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Starmer insists he’s no Thatcher ‘fan boy’, saying she did ‘terrible things’

Starmer insists he’s no Thatcher ‘fan boy’, saying she did ‘terrible things’

Starmer insists he’s no Thatcher ‘fan boy’, saying she did ‘terrible things’

08 December 2023

The Labour leader struck a different tone in Scotland after his apparent praise of the former Tory prime minister.


Shane MacGowan ‘lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world’

Shane MacGowan ‘lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world’

Shane MacGowan ‘lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world’

08 December 2023

Hollywood star Johnny Depp and U2 frontman Bono were among those who participated in the service for The Pogues singer, who died last week.


Hands off! Charles declines traditional greeting with dusty blacksmith

Hands off! Charles declines traditional greeting with dusty blacksmith

Hands off! Charles declines traditional greeting with dusty blacksmith

08 December 2023

The King met Ian Thackray during an engagement for The King’s Foundation at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire.


Depp and Higgins join crowd in saying goodbye to Shane MacGowan

Depp and Higgins join crowd in saying goodbye to Shane MacGowan

Depp and Higgins join crowd in saying goodbye to Shane MacGowan

08 December 2023

The funeral of the former Pogues singer took place in Co Tipperary.


Pro-Palestine protest to be held on Saturday in London – with police conditions

Pro-Palestine protest to be held on Saturday in London – with police conditions

Pro-Palestine protest to be held on Saturday in London – with police conditions

08 December 2023

Previous weekends have seen thousands of protesters and counter-protesters converging on the capital.


Jury hears of ‘dark fantasies’ of girl accused of Brianna Ghey murder

Jury hears of ‘dark fantasies’ of girl accused of Brianna Ghey murder

Jury hears of ‘dark fantasies’ of girl accused of Brianna Ghey murder

08 December 2023

Girl X and boy Y both deny the murder of the transgender teenager.


Judges hearing claims made in wake of ‘dieselgate’ told of secrecy concerns

Judges hearing claims made in wake of ‘dieselgate’ told of secrecy concerns

Judges hearing claims made in wake of ‘dieselgate’ told of secrecy concerns

08 December 2023

The High Court has heard allegations that ‘defeat devices’ were fitted to diesel vehicles to get round emissions tests.


William and Kate joined by their children at carol service

William and Kate joined by their children at carol service

William and Kate joined by their children at carol service

08 December 2023

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis made a rare public for the annual Westminster Abbey event.


Shane MacGowan described as poet and trailblazer at his funeral

Shane MacGowan described as poet and trailblazer at his funeral

Shane MacGowan described as poet and trailblazer at his funeral

08 December 2023

Actor Johnny Depp and Irish president Michael D Higgins were among those who attended the funeral in Co Tipperary.


Investigation launched after woman dies following police pursuit

Investigation launched after woman dies following police pursuit

Investigation launched after woman dies following police pursuit

08 December 2023

The crash came after a pursuit by officers lasting about two minutes, the spokesman said.


Endgame writer admits naming of race row royals included in earlier version

Endgame writer admits naming of race row royals included in earlier version

Endgame writer admits naming of race row royals included in earlier version

08 December 2023

Omid Scobie said ‘early and uncleared text’ was provided to a Dutch publisher and a translation ‘would be updated to reflect the final version’.


This £3m Bugatti Chiron Super Sport was bought as a 70th birthday present

This £3m Bugatti Chiron Super Sport was bought as a 70th birthday present

This £3m Bugatti Chiron Super Sport was bought as a 70th birthday present

08 December 2023

The bespoke model was inspired by one of Bugatti’s most famed cars.


Man confessed to murdering Caroline Glachan to two relatives, court told

Man confessed to murdering Caroline Glachan to two relatives, court told

Man confessed to murdering Caroline Glachan to two relatives, court told

08 December 2023

The 14-year-old was killed in West Dunbartonshire in August 1996.


Fugitive jailed for life for 1984 murder after cold case probe

Fugitive jailed for life for 1984 murder after cold case probe

Fugitive jailed for life for 1984 murder after cold case probe

08 December 2023

Enforcer Paul Bryan was 22 when he fatally stabbed 62-year-old Roman Szalajko in the stomach at his flat in Kennington, south London.


‘Secrecy’ fears raised in court case brought by motorists over emission tests

‘Secrecy’ fears raised in court case brought by motorists over emission tests

‘Secrecy’ fears raised in court case brought by motorists over emission tests

08 December 2023

The High Court has heard allegations that ‘defeat devices’ were fitted to diesel vehicles to get round tests.


Football fan who racially abused Rio Ferdinand jailed for six months

Football fan who racially abused Rio Ferdinand jailed for six months

Football fan who racially abused Rio Ferdinand jailed for six months

08 December 2023

A judge branded Jamie Arnold a ‘parasite to proper fans’ of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.


Robber given life sentence after stabbing two police officers in central London

Robber given life sentence after stabbing two police officers in central London

Robber given life sentence after stabbing two police officers in central London

08 December 2023

Both officers experienced enduring pain and extensive changes to their lives after the incident, the court heard.


Care home boss lied about being by man’s side when he died, Covid Inquiry told

Care home boss lied about being by man’s side when he died, Covid Inquiry told

Care home boss lied about being by man’s side when he died, Covid Inquiry told

08 December 2023

The Scottish Covid Inquiry also heard the care home intended to place the man in a room with his wife, despite him testing positive for Covid.


Around 500 jobs at risk at Nationwide in head office shake-up

Around 500 jobs at risk at Nationwide in head office shake-up

Around 500 jobs at risk at Nationwide in head office shake-up

08 December 2023

Swindon-based Nationwide said it ultimately expects 200 workers to leave following a consultation process which will seek to find workers new roles.


Jury retires to consider verdict in trial of asylum seeker accused of rape

Jury retires to consider verdict in trial of asylum seeker accused of rape

Jury retires to consider verdict in trial of asylum seeker accused of rape

08 December 2023

Saad Gomaa is alleged to have raped the woman in Skegness, Lincolnshire, in June.


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