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£19,500 artwork representing 2019 election goes on display in Parliament

£19,500 artwork representing 2019 election goes on display in Parliament

£19,500 artwork representing 2019 election goes on display in Parliament

11 April 2022

The taxpayer-funded project means the first mobile has entered the Parliamentary Art Collection.


Council’s Grenfell response ‘chaotic and exacerbated already dire situation’

Council’s Grenfell response ‘chaotic and exacerbated already dire situation’

Council’s Grenfell response ‘chaotic and exacerbated already dire situation’

11 April 2022

Module four of the second phase of the Grenfell Tower inquiry is considering the seven days after the tower block blaze.


Ashley Cole among high-profile targets for ‘ruthlessly executed’ burglaries

Ashley Cole among high-profile targets for ‘ruthlessly executed’ burglaries

Ashley Cole among high-profile targets for ‘ruthlessly executed’ burglaries

11 April 2022

Nottingham Crown Court heard a six-strong gang also allegedly stole a £3.75 million tiara worn to the coronation of Edward VII.


Officers who detained MP killer: We only wish we could have done more

Officers who detained MP killer: We only wish we could have done more

Officers who detained MP killer: We only wish we could have done more

11 April 2022

Pc Ryan Curtis and Pc Scott James have been awarded the Merit Star – Essex Police’s highest accolade.


Magic mushroom compound ‘opens up depressed people’s brains’, study suggests

Magic mushroom compound ‘opens up depressed people’s brains’, study suggests

Magic mushroom compound ‘opens up depressed people’s brains’, study suggests

11 April 2022

The findings suggest psilocybin could be a real alternative to depression treatments, researchers say.


Petrol bomb thrown at police officer in Londonderry

Petrol bomb thrown at police officer in Londonderry

Petrol bomb thrown at police officer in Londonderry

11 April 2022

The PSNI said they are treating the incident as attempted murder.


Charles and Camilla to tour Canada to mark Queen’s jubilee

Charles and Camilla to tour Canada to mark Queen’s jubilee

Charles and Camilla to tour Canada to mark Queen’s jubilee

11 April 2022

The prince and the duchess will pay an official visit next month, ahead of national celebrations making the monarch’s 70-year reign.


Levelling Up Fund ‘absolutely does not’ undermine devolution, say Conservatives

Levelling Up Fund ‘absolutely does not’ undermine devolution, say Conservatives

Levelling Up Fund ‘absolutely does not’ undermine devolution, say Conservatives

11 April 2022

Party leader Douglas Ross was speaking as he toured the grounds of the Crichton Trust in Dumfries.


Downing Street condemns ‘guerrilla tactics’ of oil protesters

Downing Street condemns ‘guerrilla tactics’ of oil protesters

Downing Street condemns ‘guerrilla tactics’ of oil protesters

11 April 2022

The Government will not tolerate action that obstructs people’s day-to-day lives, a No 10 spokeswoman said.


‘Amazing journey’ for Invictus Games competitors with ‘lives turned around’

‘Amazing journey’ for Invictus Games competitors with ‘lives turned around’

‘Amazing journey’ for Invictus Games competitors with ‘lives turned around’

11 April 2022

The Duke of Sussex founded the games which will take place this coming weekend in The Hague.


Ringleader of Garry Newlove killers could be moved to open prison

Ringleader of Garry Newlove killers could be moved to open prison

Ringleader of Garry Newlove killers could be moved to open prison

11 April 2022

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab must decide whether to approve the Parole Board’s recommendation to move Adam Swellings.


UK announces sanctions against Bosnian-Serb politicians for ‘undermining peace’

UK announces sanctions against Bosnian-Serb politicians for ‘undermining peace’

UK announces sanctions against Bosnian-Serb politicians for ‘undermining peace’

11 April 2022

Liz Truss said that with these ‘tough sanctions we are showing that the enemies of peace will be held to account’.


Downing Street rejects NHS leaders’ plea for more Covid-19 curbs

Downing Street rejects NHS leaders’ plea for more Covid-19 curbs

Downing Street rejects NHS leaders’ plea for more Covid-19 curbs

11 April 2022

NHS Confederation chief Matthew Taylor said: ‘No 10 has seemingly abandoned any interest in Covid whatsoever.’


Family question Covid test result of man who spat at rail worker Belly Mujinga

Family question Covid test result of man who spat at rail worker Belly Mujinga

Family question Covid test result of man who spat at rail worker Belly Mujinga

11 April 2022

Ms Mujinga died with coronavirus on April 5 2020, days after she was reportedly coughed on and spat at by a customer at London’s Victoria station.


Johnson and Zelensky held talks over roast beef dinner during Kyiv visit

Johnson and Zelensky held talks over roast beef dinner during Kyiv visit

Johnson and Zelensky held talks over roast beef dinner during Kyiv visit

11 April 2022

Boris Johnson was in the Ukrainian capital for around five hours, and travelled by car, helicopter, military plane and train, No 10 said.


Pensions and benefits rise 3.1% but warnings remain over cost-of-living crisis

Pensions and benefits rise 3.1% but warnings remain over cost-of-living crisis

Pensions and benefits rise 3.1% but warnings remain over cost-of-living crisis

11 April 2022

The changes mean the basic state pension will rise by £4.25 a week to £141.85 a week.


Sir David Amess: The ‘original Essex cheeky chappy’

Sir David Amess: The ‘original Essex cheeky chappy’

Sir David Amess: The ‘original Essex cheeky chappy’

11 April 2022

The father-of-five was first elected for the town of Basildon in 1983.


No security concerns about Sir David’s church meeting, police boss says

No security concerns about Sir David’s church meeting, police boss says

No security concerns about Sir David’s church meeting, police boss says

11 April 2022

The veteran Conservative MP was determined to be ‘as accessible as possible’ in the community after Covid restrictions were lifted.


Shocking footage showed police stand-off with Sir David Amess’s killer

Shocking footage showed police stand-off with Sir David Amess’s killer

Shocking footage showed police stand-off with Sir David Amess’s killer

11 April 2022

Ali Harbi Ali was intent on being shot dead after he repeatedly stabbed the Conservative MP.


Sir David Amess killer: From model student to violent extremist

Sir David Amess killer: From model student to violent extremist

Sir David Amess killer: From model student to violent extremist

11 April 2022

Ali Harbi Ali grew up in London and was living in Kentish Town at the time of the MP’s murder.


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