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Sinead O’Connor found unresponsive at London home by police

Sinead O’Connor found unresponsive at London home by police

The Irish singer’s death on Wednesday at the age of 56 is not being treated as suspicious.

Lowest number of prisons rated outstanding in six years, figures show

Lowest number of prisons rated outstanding in six years, figures show

The Annual Prison Performance Ratings for 2022/23 showed there was a slight increase in the number of prisons rated as a ‘serious concern’.

Nadine Dorries urged to quit by council over her ‘focus on political manoeuvres’

Nadine Dorries urged to quit by council over her ‘focus on political manoeuvres’

Flitwick Town Council expressed its concern over the ‘continuing lack of representation’ for her Mid Bedfordshire constituents.

Medieval seal mould which promised a ‘fast-track to heaven’ to go on display

Medieval seal mould which promised a ‘fast-track to heaven’ to go on display

Mottisfont Priory in Hampshire used the seals to confirm payment for indulgences more than 500 years ago.

Drink-drive fatalities hit 12-year high

Drink-drive fatalities hit 12-year high

The Department for Transport said an estimated 260 people were killed in collisions involving a driver over the alcohol limit in 2021.

Tram operators fined £14 million over Croydon disaster that claimed seven lives

Tram operators fined £14 million over Croydon disaster that claimed seven lives

Transport for London (TfL) and Tram Operations Limited (TOL) have accepted failing in their health and safety duties.

Housing child asylum seekers in hotels unlawful, High Court rules

Housing child asylum seekers in hotels unlawful, High Court rules

The charity Every Child Protected Against Trafficking brought legal action against the Home Office.

Connected cars can identify dangerous roads before crashes happen, study finds

Connected cars can identify dangerous roads before crashes happen, study finds

Research for the RAC Foundation found that data generated about extreme manoeuvres can be used to locate dangerous stretches of road.

July set to be hottest month on record – and possibly in last 120,000 years

July set to be hottest month on record – and possibly in last 120,000 years

With only three weeks worth of data, meteorologists are ‘virtually certain’ this month will raise the bar given how hot it has been.

Sunak to intervene in London housing in challenge to mayor

Sunak to intervene in London housing in challenge to mayor

In recent days the Tories have set out a range of reforms and proposals designed to boost house-building in England.

Frasers Group profit doubles as high street empire grows

Frasers Group profit doubles as high street empire grows

The Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner reported a pre-tax profit of £661m in the latest financial year.

Bank issues scam warning to football fans

Bank issues scam warning to football fans

Many football ticket scams originate on social media and people aged 18 to 24 are particularly likely to fall victim, Lloyds Bank said.

Part of Duke of Sussex’s claim against The Sun’s publisher can go to trial

Part of Duke of Sussex’s claim against The Sun’s publisher can go to trial

Harry, 38, will not be able to pursue his claim against News Group Newspapers in relation to phone hacking, but the rest of his claims can be tried.

Post-mortem examinations planned as second stranded whale dies

Post-mortem examinations planned as second stranded whale dies

The animals were beached on the shoreline at Culross, Fife, on Tuesday evening.

Sinead O’Connor filmmaker reflects on enduring power of Nothing Compares 2 U

Sinead O’Connor filmmaker reflects on enduring power of Nothing Compares 2 U

The song propelled the Irish star to global fame.

Tributes paid to ‘cheeky’ and ‘loving’ teenager fatally stabbed in Warnham

Tributes paid to ‘cheeky’ and ‘loving’ teenager fatally stabbed in Warnham

The 17-year-old, who died after being stabbed multiple times, has been named as Charlie Cosser.

Retired miner killed wife to ‘liberate’ her from suffering, Cypriot court hears

Retired miner killed wife to ‘liberate’ her from suffering, Cypriot court hears

David Hunter, from Ashington, Northumberland, will be sentenced next week for the manslaughter of his spouse of 52 years.

Two more youths charged over assault on US tourist in Dublin

Two more youths charged over assault on US tourist in Dublin

The teenagers appeared before the children’s court on Thursday.

Port of Dover ‘extremely busy’ with holiday traffic

Port of Dover ‘extremely busy’ with holiday traffic

Bosses say nearly 15,000 people have set sail from the port so far today.

ITV Studios boss says production may be affected if US strike goes into autumn

ITV Studios boss says production may be affected if US strike goes into autumn

Julian Bellamy confirmed the US strikes are not expected to affect ITV’s financial results for 2023.

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