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Riverbank killer will stay behind bars after Parole Board denies release

Riverbank killer will stay behind bars after Parole Board denies release

Riverbank killer will stay behind bars after Parole Board denies release

Jurors were told he had a 13-year history of unprovoked attacks on female strangers.


MP uses parliamentary privilege to name Bloody Sunday soldier

MP uses parliamentary privilege to name Bloody Sunday soldier

MP uses parliamentary privilege to name Bloody Sunday soldier

Parliamentary privilege enables MPs to say whatever they wish in the House of Commons without fear of being sued for defamation.


UC cut ‘leaves families with half income needed for acceptable living standard’

UC cut ‘leaves families with half income needed for acceptable living standard’

UC cut ‘leaves families with half income needed for acceptable living standard’

Out of work families will be left with just over half the income the public believes they need for an acceptable standard of living, research shows.


Archaeologists discover hundreds of rare coins from Iron Age on HS2 route

Archaeologists discover hundreds of rare coins from Iron Age on HS2 route

Archaeologists discover hundreds of rare coins from Iron Age on HS2 route

Excavation teams uncovered the historic small coins which date back to the first century BC, in Hillingdon, west London, last year.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

South Tyneside, Sunderland and Hartlepool are currently recording the highest rates.


Indiana Jones director visits Glasgow ahead of city centre filming

Indiana Jones director visits Glasgow ahead of city centre filming

Indiana Jones director visits Glasgow ahead of city centre filming

James Mangold was pictured in Glasgow as the city streets were transformed into the US for what is thought to be Harrison Ford’s fifth outing as Indy.


Flagship should be named after PM’s dog as a ‘pet project’, Parliament told

Flagship should be named after PM’s dog as a ‘pet project’, Parliament told

Flagship should be named after PM’s dog as a ‘pet project’, Parliament told

The idea was mooted as the Government was pressed over the planned £200 million vessel, which was branded ‘an extravagant folly’.


Judge hears litigation case relating to container ship wedged in Suez Canal

Judge hears litigation case relating to container ship wedged in Suez Canal

Judge hears litigation case relating to container ship wedged in Suez Canal

The judge heard that the owners’ position was they were ‘not liable for the grounding incident or its consequences’.


Sturgeon vows to act ‘responsibly’ when easing Covid restrictions for Scotland

Sturgeon vows to act ‘responsibly’ when easing Covid restrictions for Scotland

Sturgeon vows to act ‘responsibly’ when easing Covid restrictions for Scotland

The First Minister also warned measures such as masks could be required ‘for some time to come’.


What happens when Scotland moves to Level 0 of Covid restrictions – and beyond?

What happens when Scotland moves to Level 0 of Covid restrictions – and beyond?

What happens when Scotland moves to Level 0 of Covid restrictions – and beyond?

All of Scotland will be in Level 0 on July 19.


Boy, 14, arrested and released after seven-year-old girl sexually assaulted

Boy, 14, arrested and released after seven-year-old girl sexually assaulted

Boy, 14, arrested and released after seven-year-old girl sexually assaulted

The incident occurred on Saturday between 5pm and 6.30pm near to the Castle Green Playpark in Broughty Ferry.


Suspect arrested after inquiry into offensive tweet sent to Marcus Rashford

Suspect arrested after inquiry into offensive tweet sent to Marcus Rashford

Suspect arrested after inquiry into offensive tweet sent to Marcus Rashford

A suspect was detained on suspicion of inciting racial hatred and released under investigation.


Johnson sees off Tory revolt as MPs back £4bn aid cut

Johnson sees off Tory revolt as MPs back £4bn aid cut

Johnson sees off Tory revolt as MPs back £4bn aid cut

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the public finances were under a greater strain than at any point in peacetime history.


Sailor dies aboard Royal Navy frigate

Sailor dies aboard Royal Navy frigate

Sailor dies aboard Royal Navy frigate

Next of kin have been informed, the MoD says.


Rees-Mogg warning to BBC over ‘left-wing’ appointments

Rees-Mogg warning to BBC over ‘left-wing’ appointments

Rees-Mogg warning to BBC over ‘left-wing’ appointments

The Leader of the Commons said the corporation is damaging its reputation for independence and impartiality.


Secretary of State to announce way forward on legacy

Secretary of State to announce way forward on legacy

Secretary of State to announce way forward on legacy

Brandon Lewis is to make a statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday outlining the government’s approach.


Venues will take precautions but not ask for vaccine passports, says music boss

Venues will take precautions but not ask for vaccine passports, says music boss

Venues will take precautions but not ask for vaccine passports, says music boss

Measures being taken include staff wearing face masks, improving ventilation inside and plastic screens installed on bars.


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