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Driver admits causing 20-year-old passenger’s death by careless driving

Driver admits causing 20-year-old passenger’s death by careless driving

Driver admits causing 20-year-old passenger’s death by careless driving

25 September 2023

Keelan Tuke told Lincoln Crown Court he could remember nothing of the lead-up to the crash which killed his friend Denii Reynolds.


UK signs sixth US state-level trade agreement

UK signs sixth US state-level trade agreement

UK signs sixth US state-level trade agreement

25 September 2023

With hopes of a full-blown post-Brexit trade deal with the US abandoned, Britain has been focusing on pacts with individual states.


Pentonville ‘unfit’ place for prisoners to live or to be rehabilitated – report

Pentonville ‘unfit’ place for prisoners to live or to be rehabilitated – report

Pentonville ‘unfit’ place for prisoners to live or to be rehabilitated – report

25 September 2023

Monitors said prisoners were crammed into 12ft by 8ft cells.


Family call for maternity care inquiry after son dies due to ‘systemic failures’

Family call for maternity care inquiry after son dies due to ‘systemic failures’

Family call for maternity care inquiry after son dies due to ‘systemic failures’

25 September 2023

Preeti and Hrushikesh Joshi said they were still dealing with the physical and psychological trauma of the death of their son, Ansh, in April 2022.


Former police constable admits to five sexual assaults on night out

Former police constable admits to five sexual assaults on night out

Former police constable admits to five sexual assaults on night out

25 September 2023

Mark Slade, who was serving with West Mercia Police at the time of the assaults, will be sentenced at a later date


Scientists develop method of identifying life on other planets

Scientists develop method of identifying life on other planets

Scientists develop method of identifying life on other planets

25 September 2023

The simple and reliable test could revolutionise the search for life on other worlds, researchers say.


Met receives number of sex offence allegations after Russell Brand news reports

Met receives number of sex offence allegations after Russell Brand news reports

Met receives number of sex offence allegations after Russell Brand news reports

25 September 2023

The comedian and actor has strongly denied allegations made against him.


Lib Dems defy leadership to vote for housing target

Lib Dems defy leadership to vote for housing target

Lib Dems defy leadership to vote for housing target

25 September 2023

Among those urging members to reject the amendment was former leader Tim Farron.


Nottingham NHS maternity care review calls on families to come forward

Nottingham NHS maternity care review calls on families to come forward

Nottingham NHS maternity care review calls on families to come forward

25 September 2023

Donna Ockenden said it was ‘absolutely vital’ that voices from across Nottinghamshire were heard as part of her review into maternity failings.


What do I need to know about how strikes are affecting schools in Scotland?

What do I need to know about how strikes are affecting schools in Scotland?

What do I need to know about how strikes are affecting schools in Scotland?

25 September 2023

Here, the PA news agency answers some of the key questions about the strikes.


Pc apologises at inquest to parents of teenager who died in police pursuit

Pc apologises at inquest to parents of teenager who died in police pursuit

Pc apologises at inquest to parents of teenager who died in police pursuit

25 September 2023

Disqualified driver Kelvin Bainbridge, 19, was one of County Durham’s most wanted criminals when he was spotted behind the wheel of a car in 2019.


Braverman to ask whether UN Refugee Convention ‘is in need of reform’ on US trip

Braverman to ask whether UN Refugee Convention ‘is in need of reform’ on US trip

Braverman to ask whether UN Refugee Convention ‘is in need of reform’ on US trip

25 September 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman will ask if the international agreement is ‘fit for our modern age’.


Humza Yousaf has ‘no intention to change’ key net zero targets

Humza Yousaf has ‘no intention to change’ key net zero targets

Humza Yousaf has ‘no intention to change’ key net zero targets

25 September 2023

The First Minister said he would have to consider the impact of the UK delaying the switch away from petrol and diesel cars and gas boilers.


Antibiotics can help certain bacteria survive for longer, research suggests

Antibiotics can help certain bacteria survive for longer, research suggests

Antibiotics can help certain bacteria survive for longer, research suggests

25 September 2023

Until now it had been thought that antibiotics kill bacteria or stop them growing.


HS2 says work in Buckinghamshire is bringing ‘real benefits to passengers today’

HS2 says work in Buckinghamshire is bringing ‘real benefits to passengers today’

HS2 says work in Buckinghamshire is bringing ‘real benefits to passengers today’

25 September 2023

More than one mile of a branch line in Buckinghamshire between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough is being realigned.


Kevin McCloud accuses Government of making ‘deliberately muddled policy’

Kevin McCloud accuses Government of making ‘deliberately muddled policy’

Kevin McCloud accuses Government of making ‘deliberately muddled policy’

25 September 2023

The 64-year-old Grand Designs host said the approach was ‘hugely confusing’ and ‘very corrosive’.


Lung conditions ‘overlooked’ as many miss out on key tests – report

Lung conditions ‘overlooked’ as many miss out on key tests – report

Lung conditions ‘overlooked’ as many miss out on key tests – report

25 September 2023

A charity has raised concerns that many patients are being denied access to key lung tests.


King and Queen to host South Korean leader for state visit to UK

King and Queen to host South Korean leader for state visit to UK

King and Queen to host South Korean leader for state visit to UK

25 September 2023

Charles and Camilla will entertain Yoon Suk Yeol at Buckingham Palace in November.


SNP will consider amendments to independence motion – Yousaf

SNP will consider amendments to independence motion – Yousaf

SNP will consider amendments to independence motion – Yousaf

25 September 2023

The SNP leader has put a forward a motion which states winning most Scottish seats in the general election could lead to independence talks.


Yousaf: Unison should suspend school strike and let members have say on pay deal

Yousaf: Unison should suspend school strike and let members have say on pay deal

Yousaf: Unison should suspend school strike and let members have say on pay deal

25 September 2023

Essential school staff including cleaners, janitors, and teaching support workers have been locked in a pay dispute with Cosla.


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