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Judge orders woman told not to move partner’s body from funeral home

Judge orders woman told not to move partner’s body from funeral home

Judge orders woman told not to move partner’s body from funeral home

06 September 2023

Peter Otitoju’s daughter took ‘somewhat unusual’ legal action and argued that a relative, not a ‘girlfriend’, should make funeral arrangements.


What is Horizon Europe?

What is Horizon Europe?

What is Horizon Europe?

06 September 2023

The scheme is a collaboration involving Europe’s leading research institutes and technology companies.


Two men in court charged with the murder of Conor Browne

Two men in court charged with the murder of Conor Browne

Two men in court charged with the murder of Conor Browne

06 September 2023

The 28-year-old died earlier this week following an incident in Castlederg, Co Tyrone, on Saturday.


Hottest September day since 2016, Met Office says

Hottest September day since 2016, Met Office says

Hottest September day since 2016, Met Office says

06 September 2023

The recording is 0.2C short of the hottest day of the year, which was recorded in June.


Further human remains discovered amid Boscombe murder investigation

Further human remains discovered amid Boscombe murder investigation

Further human remains discovered amid Boscombe murder investigation

06 September 2023

Dorset Police said the discovery is linked to their current investigation into the death of Simon Shotton.


Policing crisis deepens as no-confidence vote passed in deputy chief constable

Policing crisis deepens as no-confidence vote passed in deputy chief constable

Policing crisis deepens as no-confidence vote passed in deputy chief constable

06 September 2023

Mark Hamilton was unable to attend a meeting of the Police Federation due to a medical procedure.


UK ‘much nearer’ to peak interest rates, Bank of England Governor says

UK ‘much nearer’ to peak interest rates, Bank of England Governor says

UK ‘much nearer’ to peak interest rates, Bank of England Governor says

06 September 2023

Andrew Bailey told a Treasury Committee session there is no longer a clear upward path for interest rates.


Sir Frederick Barclay told to keep ex-wife updated on money-raising efforts

Sir Frederick Barclay told to keep ex-wife updated on money-raising efforts

Sir Frederick Barclay told to keep ex-wife updated on money-raising efforts

06 September 2023

A judge has heard that Sir Frederick has yet to pay Lady Barclay £100 million he owes following the end of a 34-year marriage.


Terror-accused ex-soldier escapes prison by clinging to delivery van

Terror-accused ex-soldier escapes prison by clinging to delivery van

Terror-accused ex-soldier escapes prison by clinging to delivery van

06 September 2023

Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, was working in the kitchen at HMP Wandsworth when he managed to flee on Wednesday.


Scientists grow ‘complete’ models of human embryos in lab

Scientists grow ‘complete’ models of human embryos in lab

Scientists grow ‘complete’ models of human embryos in lab

06 September 2023

The embryos were created without using sperm, eggs or a womb and could help gain insight into what causes birth defects or why miscarriages occur.


BBC licence fee-payers should hold shares and appoint its bosses, Tory MP says

BBC licence fee-payers should hold shares and appoint its bosses, Tory MP says

BBC licence fee-payers should hold shares and appoint its bosses, Tory MP says

06 September 2023

Sir John Redwood accused the corporation of being ‘out of touch’ with its audiences due to its focus on a ‘narrow set of attitudes and interests’.


Council to review more than 200 Freedom Pass rejections after watchdog report

Council to review more than 200 Freedom Pass rejections after watchdog report

Council to review more than 200 Freedom Pass rejections after watchdog report

06 September 2023

Under the Transport Act 2000, passengers over 65 are entitled to concessionary travel, as well as any passenger a council decides is disabled.


Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

06 September 2023

The former SNP leader was mistakenly referred to as ‘first minister’ by the Deputy Presiding Officer at Holyrood.


Two men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

Two men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

Two men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

06 September 2023

The 45-year-old’s black Range Rover was among around £750,000 worth of high-value vehicles targeted by the group


Man charged with causing death of 28-year-old pedestrian by dangerous driving

Man charged with causing death of 28-year-old pedestrian by dangerous driving

Man charged with causing death of 28-year-old pedestrian by dangerous driving

06 September 2023

A child was also taken to hospital with non-serious injuries following the incident in Charing Heath, Kent, on September 2.


Probe into former Labour chief whip Nick Brown still going on after a year

Probe into former Labour chief whip Nick Brown still going on after a year

Probe into former Labour chief whip Nick Brown still going on after a year

06 September 2023

The nature of the complaint against the Newcastle upon Tyne East MP has not been disclosed.


‘Semaglutide could eliminate need for insulin in new type 1 diabetes patients’

‘Semaglutide could eliminate need for insulin in new type 1 diabetes patients’

‘Semaglutide could eliminate need for insulin in new type 1 diabetes patients’

06 September 2023

The research could possibly be the most dramatic change in treating type 1 diabetes since the discovery of insulin.


Bus driver facing jail over fatal crash outside Victoria railway station

Bus driver facing jail over fatal crash outside Victoria railway station

Bus driver facing jail over fatal crash outside Victoria railway station

06 September 2023

Olusofa Popoola had accidentally accelerated into the back of a stationary bus in front, shunting it forward and into pedestrian Melissa Burr.


Google faces £7bn legal claim over anti-competitive search engine practices

Google faces £7bn legal claim over anti-competitive search engine practices

Google faces £7bn legal claim over anti-competitive search engine practices

06 September 2023

A claim has been filed with the Competition Appeal Tribunal.


Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks

Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks

Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks

06 September 2023

Amnesty International said the progression of the bill was a ‘dark day for justice’.


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