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Pc Andrew Harper’s stepsister speaks of her loss for the first time

Pc Andrew Harper’s stepsister speaks of her loss for the first time

Amelia Adlam said the last 12 months had been ‘absolutely unimaginably painful’ after her brother was killed responding to a quad bike theft.

Gardener ‘sets speed record’ by travelling at 44mph behind a wheelbarrow

Gardener ‘sets speed record’ by travelling at 44mph behind a wheelbarrow

Kevin Nicks, who has already set a shed speed record, said the adrenaline rush was ‘unbelievable’.

Four men die after car crashes into house and catches fire

Four men die after car crashes into house and catches fire

The crash happened at 3am on Sunday on the A4 in Derry Hill, near Calne, Wiltshire.

Taoiseach deeply concerned at spike in Covid-19 cases in Ireland

Taoiseach deeply concerned at spike in Covid-19 cases in Ireland

Micheal Martin met with senior Government ministers on Sunday to discuss the situation.

Government under fire over plans to ‘axe’ Public Health England

Government under fire over plans to ‘axe’ Public Health England

Ministers have been accused of trying to divert attention from their handling of the Covid-19 crisis after a report PHE is to be broken up.

Student recycles old make-up to produce sustainable womenswear

Student recycles old make-up to produce sustainable womenswear

Anika Verma’s tops use eyeshadow from rubbish tips, discarded fabric and a non-toxic sealant.

Royal Collection paintings to go on display together for first time

Royal Collection paintings to go on display together for first time

The exhibition of world-renowned paintings will be open to the public in December.

A-levels: Unions condemn Government over ‘political Punch and Judy show’

A-levels: Unions condemn Government over ‘political Punch and Judy show’

Union leaders are urging minister to resolve the problems before GCSE results day on Thursday.

Murder inquiry launched after fatal attack near pub

Murder inquiry launched after fatal attack near pub

Police believe the man may have attempted to break up a fight in Sedgley, West Midlands.

Police name teenage brothers missing in sea off Lancashire coast

Police name teenage brothers missing in sea off Lancashire coast

Brothers Muhammad Azhar Shabbir, 18, and Ali Athar Shabbir, 16, from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, disappeared close to a pier in Lytham St Annes.

Scottish Tories’ leader apologises for missing VJ Day event to be linesman

Scottish Tories’ leader apologises for missing VJ Day event to be linesman

Douglas Ross said he made a mistake by opting to be a linesman at a football match rather than attend VJ Day commemorations.

Parent calls for university places to be frozen while A-level ‘mess’ is resolved

Parent calls for university places to be frozen while A-level ‘mess’ is resolved

The mother of an 18-year-old student said the Government must not row back on its ‘triple lock’ commitment to students.

Sister tells of pride over mural of nun in hometown

Sister tells of pride over mural of nun in hometown

Clare Crockett died in an earthquake in Ecuador in April 2016.

Scotland’s stations to fall silent a week on from Stonehaven rail disaster

Scotland’s stations to fall silent a week on from Stonehaven rail disaster

A minute’s silence will be held as a tribute to the three men who died in the Stonehaven crash.

Boris Johnson urged to take charge in growing A-levels ‘chaos’

Boris Johnson urged to take charge in growing A-levels ‘chaos’

There was fury among MPs and pupils after Ofqual guidance on appeals in England was suddenly withdrawn without explanation.

Placing of poppy wreaths on bonfire condemned

Placing of poppy wreaths on bonfire condemned

Symbols associated with the unionist tradition were attached to nationalist fires lit in Londonderry.

Study to examine whether lockdown has led to more allergies

Study to examine whether lockdown has led to more allergies

The research project will involve 1,000 babies born in Ireland at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Woman held on suspicion of murdering 10-year-old boy

Woman held on suspicion of murdering 10-year-old boy

The woman walked into a police station in west London in the early hours of Sunday.

Pc Andrew Harper’s mother urges Harry Dunn’s alleged killer to return to UK

Pc Andrew Harper’s mother urges Harry Dunn’s alleged killer to return to UK

Debbie Adlam said there is ‘too much suffering going on to sit and do nothing’.

Powerful stories from nursing home staff drained by caring during pandemic

Powerful stories from nursing home staff drained by caring during pandemic

They grieved at losing residents but celebrated as a 99-year-old first sat up in bed after defeating the virus.

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