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Man convicted of stalking Labour MP Michael Amesbury

Man convicted of stalking Labour MP Michael Amesbury

Stephen Cowell, 56, stalked the MP for Weaver Vale, Cheshire, on four occasions between June and August 2022, the CPS said.

National memorial to late Queen to be considered, Cabinet Office says

National memorial to late Queen to be considered, Cabinet Office says

The Whitehall department said use of Queen Elizabeth II’s full title would be ‘closely protected’, with permission needed for community memorials.

Prince George pictured smiling in photograph released to mark 10th birthday

Prince George pictured smiling in photograph released to mark 10th birthday

George is shown sitting on a set of outdoor steps at Windsor earlier this month wearing a checked shirt and teal trousers.

Electric unicycle rider jailed for causing death of pensioner after collision

Electric unicycle rider jailed for causing death of pensioner after collision

Tudor Manolache was riding the vehicle along a pavement in Luton on September 5 last year when he collided with 88-year-old Leonard Bailey.

Scientists to trial sustainably grown barley for future whisky production

Scientists to trial sustainably grown barley for future whisky production

The trials are to take place over the next two years.

First two weeks of summer holidays to be dampened by showers, Met Office says

First two weeks of summer holidays to be dampened by showers, Met Office says

The weather is set to be cool and unsettled until the second week of August, according to the Met Office.

Counter-terror officers should not have examined French publisher – review

Counter-terror officers should not have examined French publisher – review

Jonathan Hall KC, the UK’s Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, has published a report after reviewing the case.

‘Hogwarts Express’ train services cancelled amid safety concerns

‘Hogwarts Express’ train services cancelled amid safety concerns

The train’s operator hopes to have services back up-and-running as soon as possible.

HMS Prince of Wales leaves dry dock after nine months of repairs

HMS Prince of Wales leaves dry dock after nine months of repairs

The £3 billion warship broke down off the Isle of Wight last August on its way to the United States.

Justice Minister condemns ‘vicious’ unprovoked attack on US tourist in Dublin

Justice Minister condemns ‘vicious’ unprovoked attack on US tourist in Dublin

Ministers Helen McEntee and Paschal Donohoe have stressed that the Irish capital is safe in the wake of the attack.

‘Lost opportunity’ to carry out test on boy who died of rare disease – inquest

‘Lost opportunity’ to carry out test on boy who died of rare disease – inquest

Rohan Godhania died from a rare genetic condition that was not identified until the recipient of his donated liver fell ill.

Johnny Mercer will ‘soon be history’, says Keir Starmer after Inbetweeners jibe

Johnny Mercer will ‘soon be history’, says Keir Starmer after Inbetweeners jibe

The Labour leader hit back after Mr Mercer compared the party’s new 25-year-old MP Keir Mather to a character from cult Channel 4 sitcom.

Migrant barge not a floating prison, Home Office says

Migrant barge not a floating prison, Home Office says

Officials were keen to stress efforts the department had made to allay the concerns of people in Portland as they led a tour of the vessel.

Pair jailed for manslaughter of grandfather mistakenly targeted in arson attack

Pair jailed for manslaughter of grandfather mistakenly targeted in arson attack

George Redmond died two weeks after the front door of his home in Liverpool was set alight in the early hours of September 1.

Ukrainian soldiers learn bomb disposal techniques in Scotland

Ukrainian soldiers learn bomb disposal techniques in Scotland

Royal Navy divers, bomb disposal specialists and mine warfare experts have been training their Ukrainian counterparts on the waters of Loch Ewe.

Guitar owned by Tony Sheridan when he played with The Beatles goes to auction

Guitar owned by Tony Sheridan when he played with The Beatles goes to auction

The 1959 Martin D-28E electro acoustic guitar is expected to fetch £25,000.

Covid inquiry to receive Boris Johnson’s messages now recovered from old phone

Covid inquiry to receive Boris Johnson’s messages now recovered from old phone

The former prime minister has committed to handing over the messages to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Daughter of man cleared of murdering terminally ill wife: ‘We’ve got hope back’

Daughter of man cleared of murdering terminally ill wife: ‘We’ve got hope back’

David Hunter, 76, was found guilty of manslaughter for killing his spouse Janice in Cyprus after she ‘cried and begged’ him to end her life.

Family facing ‘tsunami of grief’ as funeral held for rally driver Gene McDonald

Family facing ‘tsunami of grief’ as funeral held for rally driver Gene McDonald

The mechanic, 35, died in a crash at a motor rally in Co Sligo on Sunday, alongside fellow driver Daire Maguire, 46.

Veterans to star as poppy charity hosts first Fringe comedy show

Veterans to star as poppy charity hosts first Fringe comedy show

Armed Forces veterans and a current serving member will be among the participants at Poppyscotland’s first Fringe show next month.

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