elphicke shouted ‘I’m a naughty Tory’ after assaulting woman, jury told

The former Dover MP denies three counts of sexual assault.

First glimpse of cute lynx kittens born at British zoo

First glimpse of cute lynx kittens born at British zoo

The picture of the lynx was taken at Bristol’s Wild Place Project and is believed to be a member of the first litter born in the UK this year.

Harry says change is coming during equal rights discussion alongside Meghan

Harry says change is coming during equal rights discussion alongside Meghan

The Sussexes held a video call with young leaders from the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust network.

Beijing accuses UK of ‘gross interference’ over Hong Kong citizenship offer

Beijing accuses UK of ‘gross interference’ over Hong Kong citizenship offer

Liu Xiaoming, the Chinese ambassador to the UK, also accused some British politicians of portraying China as a ‘threat’ or a ‘hostile country’.

Life sentence for man who hit 87-year-old grandfather at bus stop in stolen car

Life sentence for man who hit 87-year-old grandfather at bus stop in stolen car

Gavin Collins smashed the patio doors of a house before hitting Terry Radford, who was stood at a bus stop.

Heathrow arrivals could be offered coronavirus testing for £140

Heathrow arrivals could be offered coronavirus testing for £140

The system will be introduced if the Government amends its quarantine policy.

Virtual Cheese Awards urge public to eat British produce in ‘time of great need’

Virtual Cheese Awards urge public to eat British produce in ‘time of great need’

The inaugural event aims to direct attention to the plight of the British cheese industry during the coronavirus pandemic.

Army major to walk from Cornwall to Edinburgh barefoot in fundraising bid

Army major to walk from Cornwall to Edinburgh barefoot in fundraising bid

Major Christopher Brannigan will walk from Cornwall to Edinburgh via Downing Street to raise funds for his eight-year-old daughter.

Former head teacher admits murdering wife and her lover on New Year’s Day

Former head teacher admits murdering wife and her lover on New Year’s Day

Rhys Hancock pleaded guilty to two counts of murder in a virtual hearing on Monday.

Estate agents respond better to buyers with certain accents, research suggests

Estate agents respond better to buyers with certain accents, research suggests

The volunteers gave only their names to estate agents when inquiring about buying a house for the first time.

‘Huge increase’ in litter and fly-tipping in woodland nature sites in lockdown

‘Huge increase’ in litter and fly-tipping in woodland nature sites in lockdown

Some sites have even seen trees chopped down, fire pits and drug debris, Woodland Trust says.

Nearly one in four young renters ‘reliant on coronavirus job retention scheme’

Nearly one in four young renters ‘reliant on coronavirus job retention scheme’

The National Residential Landlords Association said these people could struggle to pay their rents as the furlough scheme winds down.

Tributes paid to ‘iconic’ film composer Ennio Morricone

Tributes paid to ‘iconic’ film composer Ennio Morricone

Fellow composers Hans Zimmer and Daniel Pemberton remembered the prolific musician.

Threat to 1,000 jobs as Pret a Manger shuts down 30 shops

Threat to 1,000 jobs as Pret a Manger shuts down 30 shops

The sandwich and coffee chain said recent sales have dived by almost three-quarters compared with the same period last year.

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