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Cult member jailed over historical rape and sexual assault of young girls

Cult member jailed over historical rape and sexual assault of young girls

Derek Lincoln abused two girls at addresses in Ayrshire, Renfrewshire and Lanarkshire from the ages of nine and 11 in the late 80s and early 90s.

Grieving son makes fresh appeal over mother’s murder in 1990

Grieving son makes fresh appeal over mother’s murder in 1990

Ann Heron’s murder at her home near Darlington is the only unsolved murder in the county for 70 years.

Weekly NI Covid figures reflect dramatic reduction in deaths

Weekly NI Covid figures reflect dramatic reduction in deaths

The latest figures compiled by Nisra for the week ending July 31 included just one death with coronavirus.

First Minister ‘furious’ at Aberdeen players for breaking guidelines

First Minister ‘furious’ at Aberdeen players for breaking guidelines

Two players have tested positive and six others have also been told to self-isolate.

UK woman starts Red Cross fundraiser after family injured in Beirut explosion

UK woman starts Red Cross fundraiser after family injured in Beirut explosion

Emma Hokayem’s in-laws live around 8km from the port where the blast happened on Tuesday.

Sending in Navy to tackle migrant crossings branded a ‘completely potty’ idea

Sending in Navy to tackle migrant crossings branded a ‘completely potty’ idea

Defence sources moved to distance themselves from suggestions the Home Secretary could call on the Royal Navy’s support.

Tips on how to cope in hot weather

Tips on how to cope in hot weather

People are being warned not to be caught out by soaring temperatures.

Government urges rural communities to apply for gigabit-capable broadband scheme

Government urges rural communities to apply for gigabit-capable broadband scheme

The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme can be used by homes and businesses in rural areas to subsidise the cost of adding ultrafast connectivity.

In Pictures: Sun-seekers soak up rays as temperatures soar

In Pictures: Sun-seekers soak up rays as temperatures soar

Sun-worshippers have been warned to avoid crowded beaches.

Train-mad boy empties money box to get favourite steam railway back on track

Train-mad boy empties money box to get favourite steam railway back on track

Delighted Alex Venton was given a VIP tour of the Bluebell Railway.

Pubs will be required to take customer details under law

Pubs will be required to take customer details under law

Nicola Sturgeon announced the changes at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing.

Evening Standard to slash third of jobs after virus hits advertising

Evening Standard to slash third of jobs after virus hits advertising

It is understood that around 115 employees at the media business will be affected by the cost-cutting move.

Coastguard warns beachgoers to stay safe as teams respond to dozens of calls

Coastguard warns beachgoers to stay safe as teams respond to dozens of calls

Hundreds of people packed on to beaches on Friday morning as temperatures are likely to rise to 37C.

Union says BA has ‘forced out’ 4,000 workers

Union says BA has ‘forced out’ 4,000 workers

Cabin crew, engineers and airport staff are among those receiving letters from the airline telling them whether or not they are being made redundant.

Lorry driver who was accessing apps on phone before fatal minibus crash jailed

Lorry driver who was accessing apps on phone before fatal minibus crash jailed

James Majury opened apps on his mobile phone and sent text messages while driving at speeds up to 56mph.

‘Evil’ friend jailed for rape and murder of ‘caring’ woman who longed to teach

‘Evil’ friend jailed for rape and murder of ‘caring’ woman who longed to teach

Wesley Streete had been ‘trusted’ to walk close friend Keeley Bunker home after a night out celebrating her birthday.

Record-breaking summers due to climate change ‘a danger to human health’

Record-breaking summers due to climate change ‘a danger to human health’

The UK could see temperatures rise above 37C on Friday, just a week after the hottest day of the year recorded so far.

Ex-MP Eric Joyce given suspended sentence for making indecent image of a child

Ex-MP Eric Joyce given suspended sentence for making indecent image of a child

The 59-year-old, who pleaded guilty to the offence, was also ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.

Everyone’s focus must be on recovery and not constitution, says Chancellor

Everyone’s focus must be on recovery and not constitution, says Chancellor

Rishi Sunak was speaking after visiting a manufacturer in Glasgow.

Man to serve at least 29 years in jail for rape and murder of female friend

Man to serve at least 29 years in jail for rape and murder of female friend

Wesley Streete killed Keeley Bunker after a birthday night out, then hid her body by dumping it in a brook.

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