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Man accused of wife’s murder says he is ‘not a monster’

Man accused of wife’s murder says he is ‘not a monster’

Man accused of wife’s murder says he is ‘not a monster’

13 May 2025

Richard Satchwell was arrested for the murder of his wife, Tina Satchwell, in October 2023.


MSP says her mother starved herself to death after terminal cancer diagnosis

MSP says her mother starved herself to death after terminal cancer diagnosis

MSP says her mother starved herself to death after terminal cancer diagnosis

13 May 2025

Elena Whitham told MSPs her mother, Irene McLeod, made the decision in ‘secret’ in a bid to ‘hasten her inevitable death’.


Aid groups hit back over development minister’s ‘charity’ comments

Aid groups hit back over development minister’s ‘charity’ comments

Aid groups hit back over development minister’s ‘charity’ comments

13 May 2025

Groups said they rejected Baroness Jenny Chapman’s description of aid during her appearance before the Commons International Development Committee.


Government asks Nissan for full details over factory closure plans

Government asks Nissan for full details over factory closure plans

Government asks Nissan for full details over factory closure plans

13 May 2025

Nissan revealed earlier on Tuesday that it will shut seven factories and cut around 20,000 jobs globally by 2027 .


Police hunt two men after 17-year-old raped

Police hunt two men after 17-year-old raped

Police hunt two men after 17-year-old raped

13 May 2025

The attack happened on Sunday evening.


‘Terrified’ widower killed when teens torched house with firework, court told

‘Terrified’ widower killed when teens torched house with firework, court told

‘Terrified’ widower killed when teens torched house with firework, court told

13 May 2025

76-year-old Robert Price had been the target of a prolonged campaign of harassment and criminal damage.


Briton jailed ‘over tweet’ in Saudi Arabia is being failed by UK, say family

Briton jailed ‘over tweet’ in Saudi Arabia is being failed by UK, say family

Briton jailed ‘over tweet’ in Saudi Arabia is being failed by UK, say family

13 May 2025

Ahmed al-Doush has been given a 10-year prison sentence reportedly over a social media post he wrote seven years ago.


Son of Tuam survivor ‘over the moon’ to secure funds to buy mother’s home

Son of Tuam survivor ‘over the moon’ to secure funds to buy mother’s home

Son of Tuam survivor ‘over the moon’ to secure funds to buy mother’s home

13 May 2025

Patrick Naughton, 70, was reunited with his birth mother Christina ‘Chrissie’ Tully in 2013.


No plans to reintroduce freedom of movement or customs union, MPs told

No plans to reintroduce freedom of movement or customs union, MPs told

No plans to reintroduce freedom of movement or customs union, MPs told

13 May 2025

Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says Labour will ‘deliver its manifesto’ rather than rejoining EU initiatives.


Welsh First Minister says she will not use ‘divisive language’ on immigration

Welsh First Minister says she will not use ‘divisive language’ on immigration

Welsh First Minister says she will not use ‘divisive language’ on immigration

13 May 2025

Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan refused to say whether she supported the Prime Minister saying the UK risked becoming an ‘island of strangers’.


How was Peter Sullivan wrongly convicted?

How was Peter Sullivan wrongly convicted?

How was Peter Sullivan wrongly convicted?

13 May 2025

Counsel for Mr Sullivan spoke of his client’s ‘vulnerability’.


McArthur urges MSPs to take ‘brave step’ and back his Assisted Dying Bill

McArthur urges MSPs to take ‘brave step’ and back his Assisted Dying Bill

McArthur urges MSPs to take ‘brave step’ and back his Assisted Dying Bill

13 May 2025

The Liberal Democrat MSP spoke out at the start of a Holyrood debate on his Bill to introduce assisted dying for terminally ill adults.


Drivers losing thousands to ghost broker scams – the red flags to watch out for

Drivers losing thousands to ghost broker scams – the red flags to watch out for

Drivers losing thousands to ghost broker scams – the red flags to watch out for

13 May 2025

Anti-fraud bodies have warned the impact on victims buying fake motor insurance policies can be ‘devastating’.


Labour MP faces standards probe over Commons spending rules

Labour MP faces standards probe over Commons spending rules

Labour MP faces standards probe over Commons spending rules

13 May 2025

Tahir Ali is facing a probe over payments made under the scheme for MPs’ staffing and business costs.


Death of man struck by Edinburgh tram could have been avoided, Sheriff rules

Death of man struck by Edinburgh tram could have been avoided, Sheriff rules

Death of man struck by Edinburgh tram could have been avoided, Sheriff rules

13 May 2025

Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio died shortly after being struck by a tram in the Saughton area of the capital in 2018.


Calls for more support for nurses dealing with ‘human cost’ of opioid abuse

Calls for more support for nurses dealing with ‘human cost’ of opioid abuse

Calls for more support for nurses dealing with ‘human cost’ of opioid abuse

13 May 2025

Nitazenes have caused a spike in drug-related deaths in recent years.


‘Beast of Birkenhead’ moniker came after murder that shocked community

‘Beast of Birkenhead’ moniker came after murder that shocked community

‘Beast of Birkenhead’ moniker came after murder that shocked community

13 May 2025

Peter Sullivan, who spent 38 years in prison, was jailed in 1987 for killing of 21-year-old Diane Sindall.


Nursery worker and owner appear in court in connection with child’s death

Nursery worker and owner appear in court in connection with child’s death

Nursery worker and owner appear in court in connection with child’s death

13 May 2025

A court heard 14-month-old Noah Sibanda died after an alleged failure to ensure children in a baby room were put down to sleep in a safe way.


No deep water warnings at leisure park beach where girl drowned, inquest hears

No deep water warnings at leisure park beach where girl drowned, inquest hears

No deep water warnings at leisure park beach where girl drowned, inquest hears

13 May 2025

Kyra Hill got into trouble in a designated swimming area when attending a birthday party at Liquid Leisure near Windsor.


Kate hailed as UK fashion advocate as she wears Victoria Beckham outfit

Kate hailed as UK fashion advocate as she wears Victoria Beckham outfit

Kate hailed as UK fashion advocate as she wears Victoria Beckham outfit

13 May 2025

Winning designer Patrick McDowell was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.


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