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DNA evidence on lighter links murder accused to arson attack, court told

DNA evidence on lighter links murder accused to arson attack, court told

DNA evidence on lighter links murder accused to arson attack, court told

01 May 2025

Daniel Tatters, 26, and Dale Francis, 37, travelled from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton to set fire to a family home, jurors have been told.


Murder accused ‘claimed wife was still alive while body lay in shallow grave’

Murder accused ‘claimed wife was still alive while body lay in shallow grave’

Murder accused ‘claimed wife was still alive while body lay in shallow grave’

01 May 2025

Richard Satchwell, 58, denies murdering his wife Tina Satchwell at the home in Youghal, Co Cork, that they shared in March 2017.


Victims urge boycott of new Troubles legacy body during protest at its office

Victims urge boycott of new Troubles legacy body during protest at its office

Victims urge boycott of new Troubles legacy body during protest at its office

01 May 2025

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery was established as part of the last government’s contentious Legacy Act.


Vets could face medicines price cap in competition probe

Vets could face medicines price cap in competition probe

Vets could face medicines price cap in competition probe

01 May 2025

The competition watchdog is looking into the veterinary industry after 56,000 people raised concerns about the sector.


National two-minute silence announced to mark VE Day anniversary

National two-minute silence announced to mark VE Day anniversary

National two-minute silence announced to mark VE Day anniversary

01 May 2025

UK Government buildings and departments will remember those who fought with a silence at 12 noon on Thursday May 8 2025.


Sycamore Gap accused told police he was framed by someone ‘stirring the pot’, jury hears

Sycamore Gap accused told police he was framed by someone ‘stirring the pot’, jury hears

Sycamore Gap accused told police he was framed by someone ‘stirring the pot’, jury hears

01 May 2025

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers deny two counts of criminal damage to the famous tree and Hadrian’s Wall


Dogs pose outside polling stations as owners urge voters to do ‘civic duty’

Dogs pose outside polling stations as owners urge voters to do ‘civic duty’

Dogs pose outside polling stations as owners urge voters to do ‘civic duty’

01 May 2025

The hashtag #dogsatpollingstations was used frequently on X on Thursday.


Duke of Sussex to discover outcome of security appeal on Friday

Duke of Sussex to discover outcome of security appeal on Friday

Duke of Sussex to discover outcome of security appeal on Friday

01 May 2025

Harry is challenging the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office related to his security arrangements while in the UK.


Woman who denies illegal abortion tells of ‘shock’ on learning she was pregnant

Woman who denies illegal abortion tells of ‘shock’ on learning she was pregnant

Woman who denies illegal abortion tells of ‘shock’ on learning she was pregnant

01 May 2025

Nicola Packer, 45, is charged with ‘unlawfully administering to herself a poison or other noxious thing’ with the ‘intent to procure a miscarriage’.


Teenage motorcyclist dies after collision near cemetery

Teenage motorcyclist dies after collision near cemetery

Teenage motorcyclist dies after collision near cemetery

01 May 2025

The crash happened late on Wednesday evening.


Minister: No-one in the House of Commons wants Kneecap to play Glastonbury

Minister: No-one in the House of Commons wants Kneecap to play Glastonbury

Minister: No-one in the House of Commons wants Kneecap to play Glastonbury

01 May 2025

The Belfast band are being investigated by counter-terrorism police after videos emerged allegedly showing the band calling for the deaths of MPs.


Warmest start to May on record amid water warnings following death of boy, 16

Warmest start to May on record amid water warnings following death of boy, 16

Warmest start to May on record amid water warnings following death of boy, 16

01 May 2025

Temperatures are ‘still climbing’, the Met Office said, with Thursday also the warmest day of the year.


Swinney and Findlay rebuked during Holyrood clashes over energy

Swinney and Findlay rebuked during Holyrood clashes over energy

Swinney and Findlay rebuked during Holyrood clashes over energy

01 May 2025

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone intervened amid heated exchanges at First Minister’s Questions.


2025 London Marathon to set record for biggest annual one-day fundraising event

2025 London Marathon to set record for biggest annual one-day fundraising event

2025 London Marathon to set record for biggest annual one-day fundraising event

01 May 2025

The 2025 TCS London Marathon event has already raised more than £75 million for charities with the final total being announced in September.


Charities highlight case of monkey kept in bird cage in plea over exotic pets

Charities highlight case of monkey kept in bird cage in plea over exotic pets

Charities highlight case of monkey kept in bird cage in plea over exotic pets

01 May 2025

They are calling for a permitted list of animals that can be legally kept as pets.


Ministers should ‘hang heads in shame’ as Rod Stewart pays for child’s diagnosis

Ministers should ‘hang heads in shame’ as Rod Stewart pays for child’s diagnosis

Ministers should ‘hang heads in shame’ as Rod Stewart pays for child’s diagnosis

01 May 2025

The singer stepped in to pay for four-year-old Iain Gregory’s autism diagnosis after a three-year wait.


Driver, 24, killed in crash ‘forever missed’, say family

Driver, 24, killed in crash ‘forever missed’, say family

Driver, 24, killed in crash ‘forever missed’, say family

01 May 2025

Ewan MacDonald, 24, from Maybole, South Ayrshire, died in a collision south of Dalrymple last month.


Domestic abuse victims need access to extensive financial advice, MSPs told

Domestic abuse victims need access to extensive financial advice, MSPs told

Domestic abuse victims need access to extensive financial advice, MSPs told

01 May 2025

Scottish Women’s Aid said victims have often received ‘disappointing’ responses from the police.


MSP behind assisted dying Bill ‘pleased’ Holyrood will vote on issue this month

MSP behind assisted dying Bill ‘pleased’ Holyrood will vote on issue this month

MSP behind assisted dying Bill ‘pleased’ Holyrood will vote on issue this month

01 May 2025

Liam McArthur urged MSPs to ‘listen to the voices of terminally ill Scots desperate for more choice, control and dignity’.


Bridgen ‘should have apologised for code breach’ over loan – standards watchdog

Bridgen ‘should have apologised for code breach’ over loan – standards watchdog

Bridgen ‘should have apologised for code breach’ over loan – standards watchdog

01 May 2025

The former MP said he had not registered the funds from Reclaim Party donor Jeremy Hosking because they were for a ‘strictly private’ matter.


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