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Fox shot with airgun found in Kent primary school playground

Fox shot with airgun found in Kent primary school playground

Fox shot with airgun found in Kent primary school playground

13 June 2022

Further examination from a vet found the fox had been shot in the abdomen and face – and had to be put to sleep because of its injuries.


Scottish and UK governments urged to give ‘full support’ to oil and gas industry

Scottish and UK governments urged to give ‘full support’ to oil and gas industry

Scottish and UK governments urged to give ‘full support’ to oil and gas industry

13 June 2022

Five former ministers have signed a joint declaration, calling for action from ministers at both Holyrood and Westminster.


Offshore wind sector will employ almost 100,000 by 2030, report predicts

Offshore wind sector will employ almost 100,000 by 2030, report predicts

Offshore wind sector will employ almost 100,000 by 2030, report predicts

13 June 2022

The sector currently supports more than 31,000 jobs.


Ex-soldier who killed neighbours tells court he cannot remember attack

Ex-soldier who killed neighbours tells court he cannot remember attack

Ex-soldier who killed neighbours tells court he cannot remember attack

13 June 2022

Collin Reeves, 35, is on trial for murder at Bristol Crown Court and has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.


Ultra-rare Rolex could fetch up to £120,000 at auction

Ultra-rare Rolex could fetch up to £120,000 at auction

Ultra-rare Rolex could fetch up to £120,000 at auction

13 June 2022

The MilSub Rolex, which sat in its owner’s drawers for decades, is expected to bring between £80,000 and £120,000 at auction on Wednesday.


Body of a man found on fire in London park

Body of a man found on fire in London park

Body of a man found on fire in London park

13 June 2022

Firefighters were called to Belvue Park in Northolt, Ealing, west London, just before 4.20am on Monday.


Schools in education ‘cold spots’ less likely to recruit science teachers

Schools in education ‘cold spots’ less likely to recruit science teachers

Schools in education ‘cold spots’ less likely to recruit science teachers

13 June 2022

Fewer vacancies for specialist teachers could put government levelling up agenda at risk say researchers.


Ex-farmer accused of wife’s killing ‘got away with murder’ for years, court told

Ex-farmer accused of wife’s killing ‘got away with murder’ for years, court told

Ex-farmer accused of wife’s killing ‘got away with murder’ for years, court told

13 June 2022

David Venables is accused of murdering his wife Brenda, who went missing in 1982. Her body was found in 2019.


Heads ‘deeply disappointed’ at ditched plans for free school meals extension

Heads ‘deeply disappointed’ at ditched plans for free school meals extension

Heads ‘deeply disappointed’ at ditched plans for free school meals extension

13 June 2022

Teachers have branded the decision ‘extraordinary’.


‘No problem here’ insists Starmer, as standards watchdog opens investigation

‘No problem here’ insists Starmer, as standards watchdog opens investigation

‘No problem here’ insists Starmer, as standards watchdog opens investigation

13 June 2022

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner opened an investigation into multiple failures to register gifts from football teams and book royalties.


12-hour waits for at least 1,000 A&E patients every day

12-hour waits for at least 1,000 A&E patients every day

12-hour waits for at least 1,000 A&E patients every day

13 June 2022

Medics have raised concerns about long waits in A&E departments.


Monkeypox cases in the UK reach 470

Monkeypox cases in the UK reach 470

Monkeypox cases in the UK reach 470

13 June 2022

Most cases so far have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.


Masked driver guilty after double shooting

Masked driver guilty after double shooting

Masked driver guilty after double shooting

13 June 2022

In November 2020, Jason Diallo, 30, was knocked off a bicycle in Ilford, east London, and shot in the head, the Old Bailey heard.


Elderly couple engaged for 30 years plan Vegas wedding after £90k lottery win

Elderly couple engaged for 30 years plan Vegas wedding after £90k lottery win

Elderly couple engaged for 30 years plan Vegas wedding after £90k lottery win

13 June 2022

Eight neighbours in Nottinghamshire won a collective £270,000 in the postcode lottery.


Ferry firms offer commitments amid competition fears

Ferry firms offer commitments amid competition fears

Ferry firms offer commitments amid competition fears

13 June 2022

P&O Ferries and DFDS made a proposal to the Competition and Markets Authority following concerns about the Dover-Calais route.


Court of Appeal to rule on first Rwanda flight as Johnson defends plan

Court of Appeal to rule on first Rwanda flight as Johnson defends plan

Court of Appeal to rule on first Rwanda flight as Johnson defends plan

13 June 2022

Three Court of Appeal judges are due to give their decision on Monday afternoon.


Young children who play with others their age ‘have better mental health’

Young children who play with others their age ‘have better mental health’

Young children who play with others their age ‘have better mental health’

13 June 2022

The study looked at how well three-year-olds were able to interact with their peers and how this translated into good mental health aged seven.


Family vows to appeal in Archie life-support treatment fight

Family vows to appeal in Archie life-support treatment fight

Family vows to appeal in Archie life-support treatment fight

13 June 2022

Mrs Justice Arbuthnot ruled that the 12-year-old, who suffered brain damage in April, was dead and said doctors could lawfully stop treating him.


Grenfell children still have panic attacks five years on, says youth worker

Grenfell children still have panic attacks five years on, says youth worker

Grenfell children still have panic attacks five years on, says youth worker

13 June 2022

Emma Butt set up Nova Youth to help youngsters aged nine to 14 affected by the tragedy.


Outlander location Doune Castle reopens to public

Outlander location Doune Castle reopens to public

Outlander location Doune Castle reopens to public

13 June 2022

Doune Castle features as Castle Leoch in the television show.


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