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Man who murdered nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel jailed for life

Man who murdered nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel jailed for life

Man who murdered nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel jailed for life

03 April 2023

Thomas Cashman, 34, was found guilty last week of murdering the schoolgirl in her home in Dovecot, Liverpool, on August 22 last year.


Passport Office staff paid less than supermarket workers, claims union

Passport Office staff paid less than supermarket workers, claims union

Passport Office staff paid less than supermarket workers, claims union

03 April 2023

Public and Commercial Services union members are staging a five-week walkout at the Passport Office.


Canada’s Teck rejects £18bn takeover bid by London-listed Glencore

Canada’s Teck rejects £18bn takeover bid by London-listed Glencore

Canada’s Teck rejects £18bn takeover bid by London-listed Glencore

03 April 2023

Shares in miner Glencore slipped after it confirmed the hostile bid was rebuffed.


Channel crossings down 17% in first quarter of the year compared with 2022

Channel crossings down 17% in first quarter of the year compared with 2022

Channel crossings down 17% in first quarter of the year compared with 2022

03 April 2023

Amid changeable weather conditions at sea, no crossings have been recorded since March 29.


Man convicted of murdering Olivia Pratt-Korbel refuses to appear for sentencing

Man convicted of murdering Olivia Pratt-Korbel refuses to appear for sentencing

Man convicted of murdering Olivia Pratt-Korbel refuses to appear for sentencing

03 April 2023

Thomas Cashman, 34, was found guilty last week of murdering the nine-year-old.


Business group CBI ‘investigating’ allegations of sexual misconduct

Business group CBI ‘investigating’ allegations of sexual misconduct

Business group CBI ‘investigating’ allegations of sexual misconduct

03 April 2023

The Guardian reported that one woman alleged she was raped at a staff party.


Red squirrels living apart on Isle of Wight have different genes, research finds

Red squirrels living apart on Isle of Wight have different genes, research finds

Red squirrels living apart on Isle of Wight have different genes, research finds

03 April 2023

Conservationists are attempting to build woodland corridors by planting trees and hedgerows to allow the two sets of the native squirrel to mix.


Man claimed woman fell after selfie attempt went wrong, murder trial told

Man claimed woman fell after selfie attempt went wrong, murder trial told

Man claimed woman fell after selfie attempt went wrong, murder trial told

03 April 2023

Kashif Anwar, 29, is accused of murdering his pregnant wife Fawziyah Javed, 31, by pushing her off of Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.


‘Starting hormone therapy at menopause onset does not increase Alzheimer’s risk’

‘Starting hormone therapy at menopause onset does not increase Alzheimer’s risk’

‘Starting hormone therapy at menopause onset does not increase Alzheimer’s risk’

03 April 2023

Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.


Dog owners warned over dangers of ‘toxic’ Easter chocolate

Dog owners warned over dangers of ‘toxic’ Easter chocolate

Dog owners warned over dangers of ‘toxic’ Easter chocolate

03 April 2023

Chocolate can potentially be fatal to dogs, leading to fits and death in severe cases.


Ofcom investigating GB News over Tory MPs’ interview with Chancellor

Ofcom investigating GB News over Tory MPs’ interview with Chancellor

Ofcom investigating GB News over Tory MPs’ interview with Chancellor

03 April 2023

The watchdog said it was looking at whether the show broke its rule on ‘due impartiality’.


Three in court charged with murdering man who was hit by van outside pub

Three in court charged with murdering man who was hit by van outside pub

Three in court charged with murdering man who was hit by van outside pub

03 April 2023

A second man was also injured in the incident which happened at around 10pm on Saturday.


E-scooter firms pledge to continue UK operations despite Paris ban vote

E-scooter firms pledge to continue UK operations despite Paris ban vote

E-scooter firms pledge to continue UK operations despite Paris ban vote

03 April 2023

Dott and Tier said their e-scooters will remain available for use on this side of the Channel.


Sunak fails to back Braverman’s focus on British-Asian grooming gangs

Sunak fails to back Braverman’s focus on British-Asian grooming gangs

Sunak fails to back Braverman’s focus on British-Asian grooming gangs

03 April 2023

The Prime Minister did not repeat the Home Secretary’s comments singling out British Pakistani men as he announced a crackdown on child sex abuse.


Petition signed by 164,000 to save ‘important’ Autumnwatch handed to BBC

Petition signed by 164,000 to save ‘important’ Autumnwatch handed to BBC

Petition signed by 164,000 to save ‘important’ Autumnwatch handed to BBC

03 April 2023

Organiser Marion Veal said she is also meeting director-general Tim Davie in May.


Good Friday Agreement document goes on display in Belfast

Good Friday Agreement document goes on display in Belfast

Good Friday Agreement document goes on display in Belfast

03 April 2023

The treaty will be available for members of the public to view at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) in Belfast.


Rape victim criticises Home Secretary over system ‘flaws’ in letter shared by MP

Rape victim criticises Home Secretary over system ‘flaws’ in letter shared by MP

Rape victim criticises Home Secretary over system ‘flaws’ in letter shared by MP

03 April 2023

Labour MP Jess Phillips said the victim had waited 562 days for the Home Office to recognise her situation.


Coach firms ‘treated unfairly’ during Dover disruption

Coach firms ‘treated unfairly’ during Dover disruption

Coach firms ‘treated unfairly’ during Dover disruption

03 April 2023

Many holidaymakers travelling by coach during the weekend were delayed entering the Kent port and being processed.


Baby gecko found in suitcase after 5,000-mile journey from Zanzibar

Baby gecko found in suitcase after 5,000-mile journey from Zanzibar

Baby gecko found in suitcase after 5,000-mile journey from Zanzibar

03 April 2023

The lizard was picked up by the RSPCA and taken to an exotic animal rescue centre.


Lord Sugar enjoys payout after selling stake in The Apprentice star’s business

Lord Sugar enjoys payout after selling stake in The Apprentice star’s business

Lord Sugar enjoys payout after selling stake in The Apprentice star’s business

03 April 2023

The business magnate cashed in after a £200,000 investment into Tropic Skincare, founded by entrepreneur Susie Ma.


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