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Driver found not guilty of murdering mother who was knocked off e-bike

Driver found not guilty of murdering mother who was knocked off e-bike

Driver found not guilty of murdering mother who was knocked off e-bike

20 June 2025

Alana Armstrong died at the scene in Pleasley, Derbyshire, in November 26 last year.


Security review launched after Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base

Security review launched after Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base

Security review launched after Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base

20 June 2025

Downing Street said security is being reviewed across the defence estate and that the Government is working closely with police.


River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

20 June 2025

A further 71 stores are also at risk depending on talks with landlords in order to secure improved rental deals, according to reports.


Warning issued for thunderstorms in north of England after possible heatwaves

Warning issued for thunderstorms in north of England after possible heatwaves

Warning issued for thunderstorms in north of England after possible heatwaves

20 June 2025

A yellow weather warning covering Nottingham up to Newcastle is in place from 3pm on Saturday until 4am on Sunday.


MPs share their own stories as assisted dying debate continues

MPs share their own stories as assisted dying debate continues

MPs share their own stories as assisted dying debate continues

20 June 2025

If MPs back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at third reading, it will face further scrutiny in the House of Lords at a later date.


Man knocked unconscious by cyclist in bench attack

Man knocked unconscious by cyclist in bench attack

Man knocked unconscious by cyclist in bench attack

20 June 2025

Police are on the hunt for the suspect.


Cannabis plants worth £7m seized by police in raid at former college campus

Cannabis plants worth £7m seized by police in raid at former college campus

Cannabis plants worth £7m seized by police in raid at former college campus

20 June 2025

A search of the property in Kirkcaldy, Fife, took place on Wednesday afternoon.


Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

20 June 2025

The proposals are part of a Government consultation to make council tax collection practices fairer.


Findlay makes changes to Tory front bench ahead of Holyrood election

Findlay makes changes to Tory front bench ahead of Holyrood election

Findlay makes changes to Tory front bench ahead of Holyrood election

20 June 2025

Liz Smith – who is stepping down as an MSP next year – has been moved to a policy advisory role.


Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

20 June 2025

The new policy came into effect on Friday.


Alan Cumming to receive honorary degree from University of St Andrews

Alan Cumming to receive honorary degree from University of St Andrews

Alan Cumming to receive honorary degree from University of St Andrews

20 June 2025

Graduation ceremonies will include ‘distinguished individuals’ honoured for their contribution to sport, politics, science, medicine and the arts.


Chris Hoy calls for systemic change in testing for prostate cancer

Chris Hoy calls for systemic change in testing for prostate cancer

Chris Hoy calls for systemic change in testing for prostate cancer

20 June 2025

The Olympic cycling champion was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer at the age of 47 and is now advocating for men to get tested early.


Viking-age jar found by metal detectorist to go on display for first time

Viking-age jar found by metal detectorist to go on display for first time

Viking-age jar found by metal detectorist to go on display for first time

20 June 2025

The rock crystal jar is part of a wider collection of items discovered in 2014 called the Galloway Hoard.


ADHD waiting list led to rise in unregulated private providers – report

ADHD waiting list led to rise in unregulated private providers – report

ADHD waiting list led to rise in unregulated private providers – report

20 June 2025

A new report suggests there is no evidence of over-diagnosis of ADHD in the UK.


UK readies charter flights out of Tel Aviv as Middle East crisis spirals

UK readies charter flights out of Tel Aviv as Middle East crisis spirals

UK readies charter flights out of Tel Aviv as Middle East crisis spirals

20 June 2025

The Government is working with the Israeli authorities to arrange transport out of the region.


Interim head appointed at university after damning report into financial crisis

Interim head appointed at university after damning report into financial crisis

Interim head appointed at university after damning report into financial crisis

20 June 2025

Professor Nigel Seaton will replace Professor Shane O’Neill, who stepped down on Thursday in the wake of the report.


Assisted dying Bill not now or never moment, says Cleverly ahead of crucial vote

Assisted dying Bill not now or never moment, says Cleverly ahead of crucial vote

Assisted dying Bill not now or never moment, says Cleverly ahead of crucial vote

20 June 2025

Supporters and opponents of a change in the law gathered at Westminster holding placards saying ‘Let us choose’ and ‘Don’t make doctors killers’.


Veteran Ewing out of SNP after announcing plans to stand as independent

Veteran Ewing out of SNP after announcing plans to stand as independent

Veteran Ewing out of SNP after announcing plans to stand as independent

20 June 2025

The long-serving politician was one of the first MSPs elected to Holyrood in 1999.


Pledge to support mental health nurses as review highlights burnout

Pledge to support mental health nurses as review highlights burnout

Pledge to support mental health nurses as review highlights burnout

20 June 2025

A report was developed with input from nurses students, academics and patients.


Grocery watchdog investigates Amazon over late payment to suppliers

Grocery watchdog investigates Amazon over late payment to suppliers

Grocery watchdog investigates Amazon over late payment to suppliers

20 June 2025

It comes almost a year after the GCA told Amazon it must take ‘swift and comprehensive action’ to improve its compliance with industry rules.


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