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Teenager who died in Leicester stabbing named by police

Teenager who died in Leicester stabbing named by police

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Face covering production as part of £14m Government investment gets under way

Face covering production as part of £14m Government investment gets under way

Coverings are already compulsory on public transport in England.

Mods and Rockers unite to fight closure of Brighton seafront road

Mods and Rockers unite to fight closure of Brighton seafront road

Madeira Drive was the setting of the The Who musical Quadrophenia.

‘Brave’ police dog given Speaker’s chair during House of Commons sweep

‘Brave’ police dog given Speaker’s chair during House of Commons sweep

Explosives detection dog Poppy was awarded a ‘canine OBE’ for her work during the 2017 terror attack on Borough Market.

Ten ‘Nightingale courts’ set up to ‘keep wheels of justice turning’

Ten ‘Nightingale courts’ set up to ‘keep wheels of justice turning’

The Ministry of Justice said the new courts would hear non-custodial crime cases as well as tribunals, family and civil matters.

Commemorative coin celebrates British scientist Rosalind Franklin

Commemorative coin celebrates British scientist Rosalind Franklin

The Royal Mint coin includes Franklin’s Photograph 51, which helped lead to the discovery of the DNA double helix.

Florence Nightingale letters up for auction show her ‘boundless compassion’

Florence Nightingale letters up for auction show her ‘boundless compassion’

Each letter has an estimate of £1,000 – £1,500.

Teenager follows in footsteps of sisters by gaining first class degree

Teenager follows in footsteps of sisters by gaining first class degree

Cathum Safi has finished his biomedical science degree at the age of 19.

Belfast nurse heads up coronavirus centre in world’s largest refugee camp

Belfast nurse heads up coronavirus centre in world’s largest refugee camp

Rachel Fletcher is working in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh where nearly one million Rohingya refugees are housed.

More than £1m spent on private hire cars by Department for Education

More than £1m spent on private hire cars by Department for Education

The figures were provided in response to a written parliamentary question by Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran.

Raab accuses China of ‘gross human rights abuses’ against Uighurs

Raab accuses China of ‘gross human rights abuses’ against Uighurs

China’s ambassador to the UK warned of a ‘resolute response’ if Britain imposes sanctions on Chinese officials.

Beatrice’s wedding included bride and groom’s favourite flowers

Beatrice’s wedding included bride and groom’s favourite flowers

Her bouquet was created by Patrice Van Helden Oakes, who also designed the wedding flowers for Princess Eugenie.

Parents in ‘impossible position’ over return to offices, warns Starmer

Parents in ‘impossible position’ over return to offices, warns Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer said that ‘proper support’ is needed for parents to get back to work.

Rise in self-harm incidents at immigration detention centres criticised

Rise in self-harm incidents at immigration detention centres criticised

The figures were published in response to a written parliamentary question from the acting leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey.

UK will call out ‘reprehensible’ behaviour of Russia, says Raab

UK will call out ‘reprehensible’ behaviour of Russia, says Raab

The Foreign Secretary said the UK will hold Russia to account for its actions.

Man arrested after hospital staff member stabbed

Man arrested after hospital staff member stabbed

The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton was put in lockdown.

Boris Johnson says he does not want another national lockdown

Boris Johnson says he does not want another national lockdown

The PM says he does not believe it will be necessary but should be held in reserve like the nuclear deterrent.

Raab: ‘no credible measures’ available to UK for Harry Dunn suspect extradition

Raab: ‘no credible measures’ available to UK for Harry Dunn suspect extradition

Mr Dunn died when his motorbike crashed into a car outside a US military base.

Campaign urges protection from eviction to prevent ‘misery’ of homelessness

Campaign urges protection from eviction to prevent ‘misery’ of homelessness

An alliance including The Big Issue and Shelter has called for a halt to evictions of anyone affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

Thousands of new school places to be created for children with special needs

Thousands of new school places to be created for children with special needs

The Government announced it is building 35 new special free schools.

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