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Newly released video shows Henry Nowak killer lying to police officers
Further police body-worn video footage has been released showing Vickrum Digwa lying to officers that he had been “racially attacked” by student Henry Nowak.
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Current UK weather conditions perfect for a surge in mosquitoes
Current UK weather conditions are perfect for a surge in mosquitoes, leading to bites, an expert has warned.
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Clarence House to remain Kings London home when Buckingham Palace work complete
The King and Queen will not live at Buckingham Palace once almost £370 million of refurbishment work to make the landmark fit for purpose has been completed.
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More military barracks to house asylum seekers as Home Office shuts hotels
The Home Office is planning to use more former military barracks to house thousands of asylum seekers in its quest to shut more hotels.
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Divers revitalise site of wrecked Georgian warship
Volunteer divers have revitalised a dive trail to the site of a Georgian warship.
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Swinney hits back at baseless claims of SNP cover up of Murrells crimes
John Swinney has hit back at claims he was involved in an SNP cover-up of Peter Murrell’s crimes, with the First Minister insisting such suggestions are “utterly and totally baseless”.
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Keir Starmer focused on living costs and orderly transition in final weeks as PM
Sir Keir Starmer has signalled he is squarely focused on tackling the cost of living and remaining professional, despite turmoil at the top of Government.
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Red heat warning extended as UK braced for more record breaking temperatures
A rare red warning for extreme heat has been extended into Friday, as parts of the UK brace for more record-breaking temperatures.
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Rachel Reeves backing Andy Burnham as next PM despite cabinet speculation
Rachel Reeves says she is “backing” Andy Burnham to be the UK’s next prime minister amid speculation she could be replaced as Chancellor if he takes office.
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Use Minecraft in schools to teach children about built environment peers say
Video games like The Sims, Minecraft and Assassin’s Creed should be used in schools to teach children about the built environment, peers have said.
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Call for risk based breast cancer screening as cases in under 50s rise
The number of cases of breast cancer in women under 50 has risen by 5% in one year, according to new analysis.
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Parents facing impossible as thousands of babies living in overheated homes
Almost 1.6 million children, including more than 70,000 babies, are living in overheated homes in England, according to campaigners, who have called for “urgent action” to ensure housing can be kept at safe temperatures.
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14m National Lottery funding secured to save rare oak church spire
A unique oak church spire is to be restored after securing £1.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its rare oak spire.
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Treasures found buried with Iron Age warrior to go on show for first time
Rare treasures found with a young Iron Age man buried around 2,000 years ago are to go on show for the first time in a new exhibition.
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Scotland slip to heavy World Cup defeat
Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread
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Scotland slip to heavy World Cup defeat
Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread
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June temperature record broken as UK swelters in exceptional heat
Wednesday was the UK’s hottest June day on record, with a provisional temperature of 35.7C breaking the previous record from the summer of 1976.
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Notts maternity Mothers and babies died or suffered avoidable harm
Hundreds of mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to “longstanding and deeply embedded systemic failures” at a hospital trust
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Darren Jones urges Andy Burnham to set out plans as he rules out leadership bid
Senior minister Darren Jones has urged Andy Burnham to set out more of his economic policies after ruling himself out of the race for the Labour leadership.
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Its so lifelike says Lando Norris as F1 driver views Madame Tussauds figure
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris raced into Madame Tussauds London to see his waxwork ahead of the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
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Baby deaths Largest maternity review in history of NHS to be published
The largest maternity review in the history of the NHS is due to be published, detailing how widespread failings led to the deaths of babies and caused avoidable harm.
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Committee calls on lacklustre Government to clarify national security plans
The Government has been accused of failing to provide clarity on its national security strategy and defence spending amid concern the UK is “falling behind” its allies at a crucial time.
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England held to goalless draw by Ghana
Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L
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England held to goal less draw by Ghana
Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L
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Extreme weather causes major travel disruption as temperature could near 40C
Extreme weather has started to cause major disruption to the travel network as scores of schools have announced they will close for the next few days with temperatures expected to hit record highs.


