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Freeing killer of woman whose body was never found ‘slap in the face’ for family

Freeing killer of woman whose body was never found ‘slap in the face’ for family

Freeing killer of woman whose body was never found ‘slap in the face’ for family

08 September 2020

Russell Causley is to be released from jail despite his ‘heartless’ refusal to reveal the whereabouts of Carole Packman’s remains.


Matt Hancock calls for more technology and data use in the NHS

Matt Hancock calls for more technology and data use in the NHS

Matt Hancock calls for more technology and data use in the NHS

08 September 2020

The Health Secretary said more innovation and a culture change in how data is used in healthcare would help save lives.


Tributes paid to university graduate killed in Birmingham stabbings

Tributes paid to university graduate killed in Birmingham stabbings

Tributes paid to university graduate killed in Birmingham stabbings

08 September 2020

Colleagues praised Jacob Billington’s ‘warmth and enthusiasm’.


Psychologist jailed for life after bludgeoning his mother to death

Psychologist jailed for life after bludgeoning his mother to death

Psychologist jailed for life after bludgeoning his mother to death

08 September 2020

Robert Child admitted murdering mother Janice in March.


Government’s legal head resigns ‘over plans to override Brexit withdrawal deal’

Government’s legal head resigns ‘over plans to override Brexit withdrawal deal’

Government’s legal head resigns ‘over plans to override Brexit withdrawal deal’

08 September 2020

The Financial Times claims Sir Jonathan has resigned due to a dispute with Downing Street.


Call for clarity on birth partners

Call for clarity on birth partners

Call for clarity on birth partners

08 September 2020

Midwives and doctors have called for more information, saying the current situation is causing stress for pregnant women.


Residents protest over Chinese Consulate wall built without planning permission

Residents protest over Chinese Consulate wall built without planning permission

Residents protest over Chinese Consulate wall built without planning permission

08 September 2020

Diplomatic immunity prevented the High Court taking action over the planning breaches by the Chinese authorities in Belfast.


3.3-magnitude earthquake reported in Bedfordshire

3.3-magnitude earthquake reported in Bedfordshire

3.3-magnitude earthquake reported in Bedfordshire

08 September 2020

One person said it felt as though their house had been hit by a vehicle.


Covid-19 registered deaths in England and Wales lowest since mid-March

Covid-19 registered deaths in England and Wales lowest since mid-March

Covid-19 registered deaths in England and Wales lowest since mid-March

08 September 2020

Just over 57,400 deaths involving coronavirus have now been registered across the whole of the UK.


Royal Albert Hall launches ‘urgent’ plea for £20m in donations

Royal Albert Hall launches ‘urgent’ plea for £20m in donations

Royal Albert Hall launches ‘urgent’ plea for £20m in donations

08 September 2020

The Kensington venue is ineligible for an emergency Government grant and must apply for a loan.


Police investigating schoolboy shooting recover ‘long-barrelled gun’

Police investigating schoolboy shooting recover ‘long-barrelled gun’

Police investigating schoolboy shooting recover ‘long-barrelled gun’

08 September 2020

A teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder remains in custody.


Apology over Covid test problems amid surge in cases

Apology over Covid test problems amid surge in cases

Apology over Covid test problems amid surge in cases

08 September 2020

Laboratories have reached a ‘critical pinch-point’, according to an NHS Test and Trace official.


Andrew Lloyd Webber: We are at the point of no return

Andrew Lloyd Webber: We are at the point of no return

Andrew Lloyd Webber: We are at the point of no return

08 September 2020

The composer had hoped his pilot project would demonstrate that theatres can open at full capacity safely.


Brexit fishing talks disruption claim denied by Scottish Cabinet minister

Brexit fishing talks disruption claim denied by Scottish Cabinet minister

Brexit fishing talks disruption claim denied by Scottish Cabinet minister

08 September 2020

UK trade officials are said to be furious at the Scottish Government’s intervention in deadlocked negotiations.


DUP not divided on NI protocol implementation – Donaldson

DUP not divided on NI protocol implementation – Donaldson

DUP not divided on NI protocol implementation – Donaldson

08 September 2020

The MP said the party had consistently opposed the prospect of a customs border in the Irish Sea.


More than half of drivers exceed 30mph limit, research finds

More than half of drivers exceed 30mph limit, research finds

More than half of drivers exceed 30mph limit, research finds

08 September 2020

Department for Transport analysis of these roads across Britain found that 54% of cars were driven too fast during free-flow conditions last year.


Health minister: Lockdown in Caerphilly area will remain until at least October

Health minister: Lockdown in Caerphilly area will remain until at least October

Health minister: Lockdown in Caerphilly area will remain until at least October

08 September 2020

Vaughan Gething said the spike in cases in the area would go ‘out of control’ if left unaddressed.


Eurotunnel demand down 28% in August after France loses quarantine exemption

Eurotunnel demand down 28% in August after France loses quarantine exemption

Eurotunnel demand down 28% in August after France loses quarantine exemption

08 September 2020

Nearly 268,000 passenger vehicles were carried by Eurotunnel Le Shuttle in August.


Up to 2,000 pigs killed in farm blaze

Up to 2,000 pigs killed in farm blaze

Up to 2,000 pigs killed in farm blaze

08 September 2020

The animals were housed in a shed that caught alight in Kilkeel, Co Down.


JD Sports half-year profits slide as store footfall remains ‘weak’

JD Sports half-year profits slide as store footfall remains ‘weak’

JD Sports half-year profits slide as store footfall remains ‘weak’

08 September 2020

The sportswear retailer said its pre-tax profits for the six months to August 1 slipped by 68% to £41.5 million.


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