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‘World-first’ as teenager with rare condition cured

‘World-first’ as teenager with rare condition cured

‘World-first’ as teenager with rare condition cured

10 April 2024

Kai Xue’s family spent years trying to find a cure for the condition, including flying to China for treatment.


Thousands gather across the UK to celebrate Muslim festival of Eid

Thousands gather across the UK to celebrate Muslim festival of Eid

Thousands gather across the UK to celebrate Muslim festival of Eid

10 April 2024

Eid al-Fitr, which means the festival of sweets, marks the end of Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting and prayer for Muslims.


Labour pledges to ‘take back control’ of bus services and accelerate franchising

Labour pledges to ‘take back control’ of bus services and accelerate franchising

Labour pledges to ‘take back control’ of bus services and accelerate franchising

10 April 2024

Since de-regulation in 1985, the party said services outside of London have collapsed.


Police officer denies trying to rape woman in hotel room, court hears

Police officer denies trying to rape woman in hotel room, court hears

Police officer denies trying to rape woman in hotel room, court hears

10 April 2024

Sussex Police officer Daniel Julian, 46, denied using force or trying to rape a fellow officer at a hotel in Kent on August 17, 2021.


Doddie Weir would have been so proud of raising £5m, says ex-Scotland captain

Doddie Weir would have been so proud of raising £5m, says ex-Scotland captain

Doddie Weir would have been so proud of raising £5m, says ex-Scotland captain

10 April 2024

Rob Wainwright said his friend and teammate, who died in 2022, was an inspiration in the fight to find a cure for motor neurone disease.


Labourer jailed for five months for being abusive on flight to Gatwick

Labourer jailed for five months for being abusive on flight to Gatwick

Labourer jailed for five months for being abusive on flight to Gatwick

10 April 2024

Omar Edwards is said to have ’caused alarm and distress to other passengers’ on board the flight from Jamaica to London Gatwick in November 2022.


US ‘considering’ dropping prosecution of Julian Assange, Biden says

US ‘considering’ dropping prosecution of Julian Assange, Biden says

US ‘considering’ dropping prosecution of Julian Assange, Biden says

10 April 2024

The founder of WikiLeaks has been fighting extradition to the US.


Football fan given banning order after mocking Munich air disaster

Football fan given banning order after mocking Munich air disaster

Football fan given banning order after mocking Munich air disaster

10 April 2024

Mark Finnigan was witnessed at Old Trafford making a hand gesture which could be interpreted as tragedy chanting.


Insurers failing to protect people and planet with investment choices – charity

Insurers failing to protect people and planet with investment choices – charity

Insurers failing to protect people and planet with investment choices – charity

10 April 2024

The insurance industry is contributing to global issues through its underwriting and investment activity, according to a charity.


Gene mutation that ‘reduces odds of Alzheimer’s disease by 70%’ discovered

Gene mutation that ‘reduces odds of Alzheimer’s disease by 70%’ discovered

Gene mutation that ‘reduces odds of Alzheimer’s disease by 70%’ discovered

10 April 2024

Findings could lead to new types of therapies or drugs that could ‘mimic the gene’s protective effect’, researchers say.


Mediation chairman told Paula Vennells subpostmaster cases ‘didn’t make sense’

Mediation chairman told Paula Vennells subpostmaster cases ‘didn’t make sense’

Mediation chairman told Paula Vennells subpostmaster cases ‘didn’t make sense’

10 April 2024

Sir Anthony Hooper said he made the point to Ms Vennells ‘over and over again’.


Three deny public order offences after protest at Sir Keir Starmer’s home

Three deny public order offences after protest at Sir Keir Starmer’s home

Three deny public order offences after protest at Sir Keir Starmer’s home

10 April 2024

Sir Keir’s wife felt ‘intimidated’ by the protest, prosecutors said.


Steph McGovern pays tribute following death of Packed Lunch star

Steph McGovern pays tribute following death of Packed Lunch star

Steph McGovern pays tribute following death of Packed Lunch star

10 April 2024

The 41-year-old TV presenter said she was ‘gutted’ to hear the news of Dale Bowes’ death.


Pro-Palestine protesters spray red paint over Ministry of Defence building

Pro-Palestine protesters spray red paint over Ministry of Defence building

Pro-Palestine protesters spray red paint over Ministry of Defence building

10 April 2024

The groups Youth Demand and Palestine Action jointly carried out the protest on Wednesday.


‘Confusion’ over voter ID rules could save top Tories, poll says

‘Confusion’ over voter ID rules could save top Tories, poll says

‘Confusion’ over voter ID rules could save top Tories, poll says

10 April 2024

Campaign group Best for Britain warned that around five million voters risked being turned away from polling stations.


Defendant admits dumping soiled adult nappies at nurseries

Defendant admits dumping soiled adult nappies at nurseries

Defendant admits dumping soiled adult nappies at nurseries

10 April 2024

Abbi Taylor, who also appeared on the court list as Martin Tarling, faces a series of charges relating to nurseries in South Tyneside.


William makes Aston Villa joke as he praises retiring Lioness Rachel Daly

William makes Aston Villa joke as he praises retiring Lioness Rachel Daly

William makes Aston Villa joke as he praises retiring Lioness Rachel Daly

10 April 2024

The 32-year-old forward won 84 caps for England and scored 16 goals.


150 asylum seeker hotels to be closed by May, Home Office says

150 asylum seeker hotels to be closed by May, Home Office says

150 asylum seeker hotels to be closed by May, Home Office says

10 April 2024

There are now 20,000 fewer migrants staying in the accommodation than six months ago, the Home Office says.


O’Neill tells Harris he cannot put his head in the sand on Irish unity

O’Neill tells Harris he cannot put his head in the sand on Irish unity

O’Neill tells Harris he cannot put his head in the sand on Irish unity

10 April 2024

The Sinn Fein vice president said the debate on constitutional change on the island of Ireland was a ‘very live one’.


Crime boss brings legal challenge to be housed in prison closer to his mother

Crime boss brings legal challenge to be housed in prison closer to his mother

Crime boss brings legal challenge to be housed in prison closer to his mother

10 April 2024

Drugs gang leader Garry Cooper was jailed for life over the murder of a vulnerable man in November 2019.


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