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Murder-accused wife ‘lost composure in row over girlfriend’s alleged pregnancy’

Murder-accused wife ‘lost composure in row over girlfriend’s alleged pregnancy’

Murder-accused wife ‘lost composure in row over girlfriend’s alleged pregnancy’

22 May 2025

Amy Pugh, who is accused of her husband’s murder, told a 999 call operator he had taken his own life.


Above-average rainfall needed for water levels to recover from dry spell – Sepa

Above-average rainfall needed for water levels to recover from dry spell – Sepa

Above-average rainfall needed for water levels to recover from dry spell – Sepa

22 May 2025

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency said ‘measures’ to restrict water use may be required if the lack of rain continues.


Kate names Royal Navy warship as William says it ‘screams UK power’

Kate names Royal Navy warship as William says it ‘screams UK power’

Kate names Royal Navy warship as William says it ‘screams UK power’

22 May 2025

The Princess of Wales wore a navy blue outfit with white details and a matching hat.


Do not carry weapons, warns police chief

Do not carry weapons, warns police chief

Do not carry weapons, warns police chief

22 May 2025

Chief Constable Jo Farrell was speaking following two high-profile incidents involving weapons.


University fined £115,000 over ‘inadequate’ oversight of franchised courses

University fined £115,000 over ‘inadequate’ oversight of franchised courses

University fined £115,000 over ‘inadequate’ oversight of franchised courses

22 May 2025

There was an ‘overarching risk’ that Leeds Trinity University was unable to ‘properly ensure quality’ at subcontractual partnerships, watchdog says.


Nearly all councils receiving less money for social housing despite emergency

Nearly all councils receiving less money for social housing despite emergency

Nearly all councils receiving less money for social housing despite emergency

22 May 2025

Some 31 of Scotland’s 32 local authorities will receive less money for social housing from the Government this year than they did four years ago.


Kneecap announce surprise London performance hours after terror charge

Kneecap announce surprise London performance hours after terror charge

Kneecap announce surprise London performance hours after terror charge

22 May 2025

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last year.


Chemical castration of sex offenders in regional pilot had ‘some success’ – POA

Chemical castration of sex offenders in regional pilot had ‘some success’ – POA

Chemical castration of sex offenders in regional pilot had ‘some success’ – POA

22 May 2025

The Government has accepted a proposal in the independent sentencing review to explore further use of medication.


Prosecutors, police and doctors to be scrutinised in Nottingham attacks probe

Prosecutors, police and doctors to be scrutinised in Nottingham attacks probe

Prosecutors, police and doctors to be scrutinised in Nottingham attacks probe

22 May 2025

The Government has committed to the inquiry being completed within two years.


‘Very sad day’ as judge paves way for Chagos deal, says Briton born on island

‘Very sad day’ as judge paves way for Chagos deal, says Briton born on island

‘Very sad day’ as judge paves way for Chagos deal, says Briton born on island

22 May 2025

Bertrice Pompe, who was born on the Chagos Islands, said she was not giving up after the decision to lift an injunction.


Doctor ‘doubted judgment’ after death of teenager Martha Mills from sepsis

Doctor ‘doubted judgment’ after death of teenager Martha Mills from sepsis

Doctor ‘doubted judgment’ after death of teenager Martha Mills from sepsis

22 May 2025

Professor Richard Thompson denies all the allegations against him.


Starmer signs deal with Mauritius to hand over Chagos Islands

Starmer signs deal with Mauritius to hand over Chagos Islands

Starmer signs deal with Mauritius to hand over Chagos Islands

22 May 2025

The agreement involves leasing back a crucial military base on Diego Garcia.


Partially funded teacher pay rise may lead to cuts to school provision – unions

Partially funded teacher pay rise may lead to cuts to school provision – unions

Partially funded teacher pay rise may lead to cuts to school provision – unions

22 May 2025

The largest education union in England has threatened to ‘register a dispute’ with the Government unless it fully funds the pay award.


Murder accused Richard Satchwell was ‘controlling and obsessive’, court told

Murder accused Richard Satchwell was ‘controlling and obsessive’, court told

Murder accused Richard Satchwell was ‘controlling and obsessive’, court told

22 May 2025

Tina Satchwell’s half sister told the Central Criminal Court that Satchwell always wanted to know where his wife was and who she spoke to.


Broken helicopter blade ‘narrowly missed’ worker on oil rig, report finds

Broken helicopter blade ‘narrowly missed’ worker on oil rig, report finds

Broken helicopter blade ‘narrowly missed’ worker on oil rig, report finds

22 May 2025

The incident occurred on the Elgin Oil Platform in the North Sea in February 2023 during Storm Otto.


Death of man after surgery at Altnagelvin Hospital ‘was avoidable’, says coroner

Death of man after surgery at Altnagelvin Hospital ‘was avoidable’, says coroner

Death of man after surgery at Altnagelvin Hospital ‘was avoidable’, says coroner

22 May 2025

John McHugh, brother of Sinn Fein MLA Maoliosa McHugh, died in 2019 after surgery to remove a tumour from his tongue.


Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay rise announcement

Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay rise announcement

Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay rise announcement

22 May 2025

The British Medical Association, the union representing doctors, has said the pay rise does not go far enough in restoring historical pay freezes.


Reform ad targeting me is ‘very deliberate dog-whistle’, says Sarwar

Reform ad targeting me is ‘very deliberate dog-whistle’, says Sarwar

Reform ad targeting me is ‘very deliberate dog-whistle’, says Sarwar

22 May 2025

The advert, which shows an edited clip of the Scottish Labour leader, claims he said he would prioritise the Pakistani community.


Teenager was in tears after alleged rape by Heaven security guard, court told

Teenager was in tears after alleged rape by Heaven security guard, court told

Teenager was in tears after alleged rape by Heaven security guard, court told

22 May 2025

Morenikeji Adewole, 47, from Dartford, Kent, denies rape and is on trial at Southwark Crown Court.


Awarding damages to Gerry Adams would be ‘a cruel joke’, BBC lawyer says

Awarding damages to Gerry Adams would be ‘a cruel joke’, BBC lawyer says

Awarding damages to Gerry Adams would be ‘a cruel joke’, BBC lawyer says

22 May 2025

The former Sinn Fein president claims a BBC Spotlight programme defamed him.


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