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Benjamin Mendy weeps as he is cleared of sex charges

Benjamin Mendy weeps as he is cleared of sex charges

Benjamin Mendy weeps as he is cleared of sex charges

14 July 2023

Mendy, 28, broke down in tears as the two not guilty verdicts were delivered by the jury foreman following a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court.


Double murder trial jury retires in case of TikTok influencer and her mother

Double murder trial jury retires in case of TikTok influencer and her mother

Double murder trial jury retires in case of TikTok influencer and her mother

14 July 2023

Mahek Bukhari, from Stoke-on-Trent, is standing trial in Leicester alongside 46-year-old Ansreen Bukhari and six other defendants.


Ex-Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy cleared of sex attacks on two women

Ex-Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy cleared of sex attacks on two women

Ex-Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy cleared of sex attacks on two women

14 July 2023

The 28-year-old broke down in tears as the not guilty verdicts were given by the jury foreman following a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court.


Nottingham attack victim Barnaby Webber’s mother delivers poignant eulogy

Nottingham attack victim Barnaby Webber’s mother delivers poignant eulogy

Nottingham attack victim Barnaby Webber’s mother delivers poignant eulogy

14 July 2023

Emma Webber told 600 mourners in Taunton that despite the darkness her family currently feels ‘one day the dawn will break for us again’.


Government facing legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers at airfields

Government facing legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers at airfields

Government facing legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers at airfields

14 July 2023

The ruling comes just two days after the Home Secretary’s department moved asylum seekers on to Wethersfield Airfield in Essex for the first time.


Measures to tackle workplace harassment to be watered down after compromise

Measures to tackle workplace harassment to be watered down after compromise

Measures to tackle workplace harassment to be watered down after compromise

14 July 2023

The changes come after Conservative peers had raised concerns about free speech.


Food safety watchdog has no plans to reassess ‘possibly’ carcinogenic sweetener

Food safety watchdog has no plans to reassess ‘possibly’ carcinogenic sweetener

Food safety watchdog has no plans to reassess ‘possibly’ carcinogenic sweetener

14 July 2023

The World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has categorised aspartame as a ‘possible’ cause of cancer.


Cocaine with street value of 11.4 million euro found in horsebox at Irish port

Cocaine with street value of 11.4 million euro found in horsebox at Irish port

Cocaine with street value of 11.4 million euro found in horsebox at Irish port

14 July 2023

Two men have been arrested after the discovery at Rosslare Europort Harbour in Co Wexford.


Osprey chicks take flight for the first time

Osprey chicks take flight for the first time

Osprey chicks take flight for the first time

14 July 2023

The Scottish Wildlife Trust said it is the earliest recorded hatching date for the nest.


Arsenal’s Jorginho backs investment app as he urges players to save for future

Arsenal’s Jorginho backs investment app as he urges players to save for future

Arsenal’s Jorginho backs investment app as he urges players to save for future

14 July 2023

The footballer acquired a 10% stake in new app Gather which launches this week and features funds from asset management giant Blackrock.


Shona Robison: Resignation of Mhairi Black was ‘wake-up’ call for politics

Shona Robison: Resignation of Mhairi Black was ‘wake-up’ call for politics

Shona Robison: Resignation of Mhairi Black was ‘wake-up’ call for politics

14 July 2023

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said all parties have to come together to make politics safe for women.


London at risk of measles outbreak, health chiefs warn

London at risk of measles outbreak, health chiefs warn

London at risk of measles outbreak, health chiefs warn

14 July 2023

Parents are being urged to check their children are up to date with their MMR vaccines.


Councils call for 2024 ban on single-use vapes

Councils call for 2024 ban on single-use vapes

Councils call for 2024 ban on single-use vapes

14 July 2023

It comes as other European countries consider banning disposable e-cigarettes


Kevin Spacey denies ‘sexual bully’ claim and having ‘power wand’

Kevin Spacey denies ‘sexual bully’ claim and having ‘power wand’

Kevin Spacey denies ‘sexual bully’ claim and having ‘power wand’

14 July 2023

Prosecutors alleged the ‘crotch grab’ was the Hollywood star’s ‘trademark’ move.


Industrial action ‘could come from UK actors’ union if productions move here’

Industrial action ‘could come from UK actors’ union if productions move here’

Industrial action ‘could come from UK actors’ union if productions move here’

14 July 2023

The union Equity is not striking, but the Hollywood action is expected to affect some productions in the UK.


Inquests opened into deaths of 11 more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

Inquests opened into deaths of 11 more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

Inquests opened into deaths of 11 more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

14 July 2023

The coroner said more inquests would be opened and urged the families of Ian Paterson’s former patients to come forward.


UK invites Saudi crown prince for visit – report

UK invites Saudi crown prince for visit – report

UK invites Saudi crown prince for visit – report

14 July 2023

Mohammed bin Salman was accused of ordering the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.


NHS staff pay rise agreed before ‘higher’ hike for doctors is fair, says No 10

NHS staff pay rise agreed before ‘higher’ hike for doctors is fair, says No 10

NHS staff pay rise agreed before ‘higher’ hike for doctors is fair, says No 10

14 July 2023

Staff on Agenda for Change contracts were offered a 5% baseline pay rise earlier this year while doctors have been offered a 6% deal.


Post Office inquiry chair warns of ‘criminal sanction’ over disclosure failures

Post Office inquiry chair warns of ‘criminal sanction’ over disclosure failures

Post Office inquiry chair warns of ‘criminal sanction’ over disclosure failures

14 July 2023

Between 2000 and 2014, more than 700 sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses (SPMs) were falsely prosecuted.


Kate to watch ladies’ singles final at Wimbledon

Kate to watch ladies’ singles final at Wimbledon

Kate to watch ladies’ singles final at Wimbledon

14 July 2023

Czech Marketa Vondrousova will take on Tunisian Ons Jabeur on Centre Court on Saturday.


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