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Man accused of Skye shooting said he would ‘sort out’ osteopath, trial told
Finlay MacDonald, 41, denies murder and attempted murder at the High Court in Edinburgh.
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Veteran journalist Ken Reid dies aged 69, family says
Mr Reid was best known as the long-time political editor of UTV.
Tragedy as baby found dead in snow-covered field in Manchester
Emergency services were called to the scene on Wednesday afternoon
Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott make joint plea to reject assisted dying
The Father and Mother of the House are expected to argue there has been insufficient scrutiny of the law in a letter published in the Guardian.
Watchdog ‘largely satisfied’ with Labour Civil Service appointments after review
The Civil Service Commission began a review after several people with close links to the Labour Party were hired outside of normal processes
Fans gather to pay tribute to Liam Payne after One Direction star’s funeral
Fans and local people stood outside St Mary’s church in Amersham, despite the biting cold.
What are Storm Shadow missiles and why are they important in the Ukraine-Russia war?
The British-made missiles are being used as part of Ukraine’s fightback against Russia
Justin Welby to finish official duties by January 6, Lambeth Palace says
Official functions will be delegated to the Archbishop of York.
Increased Thames seal sightings could be 'new normal' says expert, as warning issued to Londoners
Dog owners have been asked to keep their pets on leashes
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YouTuber DanTDM donates £310,000 so Gosh patients can share his love of gaming
DanTDM, who has more than 32 million followers across his YouTube channels, is funding 120 medical-grade gaming carts for the London hospital.
YouTuber DanTDM donates £310,000 so Gosh patients can share his love of gaming
DanTDM, who has more than 32 million followers across his YouTube channels, is funding 120 medical-grade gaming carts for the London hospital.
Prince of Wales praises woman who overcame homelessness during visit to Newport
William spoke to those involved in tackling homelessness as part of his Homewards initiative.
British Storm Shadow missiles fired by Ukraine into Russia for first time
It comes after US president Joe Biden agreed to allow Kyiv to fire American long-range Atacms weapon
Northern Ireland ‘tied with London for cryptocurrency ownership’
The Stormont Finance committee heard this was according to the latest available figures which date to 2021.
Sara Sharif begged parents’ forgiveness for ‘being rude’, court told
Her father Urfan Sharif, stepmother Beinash Batool and uncle Faisal Malik deny murdering the 10-year-old and causing or allowing her death
Staff at Irish embassy in Ukraine told to work from home as tensions escalate
It comes after the US closed its embassy in Kyiv because of a ‘potential significant air attack’ by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces.
Weather and travel LIVE: Ice alert for London as snow falls on capital for second day
Met Office ice alert is in place for London until 10am
Ian Paterson colleague ‘did not feel he could take things further’ – inquest
Dr Adrian Parnell said it was ‘unusual’ when he found breast tissue left behind in some of Paterson’s patients after they had undergone mastectomies.
What is methanol poisoning? Australian teenagers fight for lives in Thai hospital
Melbourne’s Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19, were on a ‘dream getaway’ in Asia when the incident occurred