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Ronnie Wood and Peter Tatchell among those arriving for Paul O’Grady’s funeral

Ronnie Wood and Peter Tatchell among those arriving for Paul O’Grady’s funeral

Ronnie Wood and Peter Tatchell among those arriving for Paul O’Grady’s funeral

20 April 2023

Mourners have lined the streets of Aldington, the Kent village where the TV star lived for more than 20 years.


Friday releases for prisoners should end, Lord Bird urges

Friday releases for prisoners should end, Lord Bird urges

Friday releases for prisoners should end, Lord Bird urges

20 April 2023

The reoffending rate for adults released on a Friday is higher than for any other day of the week, the House of Lords will be told.


Gove puts pressure on shareholders over post-Grenfell remediation package

Gove puts pressure on shareholders over post-Grenfell remediation package

Gove puts pressure on shareholders over post-Grenfell remediation package

20 April 2023

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has warned the shareholders of cladding companies over the provision of remediation work.


US fugitive fails to appear at extradition hearing after ‘altercation’

US fugitive fails to appear at extradition hearing after ‘altercation’

US fugitive fails to appear at extradition hearing after ‘altercation’

20 April 2023

Suspected rapist Nicholas Rossi, 35, was expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.


SNP still owes money to ex-chief executive, Yousaf confirms

SNP still owes money to ex-chief executive, Yousaf confirms

SNP still owes money to ex-chief executive, Yousaf confirms

20 April 2023

It emerged in December that Peter Murrell had loaned the party £100,000 in June 2021.


Officer policing West End venues ‘took bribes – including Man Utd tickets’

Officer policing West End venues ‘took bribes – including Man Utd tickets’

Officer policing West End venues ‘took bribes – including Man Utd tickets’

20 April 2023

Frank Partridge, 49, allegedly also accepted tickets to see heavy metal band Metallica and money for renovation work at his home.


Holocaust denier’s extradition hearing delayed

Holocaust denier’s extradition hearing delayed

Holocaust denier’s extradition hearing delayed

20 April 2023

Vincent Reynouard, 54, is wanted by French authorities following his arrest in Scotland.


Camilla will want coronation menu free from chilli and garlic, her son says

Camilla will want coronation menu free from chilli and garlic, her son says

Camilla will want coronation menu free from chilli and garlic, her son says

20 April 2023

Food critic Tom Parker Bowles said the Queen Consort is not a fan of spicy food.


Ignoring ECHR orders would threaten rule of law, legal figures warn

Ignoring ECHR orders would threaten rule of law, legal figures warn

Ignoring ECHR orders would threaten rule of law, legal figures warn

20 April 2023

A former Lord Chief Justice and the Law Society of England and Wales have expressed concern about reported amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill.


Seven-year-old Nikki Allan ‘skipped to her death’, murder trial told

Seven-year-old Nikki Allan ‘skipped to her death’, murder trial told

Seven-year-old Nikki Allan ‘skipped to her death’, murder trial told

20 April 2023

David Boyd denies killing the youngster in Sunderland on October 7 1992.


Frozen food and baked goods bolster sales at Poundland

Frozen food and baked goods bolster sales at Poundland

Frozen food and baked goods bolster sales at Poundland

20 April 2023

The value chain has introduced a wider range of items including chilled and frozen food, clothing and homeware.


Yousaf vows to ‘defend our democracy’ after Tory peer suggests devolution review

Yousaf vows to ‘defend our democracy’ after Tory peer suggests devolution review

Yousaf vows to ‘defend our democracy’ after Tory peer suggests devolution review

20 April 2023

The First Minister accused the Scottish Tories of agreeing with Lord Frost, despite their vocal criticism of his comments.


Drivers warned not to pick up phones during emergency alert test

Drivers warned not to pick up phones during emergency alert test

Drivers warned not to pick up phones during emergency alert test

20 April 2023

The AA said motorists may prefer to switch off their electronic devices before Sunday’s test.


Dead minke whale washes up on Scottish beach

Dead minke whale washes up on Scottish beach

Dead minke whale washes up on Scottish beach

20 April 2023

The 31ft (9.5m) female was first spotted in North Berwick on Wednesday.


Paul O’Grady’s local school pays tribute with collages and dog drawings

Paul O’Grady’s local school pays tribute with collages and dog drawings

Paul O’Grady’s local school pays tribute with collages and dog drawings

20 April 2023

One 11-year-old student described the late TV star as ‘just a wonderful man’.


Benefit cap introduction ‘saw claimants spend less on children and essentials’

Benefit cap introduction ‘saw claimants spend less on children and essentials’

Benefit cap introduction ‘saw claimants spend less on children and essentials’

20 April 2023

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said only about 5% of capped households had an adult move into paid work as a direct result of the benefit cap.


Evidence of fake review groups found on Facebook by Which?

Evidence of fake review groups found on Facebook by Which?

Evidence of fake review groups found on Facebook by Which?

20 April 2023

Which? said its findings come despite the imminent publication of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill.


Why was Dominic Raab under investigation, and what will happen next?

Why was Dominic Raab under investigation, and what will happen next?

Why was Dominic Raab under investigation, and what will happen next?

20 April 2023

Uncertainty remains when the review will be made publicly available and what action – if any – Rishi Sunak will decide to take over its findings.


Downing Street rejects calls for Acas to help end junior doctor dispute

Downing Street rejects calls for Acas to help end junior doctor dispute

Downing Street rejects calls for Acas to help end junior doctor dispute

20 April 2023

The British Medical Association had asked the Government to enter into talks facilitated by the conciliation service.


MP accused of using young girl’s post-mortem examination as ‘clickbait’

MP accused of using young girl’s post-mortem examination as ‘clickbait’

MP accused of using young girl’s post-mortem examination as ‘clickbait’

20 April 2023

Andrew Bridgen was criticised in the Commons by Penny Mordaunt.


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