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Schoolboy, 16, killed with knife after restaurant row, murder trial told

Schoolboy, 16, killed with knife after restaurant row, murder trial told

Schoolboy, 16, killed with knife after restaurant row, murder trial told

12 July 2023

Rohan Shand, known as Fred, was making his way home from school when he was stabbed.


Hidden details of ancient Egyptian paintings revealed by chemical imaging

Hidden details of ancient Egyptian paintings revealed by chemical imaging

Hidden details of ancient Egyptian paintings revealed by chemical imaging

12 July 2023

An international team of scientists has uncovered the changes made to two ancient Egyptian paintings.


Rishi Sunak distances himself from Defence Secretary’s Ukraine comments

Rishi Sunak distances himself from Defence Secretary’s Ukraine comments

Rishi Sunak distances himself from Defence Secretary’s Ukraine comments

12 July 2023

Ben Wallace had suggested Kyiv should show gratitude for assistance from allied countries.


Health chief warns of ‘potential risk of division among staff’ caused by strikes

Health chief warns of ‘potential risk of division among staff’ caused by strikes

Health chief warns of ‘potential risk of division among staff’ caused by strikes

12 July 2023

It comes after a new report from NHS Providers showed industrial action was having an impact on staff morale and productivity.


Bill Bailey reflects on ‘tough’ Covid stories from NHS workers in new BBC show

Bill Bailey reflects on ‘tough’ Covid stories from NHS workers in new BBC show

Bill Bailey reflects on ‘tough’ Covid stories from NHS workers in new BBC show

12 July 2023

Bailey is the host of Extraordinary Portraits, which pairs NHS workers with portrait artists.


Street artist creates limited edition print in aid of the Big Issue

Street artist creates limited edition print in aid of the Big Issue

Street artist creates limited edition print in aid of the Big Issue

12 July 2023

My Dog Sighs is also guest editing a special art-focused edition of the magazine.


Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer loses first step of sentence appeal bid

Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer loses first step of sentence appeal bid

Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer loses first step of sentence appeal bid

12 July 2023

Thomas Cashman must serve a minimum of 42 years.


Gatwick ‘worst-performing European airport for air traffic control delays’

Gatwick ‘worst-performing European airport for air traffic control delays’

Gatwick ‘worst-performing European airport for air traffic control delays’

12 July 2023

The director-general of global airline body the International Air Transport Association said the West Sussex airport was suffering ‘severe impacts’.


Met Office: Gale-force gusts could hit parts of England and Wales on Friday

Met Office: Gale-force gusts could hit parts of England and Wales on Friday

Met Office: Gale-force gusts could hit parts of England and Wales on Friday

12 July 2023

The forecaster has warned areas in south-west England and Wales could experience gale-force gusts on Friday.


Labour vows to ‘turn page on Tory sleaze’ as it details ethics watchdog plans

Labour vows to ‘turn page on Tory sleaze’ as it details ethics watchdog plans

Labour vows to ‘turn page on Tory sleaze’ as it details ethics watchdog plans

12 July 2023

Deputy leader Angela Rayner is expected to renew a commitment to ‘stop the rot’ by creating a new body with stronger powers.


Footprint found on Amber Gibson’s bra ‘matched brother’s shoe’

Footprint found on Amber Gibson’s bra ‘matched brother’s shoe’

Footprint found on Amber Gibson’s bra ‘matched brother’s shoe’

12 July 2023

A forensic scientist told the High Court in Glasgow that she had analysed a mark on the undewear.


Camilla visits Wimbledon and reveals ball girl stint ‘100 years ago at Queen’s’

Camilla visits Wimbledon and reveals ball girl stint ‘100 years ago at Queen’s’

Camilla visits Wimbledon and reveals ball girl stint ‘100 years ago at Queen’s’

12 July 2023

The Queen spoke to a ball boy and two ball girls as well as staff working at the grounds before heading to the Royal Box during her surprise visit.


UK and other allies ‘not Amazon’, Wallace tells Kyiv

UK and other allies ‘not Amazon’, Wallace tells Kyiv

UK and other allies ‘not Amazon’, Wallace tells Kyiv

12 July 2023

Both the US and the UK have told Ukraine that ‘we’re not Amazon’, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said.


Coronation chocolates given to girl 121 years ago to go under the hammer

Coronation chocolates given to girl 121 years ago to go under the hammer

Coronation chocolates given to girl 121 years ago to go under the hammer

12 July 2023

Nine-year-old Mary Ann Blackmore was given the treat at her school in Durham in 1902 to mark the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.


Environment campaigners in latest round of fight with Shell directors

Environment campaigners in latest round of fight with Shell directors

Environment campaigners in latest round of fight with Shell directors

12 July 2023

ClientEarth, a shareholder in Shell, is unhappy about the company’s ‘climate change strategy’ and wants to make a ‘breach’ of duties claim.


Conversion therapy is abhorrent for everyone, says minister

Conversion therapy is abhorrent for everyone, says minister

Conversion therapy is abhorrent for everyone, says minister

12 July 2023

Stuart Andrew was questioned by MPs on the draft Bill detailing the Government’s proposed approach to ban conversion practises.


Nicholas Rossi attempts to dismiss his lawyer during extradition hearing

Nicholas Rossi attempts to dismiss his lawyer during extradition hearing

Nicholas Rossi attempts to dismiss his lawyer during extradition hearing

12 July 2023

Mungo Bovey KC has argued that extraditing Rossi to the US would be a ‘flagrant violation’ of his human rights.


Adopt ‘modern industrial strategy’ to secure car sector, Labour tells Government

Adopt ‘modern industrial strategy’ to secure car sector, Labour tells Government

Adopt ‘modern industrial strategy’ to secure car sector, Labour tells Government

12 July 2023

Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds was speaking during a Commons debate.


G7 countries sign joint declaration in support of Ukraine at Nato summit

G7 countries sign joint declaration in support of Ukraine at Nato summit

G7 countries sign joint declaration in support of Ukraine at Nato summit

12 July 2023

The UK, US, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Italy have signed a pact commiting to new measures to help the war-tour country in its war with Russia.


Commons Speaker issues warning to ensure ministers give MPs accurate information

Commons Speaker issues warning to ensure ministers give MPs accurate information

Commons Speaker issues warning to ensure ministers give MPs accurate information

12 July 2023

Sir Lindsay Hoyle was speaking in the Commons.


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