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British man becomes first to complete World’s Toughest Row with a pacemaker

British man becomes first to complete World’s Toughest Row with a pacemaker

After 44 days at sea, Elliot Awin reached Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua.

How could Valdo Calocane’s sentence change if reviewed by appeal court?

How could Valdo Calocane’s sentence change if reviewed by appeal court?

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer added his voice to calls for an inquiry into any failings that led to the Nottingham attacks.

Court told Stephen Bear made more than £22,300 from OnlyFans revenge pornography

Court told Stephen Bear made more than £22,300 from OnlyFans revenge pornography

The reality TV star left prison in January having served more than 10 months for posting a video of him having sex with ex-partner Georgia Harrison.

No 10 defends defence spending as US navy chief calls for UK to ‘reassess’

No 10 defends defence spending as US navy chief calls for UK to ‘reassess’

US navy secretary Carlos Del Toro reportedly said ‘sacrifices’ had been made in the British Army.

Safeguarding review published after bath ‘torture’ murder of nine-year-old

Safeguarding review published after bath ‘torture’ murder of nine-year-old

The review into agencies’ contact with Alfie Steele called for better measures to support neighbours who report concerns of abuse.

Marten and Gordon’s baby was warm, dry and fed, court told

Marten and Gordon’s baby was warm, dry and fed, court told

John Femi-Ola KC representing Gordon said baby Victoria had been well cared for.

Putin waiting for Trump presidency is a miscalculation, says ex-Nato chief

Putin waiting for Trump presidency is a miscalculation, says ex-Nato chief

Labour peer Lord Robertson of Ellen Port argued that Mr Trump actually bolstered US and Nato defences as President.

Ex-investigator ‘feared challenging Horizon experts would not go well’

Ex-investigator ‘feared challenging Horizon experts would not go well’

Investigators such as Suzanne Winter were ranked on a loss recovery leaderboard, the Horizon IT inquiry heard.

UK and Canada walk away from trade talks

UK and Canada walk away from trade talks

The UK and Canada have suspended trade negotiations, as talks collapsed over disagreements on beef and cheese.

NHS sees massive surge in melanoma searches after Duchess of York diagnosed

NHS sees massive surge in melanoma searches after Duchess of York diagnosed

The duchess, 64, has said on Instagram she is thankful to her medical team and is resting at home with her family.

Borrowing costs expected to be held at near 16-year high for longer

Borrowing costs expected to be held at near 16-year high for longer

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee is widely expected to keep interest rates at 5.25% for the fourth time in a row.

Telegraph boss exits amid Government review of Abu Dhabi-backed takeover

Telegraph boss exits amid Government review of Abu Dhabi-backed takeover

TMG and parent company Press Acquisitions Limited said on Friday that chief executive officer Nick Hugh had left the role immediately.

Driving test examiners to strike over ‘flawed plan’ to clear backlog

Driving test examiners to strike over ‘flawed plan’ to clear backlog

Members of the Public and Commercial Services union working in 270 test centres would take action on February 8, 9, 10 and 11.

Coroner suspends Adam Johnson investigation while police continue inquiries

Coroner suspends Adam Johnson investigation while police continue inquiries

Ice hockey player Johnson, 29, died after he was injured while playing for Nottingham Panthers against Sheffield Steelers in October.

Latest life expectancy figures ‘show clear geographical divide’

Latest life expectancy figures ‘show clear geographical divide’

Of the 10 local areas with the lowest life expectancy, none were in the south of England, the Office for National Statistics said.

Latest hearing due next week in Harry’s phone hacking claim against Mirror Group

Latest hearing due next week in Harry’s phone hacking claim against Mirror Group

In a ruling last month, the Duke of Sussex was awarded nearly £150,000 in damages.

Post Office’s secret decision to sack forensic accountants branded ‘disgusting’

Post Office’s secret decision to sack forensic accountants branded ‘disgusting’

Campaigner Jo Hamilton said the move was like ‘tipping the board up when you’re losing’ a game of Monopoly.

First UK train displaying latest version of Pride flag is ‘beacon of hope’

First UK train displaying latest version of Pride flag is ‘beacon of hope’

TransPennine Express unveiled a train featuring the Pride Progress flag.

Vodafone-Three merger faces formal competition investigation

Vodafone-Three merger faces formal competition investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority said it would examine the potential impact of the proposed deal on competition for consumers.

DUP has not come this far to have not made gains, says Poots

DUP has not come this far to have not made gains, says Poots

South Belfast MLA Edwin Poots denounced those in the wider unionist movement for criticising a deal with the Government which has not concluded.

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