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Online sex blackmailer jailed for 24 years for ‘callous and depraved’ offences

Online sex blackmailer jailed for 24 years for ‘callous and depraved’ offences

Online sex blackmailer jailed for 24 years for ‘callous and depraved’ offences

19 January 2024

Convicted child sex offender Anthony Burns targeted more than 30 victims despite being arrested and subject to a sexual harm prevention order.


Sales soar for new cars coloured green

Sales soar for new cars coloured green

Sales soar for new cars coloured green

19 January 2024

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 53,426 new cars were registered in that colour in 2023.


Sturgeon’s pandemic WhatsApp messages all deleted, inquiry told

Sturgeon’s pandemic WhatsApp messages all deleted, inquiry told

Sturgeon’s pandemic WhatsApp messages all deleted, inquiry told

19 January 2024

The former first minister had previously given a commitment to hand over all correspondence – including messages.


Death of teenager in prison could have been prevented, family says

Death of teenager in prison could have been prevented, family says

Death of teenager in prison could have been prevented, family says

19 January 2024

An inquest jury found failings in the care of Annelise Sanderson.


Madonna sued by concert fans for her ‘difficulty ensuring timely performance’

Madonna sued by concert fans for her ‘difficulty ensuring timely performance’

Madonna sued by concert fans for her ‘difficulty ensuring timely performance’

19 January 2024

The lawsuit centres on an event at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn for the North American leg of the singer’s Celebration tour in December.


Official warning over staff payments at charity supported by Duchess of Sussex

Official warning over staff payments at charity supported by Duchess of Sussex

Official warning over staff payments at charity supported by Duchess of Sussex

19 January 2024

One Young World has previously attracted high-profile speakers including the Queen of Jordan and Bob Geldof.


Duke of Sussex withdraws High Court libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

Duke of Sussex withdraws High Court libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

Duke of Sussex withdraws High Court libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

19 January 2024

Harry sued Associated Newspapers Limited over a February 2022 article.


MPs considering using arcane measure to allow Cameron to take Commons questions

MPs considering using arcane measure to allow Cameron to take Commons questions

MPs considering using arcane measure to allow Cameron to take Commons questions

19 January 2024

The Procedure Committee is reportedly set to recommend the Foreign Secretary appear at the Bar of the House of Commons to be scrutinised.


Sunak challenged by voter over state of the NHS on ‘blue wall’ visit

Sunak challenged by voter over state of the NHS on ‘blue wall’ visit

Sunak challenged by voter over state of the NHS on ‘blue wall’ visit

19 January 2024

The Prime Minister was told ‘you could stop it all’, as a woman confronted him about lengthy wait times for treatment on a walkabout in Winchester.


Homeless charity boss speaks of relief and pride at response to blast evacuation

Homeless charity boss speaks of relief and pride at response to blast evacuation

Homeless charity boss speaks of relief and pride at response to blast evacuation

19 January 2024

Gardai have launched an investigation following the blast in Dublin city centre on Thursday afternoon.


Pet abduction law won’t criminalise ‘old ladies helping strays’, MPs hear

Pet abduction law won’t criminalise ‘old ladies helping strays’, MPs hear

Pet abduction law won’t criminalise ‘old ladies helping strays’, MPs hear

19 January 2024

The Pet Abduction Bill cleared its first Commons hurdle on Friday.


Four bodies found in house after ‘distressing and tragic incident’

Four bodies found in house after ‘distressing and tragic incident’

Four bodies found in house after ‘distressing and tragic incident’

19 January 2024

Norfolk Police found the bodies of four people at a property in Costessey, near Norwich, on Friday morning.


Shapps visits British Navy in Red Sea after Houthis vow to keep targeting ships

Shapps visits British Navy in Red Sea after Houthis vow to keep targeting ships

Shapps visits British Navy in Red Sea after Houthis vow to keep targeting ships

19 January 2024

The Iran-backed group said they would continue targeting vessels, including those from Britain.


Police appeal for missing teenager Julia Skala to return home

Police appeal for missing teenager Julia Skala to return home

Police appeal for missing teenager Julia Skala to return home

19 January 2024

Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland of the Metropolitan Police said officers were ‘desperately concerned’ for the girl’s welfare.


Gangster convicted after rapper gunned down outside restaurant

Gangster convicted after rapper gunned down outside restaurant

Gangster convicted after rapper gunned down outside restaurant

19 January 2024

Craig Small, 32, who went by the nickname Smallz, was shot in north-west London.


Paedophile who abducted child bids to have ‘excessive’ sentence reduced

Paedophile who abducted child bids to have ‘excessive’ sentence reduced

Paedophile who abducted child bids to have ‘excessive’ sentence reduced

19 January 2024

Andrew Miller, 53, subjected his victim to a 27-hour ordeal after abducting her in the Scottish Borders in February 2023.


Seven-day train ticket sale starts next week

Seven-day train ticket sale starts next week

Seven-day train ticket sale starts next week

19 January 2024

Cheaper Advance and Off-Peak tickets will be available to buy in the Great British Rail Sale between January 23 and 29.


Irish exporters to GB urged to prepare for new Brexit rules coming into force

Irish exporters to GB urged to prepare for new Brexit rules coming into force

Irish exporters to GB urged to prepare for new Brexit rules coming into force

19 January 2024

Contingency plans are in place to manage traffic at Dublin port on January 31 in case exporters are not prepared.


Openreach to stop analogue service in 46 further phone exchange locations

Openreach to stop analogue service in 46 further phone exchange locations

Openreach to stop analogue service in 46 further phone exchange locations

19 January 2024

BT is switching off the existing analogue phoneline platform by the end of December 2025.


Surge in men checking cancer risk after King’s prostate diagnosis, says charity

Surge in men checking cancer risk after King’s prostate diagnosis, says charity

Surge in men checking cancer risk after King’s prostate diagnosis, says charity

19 January 2024

Buckingham Palace announced on Wednesday that Charles would be treated in hospital next week for an enlarged prostate.


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