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Robber given life sentence after stabbing two police officers in central London

Robber given life sentence after stabbing two police officers in central London

Robber given life sentence after stabbing two police officers in central London

08 December 2023

Both officers experienced enduring pain and extensive changes to their lives after the incident, the court heard.


Care home boss lied about being by man’s side when he died, Covid Inquiry told

Care home boss lied about being by man’s side when he died, Covid Inquiry told

Care home boss lied about being by man’s side when he died, Covid Inquiry told

08 December 2023

The Scottish Covid Inquiry also heard the care home intended to place the man in a room with his wife, despite him testing positive for Covid.


Around 500 jobs at risk at Nationwide in head office shake-up

Around 500 jobs at risk at Nationwide in head office shake-up

Around 500 jobs at risk at Nationwide in head office shake-up

08 December 2023

Swindon-based Nationwide said it ultimately expects 200 workers to leave following a consultation process which will seek to find workers new roles.


Jury retires to consider verdict in trial of asylum seeker accused of rape

Jury retires to consider verdict in trial of asylum seeker accused of rape

Jury retires to consider verdict in trial of asylum seeker accused of rape

08 December 2023

Saad Gomaa is alleged to have raped the woman in Skegness, Lincolnshire, in June.


Of lotus eaters, loofahs and singalongs – Dublin bids farewell to Shane MacGowan

Of lotus eaters, loofahs and singalongs – Dublin bids farewell to Shane MacGowan

Of lotus eaters, loofahs and singalongs – Dublin bids farewell to Shane MacGowan

08 December 2023

The coffin of the Pogues frontman passed Sweny’s chemist’s shop in Dublin – which featured in James Joyce’s Ulysses.


Yousaf: Court ruling gender reform block lawful is ‘dark day’ for devolution

Yousaf: Court ruling gender reform block lawful is ‘dark day’ for devolution

Yousaf: Court ruling gender reform block lawful is ‘dark day’ for devolution

08 December 2023

Lady Haldane rejected a review into the UK Government’s block on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.


Deputy US marshal denies drunken behaviour on flight to London

Deputy US marshal denies drunken behaviour on flight to London

Deputy US marshal denies drunken behaviour on flight to London

08 December 2023

Michael Brereton appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to entering an aircraft whilst drunk.


Imelda May marks Sinead O’Connor’s birthday on day of Shane MacGowan’s funeral

Imelda May marks Sinead O’Connor’s birthday on day of Shane MacGowan’s funeral

Imelda May marks Sinead O’Connor’s birthday on day of Shane MacGowan’s funeral

08 December 2023

O’Connor, who died in July and was a close friend of May and MacGowan, would have marked her 57th birthday on Friday.


Cornwall is a water pollution hotspot, figures show

Cornwall is a water pollution hotspot, figures show

Cornwall is a water pollution hotspot, figures show

08 December 2023

The South West county recorded more incidents than any other in England.


Royal Navy destroyer returns home after seizing £200m of drugs

Royal Navy destroyer returns home after seizing £200m of drugs

Royal Navy destroyer returns home after seizing £200m of drugs

08 December 2023

HMS Dauntless has arrived in Portsmouth after completing its mission to the Caribbean.


‘Like a letter from the Queen’: Poet remembers childhood letter from Zephaniah

‘Like a letter from the Queen’: Poet remembers childhood letter from Zephaniah

‘Like a letter from the Queen’: Poet remembers childhood letter from Zephaniah

08 December 2023

Jess Green, a writer and performer, keeps the letter from Benjamin Zephaniah in a frame above her desk.


Met ends investigation into Deputy Speaker gathering

Met ends investigation into Deputy Speaker gathering

Met ends investigation into Deputy Speaker gathering

08 December 2023

The force said the event in Parliament in December 2020 did not meet the ‘threshold for the referral of any fixed penalty notices’.


Man who killed ex and dumped body near lay-by ‘physically abusive’, jury told

Man who killed ex and dumped body near lay-by ‘physically abusive’, jury told

Man who killed ex and dumped body near lay-by ‘physically abusive’, jury told

08 December 2023

Sarah Henshaw was found dead near a lay-by close to the M1 in June.


Second frontline squadron stood up to fly UK’s F-35 fighter jets

Second frontline squadron stood up to fly UK’s F-35 fighter jets

Second frontline squadron stood up to fly UK’s F-35 fighter jets

08 December 2023

The first of the supersonic warplanes arrived at RAF Marham.


Heavy wind and rain expected over the weekend as weather warnings issued

Heavy wind and rain expected over the weekend as weather warnings issued

Heavy wind and rain expected over the weekend as weather warnings issued

08 December 2023

Homes and businesses could experience flooding as up to 80mm of rain falls in some parts of the UK, the Met Office has said.


Call for investigation after train passengers stranded for more than three hours

Call for investigation after train passengers stranded for more than three hours

Call for investigation after train passengers stranded for more than three hours

08 December 2023

London TravelWatch issued the demand as it expressed concern over the ‘lack of communication and slow response time’.


Regulations on minimum service levels during strikes come into force

Regulations on minimum service levels during strikes come into force

Regulations on minimum service levels during strikes come into force

08 December 2023

Regulations will enable employers to reduce the impact of industrial action, say ministers.


Government ‘four-square’ behind Israel’s effort to free hostages – Dowden

Government ‘four-square’ behind Israel’s effort to free hostages – Dowden

Government ‘four-square’ behind Israel’s effort to free hostages – Dowden

08 December 2023

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden addressed a vigil in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, on Friday.


Sunak did not mislead MPs over cost of Rwanda scheme, No 10 says

Sunak did not mislead MPs over cost of Rwanda scheme, No 10 says

Sunak did not mislead MPs over cost of Rwanda scheme, No 10 says

08 December 2023

The Prime Minister is under fresh pressure after it emerged the cost of the plan has reached £240 million despite it never being used.


What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s five High Court claims?

What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s five High Court claims?

What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s five High Court claims?

08 December 2023

Harry is involved in a host of civil litigation, including several cases brought against newspaper publishers.


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