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Rob Burrow’s friend Matthew Lewis says the world is ‘less bright’ without him

Rob Burrow’s friend Matthew Lewis says the world is ‘less bright’ without him

Rob Burrow’s friend Matthew Lewis says the world is ‘less bright’ without him

04 June 2024

Burrow died at the age of 41 on Sunday, after a four-and-a-half year battle with motor neurone disease (MND).


Teenager jailed for fatally stabbing two men in row outside nightclub

Teenager jailed for fatally stabbing two men in row outside nightclub

Teenager jailed for fatally stabbing two men in row outside nightclub

04 June 2024

Rashane Douglas, 19, attacked Haidar Shah, 19, and Joshua Clark, 21, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, in the early hours of October 1 last year.


Narrow Water Bridge project demonstrates improved Anglo-Irish relations – Martin

Narrow Water Bridge project demonstrates improved Anglo-Irish relations – Martin

Narrow Water Bridge project demonstrates improved Anglo-Irish relations – Martin

04 June 2024

Ireland’s deputy premier said Brexit had cast ‘a long shadow’ but that there had been a stabilising of the relationship in recent years.


Irish premier urges all sides to accept Gaza ceasefire deal

Irish premier urges all sides to accept Gaza ceasefire deal

Irish premier urges all sides to accept Gaza ceasefire deal

04 June 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris said the three-phase ceasefire deal was a ‘very serious proposal’.


‘Middle Britons’ and ‘Left-Behind Patriots’ among six distinct voter groups

‘Middle Britons’ and ‘Left-Behind Patriots’ among six distinct voter groups

‘Middle Britons’ and ‘Left-Behind Patriots’ among six distinct voter groups

04 June 2024

The six groups also include those dubbed Apolitical Centrists, Urban Progressives, Soft-Left Liberals and Well-Off Traditionalists.


Police officer sentenced for sending WhatsApp messages in support of Hamas

Police officer sentenced for sending WhatsApp messages in support of Hamas

Police officer sentenced for sending WhatsApp messages in support of Hamas

04 June 2024

Mohammed Adil shared two images in support of the proscribed group just weeks after the October 7 attack on Israel, which killed 1,200 people.


Walking With Dinosaurs to return to BBC

Walking With Dinosaurs to return to BBC

Walking With Dinosaurs to return to BBC

04 June 2024

The original natural history-style documentary series was a ratings hit for the corporation and earned multiple awards.


Welsh First Minister ‘confident’ ahead of no-confidence vote

Welsh First Minister ‘confident’ ahead of no-confidence vote

Welsh First Minister ‘confident’ ahead of no-confidence vote

04 June 2024

Vaughan Gething has told the Senedd on Tuesday he is looking forward to the debate tomorrow in a motion of no-confidence in him.


Woman arrested after Nigel Farage doused with milkshake outside pub

Woman arrested after Nigel Farage doused with milkshake outside pub

Woman arrested after Nigel Farage doused with milkshake outside pub

04 June 2024

The Reform UK leader had been speaking to reporters in the pub after his rally at Clacton Pier.


Farage flanked by fans but swilled with milkshake as Clacton divides on Reform

Farage flanked by fans but swilled with milkshake as Clacton divides on Reform

Farage flanked by fans but swilled with milkshake as Clacton divides on Reform

04 June 2024

Mr Farage was described as ‘up there with Churchill’ by one devotee before he had a drink thrown over him as he boarded the Reform battle bus.


Royal Mint to expand commemorative coins business into US with £100m deal

Royal Mint to expand commemorative coins business into US with £100m deal

Royal Mint to expand commemorative coins business into US with £100m deal

04 June 2024

The Treasury-owned coin maker has seen its US customer base more than double in last two years.


Next UK government must be bold to tackle child poverty, urges Scottish minister

Next UK government must be bold to tackle child poverty, urges Scottish minister

Next UK government must be bold to tackle child poverty, urges Scottish minister

04 June 2024

The Scottish Government has legally-binding targets on child poverty to be met by 2030.


Britain remains very good place to be Jewish, says Jewish News editor

Britain remains very good place to be Jewish, says Jewish News editor

Britain remains very good place to be Jewish, says Jewish News editor

04 June 2024

Justin Cohen was made an MBE for services to Holocaust Remembrance and the Jewish community at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.


James Cleverly leaves door open to withdrawing from ECHR in Tory election offer

James Cleverly leaves door open to withdrawing from ECHR in Tory election offer

James Cleverly leaves door open to withdrawing from ECHR in Tory election offer

04 June 2024

The Home Secretary said the Conservatives would ‘always choose to defend our borders’ if given a choice on the European Convention on Human Rights.


Emile Heskey ordered to pay almost £200,000 in legal fees after tax dispute

Emile Heskey ordered to pay almost £200,000 in legal fees after tax dispute

Emile Heskey ordered to pay almost £200,000 in legal fees after tax dispute

04 June 2024

Mr Heskey did not attend the hearing in London on Tuesday.


Labour and Tories spar over support for the countryside in pitch for rural votes

Labour and Tories spar over support for the countryside in pitch for rural votes

Labour and Tories spar over support for the countryside in pitch for rural votes

04 June 2024

Environment Secretary and opposite number speak to countryside conference on farming, rural crime and nature protection.


Nigel Farage doused with milkshake outside pub

Nigel Farage doused with milkshake outside pub

Nigel Farage doused with milkshake outside pub

04 June 2024

The Reform UK leader had been speaking to reporters in the pub after his rally at Clacton Pier.


Welsh First Minister facing fresh questions over controversial campaign donation

Welsh First Minister facing fresh questions over controversial campaign donation

Welsh First Minister facing fresh questions over controversial campaign donation

04 June 2024

The Welsh First Minister was questioned over when he discovered a company that donated to his leadership campaign was facing a criminal investigation.


Swinney pays tribute to veterans as services mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Swinney pays tribute to veterans as services mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Swinney pays tribute to veterans as services mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

04 June 2024

The First Minister will represent Scotland at services in Portsmouth on Wednesday and in France on Thursday.


Dropped candidate quits Labour as party confirms list for General Election

Dropped candidate quits Labour as party confirms list for General Election

Dropped candidate quits Labour as party confirms list for General Election

04 June 2024

Diane Abbott was confirmed as Labour’s candidate in Hackney North but Faiza Shaheen was dropped by the party.


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