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Murder investigation after man stabbed to death in Lancashire

Murder investigation after man stabbed to death in Lancashire

01 April 2024

Richard Chamberlain, who had suffered a number of serious injuries, was being treated by paramedics when officers arrived.


Mhairi Black pledges ‘brutally honest’ look at politics in her first Fringe show

Mhairi Black pledges ‘brutally honest’ look at politics in her first Fringe show

01 April 2024

The SNP’s depute Westminster leader’s show at the Gilded Balloon is called Politics Is Not For Me.


Labour attempts to draw economic competence battle lines with campaign stunt

Labour attempts to draw economic competence battle lines with campaign stunt

01 April 2024

The website, launched on Tuesday, aims to count the costs of decisions made by Mr Sunak.


April showers to follow wetter than average March

April showers to follow wetter than average March

01 April 2024

The Met Office has forecast ‘unsettled’ weather for the rest of the week, including rain, sunny spells and strong winds.


Leicestershire villages compete in annual Easter Monday ‘bottle kicking’ contest

Leicestershire villages compete in annual Easter Monday ‘bottle kicking’ contest

01 April 2024

The contest between the villages of Hallaton and Medbourne takes place every Easter Monday.


Author JK Rowling warns Scotland’s new hate crime law is ‘wide open to abuse’

Author JK Rowling warns Scotland’s new hate crime law is ‘wide open to abuse’

01 April 2024

But First Minister Humza Yousaf insisted that the new legislation would help tackle a ‘rising tide’ of hate.


Number of migrants crossing English Channel in 2024 passes 5,000 mark

Number of migrants crossing English Channel in 2024 passes 5,000 mark

01 April 2024

Almost 800 people made the journey over the Easter weekend.


It Came From Outer Space actress Barbara Rush dies aged 97

It Came From Outer Space actress Barbara Rush dies aged 97

01 April 2024

She was also known for Robin And The 7 Hoods and The Young Philadelphians.


Irish town ‘in state of shock’ after expat stabbed to death in New York

Irish town ‘in state of shock’ after expat stabbed to death in New York

01 April 2024

Sarah McNally, originally from Co Longford, died following the incident at a bar in New York City on Saturday night.


‘Shock’ death of Chance Perdomo at 27 leaves ‘profound void’ in Gen V cast

‘Shock’ death of Chance Perdomo at 27 leaves ‘profound void’ in Gen V cast

01 April 2024

The Los Angeles-born and UK-raised actor died following a motorcycle accident, his publicist said.


Family pay tribute to ‘beautiful’ 16-year-old boy killed in farm bike crash

Family pay tribute to ‘beautiful’ 16-year-old boy killed in farm bike crash

01 April 2024

Hector Eccles died after an accident in Worsthorne, Lancashire, on Saturday evening.


Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 tops Classic FM poll

Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 tops Classic FM poll

01 April 2024

The piece has held on to the top spot for a second year in a row.


Not all officers have received online hate crime training – senior officer

Not all officers have received online hate crime training – senior officer

01 April 2024

As of Thursday, only 10,000 officers had completed an online training module of the more than 16,000 on the books.


Why are Scotland’s new hate crime laws prompting concern?

Why are Scotland’s new hate crime laws prompting concern?

01 April 2024

New legislation on hate crime came into force in Scotland on Monday April 1.


Labour would not reduce entitlement to free childcare, senior figure says

Labour would not reduce entitlement to free childcare, senior figure says

01 April 2024

Nick Thomas-Symonds said Labour would not cut the childcare ‘entitlement that parents have been promised’.


Online misgendering ‘could be investigated’ in Scotland under new hate crime law

Online misgendering ‘could be investigated’ in Scotland under new hate crime law

01 April 2024

The new law came into effect in Scotland on Monday.


Ministers facing revolt over plans to criminalise rough sleeping

Ministers facing revolt over plans to criminalise rough sleeping

01 April 2024

Conservative former minister Sir Iain Duncan Smith is among those backing efforts to scrap new police powers to move on rough sleepers.


TikTok launches new feed dedicated to Stem in bid to engage young people

TikTok launches new feed dedicated to Stem in bid to engage young people

01 April 2024

The new feed dedicated to Stem-related content will be launched on Tuesday and will be available for TikTok users alongside the For You page.


Flood warnings in place as millions set to hit roads on Easter Monday

Flood warnings in place as millions set to hit roads on Easter Monday

01 April 2024

The Met Office has warned Britons to be careful while travelling.


Households braced for host of essential bill increases from April 1

Households braced for host of essential bill increases from April 1

01 April 2024

Council tax, road tax, broadband, mobile, water and even stamps are all about to jump in price on or around the first of the month.


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