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Church of England meeting at time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse failings

Church of England meeting at time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse failings

Church of England meeting at time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse failings

09 February 2025

There will be five days of debates and votes on issues including safeguarding.


Man who helped Southport knife victims recalls ‘horror’ of that day

Man who helped Southport knife victims recalls ‘horror’ of that day

Man who helped Southport knife victims recalls ‘horror’ of that day

08 February 2025

Father-of-two Joel Verite, 26, was among the first on the scene as Southport killer Axel Rudakubana launched his attack.


Chris Martin and Katy Perry motivate crowds at Invictus Games opening ceremony

Chris Martin and Katy Perry motivate crowds at Invictus Games opening ceremony

Chris Martin and Katy Perry motivate crowds at Invictus Games opening ceremony

08 February 2025

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex watched the ceremony, cheering on the performers and competitors when they took to the stage.


Duke and Duchess of Sussex cheer for teams at Invictus Games opening ceremony

Duke and Duchess of Sussex cheer for teams at Invictus Games opening ceremony

Duke and Duchess of Sussex cheer for teams at Invictus Games opening ceremony

08 February 2025

Meghan joined Harry, founder of the Invictus Games, to watch the opening ceremony of the 2025 event in Vancouver, Canada.


Who has left the Government since Labour took power?

Who has left the Government since Labour took power?

Who has left the Government since Labour took power?

08 February 2025

Andrew Gwynne’s sacking comes after the departures of Tulip Siddiq, Louise Haigh and Sue Gray.


Family’s ‘devastation’ as Irish boxer John Cooney dies aged 28

Family’s ‘devastation’ as Irish boxer John Cooney dies aged 28

Family’s ‘devastation’ as Irish boxer John Cooney dies aged 28

08 February 2025

He had been treated at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital after his defeat to Welshman Nathan Howells at the Ulster Hall last Saturday.


Devoted son saves father’s health a second time after donating kidney

Devoted son saves father’s health a second time after donating kidney

Devoted son saves father’s health a second time after donating kidney

08 February 2025

Joshua Andrew donated a kidney to his father, David, after being a perfect match for him.


Plans to digitalise key property data to speed up home buying

Plans to digitalise key property data to speed up home buying

Plans to digitalise key property data to speed up home buying

08 February 2025

It is part of Labour’s plans for housing which also including overhauling planning rules, building 1.5 million homes and reforming leaseholds.


Rare first edition Harry Potter sells for £18,000 at auction

Rare first edition Harry Potter sells for £18,000 at auction

Rare first edition Harry Potter sells for £18,000 at auction

08 February 2025

The copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone, which was one of the first 500 printed in 1997, was sold on Saturday.


Protesters against proposed Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London clash with police

Protesters against proposed Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London clash with police

Protesters against proposed Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London clash with police

08 February 2025

More than 1,000 people gathered outside the historic former site of the Royal Mint on Tower Hill.


Keir Starmer sacks health minister Andrew Gwynne over WhatsApp messages

Keir Starmer sacks health minister Andrew Gwynne over WhatsApp messages

Keir Starmer sacks health minister Andrew Gwynne over WhatsApp messages

08 February 2025

The MP for Gorton and Denton apologised for any offence caused.


Oasis fans have ‘dreams crushed’ after Ticketmaster accused them of being bots

Oasis fans have ‘dreams crushed’ after Ticketmaster accused them of being bots

Oasis fans have ‘dreams crushed’ after Ticketmaster accused them of being bots

08 February 2025

Fans have expressed their frustration after Ticketmaster believed genuine fans to be bots.


Parents remember girls killed in Southport as they look for ‘light in the dark’

Parents remember girls killed in Southport as they look for ‘light in the dark’

Parents remember girls killed in Southport as they look for ‘light in the dark’

08 February 2025

The families of two of three girls murdered at a dance class in Southport have told of the moment they heard ‘something awful has happened’.


Man arrested after fatal crash in Hamilton

Man arrested after fatal crash in Hamilton

Man arrested after fatal crash in Hamilton

08 February 2025

James Craig was hit by a car on Quarry Street last year.


Trump appears to rule out deporting Duke of Sussex from US over visa

Trump appears to rule out deporting Duke of Sussex from US over visa

Trump appears to rule out deporting Duke of Sussex from US over visa

08 February 2025

US President Donald Trump told The New York Post ‘He’s got enough problems with his wife’.


Family of boy stabbed at school lead march in his memory

Family of boy stabbed at school lead march in his memory

Family of boy stabbed at school lead march in his memory

08 February 2025

Harvey Willgoose’s parents held a banner as they marched from Sheffield town hall towards Sheffield United’s stadium.


Female pedestrian dies after road collision on Isle of Lewis

Female pedestrian dies after road collision on Isle of Lewis

Female pedestrian dies after road collision on Isle of Lewis

08 February 2025

The incident involving a grey Renault Master panel van and a 32-year-old female pedestrian happened at around 4.45pm on Friday.


Family of freed hostage say he is frail and ‘the spark was gone from his eyes’

Family of freed hostage say he is frail and ‘the spark was gone from his eyes’

Family of freed hostage say he is frail and ‘the spark was gone from his eyes’

08 February 2025

Eli Sharabi and fellow captives Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy appeared thin as they were handed over by Hamas gunmen.


Ex-Hollyoaks actor ‘grieving’ after death of mother and her husband in France

Ex-Hollyoaks actor ‘grieving’ after death of mother and her husband in France

Ex-Hollyoaks actor ‘grieving’ after death of mother and her husband in France

08 February 2025

The bodies of Dawn and Andrew Searle were reportedly discovered on Thursday by a neighbour at their home in the village of Les Pesquies.


Couple reunited with dog stolen more than seven years ago in ‘dream come true’

Couple reunited with dog stolen more than seven years ago in ‘dream come true’

Couple reunited with dog stolen more than seven years ago in ‘dream come true’

08 February 2025

Daisy the Labrador was stolen in 2017 which sparked social media appeals and a government petition.


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