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Parole Board decision on James Bulger killer Jon Venables delayed

Parole Board decision on James Bulger killer Jon Venables delayed

A decision is being made on whether to free one of James Bulger’s killers from jail.

Pharma company director disqualified for competition law breaches

Pharma company director disqualified for competition law breaches

Amit Patel is banned from holding a director role at any UK company for the next five years.

Sister of man who died in custody in Fife calls for virtual Floyd protests

Sister of man who died in custody in Fife calls for virtual Floyd protests

Kadijartu Johnson’s brother Sheku Bayoh died aged 32 after being restrained by officers in Kirkcaldy in 2015.

‘You really want to give people a hug’ – Charles on lockdown

‘You really want to give people a hug’ – Charles on lockdown

The Prince of Wales is interviewed by Sky News about his thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic

Birmingham BLM protesters urged to socially distance after London clashes

Birmingham BLM protesters urged to socially distance after London clashes

It comes after thousands of demonstrators in London abandoned the two-metre rule.

WhatsApp messages should not have been heard at cricketer rape trial, court told

WhatsApp messages should not have been heard at cricketer rape trial, court told

Alex Hepburn, 24, is challenging his conviction for rape at the Court of Appeal.

Ant and Dec and David Walliams to deliver virtual school assembly about Covid-19

Ant and Dec and David Walliams to deliver virtual school assembly about Covid-19

It is part of the NSPCC’s Speak Out Stay Safe programme of assemblies.

My hair risks me looking like long-haired lover from Liverpool, says Rees-Mogg

My hair risks me looking like long-haired lover from Liverpool, says Rees-Mogg

The Cabinet minister suggested his family nanny may need to offer assistance.

Not extending Brexit transition period ‘will add to burden on businesses’

Not extending Brexit transition period ‘will add to burden on businesses’

Former senior civil servant Philip Rycroft told MSPs that not seeking an extension is a ‘political decision’.

North Sea helicopter crash inquiry to be heard remotely

North Sea helicopter crash inquiry to be heard remotely

The Super Puma ditched into the sea near Shetland in 2013 with the loss of four lives.

What do we know about the suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann?

What do we know about the suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann?

The 43-year-old German national was 30 years old at the time three-year-old Madeleine vanished in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007.

Third of Britons say internet performance worse during lockdown – survey

Third of Britons say internet performance worse during lockdown – survey

A YouGov survey suggests a quarter of internet users are online more heavily than usual due to the coronavirus crisis.

Minor relaxation of coronavirus regulations confirmed

Minor relaxation of coronavirus regulations confirmed

They include allowing those who are shielding to spend time outside with a person from another household, at a social distance, from Monday.

Hunt for gunman after two-year-old boy shot

Hunt for gunman after two-year-old boy shot

The child’s mother and two men in their late teens were also taken to hospital with gunshot wounds following the attack in north-west London.

NHS facing more cyberattacks since coronavirus outbreak, GCHQ boss says

NHS facing more cyberattacks since coronavirus outbreak, GCHQ boss says

Jeremy Fleming told the Cheltenham Science Festival that the UK’s cybersecurity agencies had seen increased targeting of the health sector.

Princess Alexandra praises strength of Cornwall’s community amid fears for its economy

Princess Alexandra praises strength of Cornwall’s community amid fears for its economy

The Queen’s cousin opened the virtual Royal Cornwall Show live on air.

Use loss of taste and smell as key screening tool for Covid-19, researchers say

Use loss of taste and smell as key screening tool for Covid-19, researchers say

Researchers say the prevalence of loss of smell and taste was three-fold higher in individuals testing positive than in those testing negative.

Performing arts students cover Somewhere Over The Rainbow with group video

Performing arts students cover Somewhere Over The Rainbow with group video

Northampton College hopes its performance of the classic song will provide a ‘glimmer of light’.

Government spending on coronavirus policies revised up to £132.5bn – OBR

Government spending on coronavirus policies revised up to £132.5bn – OBR

The Office for Budget Responsibility, the fiscal watchdog, has said it expects costs to rise following the latest interventions by the Government.

PM urges world leaders to focus ‘collective ingenuity’ on Covid-19 vaccine hunt

PM urges world leaders to focus ‘collective ingenuity’ on Covid-19 vaccine hunt

Representatives from 50 countries are expected to join the virtual summit, hosted by the UK.

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