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Mismanagement behind Middlesbrough Council troubles, says Sunak

Mismanagement behind Middlesbrough Council troubles, says Sunak

Mismanagement behind Middlesbrough Council troubles, says Sunak

15 December 2023

Rishi Sunak accused Middlesbrough Council of ‘mismanaging’ its finances as faced questions about the pressures facing cash-trapped local authorities.


Timeline of last known movements of missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord

Timeline of last known movements of missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord

Timeline of last known movements of missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord

15 December 2023

Here is a timeline of what we know of the last movements of the 55-year-old and of the investigation by Norfolk Constabulary into her disappearance.


‘Very clear majority but not unanimity’ in EU for Gaza ceasefire – Varadkar

‘Very clear majority but not unanimity’ in EU for Gaza ceasefire – Varadkar

‘Very clear majority but not unanimity’ in EU for Gaza ceasefire – Varadkar

15 December 2023

The Taoiseach made the comments after an EU summit concluded.


Police arrest man, 29, in connection with assault on 24-year-old

Police arrest man, 29, in connection with assault on 24-year-old

Police arrest man, 29, in connection with assault on 24-year-old

15 December 2023

The 24-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.


Reindeer use night vision to detect vital food sources during winter, study says

Reindeer use night vision to detect vital food sources during winter, study says

Reindeer use night vision to detect vital food sources during winter, study says

15 December 2023

Researchers made the discovery when looking into why the species’ eye colour changes depending on the season.


Duke of Sussex demands police probe after High Court phone hacking ruling

Duke of Sussex demands police probe after High Court phone hacking ruling

Duke of Sussex demands police probe after High Court phone hacking ruling

15 December 2023

Harry was awarded nearly £150,000 in damages after bringing a partially successful High Court claim against Mirror Group Newspapers.


Can’t wait to see him when we’re reunited: grandmother of ‘abducted’ teenager

Can’t wait to see him when we’re reunited: grandmother of ‘abducted’ teenager

Can’t wait to see him when we’re reunited: grandmother of ‘abducted’ teenager

15 December 2023

Alex Batty was found near the French city of Toulouse on Wednesday.


Tributes paid to ‘whirlwind of a woman’ who died in blast at industrial estate

Tributes paid to ‘whirlwind of a woman’ who died in blast at industrial estate

Tributes paid to ‘whirlwind of a woman’ who died in blast at industrial estate

15 December 2023

Danielle Evans, 40, ran a business based at Treforest Industrial Estate, Rhondda Cynon Taf, where an explosion occurred on Wednesday evening.


Lobbying sting MP Scott Benton plans appeal against 35-day suspension

Lobbying sting MP Scott Benton plans appeal against 35-day suspension

Lobbying sting MP Scott Benton plans appeal against 35-day suspension

15 December 2023

He claimed the Commons investigation into him was ‘anything but fair and transparent’.


What findings did the High Court make about the Mirror’s publisher?

What findings did the High Court make about the Mirror’s publisher?

What findings did the High Court make about the Mirror’s publisher?

15 December 2023

Mr Justice Fancourt made a number of findings against the publisher of the Mirror on Friday.


‘Abducted’ boy’s grandfather dead and mother may be in Finland, prosecutors say

‘Abducted’ boy’s grandfather dead and mother may be in Finland, prosecutors say

‘Abducted’ boy’s grandfather dead and mother may be in Finland, prosecutors say

15 December 2023

Alex Batty was found near the city of Toulouse on Wednesday.


Largest ever seizure of suspected cocaine made in Northern Ireland

Largest ever seizure of suspected cocaine made in Northern Ireland

Largest ever seizure of suspected cocaine made in Northern Ireland

15 December 2023

The haul was discovered concealed in a lorry in the Jonesborough area of Co Armagh earlier this week.


Mayors join calls for emergency cash to protect ‘on the brink’ councils

Mayors join calls for emergency cash to protect ‘on the brink’ councils

Mayors join calls for emergency cash to protect ‘on the brink’ councils

15 December 2023

Labour regional mayors also said reforms were vital to ensuring councils can protect the vulnerable and boost growth.


Yard manager jailed and company fined £400,000 after employee fell into shredder

Yard manager jailed and company fined £400,000 after employee fell into shredder

Yard manager jailed and company fined £400,000 after employee fell into shredder

15 December 2023

The remains of David Willis, 29, were never found after he fell into the ‘extremely powerful’ shredder while at work.


Knife-killer jailed for at least 22 years for dancefloor row murder

Knife-killer jailed for at least 22 years for dancefloor row murder

Knife-killer jailed for at least 22 years for dancefloor row murder

15 December 2023

Edward Wilson was jailed for life at Birmingham Crown Court for the murder of Akeem Francis-Kerr.


MPs approve new BBC chairman despite ‘serious reservations’

MPs approve new BBC chairman despite ‘serious reservations’

MPs approve new BBC chairman despite ‘serious reservations’

15 December 2023

The Government’s candidate for chairman of the BBC has been approved by MPs, following a hearing this week.


Piers Morgan issues phone-hacking denial after High Court ruling

Piers Morgan issues phone-hacking denial after High Court ruling

Piers Morgan issues phone-hacking denial after High Court ruling

15 December 2023

Mr Morgan was editor of The Daily Mirror between 1995 and 2004.


Hyde Park terror plotter Edward Little jailed for at least 16 years

Hyde Park terror plotter Edward Little jailed for at least 16 years

Hyde Park terror plotter Edward Little jailed for at least 16 years

15 December 2023

Little, 22, had targeted a Christian preacher who regularly appeared at Speaker’s Corner.


Documentary shows King and Queen relaxed and joking during coronation rehearsals

Documentary shows King and Queen relaxed and joking during coronation rehearsals

Documentary shows King and Queen relaxed and joking during coronation rehearsals

15 December 2023

Charles III: The Coronation Year will be screened on Boxing Day on BBC One.


Brianna accused can’t both be telling truth, murder trial told

Brianna accused can’t both be telling truth, murder trial told

Brianna accused can’t both be telling truth, murder trial told

15 December 2023

Brianna Ghey, 16, was stabbed 28 times in a frenzied attack


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