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Vance condemns man’s conviction for silent prayer outside UK abortion clinic

Vance condemns man’s conviction for silent prayer outside UK abortion clinic

Vance condemns man’s conviction for silent prayer outside UK abortion clinic

14 February 2025

The US vice-president claimed the ‘basic liberties of religious Britons, in particular’ are under threat.


Reeves says she was ‘never questioned’ over HBOS expenses

Reeves says she was ‘never questioned’ over HBOS expenses

Reeves says she was ‘never questioned’ over HBOS expenses

14 February 2025

The BBC has reported the Chancellor was subject to an expenses investigation while working at the bank.


Suspending nurse over conflict with trans doctor ‘ludicrous’, HR worker said

Suspending nurse over conflict with trans doctor ‘ludicrous’, HR worker said

Suspending nurse over conflict with trans doctor ‘ludicrous’, HR worker said

14 February 2025

Nurse Sandie Peggie was suspended on January 3, 2024 after Dr Beth Upton made an allegation of bullying and harassment following a row.


Murder accused lied to 999 call handler ‘over worries he would be blamed’

Murder accused lied to 999 call handler ‘over worries he would be blamed’

Murder accused lied to 999 call handler ‘over worries he would be blamed’

14 February 2025

Mohamed Samak told a jury he saw his wife Joanne stabbing herself, but ‘lied’ to a 999 call handler and said he found her slumped on her bed.


Star Catherine Zeta-Jones ‘thrilled’ as Prime Video announces Kill Jackie series

Star Catherine Zeta-Jones ‘thrilled’ as Prime Video announces Kill Jackie series

Star Catherine Zeta-Jones ‘thrilled’ as Prime Video announces Kill Jackie series

14 February 2025

The series will begin production in March.


Male stripper causes ‘wild reaction’ at care home

Male stripper causes ‘wild reaction’ at care home

Male stripper causes ‘wild reaction’ at care home

14 February 2025

Max Hunter, a member of the Dreamboys, impressed the elderly residents of Astune Rise care home in Middlesbrough


One of UK’s ‘most wanted’ men sentenced to 12 years in jail

One of UK’s ‘most wanted’ men sentenced to 12 years in jail

One of UK’s ‘most wanted’ men sentenced to 12 years in jail

14 February 2025

Calvin Parris, 35, from Cardiff, was sentenced to 12 years in jail at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday after evading justice for four years.


Racehorse given royal approval enjoys socialising with owners down the pub

Racehorse given royal approval enjoys socialising with owners down the pub

Racehorse given royal approval enjoys socialising with owners down the pub

14 February 2025

Thank You Ma’am is named in tribute to the late Queen.


Warrant issued for arrest of ‘Crystal Methodist’ former bank boss Paul Flowers

Warrant issued for arrest of ‘Crystal Methodist’ former bank boss Paul Flowers

Warrant issued for arrest of ‘Crystal Methodist’ former bank boss Paul Flowers

14 February 2025

Flowers, 74, who pleaded guilty to a catalogue of fraud, amounting to nearly £100,000, did not appear at court for sentencing.


70-year-old man jailed over murder of retired postmistress

70-year-old man jailed over murder of retired postmistress

70-year-old man jailed over murder of retired postmistress

14 February 2025

Una Crown was found dead at her bungalow in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, in January 2013.


Rare freezing rain and snow may hit parts of northern England over weekend

Rare freezing rain and snow may hit parts of northern England over weekend

Rare freezing rain and snow may hit parts of northern England over weekend

14 February 2025

A yellow snow and ice warning will be in place across the North East, Cumbria and Yorkshire.


Man appears in court accused of attempted murder after police officers injured

Man appears in court accused of attempted murder after police officers injured

Man appears in court accused of attempted murder after police officers injured

14 February 2025

Alexander Dighton, from Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday, charged with seven offences.


One in five girls born in 2030 projected to live to at least 100

One in five girls born in 2030 projected to live to at least 100

One in five girls born in 2030 projected to live to at least 100

14 February 2025

The gap between male and female life expectancy at birth has fallen from 4.4 years in 1981 to 3.4 years in 2023.


Senior doctor tells of ‘betrayal’ over son’s death at hospital where she worked

Senior doctor tells of ‘betrayal’ over son’s death at hospital where she worked

Senior doctor tells of ‘betrayal’ over son’s death at hospital where she worked

14 February 2025

William Hewes died aged 22 at Homerton University Hospital in January 2023.


Experts ‘deeply concerned’ as Government agency drops focus on bias in AI

Experts ‘deeply concerned’ as Government agency drops focus on bias in AI

Experts ‘deeply concerned’ as Government agency drops focus on bias in AI

14 February 2025

The AI Safety Institute is being renamed the AI Security Institute to reflect a greater focus on crime and national security issues.


Trump urged to declassify US files on Lockerbie bombing

Trump urged to declassify US files on Lockerbie bombing

Trump urged to declassify US files on Lockerbie bombing

14 February 2025

Professor Peter Watson, a lawyer who has represented British families, made the plea ahead of his visit to America to speak about the atrocity.


Wood Group extends cost-cutting drive and cancels employee bonuses

Wood Group extends cost-cutting drive and cancels employee bonuses

Wood Group extends cost-cutting drive and cancels employee bonuses

14 February 2025

The company, which has more than 6,000 staff in the UK, declined to comment on whether the savings plan would include job cuts.


Starmer discusses forthcoming trip to USA with President Trump

Starmer discusses forthcoming trip to USA with President Trump

Starmer discusses forthcoming trip to USA with President Trump

14 February 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to Mr Trump over the phone as he welcomed the USA’s special envoy to Downing Street.


Critics argue proposed changes ‘massively’ water down assisted dying Bill

Critics argue proposed changes ‘massively’ water down assisted dying Bill

Critics argue proposed changes ‘massively’ water down assisted dying Bill

14 February 2025

A series of amendments have been published and will be debated by a scrutiny committee in the coming weeks.


Police officers to receive 4.75% pay rise after arbitrators called in

Police officers to receive 4.75% pay rise after arbitrators called in

Police officers to receive 4.75% pay rise after arbitrators called in

14 February 2025

The Scottish Police Federation voiced disappointment with the outcome and vowed to ‘continue to fight for better pay and conditions’.


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