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Andrew aide told alleged Chinese spy that Newsnight interview was ‘ill advised’

Andrew aide told alleged Chinese spy that Newsnight interview was ‘ill advised’

Andrew aide told alleged Chinese spy that Newsnight interview was ‘ill advised’

31 January 2025

An aide to the Duke of York described the interview as ‘unsuccessful’ in a letter to Yang Tengbo, documents show.


Pair hunted after man attacked on footpath

Pair hunted after man attacked on footpath

Pair hunted after man attacked on footpath

31 January 2025

The incident occurred near Main Street in Bothwell, South Lanarkshire.


Gang feud gunman who opened fire on mourners at wake is jailed for life

Gang feud gunman who opened fire on mourners at wake is jailed for life

Gang feud gunman who opened fire on mourners at wake is jailed for life

31 January 2025

Meshaq Berryman, 22, was found guilty of attempted murder and drugs offences after heroin, cocaine, a knife and a machete were found at his home.


‘Extremely dangerous individual’ jailed for 22 years for murder of mother

‘Extremely dangerous individual’ jailed for 22 years for murder of mother

‘Extremely dangerous individual’ jailed for 22 years for murder of mother

31 January 2025

Anarlyn Jones was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court for the murder of Anna Jones in Petersfield, Hampshire.


Court hears how Russian spy’s tissue of lies over cancer claim was exposed

Court hears how Russian spy’s tissue of lies over cancer claim was exposed

Court hears how Russian spy’s tissue of lies over cancer claim was exposed

31 January 2025

On Friday, Vanya Gaberova, 30, told jurors how she became suspicious of her lover Biser Dzhambazov’s claim to have cancer.


First Minister welcomes appointment of new Lord Justice Clerk

First Minister welcomes appointment of new Lord Justice Clerk

First Minister welcomes appointment of new Lord Justice Clerk

31 January 2025

Lord Beckett will succeed Lady Dorrian as Scotland’s second most senior judge after she retires on Monday.


Pupils told to stay in school after report of man with suspected weapon in park

Pupils told to stay in school after report of man with suspected weapon in park

Pupils told to stay in school after report of man with suspected weapon in park

31 January 2025

Police searched Callendar Park, Falkirk, on Friday morning but no-one matching the man’s description was found.


Keir Starmer spoke to freed hostage Emily Damari, family says

Keir Starmer spoke to freed hostage Emily Damari, family says

Keir Starmer spoke to freed hostage Emily Damari, family says

31 January 2025

The Prime Minister spoke with Ms Damari and her mother Mandy, according to a statement released on Friday.


Release of activist jailed in Egypt will take time, Starmer tells mother

Release of activist jailed in Egypt will take time, Starmer tells mother

Release of activist jailed in Egypt will take time, Starmer tells mother

31 January 2025

Laila Soueif has been on hunger strike for 124 days in protest at her son Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s imprisonment.


AstraZeneca cancels £450m investment in UK after dispute over Government support

AstraZeneca cancels £450m investment in UK after dispute over Government support

AstraZeneca cancels £450m investment in UK after dispute over Government support

31 January 2025

The pharmaceutical giant claimed the Labour Government failed to match its predecessor’s offer of help for the Merseyside investment.


Driver who crashed into boy at bus stop sentenced to two years in detention

Driver who crashed into boy at bus stop sentenced to two years in detention

Driver who crashed into boy at bus stop sentenced to two years in detention

31 January 2025

James Doherty, 18, pleaded guilty to a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.


Five plead not guilty to murdering Yeovil man

Five plead not guilty to murdering Yeovil man

Five plead not guilty to murdering Yeovil man

31 January 2025

Michael Wheeler, from Yeovil, Somerset had not been seen or heard from since August 24, with concerns for his welfare raised on September 16.


Extra money a ‘tiny percentage’ of what is needed, police chief warns

Extra money a ‘tiny percentage’ of what is needed, police chief warns

Extra money a ‘tiny percentage’ of what is needed, police chief warns

31 January 2025

Lincolnshire Police chief said the force may have to cut 400 staff and officers as the Government announced £100m extra for neighbourhood policing.


Man in hospital after two-vehicle crash

Man in hospital after two-vehicle crash

Man in hospital after two-vehicle crash

31 January 2025

A road closure is in place while inquiries continue.


Mother faces court accused of causing death of her son by dangerous driving

Mother faces court accused of causing death of her son by dangerous driving

Mother faces court accused of causing death of her son by dangerous driving

31 January 2025

Zac Roe, nine, from Andover in Hampshire, died at the scene of the crash in East Woodyates, north Dorset, last year.


Woman felt ‘disgusting’ after alleged rape by Chinese student, jurors hear

Woman felt ‘disgusting’ after alleged rape by Chinese student, jurors hear

Woman felt ‘disgusting’ after alleged rape by Chinese student, jurors hear

31 January 2025

Zhenhao Zou, 27, is accused of drugging and raping 10 women in London and China.


Marianne Faithfull’s death is loss of the knowledge of a generation – Nick Cave

Marianne Faithfull’s death is loss of the knowledge of a generation – Nick Cave

Marianne Faithfull’s death is loss of the knowledge of a generation – Nick Cave

31 January 2025

The actress and singer, who shot to fame in the 1960s, died on Thursday.


Terminally ill man among thousands without power a week after Storm Eowyn

Terminally ill man among thousands without power a week after Storm Eowyn

Terminally ill man among thousands without power a week after Storm Eowyn

31 January 2025

Efforts to repair damage caused by Storm Eowyn in Northern Ireland continue into a seventh day with 8,000 homes still without power.


MPs to consider tighter limits on second jobs outside Westminster

MPs to consider tighter limits on second jobs outside Westminster

MPs to consider tighter limits on second jobs outside Westminster

31 January 2025

The Government has signalled it could ‘go further’ after tightening the rules on second jobs at the start of its term.


Barclays apologises after customers unable to access accounts online

Barclays apologises after customers unable to access accounts online

Barclays apologises after customers unable to access accounts online

31 January 2025

Some Barclays customers on social media said they have not received wages and have been unable to pay rent to landlords as a result.


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