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Man who murdered girlfriend jailed for minimum of 23 years

Man who murdered girlfriend jailed for minimum of 23 years

Man who murdered girlfriend jailed for minimum of 23 years

25 October 2023

The judge said Christopher McGowan had inflicted ‘utter brutality’ upon young mother Claire Inglis in Stirling in November 2021.


No 10 distances itself from UN chief’s remarks about Hamas’s attack

No 10 distances itself from UN chief’s remarks about Hamas’s attack

No 10 distances itself from UN chief’s remarks about Hamas’s attack

25 October 2023

UN chief Antonio Guterres said the killing of 1,400 Israelis came after Palestinians had been ‘subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation’.


Mother of murder accused cries as she gives evidence

Mother of murder accused cries as she gives evidence

Mother of murder accused cries as she gives evidence

25 October 2023

Lesley McMahon told the court that her son Joseph Peers had brought her a cup of tea at home at 11pm, shortly before Ashley Dale was killed.


New report brands student maintenance system ‘broken’ amid soaring rents

New report brands student maintenance system ‘broken’ amid soaring rents

New report brands student maintenance system ‘broken’ amid soaring rents

25 October 2023

The report said the highest rents and increases are in cities with an undersupply of accommodation.


Negotiations with DUP over trade border impasse in final phase, MPs told

Negotiations with DUP over trade border impasse in final phase, MPs told

Negotiations with DUP over trade border impasse in final phase, MPs told

25 October 2023

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris also said he was not minded to change the provisions of the Good Friday Agreement.


Key events leading up to coroner’s findings in Yousef Makki case

Key events leading up to coroner’s findings in Yousef Makki case

Key events leading up to coroner’s findings in Yousef Makki case

25 October 2023

Yousef was stabbed to death four years ago, prompting a crown court trial and two inquests.


Storm Babet victims can apply for £500 cash grants, Government says

Storm Babet victims can apply for £500 cash grants, Government says

Storm Babet victims can apply for £500 cash grants, Government says

25 October 2023

Hundreds of people have been left homeless by the storm.


Massive space explosion observed creating elements needed for life

Massive space explosion observed creating elements needed for life

Massive space explosion observed creating elements needed for life

25 October 2023

The creation of rare chemical elements was seen in the second-brightest gamma-ray burst ever observed.


Equalities minister apologises for delay in Bill banning conversion therapy

Equalities minister apologises for delay in Bill banning conversion therapy

Equalities minister apologises for delay in Bill banning conversion therapy

25 October 2023

Campaigners have repeatedly called for a ban on conversion therapy.


Two Met officers committed gross misconduct in stop and search of black athletes

Two Met officers committed gross misconduct in stop and search of black athletes

Two Met officers committed gross misconduct in stop and search of black athletes

25 October 2023

Ricardo Dos Santos and his partner Bianca Williams made a complaint saying they were racially profiled during an encounter with a group of officers.


Family and Fermoy locals say goodbye to Tina Satchwell

Family and Fermoy locals say goodbye to Tina Satchwell

Family and Fermoy locals say goodbye to Tina Satchwell

25 October 2023

Mrs Satchwell’s husband was charged with her murder after her remains were found earlier this month.


Keir Starmer accuses Government of telling people to ‘eff off’

Keir Starmer accuses Government of telling people to ‘eff off’

Keir Starmer accuses Government of telling people to ‘eff off’

25 October 2023

The Labour leader suggested voters want a chance to ‘return the compliment’ at a general election.


Parole hearing for child killer Jon Venables to take place in private

Parole hearing for child killer Jon Venables to take place in private

Parole hearing for child killer Jon Venables to take place in private

25 October 2023

Venables, whose identity is protected by a long-standing legal order, is currently serving a jail sentence for possessing indecent images of children.


Supermajority comments ‘not a shift in UK Government policy over unity poll’

Supermajority comments ‘not a shift in UK Government policy over unity poll’

Supermajority comments ‘not a shift in UK Government policy over unity poll’

25 October 2023

Chris Heaton-Harris also stressed that there is currently no basis to suggest that a majority of people in the region wish to separate from the UK.


‘Cruel and sadistic’ paedophile police officer jailed for life

‘Cruel and sadistic’ paedophile police officer jailed for life

‘Cruel and sadistic’ paedophile police officer jailed for life

25 October 2023

Lewis Edwards groomed 210 girls aged between 10 and 16 and forced them to send him indecent images of themselves that he secretly recorded.


Online Safety Bill could become law on Thursday, Ofcom boss says

Online Safety Bill could become law on Thursday, Ofcom boss says

Online Safety Bill could become law on Thursday, Ofcom boss says

25 October 2023

Dame Melanie Dawes told MPs during a select committee hearing that the Bill could receive royal assent this week.


Rishi Sunak backs pauses in fighting in Gaza but rejects ceasefire calls

Rishi Sunak backs pauses in fighting in Gaza but rejects ceasefire calls

Rishi Sunak backs pauses in fighting in Gaza but rejects ceasefire calls

25 October 2023

The Prime Minister said breaks had been discussed at the UN as he announced an RAF plane is flying to Egypt with 21 tonnes of humanitarian aid.


Heavy rainfall causes disruption along south coast of England

Heavy rainfall causes disruption along south coast of England

Heavy rainfall causes disruption along south coast of England

25 October 2023

Wet and windy weather is expected to continue into the weekend along the south-east coast of England, the Met Office said.


Grammar school boy Yousef Makki was unlawfully killed, coroner concludes

Grammar school boy Yousef Makki was unlawfully killed, coroner concludes

Grammar school boy Yousef Makki was unlawfully killed, coroner concludes

25 October 2023

Coroner Geraint Williams concluded that Joshua Molnar did not act in self-defence.


Just Stop Oil protesters spray Grade I listed Wellington Arch with orange paint

Just Stop Oil protesters spray Grade I listed Wellington Arch with orange paint

Just Stop Oil protesters spray Grade I listed Wellington Arch with orange paint

25 October 2023

Three protesters were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after the protest action on Wednesday.


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