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Child killer Jon Venables to face two-day parole hearing

Child killer Jon Venables to face two-day parole hearing

Child killer Jon Venables to face two-day parole hearing

20 September 2023

The hearing is scheduled for November 14 and 15.


London Underground station staff to strike next month over jobs and conditions

London Underground station staff to strike next month over jobs and conditions

London Underground station staff to strike next month over jobs and conditions

20 September 2023

The RMT has been locked in a row over cuts it claims will lead to hundreds of job losses.


King and Queen arrive in France at start of three-day state visit

King and Queen arrive in France at start of three-day state visit

King and Queen arrive in France at start of three-day state visit

20 September 2023

Charles and Camilla are visiting Paris and Bordeaux, six months after the trip had to be rescheduled because of rioting in the country.


Teenager who died in police pursuit said Pc wanted to ‘kill him’, inquest told

Teenager who died in police pursuit said Pc wanted to ‘kill him’, inquest told

Teenager who died in police pursuit said Pc wanted to ‘kill him’, inquest told

20 September 2023

Kelvin Bainbridge, 19, suffered head injuries after being struck by a police car following a six-minute pursuit in October 2019.


How many electric cars are on UK roads?

How many electric cars are on UK roads?

How many electric cars are on UK roads?

20 September 2023

Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that 267,000 new pure battery electric cars were registered last year.


What is behind the fall in UK inflation and what does it mean for households?

What is behind the fall in UK inflation and what does it mean for households?

What is behind the fall in UK inflation and what does it mean for households?

20 September 2023

The Consumer Prices Index fell to 6.7% last month, down from 6.8% in July, according to official figures.


Son describes father struggling in sea before drowning during coasteering event

Son describes father struggling in sea before drowning during coasteering event

Son describes father struggling in sea before drowning during coasteering event

20 September 2023

Iain Farrell, 49, died during the activity day near Swanage, Dorset, in May 2019.


Patient’s death after drinking too much water ‘could have been prevented’

Patient’s death after drinking too much water ‘could have been prevented’

Patient’s death after drinking too much water ‘could have been prevented’

20 September 2023

The 18-year-old died in hospital after being detained under the Mental Health Act.


Brain mechanism may explain why breastfeeding mothers leak milk when babies cry

Brain mechanism may explain why breastfeeding mothers leak milk when babies cry

Brain mechanism may explain why breastfeeding mothers leak milk when babies cry

20 September 2023

Researchers in New York identified the process for the oxytocin release in mother mice.


Delaying petrol and diesel car ban will bring UK into line with EU

Delaying petrol and diesel car ban will bring UK into line with EU

Delaying petrol and diesel car ban will bring UK into line with EU

20 September 2023

The bloc includes major car-making nations such as Germany, France and Spain.


‘Zoo poo’ could save NHS £1bn a year

‘Zoo poo’ could save NHS £1bn a year

‘Zoo poo’ could save NHS £1bn a year

20 September 2023

Naturally occurring viruses found in the faecal matter of some animals could be included in dressings used to treat diabetic foot ulcers.


Man, 36, charged with murdering ‘dearly loved’ church warden

Man, 36, charged with murdering ‘dearly loved’ church warden

Man, 36, charged with murdering ‘dearly loved’ church warden

20 September 2023

David Parish will appear at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


Sunak to set out plans on net-zero commitments

Sunak to set out plans on net-zero commitments

Sunak to set out plans on net-zero commitments

20 September 2023

The Prime Minister was due to deliver a speech in Downing Street setting out a ‘proportionate’ approach to cutting emissions.


Teaching assistants taking on second jobs amid cost-of-living pressures – report

Teaching assistants taking on second jobs amid cost-of-living pressures – report

Teaching assistants taking on second jobs amid cost-of-living pressures – report

20 September 2023

Some TAs have left schools in favour of better-paid roles in sectors such as hospitality and retail, senior leaders have said.


Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told

Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told

Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told

20 September 2023

The families of a number of Troubles victims and legal representatives gathered at Belfast High Court on Wednesday.


Sunak briefs Cabinet as he prepares to water down net zero plans

Sunak briefs Cabinet as he prepares to water down net zero plans

Sunak briefs Cabinet as he prepares to water down net zero plans

20 September 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to set out a ‘proportionate’ approach to the emissions-cutting problem.


Dowden to join Zelensky in criticising Russia at UN Security Council

Dowden to join Zelensky in criticising Russia at UN Security Council

Dowden to join Zelensky in criticising Russia at UN Security Council

20 September 2023

The meeting could see Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky come face to face with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.


Monkeys turn to scent markings in response to city noise, research suggests

Monkeys turn to scent markings in response to city noise, research suggests

Monkeys turn to scent markings in response to city noise, research suggests

20 September 2023

Researchers monitoring groups of wild pied tamarins observed a rise in scent marking as noise decibel levels increased.


Brand claims show ‘terrible behaviour towards women tolerated’ – Channel 4 boss

Brand claims show ‘terrible behaviour towards women tolerated’ – Channel 4 boss

Brand claims show ‘terrible behaviour towards women tolerated’ – Channel 4 boss

20 September 2023

Alex Mahon made her comments as she opened the Royal Television Society’s Cambridge Convention.


Online slots challenges grow as Government consults on new gambling legislation

Online slots challenges grow as Government consults on new gambling legislation

Online slots challenges grow as Government consults on new gambling legislation

20 September 2023

Some 73% of 5,660 callers to the National Gambling Helpline last year said they had struggled with online gambling.


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