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Boy accused over public school hammer attack tells court he was sleepwalking

Boy accused over public school hammer attack tells court he was sleepwalking

Boy accused over public school hammer attack tells court he was sleepwalking

17 May 2024

The 16-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, is on trial charged with three counts of attempted murder.


Chancellor suggests ‘sustainable rise’ in foreign students would be welcome

Chancellor suggests ‘sustainable rise’ in foreign students would be welcome

Chancellor suggests ‘sustainable rise’ in foreign students would be welcome

17 May 2024

Ministers have come under pressure to cut international student numbers as part of efforts to reduce net immigration.


Average household energy bill set to fall by 7% in July, say experts

Average household energy bill set to fall by 7% in July, say experts

Average household energy bill set to fall by 7% in July, say experts

17 May 2024

Energy consultants Cornwall Insight said they expect the typical household’s energy bill to fall from £1,690 a year currently to £1,574 on July 1.


MPs support moves for tougher fines for livestock-worrying offenders

MPs support moves for tougher fines for livestock-worrying offenders

MPs support moves for tougher fines for livestock-worrying offenders

17 May 2024

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill cleared the House of Commons on Friday.


AI experts ‘uncertain’ on technology’s future, report says

AI experts ‘uncertain’ on technology’s future, report says

AI experts ‘uncertain’ on technology’s future, report says

17 May 2024

The first major scientific report on advanced AI safety says the tech brings both benefits and risks.


Asda sales increase as supermarket targets Aldi and Lidl shoppers

Asda sales increase as supermarket targets Aldi and Lidl shoppers

Asda sales increase as supermarket targets Aldi and Lidl shoppers

17 May 2024

The UK’s third largest supermarket firm said growth was driven by the rapid expansion of its convenience store business.


Lammy: Trump has the ‘right concern’ about European defence spending

Lammy: Trump has the ‘right concern’ about European defence spending

Lammy: Trump has the ‘right concern’ about European defence spending

17 May 2024

The shadow foreign secretary has sought to build diplomatic relationships with both Democrats and Republicans ahead of the US election.


Full investigation into child’s apartment block death, says council

Full investigation into child’s apartment block death, says council

Full investigation into child’s apartment block death, says council

17 May 2024

The boy is said to have fallen from the 15th floor of Jacobs House on New City Road, Plaistow, shortly before 6am on Thursday.


Harris expresses ‘deep concern’ to Israeli president

Harris expresses ‘deep concern’ to Israeli president

Harris expresses ‘deep concern’ to Israeli president

17 May 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris spoke by phone with President Isaac Herzog on Friday.


Almost 500 abusive posts directed at MSPs passed to police, study shows

Almost 500 abusive posts directed at MSPs passed to police, study shows

Almost 500 abusive posts directed at MSPs passed to police, study shows

17 May 2024

A pilot project assessed posts directed towards 38 MSPs and assessed if they were abusive or threatening.


Severn Trent outlines cash plan to reduce sewage spills as CEO defends £3.2m pay

Severn Trent outlines cash plan to reduce sewage spills as CEO defends £3.2m pay

Severn Trent outlines cash plan to reduce sewage spills as CEO defends £3.2m pay

17 May 2024

The water firm said it will spend £450 million by the end of 2024 or early 2025 after a £1 billion equity raise from investors in October.


Dublin-Monaghan bombing campaigners ‘deserve the truth’, Irish president says

Dublin-Monaghan bombing campaigners ‘deserve the truth’, Irish president says

Dublin-Monaghan bombing campaigners ‘deserve the truth’, Irish president says

17 May 2024

A ceremony marking is taking place in Dublin to mark the 50th anniversary of the attacks on May 17 1974.


More than 100 people attend funeral of sword attack victim Daniel Anjorin

More than 100 people attend funeral of sword attack victim Daniel Anjorin

More than 100 people attend funeral of sword attack victim Daniel Anjorin

17 May 2024

Pastor Koleoso said that the Anjorin family has been a part of Jubilee Church for more than 15 years and Daniel was baptised there.


British Museum recovers 268 more missing objects after thefts

British Museum recovers 268 more missing objects after thefts

British Museum recovers 268 more missing objects after thefts

17 May 2024

The London museum says a total of 626 items out of around 1,500 missing or stolen objects have been found in an announcement on Friday.


Zoo announces birth of tiny tamarin to mark Endangered Species Day

Zoo announces birth of tiny tamarin to mark Endangered Species Day

Zoo announces birth of tiny tamarin to mark Endangered Species Day

17 May 2024

Marwell Zoo is holding competition to name the new arrival.


Cambridge students graduate at alternative location due to Gaza protest camp

Cambridge students graduate at alternative location due to Gaza protest camp

Cambridge students graduate at alternative location due to Gaza protest camp

17 May 2024

The university departed from tradition by staging ceremonies away from Senate House.


Peacock on road to recovery after falling off two-storey high roof

Peacock on road to recovery after falling off two-storey high roof

Peacock on road to recovery after falling off two-storey high roof

17 May 2024

The peacock fell off the roof on May 6 and was rescued by RSPCA officers.


Dozens attend funeral of sword attack teenager Daniel Anjorin

Dozens attend funeral of sword attack teenager Daniel Anjorin

Dozens attend funeral of sword attack teenager Daniel Anjorin

17 May 2024

Daniel’s funeral was held at Jubilee Church in Ilford, east London, on Friday morning.


Family pay tribute to ‘larger than life’ aid worker killed in Israeli air strike

Family pay tribute to ‘larger than life’ aid worker killed in Israeli air strike

Family pay tribute to ‘larger than life’ aid worker killed in Israeli air strike

17 May 2024

James ‘Jim’ Henderson, 33, was among seven World Central Kitchen workers who died when their convoy was hit outside the Deir al-Balah warehouse.


Mental health care neglected under SNP’s ‘carousel of chaos’, says Davey

Mental health care neglected under SNP’s ‘carousel of chaos’, says Davey

Mental health care neglected under SNP’s ‘carousel of chaos’, says Davey

17 May 2024

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey hit out at the SNP ahead of a visit to Scotland on Saturday.


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