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PSNI wrong not to investigate ‘hooded men’ torture allegations, court rules

PSNI wrong not to investigate ‘hooded men’ torture allegations, court rules

PSNI wrong not to investigate ‘hooded men’ torture allegations, court rules

15 December 2021

Lord Hodge said the police force’s decision in 2014 was ‘irrational’ and should be quashed.


Liverpool schoolgirl Ava White died from stab wound to neck, inquest told

Liverpool schoolgirl Ava White died from stab wound to neck, inquest told

Liverpool schoolgirl Ava White died from stab wound to neck, inquest told

15 December 2021

The 12-year-old was attacked in Liverpool city centre in November.


Scots may ‘potentially’ face more Covid restrictions before Christmas – Swinney

Scots may ‘potentially’ face more Covid restrictions before Christmas – Swinney

Scots may ‘potentially’ face more Covid restrictions before Christmas – Swinney

15 December 2021

It came as a health expert warned ‘other measures’ may be required in the face of Omicron.


Channel migrants still being held in ‘inadequate’ conditions

Channel migrants still being held in ‘inadequate’ conditions

Channel migrants still being held in ‘inadequate’ conditions

15 December 2021

Inspectors found women who said they had been raped by smugglers were ‘not adequately supported’, and lone children were held with unrelated adults.


‘Priceless’ 16th century globe could be oldest offered at auction

‘Priceless’ 16th century globe could be oldest offered at auction

‘Priceless’ 16th century globe could be oldest offered at auction

15 December 2021

The estimate of the artefact is between £20,000 and £30,000.


£3,000 fall in average UK house price in October

£3,000 fall in average UK house price in October

£3,000 fall in average UK house price in October

15 December 2021

The typical property value in October was £268,000, down from a record £271,000 in September, the Office for National Statistics said.


Queen hoping to host family Christmas party but final decision yet to be made

Queen hoping to host family Christmas party but final decision yet to be made

Queen hoping to host family Christmas party but final decision yet to be made

15 December 2021

The 95-year-old monarch invites her extended family to a pre-Christmas lunch each year.


Comedian Jethro dies at 73 after contracting Covid

Comedian Jethro dies at 73 after contracting Covid

Comedian Jethro dies at 73 after contracting Covid

15 December 2021

The stand-up comic, real name Geoffrey Rowe, was born in Cornwall.


Dolphin surprises wildlife experts with underwater ‘headstand’

Dolphin surprises wildlife experts with underwater ‘headstand’

Dolphin surprises wildlife experts with underwater ‘headstand’

15 December 2021

Conservationists say they have never seen a Risso’s dolphin performing the manoeuvre while fully submerged before.


Campaigner loses Supreme Court challenge over gender-neutral passports

Campaigner loses Supreme Court challenge over gender-neutral passports

Campaigner loses Supreme Court challenge over gender-neutral passports

15 December 2021

Christie Elan-Cane has campaigned for more than 25 years to achieve legal and social recognition for non-gendered identity.


Farm rents fields in Cornwall to extend Tenderstem broccoli season to Christmas

Farm rents fields in Cornwall to extend Tenderstem broccoli season to Christmas

Farm rents fields in Cornwall to extend Tenderstem broccoli season to Christmas

15 December 2021

Around 40 tonnes of the crop is being supplied to Tesco by Midlands-based AS Green and Co, which has rented fields in west Cornwall.


Grants for new electric cars slashed by 40%

Grants for new electric cars slashed by 40%

Grants for new electric cars slashed by 40%

15 December 2021

The Department for Transport said the move will ‘enable taxpayers’ money to go further’.


Parasitic honeybee mite uses vibrations to sense where it is in the hive – study

Parasitic honeybee mite uses vibrations to sense where it is in the hive – study

Parasitic honeybee mite uses vibrations to sense where it is in the hive – study

15 December 2021

Researchers hope the discovery could lead to understanding how to manage and potentially eradicate Varroa destructor mite infestations.


Government urged to relax immigration rules for care workers

Government urged to relax immigration rules for care workers

Government urged to relax immigration rules for care workers

15 December 2021

The move would temper the ‘severe and increasing difficulties’ the sector is facing with recruitment and retention, advisers said.


NHS could be overwhelmed by Omicron next month, Sage scientist says

NHS could be overwhelmed by Omicron next month, Sage scientist says

NHS could be overwhelmed by Omicron next month, Sage scientist says

15 December 2021

Current estimates are that Omicron infections are around or exceeding 200,000 a day.


Boris Johnson to face MPs following massive revolt against Covid plans

Boris Johnson to face MPs following massive revolt against Covid plans

Boris Johnson to face MPs following massive revolt against Covid plans

15 December 2021

The Prime Minister goes to the Commons on Wednesday after dozens of Tory MPs delivered a blow to his authority.


London Underground drivers to strike at weekend in Night Tube dispute

London Underground drivers to strike at weekend in Night Tube dispute

London Underground drivers to strike at weekend in Night Tube dispute

15 December 2021

Services will be disrupted this weekend because of industrial action in a dispute over the Night Tube.


Energy price cap could be reviewed every three months under Ofgem reforms

Energy price cap could be reviewed every three months under Ofgem reforms

Energy price cap could be reviewed every three months under Ofgem reforms

15 December 2021

The regulator said suppliers will also have to undergo regular health checks from January as part of measures to strengthen the sector.


Supreme Court to rule on investigation into ‘hooded men’ case

Supreme Court to rule on investigation into ‘hooded men’ case

Supreme Court to rule on investigation into ‘hooded men’ case

15 December 2021

The 14 hooded men were subjected to a series of controversial interrogation techniques when they were interned without trial by the Army.


Star Hobson social workers were duped, says babysitter as killer is sentenced

Star Hobson social workers were duped, says babysitter as killer is sentenced

Star Hobson social workers were duped, says babysitter as killer is sentenced

15 December 2021

Savannah Brockhill was found guilty of murdering the toddler and mother Frankie Smith was convicted of causing or allowing the little girl’s death.


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