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BBC source on Adams claim would ‘likely be killed’ if identified, court told

BBC source on Adams claim would ‘likely be killed’ if identified, court told

BBC source on Adams claim would ‘likely be killed’ if identified, court told

13 May 2025

Mr Donaldson was shot dead in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent for 20 years.


Water warnings as some areas have driest start to year for nearly a century

Water warnings as some areas have driest start to year for nearly a century

Water warnings as some areas have driest start to year for nearly a century

13 May 2025

Scotland has had its driest start to the year since 1931 while north-west and north-east England have had the lowest rainfall since 1929.


Peter Sullivan ‘not angry’ as murder conviction quashed after 38 years in prison

Peter Sullivan ‘not angry’ as murder conviction quashed after 38 years in prison

Peter Sullivan ‘not angry’ as murder conviction quashed after 38 years in prison

13 May 2025

Mr Sullivan was jailed in 1987 for the murder of 21-year-old Diane Sindall the previous year.


Disabled people ‘not better off dead’, actress tells Holyrood rally

Disabled people ‘not better off dead’, actress tells Holyrood rally

Disabled people ‘not better off dead’, actress tells Holyrood rally

13 May 2025

The Bill will face an initial vote in Holyrood on Tuesday.


Conservative MP Patrick Spencer charged with two counts of sexual assault

Conservative MP Patrick Spencer charged with two counts of sexual assault

Conservative MP Patrick Spencer charged with two counts of sexual assault

13 May 2025

Spencer, 37, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 16.


If in doubt on assisted dying, vote no, actress urges MSPs

If in doubt on assisted dying, vote no, actress urges MSPs

If in doubt on assisted dying, vote no, actress urges MSPs

13 May 2025

The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill will face an initial vote on Tuesday.


Putin ‘prevaricating and obfuscating’ in Ukraine peace talks, Lammy warns

Putin ‘prevaricating and obfuscating’ in Ukraine peace talks, Lammy warns

Putin ‘prevaricating and obfuscating’ in Ukraine peace talks, Lammy warns

13 May 2025

The Foreign Secretary was asked by Tory MP James Cleverly if President Donald Trump is committed to defending territorial integrity.


Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal footage’

Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal footage’

Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal footage’

13 May 2025

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, will host Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final.


Family of murdered Wirral florist want ‘justice’ after conviction quashed

Family of murdered Wirral florist want ‘justice’ after conviction quashed

Family of murdered Wirral florist want ‘justice’ after conviction quashed

13 May 2025

Merseyside Police has appealed for any witnesses to the 1987 attack to come forward.


British boss of US healthcare giant UnitedHealth quits for ‘personal reasons’

British boss of US healthcare giant UnitedHealth quits for ‘personal reasons’

British boss of US healthcare giant UnitedHealth quits for ‘personal reasons’

13 May 2025

The move comes five months after one of the company’s top executives was killed after being shot as he walked to an investor conference in New York.


Sycamore Gap tree fellers ‘suspects in homophobic assaults inquiry’

Sycamore Gap tree fellers ‘suspects in homophobic assaults inquiry’

Sycamore Gap tree fellers ‘suspects in homophobic assaults inquiry’

13 May 2025

Cumbria Police said two men were quizzed in 2024 after they received two reports of assault motivated by hate.


Arrest made over alleged arson attacks on properties linked to Prime Minister

Arrest made over alleged arson attacks on properties linked to Prime Minister

Arrest made over alleged arson attacks on properties linked to Prime Minister

13 May 2025

A 21-year-old was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, 13 May on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.


Delayed ferry Glen Rosa falls behind schedule again, as cost increases

Delayed ferry Glen Rosa falls behind schedule again, as cost increases

Delayed ferry Glen Rosa falls behind schedule again, as cost increases

13 May 2025

The ferry, the second of two being built by Ferguson Marine, will not now be handed over until the second quarter of 2026.


Starmer ‘completely rejects’ claims he echoed Enoch Powell in migration speech

Starmer ‘completely rejects’ claims he echoed Enoch Powell in migration speech

Starmer ‘completely rejects’ claims he echoed Enoch Powell in migration speech

13 May 2025

The Prime Minister warned the UK risked becoming an ‘island of strangers’ if migration controls were not tightened.


Sandie Peggie welcomes Supreme Court judgment on biological sex

Sandie Peggie welcomes Supreme Court judgment on biological sex

Sandie Peggie welcomes Supreme Court judgment on biological sex

13 May 2025

The nurse publicly welcomed the judgement of the Supreme Court which ruled that ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 means biological sex.


William tells Olympian that Charlotte a keen runner during investiture ceremony

William tells Olympian that Charlotte a keen runner during investiture ceremony

William tells Olympian that Charlotte a keen runner during investiture ceremony

13 May 2025

Keely Hodgkinson was made an MBE after winning gold in the 800m at the Paris Olympics.


Thames Water chairman apologises to customers but defends bonuses for bosses

Thames Water chairman apologises to customers but defends bonuses for bosses

Thames Water chairman apologises to customers but defends bonuses for bosses

13 May 2025

Sir Adrian Montague revealed to MPs how close the company had come to running out of money in the last year, calling the situation ‘hair-raising’.


US wants more alignment with UK on food standards rules – agriculture secretary

US wants more alignment with UK on food standards rules – agriculture secretary

US wants more alignment with UK on food standards rules – agriculture secretary

13 May 2025

Brooke Rollins suggested the US market is starting to move away from hormone-treated beef and chlorine-washed chicken as trade talks evolve.


Foragers rescued from Welsh island after eating suspected hemlock

Foragers rescued from Welsh island after eating suspected hemlock

Foragers rescued from Welsh island after eating suspected hemlock

13 May 2025

Two experienced foragers were rescued from Sully Island off the coast of south Wales earlier this month.


Jailed ex-Met officer told girl he would ‘pick her up from school and make love’

Jailed ex-Met officer told girl he would ‘pick her up from school and make love’

Jailed ex-Met officer told girl he would ‘pick her up from school and make love’

13 May 2025

Che Homersham, 37, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.


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