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Leicester park murder trial jury sent home after judge falls ill

Leicester park murder trial jury sent home after judge falls ill

Leicester park murder trial jury sent home after judge falls ill

07 April 2025

Jurors have heard more than a month of evidence about the death of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli, who died from a spinal cord injury.


Minister to pitch Scottish business during trip to China and Japan

Minister to pitch Scottish business during trip to China and Japan

Minister to pitch Scottish business during trip to China and Japan

07 April 2025

Richard Lochhead said the two Asian markets are increasingly important to Scotland amid a ‘volatile global economy’.


Vandalised Paddington Bear statue to return to town that ‘loves him so dearly’

Vandalised Paddington Bear statue to return to town that ‘loves him so dearly’

Vandalised Paddington Bear statue to return to town that ‘loves him so dearly’

07 April 2025

The newly installed statue in Newbury, Berkshire, was damaged on March 2 when two Royal Air Force engineers broke it after a night out.


Inquiry into Southport murders begins work

Inquiry into Southport murders begins work

Inquiry into Southport murders begins work

07 April 2025

Yvette Cooper announced the start of the two-phase statutory public inquiry on Monday.


Applied Nutrition looks at move to US production to reduce tariffs impact

Applied Nutrition looks at move to US production to reduce tariffs impact

Applied Nutrition looks at move to US production to reduce tariffs impact

07 April 2025

The company saw revenues increase by 4.8% to £47.6 million for the six months to January.


What is happening in the financial markets and what does it mean for me?

What is happening in the financial markets and what does it mean for me?

What is happening in the financial markets and what does it mean for me?

07 April 2025

Here, the PA news agency looks at what the recent turmoil means for households whose finances may have been affected.


Seven people taken to hospital and homes evacuated after late-night fire

Seven people taken to hospital and homes evacuated after late-night fire

Seven people taken to hospital and homes evacuated after late-night fire

07 April 2025

Two further patients were treated at the scene.


Alan Shearer’s foundation to help disabled people reaches £7m landmark

Alan Shearer’s foundation to help disabled people reaches £7m landmark

Alan Shearer’s foundation to help disabled people reaches £7m landmark

07 April 2025

The former England and Newcastle United footballer is aiming for more funds to keep an activity centre running.


Home Office loses bid to keep Apple legal challenge private

Home Office loses bid to keep Apple legal challenge private

Home Office loses bid to keep Apple legal challenge private

07 April 2025

The iPhone maker has filed a claim at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, judges said on Monday.


Six new medicines approved for use on NHS Scotland

Six new medicines approved for use on NHS Scotland

Six new medicines approved for use on NHS Scotland

07 April 2025

One drug was refused on the grounds of uncertainty over cost-effectiveness.


Relaxation of EV sales rules ‘undermines investment’

Relaxation of EV sales rules ‘undermines investment’

Relaxation of EV sales rules ‘undermines investment’

07 April 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that sales of new hybrids that cannot be plugged in will be permitted to continue until 2035.


Police officer not prosecuted over e-bike fatal crash

Police officer not prosecuted over e-bike fatal crash

Police officer not prosecuted over e-bike fatal crash

07 April 2025

Tensions between locals and police at the scene led to a riot lasting several hours.


New report shows more public spending cash going to smaller firms in Scotland

New report shows more public spending cash going to smaller firms in Scotland

New report shows more public spending cash going to smaller firms in Scotland

07 April 2025

The Scottish Government has published details of the £16.6 billion spent by public sector bodies in 2022-23.


Watchdog tells water firms to speed up building new reservoirs

Watchdog tells water firms to speed up building new reservoirs

Watchdog tells water firms to speed up building new reservoirs

07 April 2025

Ofwat said water company bosses must find ways to ‘achieve earlier completion’ on major projects in the coming years.


Rent increases to be capped at 6% under Scottish Government plans

Rent increases to be capped at 6% under Scottish Government plans

Rent increases to be capped at 6% under Scottish Government plans

07 April 2025

Lets in rent control areas would be limited to rises of the rate of inflation plus 1% up to a maximum of 6%.


Family of woman allegedly killed by British soldier in Kenya criticise inquiry

Family of woman allegedly killed by British soldier in Kenya criticise inquiry

Family of woman allegedly killed by British soldier in Kenya criticise inquiry

07 April 2025

The body of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru was found in a septic tank in Kenya close to a British Army base two months after she disappeared in March 2012.


Diabetes in pregnancy ‘linked to neurodevelopmental disorder risk in children’

Diabetes in pregnancy ‘linked to neurodevelopmental disorder risk in children’

Diabetes in pregnancy ‘linked to neurodevelopmental disorder risk in children’

07 April 2025

Experts called for diligent monitoring of blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy.


Firefighters braced for more wildfires in Northern Ireland as temperatures rise

Firefighters braced for more wildfires in Northern Ireland as temperatures rise

Firefighters braced for more wildfires in Northern Ireland as temperatures rise

07 April 2025

The most significant blaze over the weekend took hold in the Hilltown area of Co Down on Saturday.


Former head of National Farmers’ Union to head review of farm profitability

Former head of National Farmers’ Union to head review of farm profitability

Former head of National Farmers’ Union to head review of farm profitability

07 April 2025

Baroness Minette Batters was the first female president of the NFU and headed the organisation for six years.


UK has Europe’s strongest EV market but there are ‘bumps along the road’

UK has Europe’s strongest EV market but there are ‘bumps along the road’

UK has Europe’s strongest EV market but there are ‘bumps along the road’

07 April 2025

Pro-EV groups say the lack of purchase incentives, perception of public charging infrastructure and the taxation system are putting some people off.


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