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Criminal justice system ‘close to breaking down’ – retired judge

Criminal justice system ‘close to breaking down’ – retired judge

Criminal justice system ‘close to breaking down’ – retired judge

24 November 2021

Nigel Lithman QC called for action to tackle the courts backlog.


Tory MP Geoffrey Cox accused of ‘taking the mick’ over job in Carribbean

Tory MP Geoffrey Cox accused of ‘taking the mick’ over job in Carribbean

Tory MP Geoffrey Cox accused of ‘taking the mick’ over job in Carribbean

24 November 2021

The lawyer and MP was taking part in the British Virgin Islands commission of inquiry while Parliament was sitting.


Killer jailed after running over his partner during cannabis-induced psychosis

Killer jailed after running over his partner during cannabis-induced psychosis

Killer jailed after running over his partner during cannabis-induced psychosis

24 November 2021

Jake Notman had eaten a cannabis brownie before he attacked, stabbed and ran over Lauren Bloomer.


Sewage discharged into coastal waters ‘thousands of times’ in a year – report

Sewage discharged into coastal waters ‘thousands of times’ in a year – report

Sewage discharged into coastal waters ‘thousands of times’ in a year – report

24 November 2021

One in six days have been rendered ‘unswimmable’ due to sewage pollution during the bathing season, Surfers Against Sewage said.


Two people hurt after pigs rampage on golf course

Two people hurt after pigs rampage on golf course

Two people hurt after pigs rampage on golf course

24 November 2021

The large hogs caused chaos at the club in Yorkshire by storming the green, knocking over bags and digging holes.


Julian Assange and partner register intention to get married in prison

Julian Assange and partner register intention to get married in prison

Julian Assange and partner register intention to get married in prison

24 November 2021

Stella Moris said she hoped there would be no further interference in their wedding plans.


Government announces £20 million for tidal power schemes

Government announces £20 million for tidal power schemes

Government announces £20 million for tidal power schemes

24 November 2021

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said that as an island nation, the UK was ‘perfectly placed to capitalise on clean marine energy’.


No 10 defends PM after claims he did not wear mask during Macbeth theatre outing

No 10 defends PM after claims he did not wear mask during Macbeth theatre outing

No 10 defends PM after claims he did not wear mask during Macbeth theatre outing

24 November 2021

Boris Johnson’s spokesman said he follows ‘all Covid rules’.


Stay-at-home guidance has cost lives from lung cancer, charity says

Stay-at-home guidance has cost lives from lung cancer, charity says

Stay-at-home guidance has cost lives from lung cancer, charity says

24 November 2021

Lung cancer is the most common cause of death in the UK, accounting for around 35,100 deaths every year.


Ads for cosmetic procedures to be banned for under-18s

Ads for cosmetic procedures to be banned for under-18s

Ads for cosmetic procedures to be banned for under-18s

24 November 2021

The ban covers ads for breast augmentation or reduction, abdominoplasty or ‘tummy tucks’, eyelid surgery, nose reshaping and facelifts.


No downsides to New Zealand deal, says Trade Secretary

No downsides to New Zealand deal, says Trade Secretary

No downsides to New Zealand deal, says Trade Secretary

24 November 2021

Anne-Marie Trevelyan said there will be ‘protections’ for farmers written into the agreement.


Thousands have first Covid jab after certification scheme announced

Thousands have first Covid jab after certification scheme announced

Thousands have first Covid jab after certification scheme announced

24 November 2021

Chief medical officer Sir Michael McBride said 10,000 people had come forward for a first dose in the last week.


Some secondary schools face ‘significant’ financial pressures, watchdog says

Some secondary schools face ‘significant’ financial pressures, watchdog says

Some secondary schools face ‘significant’ financial pressures, watchdog says

24 November 2021

The National Audit Office is calling on the Department for Education to establish why council-run secondary schools are reporting deficits.


Police at sisters murder scene sacked from force after ‘dead birds’ messages

Police at sisters murder scene sacked from force after ‘dead birds’ messages

Police at sisters murder scene sacked from force after ‘dead birds’ messages

24 November 2021

Pc Jamie Lewis and former colleague Deniz Jaffer both committed gross misconduct, a tribunal has ruled.


Teenager boxes more than 1,000 care packages for those in need

Teenager boxes more than 1,000 care packages for those in need

Teenager boxes more than 1,000 care packages for those in need

24 November 2021

Alice Rose, 18, has provided her Positivity Boxes to 1,050 people – sending one as far as Australia.


Online safety a game of whack-a-mole with ‘too many moles to whack’ – Ofcom boss

Online safety a game of whack-a-mole with ‘too many moles to whack’ – Ofcom boss

Online safety a game of whack-a-mole with ‘too many moles to whack’ – Ofcom boss

24 November 2021

Maggie Carver said expectations need to be set about the scope of the upcoming Online Safety Bill.


MPs warned of 17-mile delays at Dover due to new EU checks

MPs warned of 17-mile delays at Dover due to new EU checks

MPs warned of 17-mile delays at Dover due to new EU checks

24 November 2021

Logistics UK said it would be ‘very bad news’ if drivers are required to leave their vehicles to undergo a biometric check.


Covid-19 became ‘much more lethal’ in the UK in late 2020, research suggests

Covid-19 became ‘much more lethal’ in the UK in late 2020, research suggests

Covid-19 became ‘much more lethal’ in the UK in late 2020, research suggests

24 November 2021

University of Cambridge experts believe pressure on health services and the colder weather may have affected how many people died.


Brother and sister tiger cubs explore their enclosure at zoo

Brother and sister tiger cubs explore their enclosure at zoo

Brother and sister tiger cubs explore their enclosure at zoo

24 November 2021

First-time mother Mishka gave birth to the pair at Banham Zoo in Norfolk on October 7.


Boris Johnson defends record during rowdy session of Prime Minister’s Questions

Boris Johnson defends record during rowdy session of Prime Minister’s Questions

Boris Johnson defends record during rowdy session of Prime Minister’s Questions

24 November 2021

Boris Johnson faced questions about his future after another difficult week for his leadership.


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