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Kathleen Thompson inquest: Former soldiers seek to be excused giving evidence

Kathleen Thompson inquest: Former soldiers seek to be excused giving evidence

Kathleen Thompson inquest: Former soldiers seek to be excused giving evidence

05 May 2021

The 47-year-old woman was shot dead in the garden of her Londonderry home in 1971.


Remains of three-year-old child uncovered in Africa’s ‘oldest burial site’

Remains of three-year-old child uncovered in Africa’s ‘oldest burial site’

Remains of three-year-old child uncovered in Africa’s ‘oldest burial site’

05 May 2021

Dating to 78,000 years ago, the burial was found inside a cave on the Kenyan coast.


Detectives investigating murder of PCSO Julia James release image

Detectives investigating murder of PCSO Julia James release image

Detectives investigating murder of PCSO Julia James release image

05 May 2021

The picture shows Ms James walking her dog while wearing a light blue waterproof coat, blue jeans and dark Wellington-style boots.


PM urged to commit to action on air pollution in upcoming Queen’s Speech

PM urged to commit to action on air pollution in upcoming Queen’s Speech

PM urged to commit to action on air pollution in upcoming Queen’s Speech

05 May 2021

A coroner’s report in the case of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah recommended stricter legally binding targets for particulate matter to reduce deaths.


Hartlepool by-election challenging for Labour, concedes Sarwar

Hartlepool by-election challenging for Labour, concedes Sarwar

Hartlepool by-election challenging for Labour, concedes Sarwar

05 May 2021

The Scottish Labour leader said both he and Sir Keir Starmer are working to build a ‘credible alternative’.


Liberty Steel hires team to accelerate overhaul after Greensill collapse

Liberty Steel hires team to accelerate overhaul after Greensill collapse

Liberty Steel hires team to accelerate overhaul after Greensill collapse

05 May 2021

The company was thrown into crisis when its financial backer Greensill went bust, putting some 5,000 UK jobs in jeopardy.


Judge condemns ‘reprehensible’ Barclay over money dispute with estranged wife

Judge condemns ‘reprehensible’ Barclay over money dispute with estranged wife

Judge condemns ‘reprehensible’ Barclay over money dispute with estranged wife

05 May 2021

Mr Justice Cohen said Sir Frederick Barclay sold a luxury yacht and ‘applied the equity for his own use’ in breach of orders.


Trump’s indefinite Facebook ban upheld by oversight board

Trump’s indefinite Facebook ban upheld by oversight board

Trump’s indefinite Facebook ban upheld by oversight board

05 May 2021

The former US president was blocked from various platforms following the Capitol riots in January that left five dead.


New ant species named in recognition of gender diversity

New ant species named in recognition of gender diversity

New ant species named in recognition of gender diversity

05 May 2021

The insect is called Strumigenys ayersthey, making it possibly the only species in the world to have a scientific name with the suffix -they.


Charles tells Guardsmen who took part in Philip’s funeral they ‘did him proud’

Charles tells Guardsmen who took part in Philip’s funeral they ‘did him proud’

Charles tells Guardsmen who took part in Philip’s funeral they ‘did him proud’

05 May 2021

The Duke of Edinburgh was Regimental Colonel of the Welsh Guards from 1953 until 1975.


A guide to the election history of Wales’ Senedd

A guide to the election history of Wales’ Senedd

A guide to the election history of Wales’ Senedd

05 May 2021

Welsh Labour has dominated governance in Wales but the party has never won an outright majority.


Brighton Pride cancelled again amid ‘uncertainties’ over mass gatherings

Brighton Pride cancelled again amid ‘uncertainties’ over mass gatherings

Brighton Pride cancelled again amid ‘uncertainties’ over mass gatherings

05 May 2021

Organisers say they are ‘heartbroken’ by the news, which comes despite the rollout of coronavirus vaccines.


Meghan wins copyright claim against Mail On Sunday over letter to her father

Meghan wins copyright claim against Mail On Sunday over letter to her father

Meghan wins copyright claim against Mail On Sunday over letter to her father

05 May 2021

The duchess had sued Associated Newspapers Limited over a series of articles which reproduced parts of a handwritten letter sent to Thomas Markle.


Owl drops down couple’s chimney two days in a row

Owl drops down couple’s chimney two days in a row

Owl drops down couple’s chimney two days in a row

05 May 2021

The bird came back to sit on the mantlepiece after being released from the house in Southport the previous day.


Fight against Ocado distribution centre ‘about health and pollution’

Fight against Ocado distribution centre ‘about health and pollution’

Fight against Ocado distribution centre ‘about health and pollution’

05 May 2021

The retail giant wants to overturn a council decision to revoke a certificate for the site near a primary school in north London.


Man accused of murdering Trainspotting actor denies seeing weapon

Man accused of murdering Trainspotting actor denies seeing weapon

Man accused of murdering Trainspotting actor denies seeing weapon

05 May 2021

Bradley Welsh, 48, was fatally shot at his flat in the west end of Edinburgh on April 17 2019.


Usdaw begins High Court ‘fire and rehire’ fight with Tesco

Usdaw begins High Court ‘fire and rehire’ fight with Tesco

Usdaw begins High Court ‘fire and rehire’ fight with Tesco

05 May 2021

Usdaw says Tesco is acting ‘unconscionably’ by trying to ‘unilaterally remove’ workers’ entitlement to retained pay – Tesco disputes the claim


A guide to the contenders to be first minister of Wales

A guide to the contenders to be first minister of Wales

A guide to the contenders to be first minister of Wales

05 May 2021

Mark Drakeford, Andrew RT Davies and Adam Price are the most likely candidates to lead the next Welsh Government.


ATM withdrawals jump as lockdown restrictions ease

ATM withdrawals jump as lockdown restrictions ease

ATM withdrawals jump as lockdown restrictions ease

05 May 2021

An extra £200 million is being withdrawn from cash machines across the UK per week, Link said.


Nike employee jailed for stealing almost £900,000

Nike employee jailed for stealing almost £900,000

Nike employee jailed for stealing almost £900,000

05 May 2021

Gambling addict Christopher Rawding, from Sunderland, carried out the deception for more than three years.


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