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Blackpool’s Jake Daniels will be ‘inspiration to many’ after coming out, says PM
Blackpool’s Jake Daniels will be ‘inspiration to many’ after coming out, says PM
16 May 2022
Boris Johnson praised the young forward, who became the first British man in professional football to come out publicly since Justin Fashanu in 1990.
Husband of murdered PCSO says pair ‘were on honeymoon every day’
Husband of murdered PCSO says pair ‘were on honeymoon every day’
16 May 2022
Paul James described how his heart would still flutter when he saw his wife Julia.
Four more monkeypox cases identified in UK bringing total to seven
Four more monkeypox cases identified in UK bringing total to seven
16 May 2022
Common contacts have been established between two of the four individuals who have caught the virus.
Phones 4u begins court fight with networks after going into administration
Phones 4u begins court fight with networks after going into administration
16 May 2022
Administrators have sued EE, Deutche TeleKom, Orange, Vodafone and Telefonica and made claims – which are denied – of ‘unlawful collusion’
Johnson sets out ‘insurance’ plan to rewrite Northern Ireland’s Brexit deal
Johnson sets out ‘insurance’ plan to rewrite Northern Ireland’s Brexit deal
16 May 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson flew in to Belfast in an attempt to break the deadlock preventing the formation of a new executive.
Amber Heard feared she would ‘literally not survive’ Johnny Depp relationship
Amber Heard feared she would ‘literally not survive’ Johnny Depp relationship
16 May 2022
A court heard the actress had filed for divorce after violent episodes became more and more normal.
Northern Ireland parties describe ‘robust’ meetings with Boris Johnson
Northern Ireland parties describe ‘robust’ meetings with Boris Johnson
16 May 2022
Mr Johnson flew into the region for a series of meetings with the Stormont parties in a bid to restore the powersharing government.
Two in five police recruits are female
Two in five police recruits are female
16 May 2022
The gender balance of new hires varies by police force.
Coleen Rooney finishes evidence in ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial
Coleen Rooney finishes evidence in ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial
16 May 2022
Mrs Rooney was asked about the aftermath of her ‘reveal’ post and Rebekah Vardy’s response.
Third of revenge porn cases dropped by victims
Third of revenge porn cases dropped by victims
16 May 2022
Facing a ‘potentially bruising’ criminal justice process without the guarantee of anonymity is one reason, say charities.
Tory MP calls for housing targets and brands planning reforms ‘unambitious’
Tory MP calls for housing targets and brands planning reforms ‘unambitious’
16 May 2022
Other Tories stressed the importance of residents having a say over what is built in their areas.
Amber Heard denies involvement in alleged ‘prank’ involving faecal matter on bed
Amber Heard denies involvement in alleged ‘prank’ involving faecal matter on bed
16 May 2022
The incident had caused actor Johnny Depp to become physically violent, a court heard.
Smart watch gave vital clues on last moments of murdered PCSO
Smart watch gave vital clues on last moments of murdered PCSO
16 May 2022
Detectives were able to track the route Julia James had taken as she walked her dog in fields and woodland behind her home.
Bank of England chief warns over ‘apocalyptic’ food price rises
Bank of England chief warns over ‘apocalyptic’ food price rises
16 May 2022
Governor Andrew Bailey said he felt helpless as he defended the Bank’s monetary policy despite soaring inflation.
Killer was a loner so isolated he barely knew his own brother
Killer was a loner so isolated he barely knew his own brother
16 May 2022
Callum Wheeler spied on police as they investigated the death of the woman he had killed.
Johnson ‘placating’ DUP over Northern Ireland Protocol, says Sinn Fein
Johnson ‘placating’ DUP over Northern Ireland Protocol, says Sinn Fein
16 May 2022
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson rejected the idea that Mr Johnson was picking sides in the row over the protocol.
Loner who prowled woodland with weapon stuffed in bag guilty of PCSO murder
Loner who prowled woodland with weapon stuffed in bag guilty of PCSO murder
16 May 2022
Callum Wheeler, 22, from Aylesham in Kent, killed Julia James in a random attack in April last year
FA employee says Rebekah Vardy’s evidence on match photo ‘simply untrue’
FA employee says Rebekah Vardy’s evidence on match photo ‘simply untrue’
16 May 2022
Mrs Vardy denied she had intentionally swapped seats to be seen near Mrs Rooney and in the pictures.
Three-year-old killed in attack ‘was outside with a number of dogs’
Three-year-old killed in attack ‘was outside with a number of dogs’
16 May 2022
Several dogs have been seized and one destroyed.
State school pupils with same grades as private should go to Oxbridge – Zahawi
State school pupils with same grades as private should go to Oxbridge – Zahawi
16 May 2022
The Education Secretary said Randstad will be able to apply to ‘quality-control’ contract for tutoring next year.