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Acclaimed Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56

Acclaimed Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56

The star was best known for her 1990 smash hit Nothing Compares 2 U.

Andrew Malkinson accuses police of ‘cover up’ after being cleared of rape

Andrew Malkinson accuses police of ‘cover up’ after being cleared of rape

The 57-year-old was found guilty of raping a woman in Greater Manchester in 2003 but has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal.

Chief constable facing criminal investigation into sexual offence allegations

Chief constable facing criminal investigation into sexual offence allegations

Will Kerr has been suspended from his role as Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police.

Braverman loses first round of High Court fight with trafficking ‘victims’

Braverman loses first round of High Court fight with trafficking ‘victims’

The men say disqualifying people believed to be trafficking victims from getting protection and support because they have convictions is unfair.

New study solves 2,000-year-old grave mystery

New study solves 2,000-year-old grave mystery

The grave is unique in Iron Age western Europe for containing both a mirror and a sword with just one person.

SNP rebel brands party at Holyrood ‘toxic’

SNP rebel brands party at Holyrood ‘toxic’

Fergus Ewing has been a frequent critic of the party in recent months.

NHS announces package of measures to boost performance ahead of winter

NHS announces package of measures to boost performance ahead of winter

The NHS is anticipating a ‘difficult winter’.

Credibility of Scottish Covid Inquiry called into question on first day

Credibility of Scottish Covid Inquiry called into question on first day

Lawyer Aamer Anwar, who is representing the Scottish Covid Bereaved group, described Wednesday’s proceedings as ’embarrassing’ and ‘disrespectful’.

Charity wants firework-like regulations for e-bike and e-scooter batteries

Charity wants firework-like regulations for e-bike and e-scooter batteries

A report by charity Electrical Safety First recommends the UK introduces mandatory third-party approval for the vehicles’ batteries.

Climate activists paint over portrait of King in Scottish museum

Climate activists paint over portrait of King in Scottish museum

Two This is Rigged activists painted over a portrait of Charles in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Chief constable being criminally investigated over sexual offences allegations

Chief constable being criminally investigated over sexual offences allegations

Will Kerr was formerly the assistant chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Arts Council adjusts funding plans for English National Opera move out of London

Arts Council adjusts funding plans for English National Opera move out of London

The public body has extended the deadline for a new ENO main base outside London by three years.

Family pay tribute to charity cyclist who was killed and his body hidden

Family pay tribute to charity cyclist who was killed and his body hidden

Tony Parsons was knocked off his bike and killed near Bridge of Orchy on the A82 in September 2017.

Two pensioners charged in connection with woman’s death in 1981

Two pensioners charged in connection with woman’s death in 1981

The body of Carol Morgan, 36, was found at Morgan’s Store in Finch Crescent, Linslade, Bedfordshire, on August 13 1981.

Children may learn to identify dog aggression with age and experience – study

Children may learn to identify dog aggression with age and experience – study

Six-year-olds and adults were better than four-year-olds at correctly reading dog facial expressions, especially for aggression, research suggests.

Hollywood star in the dock: How drama of Kevin Spacey trial unfolded

Hollywood star in the dock: How drama of Kevin Spacey trial unfolded

The two-time Oscar winner was found not guilty of nine sex offences following a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

THG purchase saves London business free sheet City AM

THG purchase saves London business free sheet City AM

The newspaper had been looking for a buyer for weeks

Draft terrorism safety law would not make difference in recent attacks, MPs told

Draft terrorism safety law would not make difference in recent attacks, MPs told

Martyn’s Law is named in tribute to 29-year-old Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed during the Manchester Arena bombing.

Ryan Reynolds visits Sunak to discuss ‘excellence of UK film crews’

Ryan Reynolds visits Sunak to discuss ‘excellence of UK film crews’

The Hollywood actor was filming Deadpool 3 in London but the production was paused due to the US actors strike.

Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis expected to appear in court in US

Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis expected to appear in court in US

Lewis was earlier indicted in New York for allegedly ‘orchestrating a brazen insider trading scheme’.

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