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Amber Heard: Johnny Depp’s nickname for Leonardo DiCaprio was pumpkin-head

Amber Heard: Johnny Depp’s nickname for Leonardo DiCaprio was pumpkin-head

Ms Heard has alleged that Mr Depp had nicknames for all of her male co-stars that he considered a ‘sexual threat’.

Father and partner in court accused in connection with death of boy aged six

Father and partner in court accused in connection with death of boy aged six

Thomas Hughes and his girlfriend Emma Tustin appeared before a judge after the death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.

Amber Heard says claims she is a regular drug user ‘just not true’

Amber Heard says claims she is a regular drug user ‘just not true’

The actress also said suggestions she married the Pirates Of The Caribbean star for financial gain are ‘preposterous’.

Avoid stress and maintain a healthy weight to prevent Alzheimer’s – study

Avoid stress and maintain a healthy weight to prevent Alzheimer’s – study

Keeping the brain active through reading, and not being overweight or obese in later life, could help stave off dementia, experts say.

Trial of policeman accused of ex-footballer’s murder to be held in 2021

Trial of policeman accused of ex-footballer’s murder to be held in 2021

The trial, in connection with the death of Dalian Atkinson, will now be listed for Easter next year.

Global warming could see most polar bears disappear from Arctic by 2100 – study

Global warming could see most polar bears disappear from Arctic by 2100 – study

Researchers said ‘aggressive’ cuts to greenhouse gas emissions are needed.

Bradshaw ‘won’t go on foreign holiday if Stormont guidance remains unchanged’

Bradshaw ‘won’t go on foreign holiday if Stormont guidance remains unchanged’

The Alliance Party health spokeswoman had previously indicated her intention to proceed with a family trip to Italy.

Call centre staff ‘lax’ about social distancing, says worker with Covid-19

Call centre staff ‘lax’ about social distancing, says worker with Covid-19

The 19-year-old woman said her colleagues, some of them working on NHS England’s Test and Trace system, did not always follow guidance.

Amber Heard says start of relationship with Johnny Depp was like ‘dating a king’

Amber Heard says start of relationship with Johnny Depp was like ‘dating a king’

The actress said they loved the same music, and poetry and art, and would sit and talk for hours.

Boris Johnson promises tough but calibrated approach to China

Boris Johnson promises tough but calibrated approach to China

Changes to extradition arrangements with Hong Kong will be announced in response to Beijing’s national security law.

950 jobs at risk at Marks & Spencer

950 jobs at risk at Marks & Spencer

It said the cuts are set to impact roles in the company’s head office, property and store management areas.

Russian businessman begins High Court defamation fight over Steele dossier

Russian businessman begins High Court defamation fight over Steele dossier

Aleksej Gubarev has sued former British spy Christopher Steele, whose 2016 dossier made allegations about Donald Trump’s relationship with Russia.

Amber Heard claims she was afraid Johnny Depp would kill her

Amber Heard claims she was afraid Johnny Depp would kill her

The Aquaman actress has begun giving evidence at Mr Depp’s libel trial against The Sun newspaper.

Thousands of lives may be lost to cancer due to Covid-19 delays – study

Thousands of lives may be lost to cancer due to Covid-19 delays – study

Even when people are referred to hospital, there are growing delays in accessing diagnostic services that could save lives, the study warned.

New images released in Colston statue investigation

New images released in Colston statue investigation

Avon and Somerset Police still want to identify 10 people in connection with the incident.

Man in court on attempted murder charge after hospital worker stabbed

Man in court on attempted murder charge after hospital worker stabbed

Unemployed Connolly Mellon was remanded in custody by magistrates in Brighton.

Marks & Spencer shares slip as retailer ‘plans to cut hundreds of jobs’

Marks & Spencer shares slip as retailer ‘plans to cut hundreds of jobs’

The high street giant is set to announce redundancy plans for hundreds of employees within days as part of a major restructure, according to Sky News.

Trial suggests coronavirus drug prevents 79% of cases from progressing

Trial suggests coronavirus drug prevents 79% of cases from progressing

The inhaled treatment has been developed by the pharmaceutical company Synairgen.

Stormont health committee member defends foreign holiday

Stormont health committee member defends foreign holiday

The Alliance Party’s Paula Bradshaw said while her trip was against official guidance, she was not breaking any laws.

Police officer seriously injured as thousands celebrate Leeds United promotion

Police officer seriously injured as thousands celebrate Leeds United promotion

A female officer was hit by a bottle and taken to hospital with serious head injuries, West Yorkshire Police said.

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