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Daughter of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky hopes to ‘find peace’

Daughter of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky hopes to ‘find peace’

Piran Ditta Khan was convicted almost 20 years after PC Beshenivsky was killed.

What the papers say – April 29

What the papers say – April 29

A range of stories lead the newspapers to commence the working week.

Embattled Humza Yousaf facing challenging week

Embattled Humza Yousaf facing challenging week

Scotland’s First Minister has written to the leaders of Scotland’s political parties to seek ‘common ground’.

Three men set to go on trial for murder of journalist Lyra McKee

Three men set to go on trial for murder of journalist Lyra McKee

Seven men will also appear before the Crown Court in Belfast on charges connected with rioting in Londonderry on the night she was shot.

UK and Irish ministers to meet amid row over migration

UK and Irish ministers to meet amid row over migration

The Irish Government has said there had been an increase in asylum seekers arriving across the Northern Ireland border.

William and Kate celebrate 13th wedding anniversary

William and Kate celebrate 13th wedding anniversary

The prince and princess wed in a grand ceremony at Westminster Abbey in 2011.

Tory rebels plot against Rishi Sunak ahead of challenging local elections

Tory rebels plot against Rishi Sunak ahead of challenging local elections

The defection of a Tory MP to Labour and perilous local contests are heightening the threat of a leadership challenge against the Prime Minister.

Depression and anxiety sufferers ‘to lose sickness benefits in welfare reforms’

Depression and anxiety sufferers ‘to lose sickness benefits in welfare reforms’

Ministers will propose stopping regular payments for a range of mental health problems and instead argue for ‘meaningful support’, The Times reported.

British tourist ‘aware and able to communicate’ in hospital after shark attack

British tourist ‘aware and able to communicate’ in hospital after shark attack

Peter Smith, 64, was savaged 10 metres off the shore in Courland Bay, on the north coast of Tobago.

More than 840,000 applications for 2025 London Marathon breaks world record

More than 840,000 applications for 2025 London Marathon breaks world record

The figure smashed the previous record of 578,374 set by this year’s London Marathon ballot.

Highs of 20C to follow washout weekend, says Met Office

Highs of 20C to follow washout weekend, says Met Office

The south-east of England will enjoy the highest temperatures this week, while northern England and eastern Scotland will see the chilliest.

More human remains found at two locations in torso murder probe

More human remains found at two locations in torso murder probe

Greater Manchester Police said they believe the victim was a man in his 60s from Salford and his family have been informed.

Iranian community protests in London over death sentence for popular rapper

Iranian community protests in London over death sentence for popular rapper

Members of the Iranian community wore masks depicting the face of Toomaj Salehi and erected a mock gallows outside Downing Street.

New laws to protect consumers from cyber attacks take effect

New laws to protect consumers from cyber attacks take effect

Manufacturers have to publish contact details so bugs and issues can be reported, under the new legislation.

Harry and Meghan will head to Nigeria after duke visits UK next month

Harry and Meghan will head to Nigeria after duke visits UK next month

They were invited by the west African country’s chief of defence staff.

Starmer to welcome Tory defector to Labour as he promises mental health reform

Starmer to welcome Tory defector to Labour as he promises mental health reform

MP and part-time consultant psychiatrist Dr Dan Poulter quit the Conservative Party and will advise Labour on health policy.

Ireland won’t be ‘loophole’ for other countries’ migration issues – Harris

Ireland won’t be ‘loophole’ for other countries’ migration issues – Harris

The Irish premier said he doesn’t ‘intend to allow anybody else’s migration policy to affect the integrity of our own one’.

Motorsport artist Alan Walsh says having F1 star clients is ‘dream come true’

Motorsport artist Alan Walsh says having F1 star clients is ‘dream come true’

The Yorkshire-born illustrator has been building his client list over the years with his colourful style.

Streets turn tartan as fundraisers stride out on kiltwalk

Streets turn tartan as fundraisers stride out on kiltwalk

More than 14,000 people took part in three different walks on Sunday, raising funds for 900 Scottish charities.

O’Neill seeks ‘thought-out’ response to cross-border asylum seekers in Ireland

O’Neill seeks ‘thought-out’ response to cross-border asylum seekers in Ireland

The Irish Government said there has been an increase in asylum seekers arriving in Ireland after crossing the NI border.

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