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The force believes the attack was carried out by one dog but “cannot rule out” that more dogs may have been involved.

The former MP for Halifax was an outspoken critic of Sir Tony Blair and the war in Iraq.

Several diplomats at the Kyiv and Moscow embassies have been made OBEs.

Keith Brown cited the ‘soap opera’ at the top of the UK Government as a reason why Scotland should go it alone.

The radio DJ and presenter is being recognised for his services to charity through music.

Joyce Murray, of Bishopbriggs, said she was ‘proud’ at the recognition in the New Year Honours list.

Dupre Strutt and William ‘John’ Collins are volunteers with the RNLI.

Members of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) are planning a national walkout on January 3 and 4.

The former kickboxer was initially held for 24 hours alongside his brother Tristan and two other suspects while his house was raided in Bucharest.

The Constitution Secretary said Scottish independence prospectus papers would continue to be published.

The late Queen’s 70-year reign was marked by four days of celebrations in June over an extended Bank Holiday weekend.

Gail Redmond, 43, said she ‘couldn’t actually really believe’ she was on the New Year Honours list.

Alan Digweed, known better as Tweedy, has been awarded the British Empire Medal.

The late monarch’s devotion to a life of service was apparent even a matter of days before she died aged 96 in September.

Ms Edwards was fatally shot at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral, shortly before midnight on Saturday, December 24.

The American-born former corporate affairs executive worked for William and Kate and Harry and Meghan.

The Crane venue could face closure after footballer Cody Fisher was stabbed on the dancefloor on Boxing Day.

Marie McCourt’s campaigning following her daughter’s death led to the Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) Act, dubbed Helen’s Law.

The sharp increase has been across both general hospital and critical care beds – those for the sickest patients.

The designer was known for her focus on the environment and subversion of gender norms.