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Two bodies recovered after boat capsizes in Devon lake

Two bodies recovered after boat capsizes in Devon lake

Two bodies recovered after boat capsizes in Devon lake

09 June 2022

Police have found the bodies of two people during a ‘large-scale search’ of Roadford Lake near Okehampton.


Tributes pour in after ‘inspirational’ peace campaigner Bruce Kent dies aged 92

Tributes pour in after ‘inspirational’ peace campaigner Bruce Kent dies aged 92

Tributes pour in after ‘inspirational’ peace campaigner Bruce Kent dies aged 92

09 June 2022

The vice-president for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament died on Wednesday, according to a statement released on its website.


Medical professional casts doubt on alleged stamp on Pc in Sheku Bayoh case

Medical professional casts doubt on alleged stamp on Pc in Sheku Bayoh case

Medical professional casts doubt on alleged stamp on Pc in Sheku Bayoh case

09 June 2022

Police officers claim their colleague Pc Nicole Short was stamped on by Mr Bayoh, but this has been disputed.


Child cruelty offences increase by a third in Northern Ireland

Child cruelty offences increase by a third in Northern Ireland

Child cruelty offences increase by a third in Northern Ireland

09 June 2022

PSNI figures reveal there were 681 reported offences recorded in 2021/22, a 35% rise from the previous year.


Bukayo Saka skips England training to meet Charles and Camilla

Bukayo Saka skips England training to meet Charles and Camilla

Bukayo Saka skips England training to meet Charles and Camilla

09 June 2022

The Arsenal star was among up to 500 invited guests at a reception hosted by the royal couple to celebrate the Commonwealth.


Gaia Pope feared she would never be believed over alleged rape, inquest told

Gaia Pope feared she would never be believed over alleged rape, inquest told

Gaia Pope feared she would never be believed over alleged rape, inquest told

09 June 2022

The 19-year-old was discovered dead on November 18 2017.


Russian offensive remains ‘deeply troubled’ – Western officials

Russian offensive remains ‘deeply troubled’ – Western officials

Russian offensive remains ‘deeply troubled’ – Western officials

09 June 2022

Between 15,000 and 20,000 Russian troops are thought to have been killed since the start of the invasion in February.


Drumming for 90 minutes a week ‘improves quality of life’ for autistic people

Drumming for 90 minutes a week ‘improves quality of life’ for autistic people

Drumming for 90 minutes a week ‘improves quality of life’ for autistic people

09 June 2022

A new study at the University of Chichester has found drumming improves behaviour and brain function in autistic adolescents.


Plans announced for 75 free schools as part of levelling up

Plans announced for 75 free schools as part of levelling up

Plans announced for 75 free schools as part of levelling up

09 June 2022

Some 14,000 extra school places will be created as part of the Government’s levelling up agenda.


Care workers calling in sick because of fuel costs – union leader

Care workers calling in sick because of fuel costs – union leader

Care workers calling in sick because of fuel costs – union leader

09 June 2022

Christina McAnea said staff are calling in sick because they cannot afford fuel to drive their cars to look after people in their homes.


Wife pays tribute to husband stabbed by neighbour as ‘honest and kind man’

Wife pays tribute to husband stabbed by neighbour as ‘honest and kind man’

Wife pays tribute to husband stabbed by neighbour as ‘honest and kind man’

09 June 2022

Sarah Boorman’s husband Matthew was murdered by Can Arslan in Gloucestershire after enduring years of threats and abuse from the defendant.


ScotRail disruption could end as union urges drivers to accept 5% pay offer

ScotRail disruption could end as union urges drivers to accept 5% pay offer

ScotRail disruption could end as union urges drivers to accept 5% pay offer

09 June 2022

The deal between Aslef and ScotRail shows the 2% increase proposed by Cosla for council staff is ‘paltry’, a senior union leader has said.


Sue Barker announces retirement from Wimbledon coverage after 30 years with BBC

Sue Barker announces retirement from Wimbledon coverage after 30 years with BBC

Sue Barker announces retirement from Wimbledon coverage after 30 years with BBC

09 June 2022

The TV presenter was the last British woman to win the French Open in 1976.


Rwanda-bound migrants could be released on tags if first flight delayed

Rwanda-bound migrants could be released on tags if first flight delayed

Rwanda-bound migrants could be released on tags if first flight delayed

09 June 2022

Lawyers for more than 90 detained migrants have already submitted legal challenges asking to stay in the UK.


British tourist crushed to death in Turkey

British tourist crushed to death in Turkey

British tourist crushed to death in Turkey

09 June 2022

The incident happened on Saturday in the city of Bodrum, in south-western Turkey.


Charles: Commonwealth has potential to make a profound difference for citizens

Charles: Commonwealth has potential to make a profound difference for citizens

Charles: Commonwealth has potential to make a profound difference for citizens

09 June 2022

The Prince of Wales was speaking as he prepares to represent the Queen at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.


What could Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s housing plans mean for you?

What could Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s housing plans mean for you?

What could Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s housing plans mean for you?

09 June 2022

Various measures to boost homeownership have been announced.


Death sentences handed to Britons fighting for Ukraine condemned by Truss

Death sentences handed to Britons fighting for Ukraine condemned by Truss

Death sentences handed to Britons fighting for Ukraine condemned by Truss

09 June 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the verdict of the court in a pro-Moscow breakaway republic had no legitimacy.


Scientists create living human skin for robots

Scientists create living human skin for robots

Scientists create living human skin for robots

09 June 2022

Looking as human as possible is one of the main goals for humanoid robots that interact with people.


Greensill scandal could happen again, Tory peer warns

Greensill scandal could happen again, Tory peer warns

Greensill scandal could happen again, Tory peer warns

09 June 2022

Lord Pickles, who chairs the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, discussed the issue with MPs on Thursday.


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