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HMP Wandsworth needs closing, says chief inspector of prisons

HMP Wandsworth needs closing, says chief inspector of prisons

HMP Wandsworth needs closing, says chief inspector of prisons

07 September 2023

Charlie Taylor said in an ideal world he would shut the prison, but it was needed to service the courts and because of a ‘crisis’ in prison places.


Gordon Brown warns ‘aggressive nationalism’ is sweeping the world

Gordon Brown warns ‘aggressive nationalism’ is sweeping the world

Gordon Brown warns ‘aggressive nationalism’ is sweeping the world

07 September 2023

The former Labour prime minister said countries must stop ‘blaming each other for what goes wrong’, and we must come together to find a solution.


William and Kate, Prince and Princess of Wales – one year on

William and Kate, Prince and Princess of Wales – one year on

William and Kate, Prince and Princess of Wales – one year on

07 September 2023

With the title came new responsibilities for William as he is now heir to the throne and will increasingly represent his father the King.


Police Federation stands by vote of no confidence in Deputy Chief Constable

Police Federation stands by vote of no confidence in Deputy Chief Constable

Police Federation stands by vote of no confidence in Deputy Chief Constable

07 September 2023

The chair and vice chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board said they did not endorse commentary around confidence in senior PSNI officers.


LFB in ‘much better position’ to tackle fires in extreme heat, spokesman says

LFB in ‘much better position’ to tackle fires in extreme heat, spokesman says

LFB in ‘much better position’ to tackle fires in extreme heat, spokesman says

07 September 2023

Climate change is likely to bring 40C summers to the UK again in future, with London firefighters learning from colleagues abroad.


She is looking down on us all – Harry speaks of late Queen on eve of anniversary

She is looking down on us all – Harry speaks of late Queen on eve of anniversary

She is looking down on us all – Harry speaks of late Queen on eve of anniversary

07 September 2023

Harry attended the WellChild Awards ceremony in London on Thursday night.


Trans teenager told school staff he wanted to kill himself, inquest hears

Trans teenager told school staff he wanted to kill himself, inquest hears

Trans teenager told school staff he wanted to kill himself, inquest hears

07 September 2023

A coroner has concluded there were individual failings in the support offered to Alex Dews, 13, by his school but did not find ‘systemic failure’.


Time of change for King as Charles became monarch and was crowned

Time of change for King as Charles became monarch and was crowned

Time of change for King as Charles became monarch and was crowned

07 September 2023

Charles’s first year as head of state had a coronation and royal calendar favourites but also family discord with Harry’s high profile accusations.


Harry shares balloon jokes with WellChild Awards winners

Harry shares balloon jokes with WellChild Awards winners

Harry shares balloon jokes with WellChild Awards winners

07 September 2023

The Duke of Sussex was last seen in the UK for his High Court case in June.


Selection process for new PSNI chief constable to complete in November

Selection process for new PSNI chief constable to complete in November

Selection process for new PSNI chief constable to complete in November

07 September 2023

Northern Ireland Policing Board chair Deirdre Toner said the recruitment process has started following the resignation of Simon Byrne last week.


What are the outstanding questions in the wake of the Wandsworth prison escape?

What are the outstanding questions in the wake of the Wandsworth prison escape?

What are the outstanding questions in the wake of the Wandsworth prison escape?

07 September 2023

Daniel Khalife was reportedly initially in custody at maximum security Belmarsh prison.


Police officer sacked after sexual relationship with crime victim

Police officer sacked after sexual relationship with crime victim

Police officer sacked after sexual relationship with crime victim

07 September 2023

A misconduct hearing was told Dermot Dunne started a relationship with the woman in 2005 when she was a victim of crime.


Route of lorry to which police believe Daniel Khalife strapped himself

Route of lorry to which police believe Daniel Khalife strapped himself

Route of lorry to which police believe Daniel Khalife strapped himself

07 September 2023

More than 150 officers and staff have been working around the clock to apprehend Khalife, the Met Police said.


New freedom-of-speech chief for universities says post ‘not political’

New freedom-of-speech chief for universities says post ‘not political’

New freedom-of-speech chief for universities says post ‘not political’

07 September 2023

Professor Arif Ahmed was speaking at the Universities UK annual conference in Manchester.


King reflects on loss of Elizabeth II in first anniversary of accession message

King reflects on loss of Elizabeth II in first anniversary of accession message

King reflects on loss of Elizabeth II in first anniversary of accession message

07 September 2023

The monarch also chose a photograph of the late Queen, pictured by Cecil Beaton in 1968, to release to mark the solemn occasion.


Date set for retrial decision on serial killer nurse Lucy Letby

Date set for retrial decision on serial killer nurse Lucy Letby

Date set for retrial decision on serial killer nurse Lucy Letby

07 September 2023

The jury of seven women and four men could not reach verdicts on some of the allegations against Letby.


Laura Kuenssberg: Sunday politics show ratings are not down since Andrew Marr

Laura Kuenssberg: Sunday politics show ratings are not down since Andrew Marr

Laura Kuenssberg: Sunday politics show ratings are not down since Andrew Marr

07 September 2023

The 47-year-old former BBC political editor also ruled out competing on Strictly Come Dancing.


Bereaved parents welcome police investigation into maternity care at NHS trust

Bereaved parents welcome police investigation into maternity care at NHS trust

Bereaved parents welcome police investigation into maternity care at NHS trust

07 September 2023

Dr Jack and Sarah Hawkins lost their daughter Harriet during labour due to failings in care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.


Sunak remembers late Queen’s ‘sharp wit’ and devotion to duty

Sunak remembers late Queen’s ‘sharp wit’ and devotion to duty

Sunak remembers late Queen’s ‘sharp wit’ and devotion to duty

07 September 2023

Rishi Sunak said the sacred bond between the people and the monarch endures under the King.


GP who travelled 100 miles to rape 10-year-old girl struck off

GP who travelled 100 miles to rape 10-year-old girl struck off

GP who travelled 100 miles to rape 10-year-old girl struck off

07 September 2023

The behaviour of Rupesh Seth, who was jailed for more than three years in March, was ruled to be ‘fundamentally incompatible with being a doctor’.


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