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National debate on sentencing needed ‘to correct dysfunctional conversation’

National debate on sentencing needed ‘to correct dysfunctional conversation’

National debate on sentencing needed ‘to correct dysfunctional conversation’

24 October 2023

The call comes from the cross-party Justice Committee in a new 61-page report, which calls for serious engagement with the public by the Government.


Funeral held for police officer who died after being hit by a train

Funeral held for police officer who died after being hit by a train

Funeral held for police officer who died after being hit by a train

24 October 2023

Sergeant Graham Saville died in August after being hit by a train in Nottinghamshire.


Family ‘absolutely devastated’ at death of man whose car was swept away in storm

Family ‘absolutely devastated’ at death of man whose car was swept away in storm

Family ‘absolutely devastated’ at death of man whose car was swept away in storm

24 October 2023

Peter Pelling was from Arbroath in Angus.


Royal honours system is a ‘patriarchal heteronormative relic’, says Labour MP

Royal honours system is a ‘patriarchal heteronormative relic’, says Labour MP

Royal honours system is a ‘patriarchal heteronormative relic’, says Labour MP

24 October 2023

Sir Ben Bradshaw was given a knighthood for political and public service.


Ireland has no plans to expel Israeli ambassador, Varadkar insists

Ireland has no plans to expel Israeli ambassador, Varadkar insists

Ireland has no plans to expel Israeli ambassador, Varadkar insists

24 October 2023

The Taoiseach said ambassadors facilitated important lines of communications between countries.


Home Office kicking asylum seekers out of hotels with one week’s notice, MP says

Home Office kicking asylum seekers out of hotels with one week’s notice, MP says

Home Office kicking asylum seekers out of hotels with one week’s notice, MP says

24 October 2023

Stella Creasy said ‘no assistance’ is being provided, leading them to resort to local homeless shelters.


Man accused of being driver in murder was ‘lied to’ by gunman, court hears

Man accused of being driver in murder was ‘lied to’ by gunman, court hears

Man accused of being driver in murder was ‘lied to’ by gunman, court hears

24 October 2023

Environmental health officer Ashley Dale, 28, was shot with a Skorpion machine pistol at home in Old Swan, Liverpool.


Women’s campaigners warn of safety risks from NHS app medical records access

Women’s campaigners warn of safety risks from NHS app medical records access

Women’s campaigners warn of safety risks from NHS app medical records access

24 October 2023

Refuge said it is disappointed that the Government and NHS England have not fully addressed the risk to domestic abuse survivors.


Mark Cavendish robbery – man goes on trial after handing himself into police

Mark Cavendish robbery – man goes on trial after handing himself into police

Mark Cavendish robbery – man goes on trial after handing himself into police

24 October 2023

The trial is estimated to last around one week.


King views photo of site where mother became Queen during Kenyan diaspora visit

King views photo of site where mother became Queen during Kenyan diaspora visit

King views photo of site where mother became Queen during Kenyan diaspora visit

24 October 2023

The then Princess Elizabeth and husband Philip were staying at Treetops, a lodge deep in Aberdare National Park, when King George VI died.


Charities ramp up ‘help to repay’ calls as millions unable to pay energy debts

Charities ramp up ‘help to repay’ calls as millions unable to pay energy debts

Charities ramp up ‘help to repay’ calls as millions unable to pay energy debts

24 October 2023

An estimated 6.4 million UK adults are now in arrears with their energy bills, up more than 824,000 since April, according to National Debtline.


Driver failed to brake early enough before Salisbury train crash, report says

Driver failed to brake early enough before Salisbury train crash, report says

Driver failed to brake early enough before Salisbury train crash, report says

24 October 2023

Low wheel and rail adhesion and insufficient braking systems were listed as other causes of the accident.


Cash for mental health support ‘will benefit thousands of youngsters’

Cash for mental health support ‘will benefit thousands of youngsters’

Cash for mental health support ‘will benefit thousands of youngsters’

24 October 2023

The Government is to spend nearly £5 million expanding services for young people.


Killer took dead man’s identity as he hid from justice for 40 years, court told

Killer took dead man’s identity as he hid from justice for 40 years, court told

Killer took dead man’s identity as he hid from justice for 40 years, court told

24 October 2023

Paul Bryan was finally arrested for the 1984 murder of Roman Szalajko as he stepped off a plane from Portugal at Stansted Airport last November.


Yousaf’s mother-in-law has ‘lost hope’ as FM makes emotional statement

Yousaf’s mother-in-law has ‘lost hope’ as FM makes emotional statement

Yousaf’s mother-in-law has ‘lost hope’ as FM makes emotional statement

24 October 2023

The First Minister repeatedly fought back tears as he spoke in Holyrood on Tuesday.


Headteacher says MBE is ‘recognition for the whole of the Ukrainian community’

Headteacher says MBE is ‘recognition for the whole of the Ukrainian community’

Headteacher says MBE is ‘recognition for the whole of the Ukrainian community’

24 October 2023

Inna Hryhorovych helped mould St Mary’s Ukrainian School into a place providing education and a caring environment to displaced Ukrainian children.


Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angela Constance

Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angela Constance

Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angela Constance

24 October 2023

The Justice Secretary said the Scottish Government would support the affected areas.


UK Space Agency signs agreement on plans for human space mission

UK Space Agency signs agreement on plans for human space mission

UK Space Agency signs agreement on plans for human space mission

24 October 2023

The mission would see UK astronauts launched into space, spending up to two weeks in orbit.


National Trust properties assess damage after Storm Babet

National Trust properties assess damage after Storm Babet

National Trust properties assess damage after Storm Babet

24 October 2023

National Trust leaders said they should expect more severe weather events and put in measures to protect sites.


Sunak makes it to one year as PM, but any celebrations in No 10 will be muted

Sunak makes it to one year as PM, but any celebrations in No 10 will be muted

Sunak makes it to one year as PM, but any celebrations in No 10 will be muted

24 October 2023

The Prime Minister steadied the ship after Liz Truss but is still struggling in the polls and fighting crises on the international stage.


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