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Law change ‘at earliest opportunity’ so offenders can be forced to attend sentencing

Law change ‘at earliest opportunity’ so offenders can be forced to attend sentencing

Law change ‘at earliest opportunity’ so offenders can be forced to attend sentencing

21 August 2023

Labour told the Conservatives to ‘get on with’ plans to compel offenders to appear in court for sentencings.


Over 1,000 workers ‘suspended without pay in UK film industry’ amid strikes

Over 1,000 workers ‘suspended without pay in UK film industry’ amid strikes

Over 1,000 workers ‘suspended without pay in UK film industry’ amid strikes

21 August 2023

Productions that were filming in the UK have been paused amid US-based industrial action


Young Britons ‘less confident about career prospects than international peers’

Young Britons ‘less confident about career prospects than international peers’

Young Britons ‘less confident about career prospects than international peers’

21 August 2023

The findings come after students across the country received their A-level results last week.


Man ‘rapped’ about killing someone hours before murdering lone mother-of-two

Man ‘rapped’ about killing someone hours before murdering lone mother-of-two

Man ‘rapped’ about killing someone hours before murdering lone mother-of-two

21 August 2023

Anthony Stinson stabbed Charlotte Wilcock to death in her own home as her child slept upstairs


Triathlon Ireland officials ‘did not sanction’ swim race that saw two men die

Triathlon Ireland officials ‘did not sanction’ swim race that saw two men die

Triathlon Ireland officials ‘did not sanction’ swim race that saw two men die

21 August 2023

In a statement, the organisation said an investigation is under way.


Plans to set up 100 chess boards in public parks approved by Government

Plans to set up 100 chess boards in public parks approved by Government

Plans to set up 100 chess boards in public parks approved by Government

21 August 2023

The Government said it is part of a £1 million package to boost accessibility to the game and support the next generation of players.


School pays tribute to ‘bubbly, confident’ girl found dead in Woking

School pays tribute to ‘bubbly, confident’ girl found dead in Woking

School pays tribute to ‘bubbly, confident’ girl found dead in Woking

21 August 2023

The body of Sara Sharif was found by police on August 10.


New image of Ring Nebula reveals what sun might look like as it dies

New image of Ring Nebula reveals what sun might look like as it dies

New image of Ring Nebula reveals what sun might look like as it dies

21 August 2023

The image was taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.


Campaigners mount sit-in protest as contractor works on Crooked House rubble

Campaigners mount sit-in protest as contractor works on Crooked House rubble

Campaigners mount sit-in protest as contractor works on Crooked House rubble

21 August 2023

Staffordshire Police said a CCTV trawl, forensics and witness accounts continue to be worked through as part of its inquiry.


London markets inch lower as housing firms drive drop

London markets inch lower as housing firms drive drop

London markets inch lower as housing firms drive drop

21 August 2023

London’s top flight moved 0.06%, or 4.61 points, lower to finish at 7,257.82.


Animal Rising protesters charged after Sandringham lambs stolen

Animal Rising protesters charged after Sandringham lambs stolen

Animal Rising protesters charged after Sandringham lambs stolen

21 August 2023

Three women handed themselves in to police as the protest group claimed responsibility for the thefts.


British expat in LA describes ‘biblical’ scenes amid Storm Hilary and earthquake

British expat in LA describes ‘biblical’ scenes amid Storm Hilary and earthquake

British expat in LA describes ‘biblical’ scenes amid Storm Hilary and earthquake

21 August 2023

Tim Amoui, originally from Surrey, moved to California five years ago and said his street became a ‘river’.


Baby murderer Lucy Letby to spend rest of her life in jail for ‘evil’ crimes

Baby murderer Lucy Letby to spend rest of her life in jail for ‘evil’ crimes

Baby murderer Lucy Letby to spend rest of her life in jail for ‘evil’ crimes

21 August 2023

She was convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six more while working in the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neonatal unit.


No new charges in Birmingham pub bombings re-investigation

No new charges in Birmingham pub bombings re-investigation

No new charges in Birmingham pub bombings re-investigation

21 August 2023

21 people were killed and more than 200 injured in the worst unsolved terrorist attack on the UK mainland.


Projects driving drug innovation given funding boost

Projects driving drug innovation given funding boost

Projects driving drug innovation given funding boost

21 August 2023

The money will support 17 projects across three fields.


Osteoarthritis may affect nearly one billion people by 2050, study projects

Osteoarthritis may affect nearly one billion people by 2050, study projects

Osteoarthritis may affect nearly one billion people by 2050, study projects

21 August 2023

Researchers analysed 30 years of osteoarthritis data covering more than 200 countries.


Rapist Met Police officer had more than 700 women in his contacts, court told

Rapist Met Police officer had more than 700 women in his contacts, court told

Rapist Met Police officer had more than 700 women in his contacts, court told

21 August 2023

Adam Provan was found guilty of raping a fellow police officer six times and twice raping a teenager whom he met on a blind date.


Killer nurse Letby has destroyed our lives, say parents of murdered triplets

Killer nurse Letby has destroyed our lives, say parents of murdered triplets

Killer nurse Letby has destroyed our lives, say parents of murdered triplets

21 August 2023

The deaths in June 2016 were the ‘tipping point’ for consultants who suspected Letby was to blame.


Government plans to tackle migration risk creating ‘perma-backlog’ – think tank

Government plans to tackle migration risk creating ‘perma-backlog’ – think tank

Government plans to tackle migration risk creating ‘perma-backlog’ – think tank

21 August 2023

The Illegal Migration Act could lock thousands of asylum seekers into limbo and in need of continuing Government support, the IPPR warned.


Lib Dems demand ambulance staff boost before winter pressures

Lib Dems demand ambulance staff boost before winter pressures

Lib Dems demand ambulance staff boost before winter pressures

21 August 2023

Figures obtained by the party show a 51% increase in staff departures at all 10 ambulance trusts in England since 2019-20.


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