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MP cleared of bullying after liking tweets calling Nadine Dorries ‘vacuous goon’

MP cleared of bullying after liking tweets calling Nadine Dorries ‘vacuous goon’

An independent panel said John Nicolson had been ‘unwise’ to like the tweets, but his behaviour did not amount to bullying.

Thousands of mental health patients travel more than 60 miles for treatment

Thousands of mental health patients travel more than 60 miles for treatment

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling on the Government to invest in services.

Failing to appoint minister for pandemic planning an ‘error’, inquiry told

Failing to appoint minister for pandemic planning an ‘error’, inquiry told

Former minister Sir Oliver Letwin told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry it is a ‘lasting regret’ that he did not focus more on pandemic planning.

Date set for funeral of two teenagers killed in e-bike crash that sparked riot

Date set for funeral of two teenagers killed in e-bike crash that sparked riot

Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans were riding a Sur-Ron bike and being followed by a police van moments before they crashed in Ely, Cardiff.

Two women remanded in custody accused of murdering rugby player

Two women remanded in custody accused of murdering rugby player

Tia Taylor, 21, and Chelsea Powell, 22, appeared at Truro Magistrates’ Court accused of murdering Michael Allen who was stabbed near a nightclub.

Man charged over fatal Nottingham street attacks to enter pleas in September

Man charged over fatal Nottingham street attacks to enter pleas in September

The judge thanked the families of the victims for their ‘upmost restraint and dignity’ in court.

What we know after five people went missing on voyage to Titanic shipwreck

What we know after five people went missing on voyage to Titanic shipwreck

British billionaire Hamish Harding has been named as one of those on board.

Conservation work yields bumper broods for barn owl community in Co Antrim

Conservation work yields bumper broods for barn owl community in Co Antrim

Some 14 chicks were discovered by conservationists from the Lough Neagh Barn Owl Group.

Stem cell transplant ‘only chance’ for eight-year-old with blood cancer

Stem cell transplant ‘only chance’ for eight-year-old with blood cancer

Bobby Browne’s family is seeking a donor after being told an innovative treatment had failed in February.

Cyclist’s 900-mile ‘midlife crisis’ ride raises thousands for charity

Cyclist’s 900-mile ‘midlife crisis’ ride raises thousands for charity

Stuart Johnson rode from John O’Groats to Land’s End in six days.

Mortgage ticking time bomb is now exploding, says Martin Lewis

Mortgage ticking time bomb is now exploding, says Martin Lewis

Mr Lewis said he had given his views at a mortgage summit held by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt last year.

Rescuers race against time to find submersible lost on Titanic trip

Rescuers race against time to find submersible lost on Titanic trip

There may be only 56 hours of emergency oxygen on board after the US Coast Guard estimated there was 70 to 96 hours left on Monday.

Yousaf: Sturgeon will ‘get on with the job’ on return to Holyrood after arrest

Yousaf: Sturgeon will ‘get on with the job’ on return to Holyrood after arrest

The former first minister is expected to make her first public appearance at the Scottish Parliament since she was arrested earlier this month.

Teaching a talented dog newt tricks

Teaching a talented dog newt tricks

Springer spaniel Freya first made headlines in 2018 when her skills were deployed to sniff out great crested newts for Wessex Water.

Father who became homeless describes Windrush experience as ‘worse than hell’

Father who became homeless describes Windrush experience as ‘worse than hell’

Fitzroy Maynard said he is determined to fight for what he is entitled to and insisted anyone using the compensation scheme needs legal support.

Home Office accused of institutional racism over ‘inefficient’ Windrush scheme

Home Office accused of institutional racism over ‘inefficient’ Windrush scheme

The scheme was set up after a scandal which saw people with a right to live in the UK lose access to work and be wrongfully detained or deported.

Two women charged with murdering rugby player

Two women charged with murdering rugby player

Tia Taylor and Chelsea Powell will appear at Truro Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday following the death of Michael Allen in Bodmin in April.

Boris Johnson caravan must move on, Cabinet minister says as MPs brand him liar

Boris Johnson caravan must move on, Cabinet minister says as MPs brand him liar

Mel Stride defended Rishi Sunak’s decision to dodge the vote approving the Privileges Committee report.

Former Met Police officer found guilty of raping two women

Former Met Police officer found guilty of raping two women

One victim was a 16-year-old girl and the other a fellow police officer.

Who is missing British billionaire Hamish Harding?

Who is missing British billionaire Hamish Harding?

The 58-year-old chairman of private plane firm Action Aviation is a pilot, skydiver and astronaut.

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