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‘Smirking’ knifeman was ‘so cold’ after stabbing woman in the throat – witness

‘Smirking’ knifeman was ‘so cold’ after stabbing woman in the throat – witness

‘Smirking’ knifeman was ‘so cold’ after stabbing woman in the throat – witness

06 September 2020

A bar and grill owner described the ‘cold’ attacker walking calmly away from the scene as bar staff followed him.


Extinction Rebellion protesters march to highlight marine pollution

Extinction Rebellion protesters march to highlight marine pollution

Extinction Rebellion protesters march to highlight marine pollution

06 September 2020

The procession was led by a group of dancers wearing blue gowns to represent the sea.


Assange’s partner tells of ‘heart-breaking’ impact if extradition goes ahead

Assange’s partner tells of ‘heart-breaking’ impact if extradition goes ahead

Assange’s partner tells of ‘heart-breaking’ impact if extradition goes ahead

06 September 2020

Julian Assange is wanted in the US over what it has called ‘one of the largest compromises of classified information’ in its history.


Conservative MP urged to apologise over ‘unacceptable’ accent comment

Conservative MP urged to apologise over ‘unacceptable’ accent comment

Conservative MP urged to apologise over ‘unacceptable’ accent comment

06 September 2020

Dehenna Davison claimed the Scottish Labour Party’s struggles are down to leader Richard Leonard’s accent.


Hunt for knifeman after fatal stabbing spree in Birmingham

Hunt for knifeman after fatal stabbing spree in Birmingham

Hunt for knifeman after fatal stabbing spree in Birmingham

06 September 2020

A man was killed and seven other people were injured during the rampage.


Labour seeks fire safety reforms amid ‘shameful’ lack of progress post-Grenfell

Labour seeks fire safety reforms amid ‘shameful’ lack of progress post-Grenfell

Labour seeks fire safety reforms amid ‘shameful’ lack of progress post-Grenfell

06 September 2020

MPs are to further consider the Fire Safety Bill in the House of Commons.


Marcus Rashford criticises Conservative MP for comments on child hunger

Marcus Rashford criticises Conservative MP for comments on child hunger

Marcus Rashford criticises Conservative MP for comments on child hunger

06 September 2020

The Manchester United footballer said he would urge MP Kevin Hollinrake to ‘talk to families before tweeting’.


What do we know about the Birmingham stabbings?

What do we know about the Birmingham stabbings?

What do we know about the Birmingham stabbings?

06 September 2020

West Midlands Police are searching for a lone suspect as part of a murder investigation.


Raab: Plausible alternative to Russian involvement in Navalny poisoning unlikely

Raab: Plausible alternative to Russian involvement in Navalny poisoning unlikely

Raab: Plausible alternative to Russian involvement in Navalny poisoning unlikely

06 September 2020

The Foreign Secretary said the Kremlin’s track record on using Novichok means there is a ‘case to answer’.


No silver bullet to deal with Covid-19 at airports, insists Raab

No silver bullet to deal with Covid-19 at airports, insists Raab

No silver bullet to deal with Covid-19 at airports, insists Raab

06 September 2020

Labour called for a review of methods being used to prevent the spread of coronavirus from those arriving in the UK.


DUP MP: Brexit Withdrawal Agreement must be scrapped or significantly changed

DUP MP: Brexit Withdrawal Agreement must be scrapped or significantly changed

DUP MP: Brexit Withdrawal Agreement must be scrapped or significantly changed

06 September 2020

Sammy Wilson insisted the DUP will not accept the deal, in comments apparently at odds with party leader Arlene Foster’s stance.


Six out of 10 teachers fear for pupils’ safety online post-lockdown – survey

Six out of 10 teachers fear for pupils’ safety online post-lockdown – survey

Six out of 10 teachers fear for pupils’ safety online post-lockdown – survey

06 September 2020

More than half of teachers believe the extended time away from class is likely to cause their pupils issues.


Police and crime commissioner: Rise in violence ‘almost inevitable’ due to Covid

Police and crime commissioner: Rise in violence ‘almost inevitable’ due to Covid

Police and crime commissioner: Rise in violence ‘almost inevitable’ due to Covid

06 September 2020

One man died and seven people were injured during a string of stabbings in Birmingham city centre.


Government ‘risks testing system by pushing return to work as schools reopen’

Government ‘risks testing system by pushing return to work as schools reopen’

Government ‘risks testing system by pushing return to work as schools reopen’

06 September 2020

A public health professor warned the push for workers to go back to offices could jeopardise the testing system as it coincides with pupils’ returns.


Police hunt lone suspect after one killed and seven injured in knife rampage

Police hunt lone suspect after one killed and seven injured in knife rampage

Police hunt lone suspect after one killed and seven injured in knife rampage

06 September 2020

West Midlands Police declared a major incident in Birmingham city centre in the early hours of Sunday.


Raab: Trade deal is there for the taking but it is up to EU

Raab: Trade deal is there for the taking but it is up to EU

Raab: Trade deal is there for the taking but it is up to EU

06 September 2020

The Foreign Secretary said the UK could not ‘haggle away’ on the two outstanding issues in the negotiations.


Police charge 26 people following protest outside printing works

Police charge 26 people following protest outside printing works

Police charge 26 people following protest outside printing works

06 September 2020

Those charged are due to appear in court early next year.


One dead and seven injured after Birmingham stabbings

One dead and seven injured after Birmingham stabbings

One dead and seven injured after Birmingham stabbings

06 September 2020

Police had been called to reports of a knife attack in the early hours of Sunday.


MPs to examine Brexit impact on fight against cross-border crime

MPs to examine Brexit impact on fight against cross-border crime

MPs to examine Brexit impact on fight against cross-border crime

06 September 2020

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee inquiry will assess the implications of losing co-operative tools such as the European Arrest Warrant.


Diane Abbott: Why I turned down Strictly Come Dancing invitation

Diane Abbott: Why I turned down Strictly Come Dancing invitation

Diane Abbott: Why I turned down Strictly Come Dancing invitation

06 September 2020

Former Labour home secretary Jacqui Smith is among the 12 contestants announced for the 2020 line-up.


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